Category Archives: Obituaries

John Schmelka
John Patrick Schmelka, 55, of West Fargo, ND, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025. A devoted father, brother, uncle, friend, and beloved "grand-paw," John's presence will be deeply missed by...
Holly Kolden Sep 05, 2025

James Smith
James Edward Smith, Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 66, in the comfort of his home, Monday, September 1, 2025, with his loving wife Cheryl and dog Pugsly by his...
Holly Kolden Sep 05, 2025

Roger Sorenson
Roger Sorenson, 93, of Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in SMP Health - St. Andrew's in Bottineau, ND. Arrangements are pending. (Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service, Moorhead, MN)
Holly Kolden Sep 05, 2025

Wesley Thomas
Wesley Eugene Thomas was born on August 4, 1941, to Richard and Margaret (Weik) Thomas in Fergus Falls, MN. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at Benedictine Care Community in Ada, MN on September...
Holly Kolden Sep 05, 2025

Dean Rust
Dean Rust was born to Clarence and Marie Rust and raised on the original Rust Farm, homesteaded in 1878. He was the third generation of the Rust family-following his grandfather Cornelius and father-t...
Holly Kolden Sep 03, 2025

Barbara Lies
Barbara Ann (Hitz) Lies, 93, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo. Barbara Ann Hitz was born October 12, 1931, in New Rockford, ND, to George and...
Holly Kolden Sep 03, 2025

Morris Ray Dimmer
Morris Ray Dimmer, 73, passed away peacefully Friday, August 29, 2025, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, ND. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00am at Ho...
Holly Kolden Sep 03, 2025

Pauline Klinger
Pauline A. Steidl was born on April 1, 1922 on the family farm near Fingal, ND to Joseph and Theresia (Schlegel) Steidl. She grew up on the farm, attended school in Fingal and graduated from high scho...
Holly Kolden Sep 03, 2025

James Miller
James Royal Miller, age 9 passed peacefully surrounded by his parents, siblings and Papa. The last word he heard was Jesus before taking two final breaths and slipping away into his rest. James was bo...
Holly Kolden Sep 03, 2025

Wallace Frank Fuchs
Wallace Fuchs passed away on August 28, 2025, at Elim Nursing Home, Fargo, ND. Wally was born on July 8, 1946, to Carl and Georgie (Hamernik) Fuchs in Fargo. He grew up on a farm by Felton, MN. He wor...
Holly Kolden Sep 03, 2025
