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Lee Jay Johnson

Lee Jay Johnson

Apr 21, 2018

Lee Jay Johnson, 50, of Fargo, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Sanford Health, Fargo, after a brief illness. Lee Jay was born Nov. 1, 1967, to Jack, Jr. and Carol Lynne (Neudeck) Johnson in Dickinson, ND. He was followed a few minutes later by his twin brother, Loren Coe. Lee graduated from Dickinson High School in 1986. He was...

Vincent Cedric Mccord

Vincent Cedric Mccord

Apr 20, 2018

Vincent McCord, 65, of Fargo, ND died suddenly on Friday, April 20, 2018, at his residence. Vincent Cedric McCord was born on February 9, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Josephine (Brigham) McCord. He moved to Fargo, ND in 2000, which is when he married Elaine Wendlick. He previously worked for the University for Minnesota before moving to ND....

Darlene Joyce Jerlow

Darlene Joyce Jerlow

Apr 20, 2018

Darlene Joyce Jerlow passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at Bethany on 42nd Fargo, ND. Darlene was where she wanted to spend her last days, in the care of her beloved Bethany care givers supported by Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was born on November 3, 1928 to Fred and Sadie (Ulney) Riden in Howard, SD. Darlene...

Kathie Jane Durben

Kathie Jane Durben

Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018 our beloved angel, Kathie Durben got her wings. Thoughts of mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandparent and friend to so many. Kathie Jane Raymond was born March 12, 1951 in Grand Forks, ND to Merritt and Virginia (Cooper) Raymond. She was raised in many towns and homes as her father was transferred from place to place with...

Alvina Schneider Anderson

Alvina Schneider Anderson

Apr 16, 2018

Alvina Schneider Anderson, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Alvina M. Hertel was born on the family homestead in Petersville Township in Kidder County, ND, on August 24, 1922 to Jacob and Emma (Gruebele) Hertel. She was raised on the family farm and attended Hornung Country School. On December...

Robert Matthew Otterson

Robert Matthew Otterson

Apr 9, 2018

Robert Otterson, age 86, a resident of Villa Maria of Fargo, ND died on Monday, April 9, 2018. Robert Matthew Otterson was born April 17, 1931 in Minot, ND, the son of Leonard and Anna Berniece (Kelley) Otterson. He attended grade school in Minot, ND, moved to Fargo in 1943 and graduated from Fargo Central High in 1949. On June...

Jerry Eugene Kalvik

Jerry Eugene Kalvik

Apr 7, 2018

Jerry Eugene Kalvik was born April 30, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington, to two North Dakotans displaced by World War II, Arvid and Odelia (Kaastad) Kalvik. After the war the family moved to Fargo, ND where Jerry attended school, graduating from Fargo Central high School in 1961. He spent some summers staying with his grandparents near Hannaford, ND, where he grew...

Daniel Curtis Duncan

Daniel Curtis Duncan

Apr 7, 2018

Daniel C. (Dan) Duncan passed away April 7th after a long fight with diabetes, a broken hip and age. He was born October 11, 1923 to Hiram and Edna Duncan in Fargo, ND. He went to Roosevelt grade school and graduated from Fargo Central in 1941. After high school Dan worked at Vic’s Market until he joined the Navy in...

Ronald Allen Wrede

Ronald Allen Wrede

Apr 5, 2018

Ronald A. Wrede, 71, of Fargo, died April 5, 2018, in his home. Ronald was born October 30, 1946, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo to Myrtle and Carl Wrede. He worked for Agway Seed in Grandin, N.D. for 25 years. More recently he started working for West Central in 2003. He loved driving semi truck delivering farm chemicals to...

Andrew "Andy" Lindvig

Andrew "Andy" Lindvig

Apr 4, 2018

Andrew (Andy) Lawrence Lindvig, 89, long time Fargo and summer resident of Detroit Lakes, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 4th. Andy was born, December 10th, 1928 to Lucille and Andrew Lindvig in Fargo. He will be remembered for his kindness and his great love for his wife and for his family. He had a...

Esther V.L. Smith

Esther V.L. Smith

Apr 3, 2018

Esther V.L. Smith, 90, Rugby, ND passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Bethany Homes, University Drive in Fargo, ND. Esther was born to Andrew and Anna (Haugstad) Tastad on May 31, 1927 in Rolette, ND. She attended school in Rolette and graduated from Rolette High School in 1945. After graduation she went through the Good Samaritan Hospital nursing...

Gregory James Wentz

Gregory James Wentz

Apr 3, 2018

Gregory James Wentz Greg died on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Greg, beloved son of Douglas and Phyllis Wentz, was born on April 30, 1950 in Bismarck, ND. He spent his early school years in Napoleon, ND, graduating from Bismarck High School and attended Bismarck Junior College. In 1976, Greg married...

Gaylen Louise Dokken

Gaylen Louise Dokken

Mar 30, 2018

Gaylen Louise (Sanderson) Dokken entered into eternal rest with her Lord on March 30, 2018 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND after suffering a stroke. Gaylen was born March 6, 1939 to Kenneth and Evelyn (Cleveland) Sanderson in Overly, ND. At the age of 4 she moved with her family to their farm in Willow City, ND. She graduated from...

Dorothy Wilma Harbeke

Dorothy Wilma Harbeke

Mar 28, 2018

Dorothy Harbeke, 93, of Page, ND, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home in Page. Dorothy Wilma Hess was born June 5, 1924 in Graceville, MN to Thomas and Ella Dale (Schenck) Hess. She married William Asmus in 1942. William died in 1975. Dorothy married Joseph Harbeke in 1986. Dorothy loved gardening, quilting, visiting with her friends, playing cards,...

Evelyn Jane Anderson

Evelyn Jane Anderson

Mar 27, 2018

Evelyn J. Anderson, 90, Fargo, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. Evelyn was born July 19, 1927 in Hatton, ND, the daughter of Knut and Clara (Smestad) Eken. She married Milton Anderson on October 14, 1948 in Hatton, ND. They resided in Mayville, Casselton, Grand Forks, Warren and Fargo before moving to Jamestown in 1970. Since...

Elizabeth Ann Smith

Elizabeth Ann Smith

Mar 27, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Smith passed away March 27, 2018 at Eventide Fargo at the age of 96. She was born to Florence and Harry Piers in Ironwood, MI on January 22, 1922. She graduated from NDSU in 1944 with a degree in Home Economics & Art. Beth Ann married George Paul Smith June 8, 1944 and worked side by side with...

Michael Wayne Montgomery

Michael Wayne Montgomery

Mar 26, 2018

Cherished Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, and Friend, Michael Wayne Montgomery, 66, of Fargo, ND has gone home to be with his loving Savior and Lord. Mike was born on October 18, 1951 in Grand Forks, ND to Robert and LaVonne (Lee) Montgomery. His life was completed on March 26, 2018. Mike leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and friendships....

Ralph Harold Grindberg

Ralph Harold Grindberg

Mar 25, 2018

Ralph Grindberg was peacefully called home on March 25, 2018 at the age of 78. He will be remembered for his quick-witted humor, love of the outdoors, strong work ethic, and love and loyalty for his family. Ralph was born in Frazee, MN on May 21,1939 to Eddie and Edna Grindberg. His family included two sisters and three brothers, and...

John Robert Sanderson

John Robert Sanderson

Mar 25, 2018

John Sanderson, born July 19, 1951 in Biloxi, MS to Warren and Gloria (Anderson) Sanderson, died March 25, 2018 in Fargo, ND due to complications of Agent Orange. John served his time in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971, being wounded twice, once in the leg and later having his back broken ending his time in Vietnam and earning him a...

Betty C. Nelson

Betty C. Nelson

Mar 24, 2018

Betty “Betts” C. Nelson, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away at ManorCare in Fargo on Saturday, March 24, 2018 after a brief struggle with cancer. Betty Corrine Erickson was born December 11, 1935 in Perley, MN to Erick and Bernice (Wells) Erickson. She grew up and attended schools in Perley and in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School in...

Lee Jay Johnson

Lee Jay Johnson

Apr 21, 2018

Lee Jay Johnson, 50, of Fargo, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Sanford Health, Fargo, after a brief illness. Lee Jay was born Nov. 1, 1967, to Jack, Jr. and Carol Lynne (Neudeck) Johnson in Dickinson, ND. He was followed a few minutes later by his twin brother, Loren Coe. Lee graduated from Dickinson High School in 1986. He was...

Vincent Cedric Mccord

Vincent Cedric Mccord

Apr 20, 2018

Vincent McCord, 65, of Fargo, ND died suddenly on Friday, April 20, 2018, at his residence. Vincent Cedric McCord was born on February 9, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Leo and Josephine (Brigham) McCord. He moved to Fargo, ND in 2000, which is when he married Elaine Wendlick. He previously worked for the University for Minnesota before moving to ND....

Darlene Joyce Jerlow

Darlene Joyce Jerlow

Apr 20, 2018

Darlene Joyce Jerlow passed away peacefully on April 20, 2018 at Bethany on 42nd Fargo, ND. Darlene was where she wanted to spend her last days, in the care of her beloved Bethany care givers supported by Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was born on November 3, 1928 to Fred and Sadie (Ulney) Riden in Howard, SD. Darlene...

Kathie Jane Durben

Kathie Jane Durben

Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018 our beloved angel, Kathie Durben got her wings. Thoughts of mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandparent and friend to so many. Kathie Jane Raymond was born March 12, 1951 in Grand Forks, ND to Merritt and Virginia (Cooper) Raymond. She was raised in many towns and homes as her father was transferred from place to place with...

Alvina Schneider Anderson

Alvina Schneider Anderson

Apr 16, 2018

Alvina Schneider Anderson, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Alvina M. Hertel was born on the family homestead in Petersville Township in Kidder County, ND, on August 24, 1922 to Jacob and Emma (Gruebele) Hertel. She was raised on the family farm and attended Hornung Country School. On December...

Robert Matthew Otterson

Robert Matthew Otterson

Apr 9, 2018

Robert Otterson, age 86, a resident of Villa Maria of Fargo, ND died on Monday, April 9, 2018. Robert Matthew Otterson was born April 17, 1931 in Minot, ND, the son of Leonard and Anna Berniece (Kelley) Otterson. He attended grade school in Minot, ND, moved to Fargo in 1943 and graduated from Fargo Central High in 1949. On June...

Jerry Eugene Kalvik

Jerry Eugene Kalvik

Apr 7, 2018

Jerry Eugene Kalvik was born April 30, 1943 in Tacoma, Washington, to two North Dakotans displaced by World War II, Arvid and Odelia (Kaastad) Kalvik. After the war the family moved to Fargo, ND where Jerry attended school, graduating from Fargo Central high School in 1961. He spent some summers staying with his grandparents near Hannaford, ND, where he grew...

Daniel Curtis Duncan

Daniel Curtis Duncan

Apr 7, 2018

Daniel C. (Dan) Duncan passed away April 7th after a long fight with diabetes, a broken hip and age. He was born October 11, 1923 to Hiram and Edna Duncan in Fargo, ND. He went to Roosevelt grade school and graduated from Fargo Central in 1941. After high school Dan worked at Vic’s Market until he joined the Navy in...

Ronald Allen Wrede

Ronald Allen Wrede

Apr 5, 2018

Ronald A. Wrede, 71, of Fargo, died April 5, 2018, in his home. Ronald was born October 30, 1946, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo to Myrtle and Carl Wrede. He worked for Agway Seed in Grandin, N.D. for 25 years. More recently he started working for West Central in 2003. He loved driving semi truck delivering farm chemicals to...

Andrew "Andy" Lindvig

Andrew "Andy" Lindvig

Apr 4, 2018

Andrew (Andy) Lawrence Lindvig, 89, long time Fargo and summer resident of Detroit Lakes, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 4th. Andy was born, December 10th, 1928 to Lucille and Andrew Lindvig in Fargo. He will be remembered for his kindness and his great love for his wife and for his family. He had a...

Esther V.L. Smith

Esther V.L. Smith

Apr 3, 2018

Esther V.L. Smith, 90, Rugby, ND passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Bethany Homes, University Drive in Fargo, ND. Esther was born to Andrew and Anna (Haugstad) Tastad on May 31, 1927 in Rolette, ND. She attended school in Rolette and graduated from Rolette High School in 1945. After graduation she went through the Good Samaritan Hospital nursing...

Gregory James Wentz

Gregory James Wentz

Apr 3, 2018

Gregory James Wentz Greg died on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. Greg, beloved son of Douglas and Phyllis Wentz, was born on April 30, 1950 in Bismarck, ND. He spent his early school years in Napoleon, ND, graduating from Bismarck High School and attended Bismarck Junior College. In 1976, Greg married...

Gaylen Louise Dokken

Gaylen Louise Dokken

Mar 30, 2018

Gaylen Louise (Sanderson) Dokken entered into eternal rest with her Lord on March 30, 2018 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND after suffering a stroke. Gaylen was born March 6, 1939 to Kenneth and Evelyn (Cleveland) Sanderson in Overly, ND. At the age of 4 she moved with her family to their farm in Willow City, ND. She graduated from...

Dorothy Wilma Harbeke

Dorothy Wilma Harbeke

Mar 28, 2018

Dorothy Harbeke, 93, of Page, ND, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at her home in Page. Dorothy Wilma Hess was born June 5, 1924 in Graceville, MN to Thomas and Ella Dale (Schenck) Hess. She married William Asmus in 1942. William died in 1975. Dorothy married Joseph Harbeke in 1986. Dorothy loved gardening, quilting, visiting with her friends, playing cards,...

Evelyn Jane Anderson

Evelyn Jane Anderson

Mar 27, 2018

Evelyn J. Anderson, 90, Fargo, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. Evelyn was born July 19, 1927 in Hatton, ND, the daughter of Knut and Clara (Smestad) Eken. She married Milton Anderson on October 14, 1948 in Hatton, ND. They resided in Mayville, Casselton, Grand Forks, Warren and Fargo before moving to Jamestown in 1970. Since...

Elizabeth Ann Smith

Elizabeth Ann Smith

Mar 27, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Smith passed away March 27, 2018 at Eventide Fargo at the age of 96. She was born to Florence and Harry Piers in Ironwood, MI on January 22, 1922. She graduated from NDSU in 1944 with a degree in Home Economics & Art. Beth Ann married George Paul Smith June 8, 1944 and worked side by side with...

Michael Wayne Montgomery

Michael Wayne Montgomery

Mar 26, 2018

Cherished Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, and Friend, Michael Wayne Montgomery, 66, of Fargo, ND has gone home to be with his loving Savior and Lord. Mike was born on October 18, 1951 in Grand Forks, ND to Robert and LaVonne (Lee) Montgomery. His life was completed on March 26, 2018. Mike leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and friendships....

Ralph Harold Grindberg

Ralph Harold Grindberg

Mar 25, 2018

Ralph Grindberg was peacefully called home on March 25, 2018 at the age of 78. He will be remembered for his quick-witted humor, love of the outdoors, strong work ethic, and love and loyalty for his family. Ralph was born in Frazee, MN on May 21,1939 to Eddie and Edna Grindberg. His family included two sisters and three brothers, and...

John Robert Sanderson

John Robert Sanderson

Mar 25, 2018

John Sanderson, born July 19, 1951 in Biloxi, MS to Warren and Gloria (Anderson) Sanderson, died March 25, 2018 in Fargo, ND due to complications of Agent Orange. John served his time in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971, being wounded twice, once in the leg and later having his back broken ending his time in Vietnam and earning him a...

Betty C. Nelson

Betty C. Nelson

Mar 24, 2018

Betty “Betts” C. Nelson, 82, of Fargo, ND, passed away at ManorCare in Fargo on Saturday, March 24, 2018 after a brief struggle with cancer. Betty Corrine Erickson was born December 11, 1935 in Perley, MN to Erick and Bernice (Wells) Erickson. She grew up and attended schools in Perley and in Fargo, graduating from Fargo Central High School in...

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