Obituaries
Obituaries for Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Norma Elaine Halverson
Nov 23, 2017
Norma was born in Bismarck, ND to Theresa and Ole Ellingson. She grew up playing piano for school and church. After high school, she studied organ at the MacPhail school in Minneapolis, MN and attended Lutheran Bible Institute. Norma completed her nursing degree and settled in Fargo to work at St. Luke’s Hospital. She met Curtis Halverson in the choir...
Sandra Elaine Conzemius
Nov 18, 2017
Sandra (Sandy) Elaine Conzemius, 69, Fargo, North Dakota, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. Sandy was born February 14, 1948, in Wahpeton, North Dakota and was raised on her family farm in nearby Galchutt. She graduated from Wahpeton High School and received her bachelor’s degree at North Dakota...
Harold Ernest Martinson
Nov 18, 2017
Harold E. Martinson of Fargo, ND died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Bethany on University. Mr. Martinson was born March 9, 1928 in Robinson, ND. He grew up on the family farm and attended the local schools. He married Edith Livingston June 12, 1949. He farmed and taught school in the area. In 1951, they moved to Fargo, ND. He...
Gerald "Gerry" Norman Fiechtner
Nov 15, 2017
Gerald “Gerry” Fiechtner was born October 8, 1937 to Fred and Selma Fiechtner. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, ND and confirmed March 18, 1951 at Grace Lutheran Church, Fargo, by the Rev. Arnold Grumm. He was married to Joyce Bergh from 1960-1971. He married Joan Robberstad Fredrickson in 1973. Gerry was welcomed to his Heavenly home...
Marjorie Ruth Splichal
Nov 15, 2017
Marjorie Splichal, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo.
Richard "Dick" Hendrickson
Nov 12, 2017
Richard “Dick” Hendrickson, 74, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Richard Stuart Hendrickson was born on September 3, 1943 in Fargo, ND to Sig and Luella (Amundson) Hendrickson. He graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1961 and in March of 1964 he enlisted in the US Army. He was stationed...
Violet Margaret Schuler
Nov 10, 2017
Violet Schuler was born May 6, 1926 to David and Margaret Berreth in Highmore, SD. She married Reuben Schuler March 7, 1952. She was a homemaker who loved to garden, raise all kinds of flowers, and plants. She was a great baker who made all kinds of breads for her family. She held numerous jobs throughout her lifetime. She was...
Arlys Ann Hagen
Nov 10, 2017
Arlys Ann Hagen was born to Louis and Vella (Kinsey) Hemmingson April 6, 1938 at Miller, South Dakota. This was where she grew up and received her education in the public school. She and Clifford Hagen were married November 27, 1955. Due to Clifford’s employment, the family moved several times. In addition to raising three sons, Larry, Gary and Mike,...
Alfred Edward Ostby
Nov 7, 2017
Alfred E. Ostby of Fargo, ND, at the age of 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 7, 2017. Al was born January 15, 1929 in Benson, MN to Ed and Amy Ostby. Al was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Benson High School in 1946. After high...
Leonicio "Leo" Romo
Nov 7, 2017
Leonicio “Leo” Romo of Moorhead, MN at the age of 61, earned his wings to be with his Lord and savior on November 7, 2017. Leo was born March 10, 1957 in Mexico to Maria Tobar and Leonicio Romo. Leo was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He went to...
Kaia Elizabeth Heide
Nov 6, 2017
Kaia Elizabeth Heide died of metastatic breast cancer on Monday, November 6, 2017. Kaia was born into the family of Dave and Leah (Throntveit) Heide on February 14, 1970. She grew up in Fargo, graduating from North High in 1988. After a nanny year in Pennsylvania, she enrolled at Concordia College, working summers in Incline Village, CA and graduating in...
Ethel Lorraine Grieson
Nov 5, 2017
Ethel Lorraine Grieson died November 5th, 2017, in Eden Prairie, MN at the age of 97. Ethel was born March 26, 1920 to John and Hanna (Anderson) Arves in Hastings, ND. She graduated from high school at the Agricultural College in Fargo. Ethel worked for National Securities in Fargo until her marriage to Richard Grieson on September 21, 1947 in...
Thelma Sebelius
Nov 5, 2017
Thelma Sebelius, 94, Fargo, ND, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Touchmark at Harwood Groves Assisted Living. Thelma was born February 12, 1923 in Kikungshan, Honan, China to Norwegian missionary parents, Rev. Herman and Dina (Tonnessen) Fauske. The family immigrated to the United States in 1927 where her father had churches near Dennison, MN and later in Eagle Grove, IA....
Jonatha Hilding Lynn Nelson
Nov 3, 2017
Jon H. L. Nelson, 65, passed away on Nov. 3, 2017 at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, surrounded by family. Jon was the second son of Myra and JB Nelson, Sr. who preceded him in death. Jon is survived by his wife, Alberta “Birdie” Nelson, daughter, Shaunalea Nelson and brother-in-law, Ton Nankivell all of Fargo, ND; Shawn and David Lekander (sister-in-law...
Ronald A. Charpentier
Nov 2, 2017
Ronald “Sharky” Alexander Charpentier, 66, left us on November 2nd 2017 at his home in Fargo, North Dakota. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Ron’s final, 46-year battle with post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism has laid him to rest. Born in Oakes, ND in 1951, he was the first son of Marcia and Donald Charpentier. He attended grade...
Alan Rodney Klitzke
Nov 1, 2017
Alan Rodney Klitzke, 77, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Fargo, died November 1, 2017 in Mesa, AZ.
Marian "Mimi" Luverne James
Oct 31, 2017
Marian (Mimi) Laverne Helgaas James died Monday, October 31, 2017 after a brief illness at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. She is survived by three sons, Scott James (Karen Krug) of Port Townsend, Washington, Steve (Pam) of Moorhead, and Stan (Linda) of Fargo; three grandchildren, Brian, Katelyn (Galligan) and Christopher; one sister, Dorothy Whitt of Vienna, Virginia and many nieces and...
Ilo M. Leiseth
Oct 31, 2017
Ilo Magdalyn Waydeman Leiseth, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died peacefully on October 31, 2017. Ilo was born April 10, 1930 to Ernest and Esther (Mantz) Waydeman. She grew up in Anamoose, ND where she graduated high school in 1948. In 1952, Ilo graduated from NDSU with a degree in Home Economics Education. On Sept. 21, 1952, Ilo...
Robert Marvin Lodin Lindquist
Oct 31, 2017
Robert Marvin Lodin Lindquist was born in Minneapolis on July 13, 1920 to Eric and Emma (Lodin) Lindquist. Most of his childhood was spent in Minneapolis - relocating many times due to evictions during the Great Depression. His childhood experiences instilled in him a great work ethic, a determination to succeed and excel, and a fierce pride in his accomplishments....
Stuart Cross Oliver
Oct 28, 2017
Stuart Cross Oliver, 61, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Sanford Palliative Care Hospital in Fargo. Stuart (Stu for short) was born on October 22, 1956, in Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom (UK) to Donald and Deleth Oliver. He spent his childhood in Newfoundland, Canada and North Dakota. In May 1974, Stu graduated from...
Norma Elaine Halverson
Nov 23, 2017
Norma was born in Bismarck, ND to Theresa and Ole Ellingson. She grew up playing piano for school and church. After high school, she studied organ at the MacPhail school in Minneapolis, MN and attended Lutheran Bible Institute. Norma completed her nursing degree and settled in Fargo to work at St. Luke’s Hospital. She met Curtis Halverson in the choir...
Sandra Elaine Conzemius
Nov 18, 2017
Sandra (Sandy) Elaine Conzemius, 69, Fargo, North Dakota, died Saturday, November 18, 2017, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. Sandy was born February 14, 1948, in Wahpeton, North Dakota and was raised on her family farm in nearby Galchutt. She graduated from Wahpeton High School and received her bachelor’s degree at North Dakota...
Harold Ernest Martinson
Nov 18, 2017
Harold E. Martinson of Fargo, ND died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Bethany on University. Mr. Martinson was born March 9, 1928 in Robinson, ND. He grew up on the family farm and attended the local schools. He married Edith Livingston June 12, 1949. He farmed and taught school in the area. In 1951, they moved to Fargo, ND. He...
Gerald "Gerry" Norman Fiechtner
Nov 15, 2017
Gerald “Gerry” Fiechtner was born October 8, 1937 to Fred and Selma Fiechtner. He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, ND and confirmed March 18, 1951 at Grace Lutheran Church, Fargo, by the Rev. Arnold Grumm. He was married to Joyce Bergh from 1960-1971. He married Joan Robberstad Fredrickson in 1973. Gerry was welcomed to his Heavenly home...
Marjorie Ruth Splichal
Nov 15, 2017
Marjorie Splichal, 92, of Fargo, ND, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo.
Richard "Dick" Hendrickson
Nov 12, 2017
Richard “Dick” Hendrickson, 74, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Richard Stuart Hendrickson was born on September 3, 1943 in Fargo, ND to Sig and Luella (Amundson) Hendrickson. He graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1961 and in March of 1964 he enlisted in the US Army. He was stationed...
Violet Margaret Schuler
Nov 10, 2017
Violet Schuler was born May 6, 1926 to David and Margaret Berreth in Highmore, SD. She married Reuben Schuler March 7, 1952. She was a homemaker who loved to garden, raise all kinds of flowers, and plants. She was a great baker who made all kinds of breads for her family. She held numerous jobs throughout her lifetime. She was...
Arlys Ann Hagen
Nov 10, 2017
Arlys Ann Hagen was born to Louis and Vella (Kinsey) Hemmingson April 6, 1938 at Miller, South Dakota. This was where she grew up and received her education in the public school. She and Clifford Hagen were married November 27, 1955. Due to Clifford’s employment, the family moved several times. In addition to raising three sons, Larry, Gary and Mike,...
Alfred Edward Ostby
Nov 7, 2017
Alfred E. Ostby of Fargo, ND, at the age of 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 7, 2017. Al was born January 15, 1929 in Benson, MN to Ed and Amy Ostby. Al was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Benson High School in 1946. After high...
Leonicio "Leo" Romo
Nov 7, 2017
Leonicio “Leo” Romo of Moorhead, MN at the age of 61, earned his wings to be with his Lord and savior on November 7, 2017. Leo was born March 10, 1957 in Mexico to Maria Tobar and Leonicio Romo. Leo was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He went to...
Kaia Elizabeth Heide
Nov 6, 2017
Kaia Elizabeth Heide died of metastatic breast cancer on Monday, November 6, 2017. Kaia was born into the family of Dave and Leah (Throntveit) Heide on February 14, 1970. She grew up in Fargo, graduating from North High in 1988. After a nanny year in Pennsylvania, she enrolled at Concordia College, working summers in Incline Village, CA and graduating in...
Ethel Lorraine Grieson
Nov 5, 2017
Ethel Lorraine Grieson died November 5th, 2017, in Eden Prairie, MN at the age of 97. Ethel was born March 26, 1920 to John and Hanna (Anderson) Arves in Hastings, ND. She graduated from high school at the Agricultural College in Fargo. Ethel worked for National Securities in Fargo until her marriage to Richard Grieson on September 21, 1947 in...
Thelma Sebelius
Nov 5, 2017
Thelma Sebelius, 94, Fargo, ND, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Touchmark at Harwood Groves Assisted Living. Thelma was born February 12, 1923 in Kikungshan, Honan, China to Norwegian missionary parents, Rev. Herman and Dina (Tonnessen) Fauske. The family immigrated to the United States in 1927 where her father had churches near Dennison, MN and later in Eagle Grove, IA....
Jonatha Hilding Lynn Nelson
Nov 3, 2017
Jon H. L. Nelson, 65, passed away on Nov. 3, 2017 at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, surrounded by family. Jon was the second son of Myra and JB Nelson, Sr. who preceded him in death. Jon is survived by his wife, Alberta “Birdie” Nelson, daughter, Shaunalea Nelson and brother-in-law, Ton Nankivell all of Fargo, ND; Shawn and David Lekander (sister-in-law...
Ronald A. Charpentier
Nov 2, 2017
Ronald “Sharky” Alexander Charpentier, 66, left us on November 2nd 2017 at his home in Fargo, North Dakota. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Ron’s final, 46-year battle with post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism has laid him to rest. Born in Oakes, ND in 1951, he was the first son of Marcia and Donald Charpentier. He attended grade...
Alan Rodney Klitzke
Nov 1, 2017
Alan Rodney Klitzke, 77, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Fargo, died November 1, 2017 in Mesa, AZ.
Marian "Mimi" Luverne James
Oct 31, 2017
Marian (Mimi) Laverne Helgaas James died Monday, October 31, 2017 after a brief illness at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. She is survived by three sons, Scott James (Karen Krug) of Port Townsend, Washington, Steve (Pam) of Moorhead, and Stan (Linda) of Fargo; three grandchildren, Brian, Katelyn (Galligan) and Christopher; one sister, Dorothy Whitt of Vienna, Virginia and many nieces and...
Ilo M. Leiseth
Oct 31, 2017
Ilo Magdalyn Waydeman Leiseth, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died peacefully on October 31, 2017. Ilo was born April 10, 1930 to Ernest and Esther (Mantz) Waydeman. She grew up in Anamoose, ND where she graduated high school in 1948. In 1952, Ilo graduated from NDSU with a degree in Home Economics Education. On Sept. 21, 1952, Ilo...
Robert Marvin Lodin Lindquist
Oct 31, 2017
Robert Marvin Lodin Lindquist was born in Minneapolis on July 13, 1920 to Eric and Emma (Lodin) Lindquist. Most of his childhood was spent in Minneapolis - relocating many times due to evictions during the Great Depression. His childhood experiences instilled in him a great work ethic, a determination to succeed and excel, and a fierce pride in his accomplishments....
Stuart Cross Oliver
Oct 28, 2017
Stuart Cross Oliver, 61, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Sanford Palliative Care Hospital in Fargo. Stuart (Stu for short) was born on October 22, 1956, in Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom (UK) to Donald and Deleth Oliver. He spent his childhood in Newfoundland, Canada and North Dakota. In May 1974, Stu graduated from...
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