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Pamela Dew
Pamela L. Dew, 66, of Hawley, MN, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Pamela Lee Dew was born August 25, 1946, in Mankato, MN, the daughter of Lee and Clare (Flicek) Offerdahl. They later moved to Mahnomen, MN, where she attended St. Michael's School and Mahnomen High School. After high school, she attended Moorhead State University receiving a degree in education.
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Pamela L. Dew, 66, of Hawley, MN, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Pamela Lee Dew was born August 25, 1946, in Mankato, MN, the daughter of Lee and Clare (Flicek) Offerdahl. They later moved to Mahnomen, MN, where she attended St. Michael's School and Mahnomen High School. After high school, she attended Moorhead State University receiving a degree in education.
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Edward J. Fortin
Edward (Ed) John Fortin, 81, Moorhead, passed away May 13, 2013. Ed was born Sept. 25, 1931 to Wilbert and Melenia Fortin of Devils Lake, ND, the fifth of seven children. He graduated from Devils Lake High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball and won a ND state championship in the 440-yard dash. After beginning his college years, Ed took leave to serve in the US Army from 1951-53. On Dec. 15, 1951, Ed married Betty Lindstrom, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo, a union that flourished for 61 years. After earning a degree from NDSU in 1956, Ed taught and coached at Graceville (MN) High School from 1956-59. He then accepted a position teaching physical education in Moorhead until he retired in 1987. During this time Ed coached football, basketball and track through each school year. He also taught drivers’ training during the summer months. Ed received his master’s degree in Education from Moorhead State College in 1962. He was awarded a Fulbright teaching exchange and spent the 1962-63 school year in Needham Market, England along with Betty and their growing family of five children. In 1987 Ed took another overseas teaching and coaching assignment for a year at the US Air Base in Hahn, Germany.
Ed loved camping, the outdoors and adventures in general. Two of his favorite destinations were the Falcon Lake, Manitoba campground and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. He inspired many along life’s journey through his teaching, on athletic fields and courts, as well as on outdoor adventures. His impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.
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Edward (Ed) John Fortin, 81, Moorhead, passed away May 13, 2013. Ed was born Sept. 25, 1931 to Wilbert and Melenia Fortin of Devils Lake, ND, the fifth of seven children. He graduated from Devils Lake High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball and won a ND state championship in the 440-yard dash. After beginning his college years, Ed took leave to serve in the US Army from 1951-53. On Dec. 15, 1951, Ed married Betty Lindstrom, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo, a union that flourished for 61 years. After earning a degree from NDSU in 1956, Ed taught and coached at Graceville (MN) High School from 1956-59. He then accepted a position teaching physical education in Moorhead until he retired in 1987. During this time Ed coached football, basketball and track through each school year. He also taught drivers’ training during the summer months. Ed received his master’s degree in Education from Moorhead State College in 1962. He was awarded a Fulbright teaching exchange and spent the 1962-63 school year in Needham Market, England along with Betty and their growing family of five children. In 1987 Ed took another overseas teaching and coaching assignment for a year at the US Air Base in Hahn, Germany.
Ed loved camping, the outdoors and adventures in general. Two of his favorite destinations were the Falcon Lake, Manitoba campground and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. He inspired many along life’s journey through his teaching, on athletic fields and courts, as well as on outdoor adventures. His impact will continue to be felt for generations to come.
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Franklin E. Jacobson
Franklin E. Jacobson, age 72, of Dilworth, MN, died on May 11, 2013, in his home in Dilworth, MN.
Franklin Eldon Jacobson was born on November 14, 1940, to Alfred and Emma (Sather) Jacobson on the family farm near Clearbrook, MN. He grew up and attended school in Clearbrook. Franklin worked on the family farm until he moved to Moorhead in 1957 and in October, 1961, he began working at Mid-America Steel in Moorhead where he worked for 42 years before retiring in 2003. He married Joan Erickson in April, 1970 and later divorced. Franklin also worked at American Crystal Sugar during the evenings for many years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and spending time with his family. Franklin was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead and a member of the FM Singles Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Franklin E. Jacobson, age 72, of Dilworth, MN, died on May 11, 2013, in his home in Dilworth, MN.
Franklin Eldon Jacobson was born on November 14, 1940, to Alfred and Emma (Sather) Jacobson on the family farm near Clearbrook, MN. He grew up and attended school in Clearbrook. Franklin worked on the family farm until he moved to Moorhead in 1957 and in October, 1961, he began working at Mid-America Steel in Moorhead where he worked for 42 years before retiring in 2003. He married Joan Erickson in April, 1970 and later divorced. Franklin also worked at American Crystal Sugar during the evenings for many years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and spending time with his family. Franklin was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead and a member of the FM Singles Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
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Jo Krahn Moritz
Jo Krahn Moritz passed away in her Moorhead home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley on May 12th, 2013.
Jo was born on July 1st, 1934 to John & Agatha Schatz of Velva, North Dakota. She was the youngest of eight children. After graduating from high school in 1951, Jo met and married Arnold Krahn from Langdon, ND on July 25th, 1952. The two settled in South Moorhead and began their life together starting a family. Together they had four children, Patricia who was stillborn, Timothy, Teri and Thomas. Her husband Arnie passed away in November of 1963. Jo raised their three children as a single mom and after the kids had all graduated from high school she was re-married in June of 1980 to Robert Moritz of Moorhead, Minnesota. Jo and Bob enjoyed spending time at their lake home on Fish Lake during the summers and taking many winter trips to escape the cold weather. Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 1996 and passed away in 2000.
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Jo Krahn Moritz passed away in her Moorhead home surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley on May 12th, 2013.
Jo was born on July 1st, 1934 to John & Agatha Schatz of Velva, North Dakota. She was the youngest of eight children. After graduating from high school in 1951, Jo met and married Arnold Krahn from Langdon, ND on July 25th, 1952. The two settled in South Moorhead and began their life together starting a family. Together they had four children, Patricia who was stillborn, Timothy, Teri and Thomas. Her husband Arnie passed away in November of 1963. Jo raised their three children as a single mom and after the kids had all graduated from high school she was re-married in June of 1980 to Robert Moritz of Moorhead, Minnesota. Jo and Bob enjoyed spending time at their lake home on Fish Lake during the summers and taking many winter trips to escape the cold weather. Bob was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease in 1996 and passed away in 2000.
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Lois Jean Thorson
Lois Thorson passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Elizabethtown, KY. Lois McKay was born on September 8, 1936, the daughter of David and Gladys (Ranten) McKay in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High in 1954. She immediately began working at Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance in Fargo. Lois was united in marriage to Donald Thorson on March 10, 1956 at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo. She enjoyed swimming, bowling and golfing throughout her life. Lois worked in administrative positions for many years, managed The Record Shop in Cedar Falls, IA, and finally retired from Northland Insurance in 1999.
Her loving husband, Don, preceded Lois in death. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Rev. Pam) Thorson of Elizabethtown; Katherine Malone of Whitesboro, TX; Kari (Dan) Kirkle of Pilot Point, TX; and Kristine (Matthew) Sweet of Farmington, MN; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her brother, Gerald DeWayne McKay, preceded her in death in 1998.
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Lois Thorson passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Elizabethtown, KY. Lois McKay was born on September 8, 1936, the daughter of David and Gladys (Ranten) McKay in Fargo, ND. She grew up in Fargo and graduated from Fargo Central High in 1954. She immediately began working at Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance in Fargo. Lois was united in marriage to Donald Thorson on March 10, 1956 at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo. She enjoyed swimming, bowling and golfing throughout her life. Lois worked in administrative positions for many years, managed The Record Shop in Cedar Falls, IA, and finally retired from Northland Insurance in 1999.
Her loving husband, Don, preceded Lois in death. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Rev. Pam) Thorson of Elizabethtown; Katherine Malone of Whitesboro, TX; Kari (Dan) Kirkle of Pilot Point, TX; and Kristine (Matthew) Sweet of Farmington, MN; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Her brother, Gerald DeWayne McKay, preceded her in death in 1998.
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Sheila K. Heger
Sheila K. Heger, 57, Wahpeton, ND, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, after a brief illness due to CJD, at St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Breckenridge, MN. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 10:30 am, at St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton, with Rev. Dale Lagodinski as celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5 PM to 8 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Vigil at St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton and one hour before the service on Thursday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Wahpeton. Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton is in charge of arrangements.
Sheila was born September 11, 1955 at Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Marlene (Braun) Luick. She grew up on a farm near Fairmount, ND, attending LaMars #1 Country School, and graduating from Rosholt, SD, High School in 1973. She attended NDSSS where she graduated in 1975. Sheila worked for Dr. Helland for several years before she started her employment with NDSSS. She was President's Secretary for Dr. Blikre and Dr. Olson before being involved with NDSCS Alumni Association and Foundation for several years. She recently has worked with the Wahpeton School District. She was united in marriage to Joe Heger on June 14, 1986 at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton. The couple resided in Wahpeton where they raised their three children.
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Sheila K. Heger, 57, Wahpeton, ND, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, after a brief illness due to CJD, at St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Breckenridge, MN. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, 10:30 am, at St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton, with Rev. Dale Lagodinski as celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5 PM to 8 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Vigil at St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton and one hour before the service on Thursday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Wahpeton. Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton is in charge of arrangements.
Sheila was born September 11, 1955 at Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Marlene (Braun) Luick. She grew up on a farm near Fairmount, ND, attending LaMars #1 Country School, and graduating from Rosholt, SD, High School in 1973. She attended NDSSS where she graduated in 1975. Sheila worked for Dr. Helland for several years before she started her employment with NDSSS. She was President's Secretary for Dr. Blikre and Dr. Olson before being involved with NDSCS Alumni Association and Foundation for several years. She recently has worked with the Wahpeton School District. She was united in marriage to Joe Heger on June 14, 1986 at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton. The couple resided in Wahpeton where they raised their three children.
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Cindy M. Abrahamson
May 13, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Cindy M. Abrahamson, 53, Devils Lake, N.D., died Monday in Ecumen Evergreens under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
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May 13, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Cindy M. Abrahamson, 53, Devils Lake, N.D., died Monday in Ecumen Evergreens under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
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Norrine D. Rockstad
Aug. 19, 1928 - May 13, 2013
CROOKSTON, Minn. - Norrine D. Rockstad, 84, Fisher, Minn., died Monday in Riverview Health.
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Aug. 19, 1928 - May 13, 2013
CROOKSTON, Minn. - Norrine D. Rockstad, 84, Fisher, Minn., died Monday in Riverview Health.
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Arthur W. Baron
May 13, 1936 - May 13, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Arthur W. Baron, 77, Fargo, died Monday in Veterans Administration Medical Center.
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May 13, 1936 - May 13, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Arthur W. Baron, 77, Fargo, died Monday in Veterans Administration Medical Center.
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Irene Anderson
May 14, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Irene Anderson, 97, West Fargo, N.D., died Tuesday in Sanford Palliative Care.
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May 14, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Irene Anderson, 97, West Fargo, N.D., died Tuesday in Sanford Palliative Care.
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Mary Ellen Rolfes
Nov. 28, 1946 - May 12, 2013
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Mary Ellen Rolfes, 66, Moorhead, formerly Grand Forks, N.D., died Sunday in her home.
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Nov. 28, 1946 - May 12, 2013
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Mary Ellen Rolfes, 66, Moorhead, formerly Grand Forks, N.D., died Sunday in her home.
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Joseph Ochsner
Sept. 19, 1918 - May 14, 2013
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Joseph Ochsner, 94, Jamestown, formerly Medina, N.D., died Tuesday in Ave Maria Village.
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Sept. 19, 1918 - May 14, 2013
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Joseph Ochsner, 94, Jamestown, formerly Medina, N.D., died Tuesday in Ave Maria Village.
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Joshua Chaput
Sept. 21, 1986 - May 12, 2013
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Joshua Chaput, 26, Detroit Lakes, formerly Red Lake Falls, Minn., died Sunday in his home.
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Sept. 21, 1986 - May 12, 2013
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Joshua Chaput, 26, Detroit Lakes, formerly Red Lake Falls, Minn., died Sunday in his home.
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Richard G. Wah
Oct. 2, 1937 - May 11, 2013
FRAZEE, Minn. - Richard G. Wah, 75, Frazee, died Saturday in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
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Oct. 2, 1937 - May 11, 2013
FRAZEE, Minn. - Richard G. Wah, 75, Frazee, died Saturday in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
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Margaret Skjervem
April 5, 1926 - May 14, 2013
LAKOTA, N.D. - Margaret Skjervem, 87, Lakota, formerly Whitman, N.D., died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Society.
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April 5, 1926 - May 14, 2013
LAKOTA, N.D. - Margaret Skjervem, 87, Lakota, formerly Whitman, N.D., died Tuesday in Good Samaritan Society.
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Lyle S. Alvstad
Dec. 26, 1920 - May 14, 2013
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Lyle S. Alvstad, 92, Fergus Falls, formerly Ashby, Minn., died Tuesday in Minnesota Veterans Home under the care of Lakeland Hospice.
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Dec. 26, 1920 - May 14, 2013
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Lyle S. Alvstad, 92, Fergus Falls, formerly Ashby, Minn., died Tuesday in Minnesota Veterans Home under the care of Lakeland Hospice.
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Errol Dean Erickson
May 13, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Errol Dean Erickson, 70, Breckenridge, Minn., died Monday in Regions Hospital.
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May 13, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Errol Dean Erickson, 70, Breckenridge, Minn., died Monday in Regions Hospital.
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Matthew Carl Shaw
May 11, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Matthew Carl Shaw, infant son of Erin and Nathan Shaw, Hawley, Minn., died Saturday in Sanford Medical Center.
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May 11, 2013
FARGO, N.D. - Matthew Carl Shaw, infant son of Erin and Nathan Shaw, Hawley, Minn., died Saturday in Sanford Medical Center.
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Muriel Rufsvold
Muriel Rufsvold, 93, died Saturday, May 11, at the Veteran's Home in Lisbon, ND. Muriel Melhus was born in Willmar, MN on May 8, 1920. Her family later moved to Minneapolis, where she graduated from South High School. She then attended Augsburg College and Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing to become a registered nurse. Soon after, she served during WWII as an Army nurse in an Evacuation Hospital in the Pacific Theater. December 27, 1947, she married Owen Rufsvold. They lived in Illinois, Minneapolis, and then settled on the family farm in Fort Ransom. She was a nurse at the Lisbon Hospital for 26 years.
She is survived by three children: Philip (Colleen) Rufsvold of Fort Ransom; Janine (Jerry) Stene of Fargo, ND; and Nina (Royce) Aardahl of Sauk Rapids, MN. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ow
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Muriel Rufsvold, 93, died Saturday, May 11, at the Veteran's Home in Lisbon, ND. Muriel Melhus was born in Willmar, MN on May 8, 1920. Her family later moved to Minneapolis, where she graduated from South High School. She then attended Augsburg College and Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing to become a registered nurse. Soon after, she served during WWII as an Army nurse in an Evacuation Hospital in the Pacific Theater. December 27, 1947, she married Owen Rufsvold. They lived in Illinois, Minneapolis, and then settled on the family farm in Fort Ransom. She was a nurse at the Lisbon Hospital for 26 years.
She is survived by three children: Philip (Colleen) Rufsvold of Fort Ransom; Janine (Jerry) Stene of Fargo, ND; and Nina (Royce) Aardahl of Sauk Rapids, MN. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ow
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Verna L. Cartford
Verna Lorraine Cartford (nee: Matson), 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Walker Methodist Health Center, Minneapolis, MN. Verna was born December 9, 1923, in Thief River Falls, MN. At an early age she moved with her family to Crookston, MN, where she graduated Valedictorian of her high-school class. She went on to become a nurse at the University of Minnesota where she worked in operating rooms with world-famous surgeons. Verna returned to Crookston to work in the operating room of the old Bethesda Hospital and it was in Crookston where she met her husband-to-be, The Reverend Olaf Cartford. After their marriage they served congregations in Wadena and Verndale, MN, before moving to Moorhead where Olaf served in the district office of the ELCA. Olaf preceded Verna in death after 62 years of marriage. In Moorhead, Verna was active in numerous volunteer organizations, most notably the American Cancer Society, where she served on the board of directors. For her work as a volunteer, Verna was recognized by WCCO Radio as a Good Neighbor.
She is survived by brother, William (Louise) Matson of Minneapolis; niece, Helen (Steven) Emslander of Manawa, WI; nephew, Carlton (Anita) Matson of Rochester, MN; nephew, Charles (Faye) Matson of Lindstrom, MN; and nephew, Robert Matson of Ely, MN.
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Verna Lorraine Cartford (nee: Matson), 89, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Walker Methodist Health Center, Minneapolis, MN. Verna was born December 9, 1923, in Thief River Falls, MN. At an early age she moved with her family to Crookston, MN, where she graduated Valedictorian of her high-school class. She went on to become a nurse at the University of Minnesota where she worked in operating rooms with world-famous surgeons. Verna returned to Crookston to work in the operating room of the old Bethesda Hospital and it was in Crookston where she met her husband-to-be, The Reverend Olaf Cartford. After their marriage they served congregations in Wadena and Verndale, MN, before moving to Moorhead where Olaf served in the district office of the ELCA. Olaf preceded Verna in death after 62 years of marriage. In Moorhead, Verna was active in numerous volunteer organizations, most notably the American Cancer Society, where she served on the board of directors. For her work as a volunteer, Verna was recognized by WCCO Radio as a Good Neighbor.
She is survived by brother, William (Louise) Matson of Minneapolis; niece, Helen (Steven) Emslander of Manawa, WI; nephew, Carlton (Anita) Matson of Rochester, MN; nephew, Charles (Faye) Matson of Lindstrom, MN; and nephew, Robert Matson of Ely, MN.
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