All Obituaries

Donna Linke, 85, rural Leonard, ND, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Donna Gillespie was born Dec. 6, 1938 at Marmarth, ND to Matt and Mildred Gillespie. The family moved to Fargo, ND when she was in school. She graduated from Fargo Central High School. She worked a few years at the Fargo Clinic. Donna married James Linke in 1961. They made their home near Leonard where they raised their son and farmed for many years. Donna, known to some as...

Zelta M. Brooks, 90, Enderlin, ND passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Services and obituary are pending and will be updated as we know them. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com

   Jan Jundt, 69, of Fargo, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in her home.    A full obituary will be placed here soon.      [WEST FARGO]    Visitation: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in West Funeral Home, West Fargo.    Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 23, at 1:00 p.m., in West Funeral Home, West Fargo.        [BISMARCK]    Visitation: Wednesday, April...

   Larry Mickelson, 83, West Fargo, ND, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the ICU at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.    He was born October 21, 1940, in Bertha, MN, to Henry and Charlotte (Truax) Mickelson. Larry graduated from high school in Wadena, MN and pursued a printing associate degree at Wahpeton School of Science.    In Wadena, MN, Larry met Jan, the love of his life. They married on August 26, 1961.  Initially residing in Wahpeton during...

Darlene “Gladys” Rott, 86, of Fargo, ND died April 13, 2024. at SMP Health – St. Catherine’s South, after a lengthy illness. Darlene “Gladys” was the sixth child of Karl and Ottilia (Zimmerman) Schock, born on the family farm north of Ashley, ND. She was welcomed by Ella (David) (Herb) Albrecht, Katie (Arthur) Schaffer, Emma (Ben) Ulmer, Harold (Olga) Schock, and Darlene Schock who died of rheumatic fever before Darlene “Gladys” was born. She...

Janice M. Boyce, 79, passed away peacefully January 26th, 2024 at Sheyenne Crossing, West Fargo, ND.  Janice had been a resident there for many years. Janice was born to Irvin and Lucile (Nelson) Boyce on October 28th, 1944 in Fargo, ND. She grew up on a farm near Absaraka, where she attended Absaraka Grade school through 8th grade and graduated from Wheatland High School. She attended Moorhead State University. She was a Computer Programmer at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Fargo, ND, and...

Katharine "Bonnie" Haglund, a devoted wife, loving mother of seven, cherished grandmother of 20, adored great-grandmother of 11, and beloved friend, passed away on April 12, 2024. She was born February 13, 1941, to Katharine Martin Haak and Willam Haak, the eldest of five siblings. Throughout her life, Bonnie's warmth, kindness, and vibrant personality touched the hearts of all who knew her. Bonnie's journey began as a dedicated student, aspiring nurse, and devoted...

      Spencer James Broton, age 70, died March 23, 2024 at his home in West Fargo, ND, of complications from a chronic neurodegenerative disorder caused by encephalitis in 2019.      Spencer was born November 10, 1953 in Dickinson, ND, the son of James A. and Eleanore (Behm) Broton.  He grew up in New England, ND, where he graduated in 1972.  Spencer received degrees from Lake Region Junior College, Dickinson State College and earned his...

Pat Selby, 64 of Page, ND died on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in her daughter’s home in Page ND, with the care of Hospice of Red River Valley.  She was born Jan. 10, 1960 in the Country of Guam to Billy and Marjorie Selby. The family navigated living abroad while Billy served in the US Air Force. They returned to the United States and to Melcher, Iowa where Pat graduated from high school. She worked a short time in Des Moines, IA and lived in Arkansas before settling in North...

Clair Alfred Sorensen 79 of Dilworth, MN passed away at his home Thursday, April 11th 2024, while under the care of Hospice.  Clair was born in Ogden, UT and moved with his family to the Fargo area when he was two years old.  Clair met his soulmate, Jean McDougall, in high school and they married on August 8th, 1964, and had three daughters Monica, Molly (D.1970) and Margo. They have had many fun adventures at their lake cabin throughout their years. “Clever Clair”...