
obituaries
Recent obituaries in the Norman, Mahnomen, Polk, Clay and surrounding counties.
Robert "Bob" Tangen
Oct 15, 2013
Robert "Bob" Tangen, 58, of Ulen, MN, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in the Twin Valley Living Center under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Robert F. Tangen was born January 19, 1955 the son of Fritz and Marie (Larson) Tangen in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was raised in Ulen and baptized and confirmed his faith at...
Jordan James Hisgun-Aguilar
Oct 13, 2013
Jordan James Hisgun-Aguilar, age 5, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at his home. Jordan James Hisgun-Aguilar was born on May 3, 2008. He was raised by his mother Aimee Hisgun and father-figure Hector Montoya, along with his sister Gabrielle. Jordan was welcomed by many loving family members and friends who made sure to make him part...
Betty Leslie
Oct 12, 2013
Betty Leslie, age 73, of Mahnomen, MN died on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home. Betty Ann Bray, daughter of Elmer and Irene (Magnan) Bray, was born on March 20, 1940 in Mahnomen. She grew up in the Mahnomen area and attended school. On December 30, 1957, at the age of 17, Betty was united...
Royce Arneson
Oct 9, 2013
Royce Harriet Arneson, 87, Fargo, ND, formerly of Halstad, MN, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo. She was born on September 13, 1926 to Roy and Ruth (Van Pelt) Krueger in Grafton, ND. Royce was baptized and confirmed at United Methodist Church, Neche, ND. She graduated from Neche High School in 1944 and attended NDSU,...
Mabel Lelm
Oct 8, 2013
Mabel Lelm, 99, Ada, Minnesota, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at The Stadter Center, Grand Forks, ND. Mabel was born August 27, 1914, to Gust and Elizabeth (Sprung) Anderson on the family farm, rural Ada. She attended country school in Winchester Township, Norman County. She also attended high school in Ada. She was united in marriage to Elmer Lelm on...
Kenneth Berger
Oct 4, 2013
Kenneth "Kenny" Berger, age 65 of Waubun, MN, died Friday, October 4, 2013, at Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home under Hospice Care of the Red River Valley. Kenny was born January 26, 1948, in Mahnomen, the only son of Robert and Gladys (Buschette) Berger. He attended school and graduated from Mahnomen High School. In 1967, Kenny was united in marriage...
Lorraine Johnson
Oct 4, 2013
Lorraine Brevik Johnson, 92, of Twin Valley, MN died Friday, October 04, 2013 in Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. Lorraine Victoria Brevik was born May 20, 1921 the daughter of Henry and Cora (Hanson) Brevik in Twin Valley where she was raised and attended school, graduating from Twin Valley High School with the class of 1939. After graduation, Lorraine...
Irene Peterick
Oct 3, 2013
Irene Peterick, 96, of Twin Valley, MN, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley. Irene Selene Kvamme was born May 3, 1917, in rural Gary, only daughter of Andrew and Clara (Wiggerson) Kvamme. She attended country school near her home, followed by one year at Gary Public School and graduated from Fertile High School...
Lyle W. Tronnes
Oct 3, 2013
Lyle Wallace Tronnes, 84, Halstad, MN, died Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Lyle was born June 30, 1929 at home in rural Nielsville, MN, to John and Carrie (Lee) Tronnes. He attended District 17 School and was baptized and confirmed in the St. Petri Lutheran Church, Nielsville. He assisted on the family farm until he joined...
Gisle Langerud
Oct 2, 2013
Gisle Langerud, 97, of Ulen, Minnesota, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, in Viking Manor Nursing Home, Ulen. Gisle Oliver Langerud, son of Oscar and Beda (Renslow) Langerud, was born September 12, 1916 on the family farm west of Hitterdal, Minnesota. As a youngster, Gisle attended country school in Keene Township. Growing up on the family farm, Gisle began farming with...
Orpha Borslien
Oct 1, 2013
Orpha Mathile Borslien, 84, of Fertile, MN, died on Tuesday, October 01, 2013, at the Riverview Health Care Center, Crookston, MN. She was born on November 3, 1928, in Godfrey Township, rural Fertile, to Bernhard and Clara (Dale) Borslien. She was baptized and confirmed at First Evanger Lutheran Church, Fertile. Orpha attended Pleasant View Rural School #86, near her home....
Jessie Earl Sharp
Sep 30, 2013
Jessie Earl Sharp, age 79 of Ponsford, MN, died Monday, September 30, 2013 in his home. A visitation for Jessie will be held Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 2-4 pm at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen.
Willie Germolus
Sep 29, 2013
Willie Germolus,92,of Ada, MN, died Sunday, September 29, 2013, at Bennedictine Care Community, Ada. Willie's roots ran deep into the soil of Norman County. He was born on April 12, 1921, to August and Amalie (Kurpjuweit) Germolus of Borup, Minnesota. He graduated from Borup High School and started farming with his father and brothers, working the land his great grandfather...
Gloria E. Thomforde
Sep 27, 2013
Gloria Thomforde, 82, Twin Valley, MN died Friday, September 27, 2013 in the Twin Valley Living Center. Gloria E. Enerson was born November 5, 1930 at Grafton, North Dakota the daughter of Edward and Emily (McGuire) Enerson. As a child she moved with her family to a farm near Gary, Minnesota where she attended country school. While she was a...
Vernon Floan
Sep 26, 2013
Vernon Floan, 85, of Fertile, MN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at the home of his sister, Lorraine "Laurie" Pederson. Vernon was born on the farm near Fertile, on November 9, 1927, to Lawrence and Emma (Mehle) Floan. He was baptized and confirmed at Varnes Lutheran Church in rural Fertile, MN. He attended country...
Ruth J. Anderson
Sep 25, 2013
Ruth J. Anderson, age 86, of Twin Valley, Minnesota died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 in the Twin Valley Living Center. Ruth Jean Askelson, the daughter of Thomas and Alma (Urdahl) Askelson, was born on April 29, 1927 near Heiberg, Minnesota where she was raised. Ruth was baptized and confirmed her faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley by Pastor...
Francisca Ruiz
Sep 22, 2013
Francisca Galvan Ruiz, 70, of Halstad, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1943, at Asherton, TX, to Samuel and Paula (Gomez) Galvan. Francisca grew up attending St. Thomas School in Asherton. On February 2, 1964, Francisca was united in marriage to Pedro Ruiz in Asherton, TX. This union began a lifetime...
Janice Neumann
Sep 22, 2013
Janice Neumann, 74, Ada, MN, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 4th, 1939, to Clarence and Glendora (Wilson) Melby, in Greenbush, MN. Janice graduated from Greenbush High School in 1957. She attended NDSU in Fargo, graduating in 1961 with a degree in Home...
Marcella Sanden
Sep 15, 2013
Marcella Sanden, age 93, of Mahnomen, MN, died Sunday, September 15, 2013, at the Mahnomen Health Center Nursing Home. Marcella "Marcie" Jeanette Lee, daughter of Lars O. and Julia (Korsgaden) Lee was born on June 18, 1920, in Mahnomen, MN, in a quaint area known as "Little Norway." She was baptized on August 1, 1920, at First Lutheran Church in...
Douglas Neisen
Sep 11, 2013
Douglas Neisen, age 53, of Farmington, MN, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013. His family and friends new of his long battle with depression, which ultimately took his life. He is now finally at peace with God, and many others, in heaven. The happiest years of Doug's life were spent at Coates Corner, the store he owned and managed. While there,...
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