All Obituaries

   Darlene Kankelfritz, 58, of Fargo, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo.    A full obituary will be placed here soon.    Memorial Service: Friday, May 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in West Funeral Home, West Fargo, with visitation one hour prior to the service.    Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo, ND. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com

   David J. Amundson, 76, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Lignite, ND, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Eventide Care Center in Moorhead.    David was born May 7, 1947 in Keller Township, ND, to Einar and Bertha (Olson) Amundson. He grew up on their farm near Lignite, ND and they moved to Fargo in 1954. They moved back to Lignite in 1960, then moving to Moorhead, MN in 1963.    There are no immediate survivors.    David was preceded in death...

Elaine Schaack, age 88, of West Fargo, ND, formerly Sykeston and Jamestown, ND, died Monday April 29, 2024, at Kinder Care, West Fargo, ND. Irene Elaine Peterson was born May 3, 1935, at Pingree, ND, the daughter of Walter and Ellen (White) Peterson.   She attended grade schools at Woodworth and Jamestown, high school at Kensal, and then Valley City State College, where she earned her teaching certification.   Elaine taught school in Kensal, ND 1953 – 1955, and...

       Marn L. Odden, 66, Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, surrounded by her loving family.    Marn Louise Longbella was born on October 28, 1957 in Staples, MN to Charles Richard and June Louise (Wagner) Longbella. Marn grew up and attended school in Staples, graduating from Staple High School. During her school years, she was active in the Methodist church and developed a talent in music, choir and...

   Kathleen Fleischfresser, age 67, died peacefully at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.    Kathleen was born in Walhalla and grew up in the rural Enderlin and Sheldon area. She received her education in Chaffee, graduating from high school in 1975, marking the beginning of a life rich with love and devotion.       On June 12, 1981, Kathleen entered into marriage with Steve Fleischfresser, and together they built a life on the farm near Enderlin. Much of...

Margaret A Turner, 87, of Fargo, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret was born December 3, 1936, in Cass County, ND, the daughter of Carl and Leona (Sheeley) Grindberg.  She was raised in Mapleton, ND and graduated from Mapleton High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Turner on October 15, 1954, in Moorhead, MN.  They resided in the Fargo - Moorhead area and raised a family of 6 children.  Following Robert’s...

Mary Hocking, 79, Fargo, ND peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Eventide of Fargo. Born on April 16, 1945, Mary Frances Hocking was the beloved daughter of Wendell and Marcella Hocking. She spent her formative years in Casselton, North Dakota, graduating from Lincoln High School. Throughout her life, Mary held various positions in Fargo, including with Kmart, Red Owl and AT&T. Mary was relocated to Minneapolis where she continued to work at AT&T in long lines...

Larry Pietsch, 80, Chaffee, ND passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Liliac Homes in Moorhead, MN. Larry James Pietsch was born on October 1, 1943 to Marjorie and Edwin Pietsch of Durbin, North Dakota. He graduated from Casselton High School. In 1966 he married Betty Hahn (daughter of Bob and Thelma Hahn). They made their home on the family farm near Chaffee, North Dakota where they raised three children. Larry worked as a carpenter and served in the Air National Guard. His passion,...

   Sarah Beth Deschamp was born in Valley City, ND on March 28, 1975, to Marlene & Bob Deschamp.    Sarah attended Washington Elementary school in Valley City & attended Valley City High School through her sophomore year. She lived in Sutton, ND for her last two years of high school and graduated from Midkota High School in Glenfield ND in 1993. After high school, she attended Lake Region College in Devils Lake for one year.    After college, she lived...

Dennis Moen, 80, Fargo, ND, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Bethany on University in Fargo. Dennis was born August 1, 1943, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Orlin and Marie (Brorson) Moen. He was confirmed at Hedemarken Lutheran Church and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1961. He served in the Air Force for four years including one year in Vietnam. Following time in the Air Force then served in the Air National Guard for many years retiring in 1994. He also enjoyed having his coffee at...