Thomas M. Pederson, 103, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN. Thomas was born on October 13, 1908 in Lake Mills, Iowa. He was the second oldest of nine children of John Pederson and Inger (Bakken) Pederson. Tom grew up on the family farm. One of his tasks as a young boy was to help his family raise horses that were supplied to the United States military during World War I. Tom graduated...

William F. Pfingsten Jr., 73, Fargo, ND, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Sanford Health, Fargo. William Fredrick Pfingsten was born January 30, 1939 to William and Dorothy (Dewerff) Pfingsten at Casselton, ND. He graduated from high school in Chaffee, ND and later served six years in the Army National Guard. He married Alice Bordt on August 31, 1963. He farmed near Chaffee from 1966 until 1989, then was a truck driver until retiring in 2003. ...

Ardis J. Lee West Fargo, ND Ardis J. Lee, 68, West Fargo, ND, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Sanford Health Palliative Care, Fargo, ND. Ardis JoAnn Klusman was born April 4, 1944 in Ada, MN to Fred and Stella (Petersen) Klusman. She grew up and attended school in Ada. Ardis married Lance Kenneth Lee on July 3, 1963. Ardis was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in West Fargo. She also became involved in supporting several...

Herb (H.R.) Heinle, 89, Casselton, ND died on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo, ND. Herb was born in 1922 on a farm near Stil, ND to Rudolph and Lydia (Waltz) Heinle. They moved to Turtle Lake, ND where he grew up and graduated from high school. He worked for area farmers before moving to Seattle, WA where he worked for Boeing Aircraft. In 1942, he entered the US Navy serving with the Seabees in the Admiralty...

Edith Bornsen Arthur, ND Edith Bornsen, 89, Arthur, ND, died on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the Arthur Good Samaritan Center. Edith Rettke was born on June 1, 1922 in Niagara, ND. She grew up and graduated from high school in Niagara. Edith taught school for a short time in rural Niagara. She married Clarence Bornsen on June 21, 1943 in Grand Forks, ND. They farmed near Inkster, ND, for many years until 1987, when Mr. Bornsen passed away...

Our beloved mother Patricia Ann LaCroix died on May 5th, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends under the care and compassion of Hospice. Patricia (Pat) was born on September 11, 1954 to Clarence and Gloria Hedrich in Ada, Minnesota. She grew up and attended schools in West Fargo, ND where she graduated in 1973 from West Fargo High School. On October 19, 1973 she married Kenneth LaCroix at St Anthony's Catholic Church in...

Remembering the life of Magdeline Rae Jean Hulm Maggie was born May 13, 2011 in Fargo, ND. Daughter of Christopher & Stephanie Hulm, she was raised in Fargo, ND and Wahpeton, ND. "Maggie" as we all called her lived as a very happy and outgoing child. Her smile and laugh was the light and joy of all who had the opportunity to be around her. Her presence was one that only an angel could bring. She was loved by everyone who knew or saw her and...

Florence Krueger Moorhead, MN Florence Krueger, 91, Moorhead, MN, formerly Casselton, ND, died on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Moorhead. Florence Isabel Zieske was born May 24, 1920. She grew up and graduated from Amenia, ND, High School. Florence married Hubert C. Linke on Oct. 12, 1939. They farmed south of Casselton on the Linke farm and in 1954, moved to a ranch at Steele, ND. Mr. Linke passed away on...

Bernice Fowler, 95, Fargo, ND died on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Elim Care and Rehab, Fargo. Bernice Jeanette Brekke was born on November 1, 1916 at Ft. Ransom, ND to Hans and Clara (Johnson) Brekke. She grew up at Ft. Ransom and at age 10, the family moved to Amenia, ND where she continued her schooling. Bernice married Edward Fowler on July 5, 1933. They made their home on the Fowler farm near Amenia where they farmed for many years. Ed...

Brandon Mason-Bartram Twin Valley MN, formerly of Ada, MN Brandon Mason-Bartram, 27, Twin Valley, MN died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in his home. Brandon was born on Dec. 14, 1984 in Fargo, ND. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, West Fargo, ND. Brandon attended North Dakota schools in West Fargo, Devils Lake, and Fargo, graduating from Fargo South. He moved to Minnesota and was enjoying life to the fullest with...