Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Linda Louise Brekke
May 19, 2020
Linda Louise Brekke (Lyver) of Moorhead passed away in her home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the age of 72. Born September 13, 1947 to Florence Jivery & Lloyd Lyver, she grew up in Hibbing, MN. She married her former spouse Jim Brekke on July 8, 1967. They moved to Grafton ND, where they welcomed their sons...
Laverne Marcella Sauer
May 17, 2020
LaVerne Marcella Sauer, formerly of Tappen, died in Fargo, ND on May 17, 2020. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bismarck, ND and Nativity Church of Fargo. Born March 31, 1932 in Weiser Twp., LaVerne graduated from Pettibone High School in 1950. She attended Ellendale Teachers College and taught two years at Vernon School north of...
Robert "Bob" Crosby Pratt
May 16, 2020
Robert (Bob) Pratt, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at Essentia Health on May 16, 2020. Bob, son of Phyllis and William (Bill) Pratt, was born September 18, 1946 in Fargo, ND. Bob grew up in Fargo and became somewhat of a Southside icon at Lindenwood Park and South University Drive where he could watch the trucks on I-94. If there...
Karen Elaine Brown
May 16, 2020
Karen Elaine Brown passed away peacefully at home with family May 16, 2020 in Fargo ND. She was born November 29, 1952 to Lowell and Romae (Olmstead) Jacobson. She was the youngest of 8 brothers and sisters; Joe, Jack, Bob, Richard, David, Sandra, and Susan. Karen graduated from Fargo North High School in 1971. A short while after, in 1974,...
Duane Allen Ross
May 14, 2020
Duane Allen Ross of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the age of 48 years. Duane was born on August 6, 1971, to Allen and Patricia (Malandro) Ross in Fargo, ND. Duane grew up in Fargo and attended schools here. He worked with Friendship Inc. before moving to Community Living Services. Duane loved to go to camp, church,...
Marjorie Faye Opoien Olmstead Thoreson
May 13, 2020
Marjorie Faye was born on a small farm near Pekin, ND, to a large family. The last childre born were three little girls, twins, Margaret, and Marjorie then came Molly. We heard many stories on how those three girls could get into trouble. In 1954 Marjorie graduated from nursing school at NDSCS, where she met "Pat." They moved to Fargo,...
Ethel Martha Buehl
May 13, 2020
Ethel M. Buehl, 97, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in the Bethany on University Care Center in Fargo. Ethel was born in Frazee, MN on September 20, 1922 to Herman and Martha (Maves) Buehl. She graduated from Frazee High School in 1939. She attended classes at North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU) earning a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics...
Virgil Dale Hilborn
May 13, 2020
Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JP9H4WHYQS694BKP Virgil Hilborn, 93, of Fargo, died at Rosewood on Broadway on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 due to complications from the coronavirus. Virgil Dale Hilborn was born to Henry Franklin and Alma (Bartz) Hilborn on May 25,1926 in Deer River, MN. He attended schools in Jamestown, Spiritwood, Fargo, and Enderlin. In 1944, Virgil...
Dennis Gordon Pfau
May 12, 2020
Dennis Pfau, 75, of Fargo, ND, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Fargo VA Hospital. Dennis Gordon Pfau entered this world on March 29, 1945 in Minot, ND, born to Gordon and Margaret (Benjamin) Pfau. They moved to Rugby, ND in his early years where he attended school and graduated. Dennis enlisted...
Evelyn "Evie" Finsness
May 9, 2020
Evelyn Mae Hansen Finsness, age 94, passed away at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND, on May 9, 2020. Evelyn, daughter of Herman and Alice Hansen, was born September 20, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1943. She held several office positions in Minneapolis and met her...
Dorothy Jeanne Coleman
May 8, 2020
Dorothy Jeanne (Aas) Coleman, 67, of Fargo passed away May 8, 2020. Dorothy was born in New Rockford, ND on September 28, 1952 to Dorwin and Maxine (Myhra) Aas. Throughout her childhood Dorothy enjoyed Campfire Girls, riding horses and as the baby of the family being a bit mischievous. After graduating from New Rockford High School in 1971, Dorothy attended...
Gregory M. Hoeltl
May 8, 2020
Gregory M. Hoeltl, 64 of Fargo formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away at Sanford Health of Fargo on Friday May 8, 2020. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Suelzle. Gregory Matthew Hoeltl was born on March 14, 1956 in Cando ND,...
Shirley Ann Westall
May 7, 2020
Shirley Ann Westall, 84, of Fargo ND, formerly of Madison, South Dakota, passed away on May 7, 2020, at Bethany on University, Fargo ND. A virtual funeral service will be held on May 11, 2020, at 7pm and will be live-streamed on the Hanson-Runsvold website, www.hansonrunsvold.com , at that time. Burial arrangements are being made for burial at the Winfred...
Jerral Claud Jones Sr.
May 4, 2020
Celebrating the Life of Jerral C. Jones, Sr. Jerral Claud Jones, Sr. entered this world on October 10th, 1928, and departed it to meet his Lord and Savior on May 4th, 2020, just four days after his beloved wife of 69 years, Marilyn, departed for Heaven. He did not fear death, but looked forward to it with “great anticipation” to...
Lavina Mae Henschel
May 3, 2020
Lavina Mae Henschel, 86, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND. Lavina Sand was born to Henry and Rosalia (Schnabel) Sand on July 14, 1933 in Langdon, ND. She grew up in Langdon with two brothers, Harvey and Shirley, and one sister, Jane. While working at the Fairmont Ice Cream store she met her...
Robert John Dickerson
May 3, 2020
Bob passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo at the age of 65. Robert John Dickerson Jr. was born July 16, 1954 in Fargo, the son of Robert & Esther (Mundt) Dickerson. He grew up in Fargo where he attended St. Anthony’s grade school and Shanley High School graduating in 1972. Bob was employed by Trail...
Alice Margaret Johnson
May 2, 2020
Alice Margaret Johnson, 99, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Alice Wieshalla was born August 17, 1920 in Browerville, MN. She was raised by her grandparents after her parents died when she was very young. She graduated high school in Browerville. Alice married Robert G. Johnson on February 15, 1947 in Anoka, MN. They lived...
Doris Mary Evans
May 1, 2020
Doris M. (Daley) Evans, 77, of Harwood, ND passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. Doris was born on February 10, 1943 in Sharon, CT to Kenneth and Edna Daley. Doris grew up on a farm near Red Hook, NY where she graduated from Red Hook High School in 1961. After graduation she attended a Secretarial school and worked at...
Marco Jon Erickson
May 1, 2020
Marco Erickson, 61, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home in Fargo. No services are planned at this time.
Marilyn Avis Jones
Apr 29, 2020
Celebrating the life of Marilyn A. Jones Marilyn was born in Fargo, ND to Paul and Clara Baker on February 25, 1932. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Central High School. After high school she attended North Central Bible College (now North Central University) in Minneapolis. It was there she met the love of her life, Jerral C....
Linda Louise Brekke
May 19, 2020
Linda Louise Brekke (Lyver) of Moorhead passed away in her home, surrounded by family, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the age of 72. Born September 13, 1947 to Florence Jivery & Lloyd Lyver, she grew up in Hibbing, MN. She married her former spouse Jim Brekke on July 8, 1967. They moved to Grafton ND, where they welcomed their sons...
Laverne Marcella Sauer
May 17, 2020
LaVerne Marcella Sauer, formerly of Tappen, died in Fargo, ND on May 17, 2020. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Bismarck, ND and Nativity Church of Fargo. Born March 31, 1932 in Weiser Twp., LaVerne graduated from Pettibone High School in 1950. She attended Ellendale Teachers College and taught two years at Vernon School north of...
Robert "Bob" Crosby Pratt
May 16, 2020
Robert (Bob) Pratt, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at Essentia Health on May 16, 2020. Bob, son of Phyllis and William (Bill) Pratt, was born September 18, 1946 in Fargo, ND. Bob grew up in Fargo and became somewhat of a Southside icon at Lindenwood Park and South University Drive where he could watch the trucks on I-94. If there...
Karen Elaine Brown
May 16, 2020
Karen Elaine Brown passed away peacefully at home with family May 16, 2020 in Fargo ND. She was born November 29, 1952 to Lowell and Romae (Olmstead) Jacobson. She was the youngest of 8 brothers and sisters; Joe, Jack, Bob, Richard, David, Sandra, and Susan. Karen graduated from Fargo North High School in 1971. A short while after, in 1974,...
Duane Allen Ross
May 14, 2020
Duane Allen Ross of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the age of 48 years. Duane was born on August 6, 1971, to Allen and Patricia (Malandro) Ross in Fargo, ND. Duane grew up in Fargo and attended schools here. He worked with Friendship Inc. before moving to Community Living Services. Duane loved to go to camp, church,...
Marjorie Faye Opoien Olmstead Thoreson
May 13, 2020
Marjorie Faye was born on a small farm near Pekin, ND, to a large family. The last childre born were three little girls, twins, Margaret, and Marjorie then came Molly. We heard many stories on how those three girls could get into trouble. In 1954 Marjorie graduated from nursing school at NDSCS, where she met "Pat." They moved to Fargo,...
Ethel Martha Buehl
May 13, 2020
Ethel M. Buehl, 97, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in the Bethany on University Care Center in Fargo. Ethel was born in Frazee, MN on September 20, 1922 to Herman and Martha (Maves) Buehl. She graduated from Frazee High School in 1939. She attended classes at North Dakota Agricultural College (NDSU) earning a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics...
Virgil Dale Hilborn
May 13, 2020
Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/JP9H4WHYQS694BKP Virgil Hilborn, 93, of Fargo, died at Rosewood on Broadway on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 due to complications from the coronavirus. Virgil Dale Hilborn was born to Henry Franklin and Alma (Bartz) Hilborn on May 25,1926 in Deer River, MN. He attended schools in Jamestown, Spiritwood, Fargo, and Enderlin. In 1944, Virgil...
Dennis Gordon Pfau
May 12, 2020
Dennis Pfau, 75, of Fargo, ND, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Fargo VA Hospital. Dennis Gordon Pfau entered this world on March 29, 1945 in Minot, ND, born to Gordon and Margaret (Benjamin) Pfau. They moved to Rugby, ND in his early years where he attended school and graduated. Dennis enlisted...
Evelyn "Evie" Finsness
May 9, 2020
Evelyn Mae Hansen Finsness, age 94, passed away at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND, on May 9, 2020. Evelyn, daughter of Herman and Alice Hansen, was born September 20, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in St. Louis Park, MN and graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1943. She held several office positions in Minneapolis and met her...
Dorothy Jeanne Coleman
May 8, 2020
Dorothy Jeanne (Aas) Coleman, 67, of Fargo passed away May 8, 2020. Dorothy was born in New Rockford, ND on September 28, 1952 to Dorwin and Maxine (Myhra) Aas. Throughout her childhood Dorothy enjoyed Campfire Girls, riding horses and as the baby of the family being a bit mischievous. After graduating from New Rockford High School in 1971, Dorothy attended...
Gregory M. Hoeltl
May 8, 2020
Gregory M. Hoeltl, 64 of Fargo formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away at Sanford Health of Fargo on Friday May 8, 2020. A service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake ND beginning at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Suelzle. Gregory Matthew Hoeltl was born on March 14, 1956 in Cando ND,...
Shirley Ann Westall
May 7, 2020
Shirley Ann Westall, 84, of Fargo ND, formerly of Madison, South Dakota, passed away on May 7, 2020, at Bethany on University, Fargo ND. A virtual funeral service will be held on May 11, 2020, at 7pm and will be live-streamed on the Hanson-Runsvold website, www.hansonrunsvold.com , at that time. Burial arrangements are being made for burial at the Winfred...
Jerral Claud Jones Sr.
May 4, 2020
Celebrating the Life of Jerral C. Jones, Sr. Jerral Claud Jones, Sr. entered this world on October 10th, 1928, and departed it to meet his Lord and Savior on May 4th, 2020, just four days after his beloved wife of 69 years, Marilyn, departed for Heaven. He did not fear death, but looked forward to it with “great anticipation” to...
Lavina Mae Henschel
May 3, 2020
Lavina Mae Henschel, 86, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Bethany on University in Fargo, ND. Lavina Sand was born to Henry and Rosalia (Schnabel) Sand on July 14, 1933 in Langdon, ND. She grew up in Langdon with two brothers, Harvey and Shirley, and one sister, Jane. While working at the Fairmont Ice Cream store she met her...
Robert John Dickerson
May 3, 2020
Bob passed away Sunday May 3, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo at the age of 65. Robert John Dickerson Jr. was born July 16, 1954 in Fargo, the son of Robert & Esther (Mundt) Dickerson. He grew up in Fargo where he attended St. Anthony’s grade school and Shanley High School graduating in 1972. Bob was employed by Trail...
Alice Margaret Johnson
May 2, 2020
Alice Margaret Johnson, 99, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Rosewood on Broadway, Fargo, ND. Alice Wieshalla was born August 17, 1920 in Browerville, MN. She was raised by her grandparents after her parents died when she was very young. She graduated high school in Browerville. Alice married Robert G. Johnson on February 15, 1947 in Anoka, MN. They lived...
Doris Mary Evans
May 1, 2020
Doris M. (Daley) Evans, 77, of Harwood, ND passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. Doris was born on February 10, 1943 in Sharon, CT to Kenneth and Edna Daley. Doris grew up on a farm near Red Hook, NY where she graduated from Red Hook High School in 1961. After graduation she attended a Secretarial school and worked at...
Marco Jon Erickson
May 1, 2020
Marco Erickson, 61, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home in Fargo. No services are planned at this time.
Marilyn Avis Jones
Apr 29, 2020
Celebrating the life of Marilyn A. Jones Marilyn was born in Fargo, ND to Paul and Clara Baker on February 25, 1932. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Central High School. After high school she attended North Central Bible College (now North Central University) in Minneapolis. It was there she met the love of her life, Jerral C....
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