All Obituaries

   Larry Lepird, Lisbon, ND, formerly of West Fargo, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at HIA Heather's House in Fargo.    Services are pending and a full obituary will be placed here soon. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com

Ralph Nelson, 96, of Casselton, ND passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo.   Please check back on the weekend for service details and obituary.      

Leroy Dean Hill, of Amenia, North Dakota, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1945, in Duluth, Minnesota. Leroy lived a life defined by resilience and deep love for those around him. He spent his life as a long-haul owner-operator truck driver, proudly driving over a million miles without a single accident—which spoke to his skill, focus, and strong work ethic. He was equally proud of his years of sobriety, a journey that shaped much of his life and ...

   Carol Erbstoesser, 84, of West Fargo, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at SMP Health - St. Catherine South in Fargo.    A full obituary will be placed here soon.    A private family graveside service will be held at the Enderlin City Cemetery, Enderlin, ND, at a later date. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com

On Friday April 10th at 101 years of age, our beloved mother passed peacefully, gaining her wings and reuniting with loved ones in heaven. Betty Jane was born on January 25, 1925, in Halstad, Minnesota, to Hallie and Rollina Garrett. At the age of two, she moved with her family to Grandin, North Dakota, where she was raised alongside her sisters, Patsy and Barbara, and attended school. She married Robert Parkhouse. Together they built a life in Fargo, North Dakota, where they raised their ...

Joyce Ann Talle, age 72, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on April 10, 2026, at the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo. Born on November 13, 1953, Joyce lived a life defined by generosity, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for her family. Joyce married the love of her life, Alan Talle, in September of 1972. Together they built a life rooted in devotion, hard work, and the simple joys they cherished. She is survived by her husband, Alan Talle; her son, Aaron Talle, and ...

After a long and arduous fight with cancer, Maree Lou Larson died peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2026, at the age of 90 years. She died at home surrounded by love. Maree Lou was born on February 15,1936 to Norman Kornelius and Esther (Eliason) Kornelius. She was born in the middle of a winter storm with temperatures reaching 40 degrees below zero and snow drifts 10-12 feet high. She often told the story of coming home from a small-town clinic in a horse drawn sleigh, all bundled up. ...

Gary H Nelson 92, Christine, ND passed peacefully December 24,2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born May 8,1933 to Harry Leroy Nelson and Adeline Rose Vixie on the farm in Stephen, MN. He attended school until 4th grade, then when he couldn’t sit still any longer he quit school and proceeded to become a businessman at the young age of 9. He trapped and hunted day and night until the barn wall was covered with so many hides that his dad told him to take them into ...

Leslie “Les” C. Milligan, age 78, passed away on April 8, 2026. He was born on June 24, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, five minutes after his twin brother, Lyle. They were the sons of Milford and Delane (Jacobson) Milligan. He attended grade school at Grace Lutheran School and Ben Franklin Jr. High School and, alongside his twin brother, was part of the largest graduating class in Fargo Central High School’s history. Raised in Fargo, Les developed a deep appreciation for ...

Barbara Ann Olive, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the HIA Hospice in Fargo, ND. She lived her life with a determined spirit and a thoughtful heart. Barbara was born June 10, 1944, to Victor and Alice Peterson. As the fourth of five siblings in her extended family, Barb grew up doing chores and caring for livestock on their farm near Amenia ND. From a young age she was a voracious reader despite her near-sightedness and thick glasses. Her love of reading and learning ...