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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Errol Dean Erickson
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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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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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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Susan Adelle Trageton
Susan Adelle Trageton, 70, of Breckenridge, MN died Sunday, May 12 at St. Catherine's Living Center, Sienna Court in Wahpeton, ND under the care of Riveredge Hospice and lovingly surrounded by her family. The funeral will be 11:00AM, Thursday, May 16 at Breckenridge Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Manning will be officiating. The visitation will be from 5 to 8PM, Wednesday, May 15 with a prayer service at 7PM at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge. Interment will be at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Wahpeton, ND at a later date.

Susan Foley was born August 6, 1942 at Wahpeton, ND to Palmer and Borghild (Engerhom) Foley. She was born and raised in rural DeLamere, ND, attending school in DeLamere and graduating in 1960. She obtained her teaching certificate from Valley City State College in 1962. Her first teaching position was teaching second grade in Northwood Public School. It was in Northwood where she met the love of her life, Oliver Trageton. On December 28, 1965 Susan and Oliver were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural DeLamere. They began their lives together in Breckenridge, MN where they both taught in the public school. She taught second grade from 1965 to 1973 all the while working on her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She graduated from Mayville State College in 1971. Susan and Oliver adopted Sara Renae Trageton, who was born February 1, 1973. Susan chose to resign from teaching to be home with their long-awaited daughter; however she did continue to substitute in the Breckenridge Public School system. From 1989 to 1993, she taught third grade, half-time, and then first grade, until she retired in 2001. She poured so much of herself into her students inside and outside of the classroom. She had a "magic" way of making connections and forming bonds, and saw the worth of each child. Susan delighted in tracking and staying in touch with her former students.
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Adeline Mae Erickson
Adeline M. Erickson, 85, of Fargo, ND, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2013. She died at Sanford Health in Fargo, surrounded by loved ones.

Adeline was born May 2, 1928 in Appleton, WI, to John and Thea (Thompson) Erickson. As a child, she moved with her family to Fort Ransom, ND. She attended school at Fort Ransom, graduating from high school in 1946. After graduating, Adeline worked in Fargo for a few years and then moved to Oakland, California, where she began her career with Blue Cross-Blue Shield. She transferred back to Fargo for a short time in the early 50's and then returned to California until 1970, when she again returned to Fargo and resided there until the time of her death. After retiring from Blue Cross-Blue Shield, she worked at various temporary positions and volunteered at the Dakota Hospital gift shop for many years. She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in North Fargo. Adeline enjoyed traveling, playing some bingo, and spending time with her many friends and family. She especially appreciated the friendships at Sunrise North during her recent illness. They were her extended family.
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Ethel Lipp
Ethel Lipp, age 95, of East Grand Forks, MN, formerly of Cando and Rolla, ND passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Edgewood Vista Nursing Home, East Grand Forks, MN.

Ethel I. Lipp was born on May 6, 1918 in Bisbee, ND to Victor and Emilie (Winneberg) Nelson. Her family farmed in the rural Agate and Wolford area. Ethel attended Hardwheat Country School through 8th grade and attended High School in Bisbee. She married Harlan Lipp on February 14, 1937 and they lived in Cando until 1953 when they moved to Rolla. Ethel had a variety of jobs in Rolla including SuperValue Grocery, the Rolla Mercantile Store, Rolette County Court House, and Theel Motors. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star in Rolla. She was also a long time member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rolla. Ethel was currently a resident of Edgewood Vista Nursing Home where she passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013.
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Ronald Edwin Romsland
Ronald E. Romsland of Moorhead, MN, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at age 71, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Ronald was born February 13, 1942, in Fargo, North Dakota to Millard and Virginia Romsland. Ronald graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1959 and then enlisted in the US Navy in 1960.
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Gerald Berglund
Gerald Berglund, age 97, of Carrington, ND, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Gerald was born February 26, 1916, in Carrington, the son of Ted and Elsie (McCarty) Berglund. He grew up and attended school there, and graduated from Carrington High School. He was drafted into the US Army at the age of 25, and served during WWII in the 10th Armored Division. He served during the Battle of the Bulge. Following the service, Gerald worked as a parts man at Geisler Implement in Valley City, ND.
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Nick Allen Lyons
Nick Allen Lyons, 25 of Lidgerwood, ND passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at his home in Lidgerwood. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Frank Family Funeral Home in Lidgerwood, ND and burial in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Lidgerwood. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. at the Frank Funeral Home and also Thursday morning one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Lunch will be served at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lidgerwood following the burial.

Nick Allen Lyons was born on December 2, 1987 in Breckenridge, MN, the son of Sandy Boutain. He attended Lidgerwood Public School and graduated in 2006. He resided in Lidgerwood where he pursued a career in farming with his grandparents Lester and Jackie Lyons & uncle for many years.
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Erna L. Ellingson
Erna Ellingson, 79, Christine, ND, died May 11, 2013, after a year-long battle with colon cancer. Erna was born July 10, 1933, to Walter and Helena (Krause) Lehrke at Peever, SD. The family lived in a number of places in the Browns Valley, MN, and Sisseton, SD, area. Erna attended high school at the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris, MN, where she met her husband, Hartley Ellingson. They were united in marriage on September 18, 1954.

Erna enjoyed being busy. She worked before marriage at the Commonwealth Loan Company, St. Paul, MN. Early in their marriage, Erna did clerical work for Nash Finch and Robert Gibb. She was active in many organizations while her children where younger including serving on the state board of the PTA where she led an anti-smoking campaign in the late 1960’s. She also led the local 4H club, was a member of the Eagle Homemakers (including a state officer), was on the Richland 44 school board, and worked with the Richland Music Parents organization. As her nest began to empty, Erna returned to work this time in alterations, first at JC Penney’s and later, Dayton’s, where she retired in 1996. In her spare time, Erna enjoyed sewing, quilting, and helping others.
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Eddie D. Witt Jr.
July 24, 1963 - May 11, 2013

FARGO, N.D. - Eddie D. Witt Jr., 49, West Fargo, N.D., died Saturday in Sanford Medical Center.
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