All Obituaries

   Francis “Fran” Gerszewski, 75, West Fargo, ND passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in his home.    Francis John Gerszewski was born October 11, 1947, in Valley City to Frank and Ester (Weber) Puhr. He lived in Fingal until 1950 where he was then brought to live at St. Johns Orphanage in Fargo, ND. Francis was adopted by Medard and Ameila Gerszewski of Grand Forks in 1956. He attended St. Michaels Elementary in Grand Forks, Cardinal Muench Seminary in...

A quiet, caring and kind soul who touched the lives of many, Janice Frieda Hansen passed away on Sept. 26, 2023, at Eventide Fargo, with family by her side.     Jan, 83, was born on Oct. 26, 1939, to Adam and Frieda (Schwab) Kempel on a farm in Englevale, N.D., where she was raised with her two sisters Beverly and Joanne. She attended school in Lisbon, N.D.    She married Edwin Charles Hansen on June 21, 1959, and together they created a life and...

Samantha Overland, 46, Casselton, ND passed away on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND after a very short battle with cancer. Samantha Leigh Gunkel was born October 8, 1976 in Valley City, ND to Allen and Leigh (Fuglestad) Gunkel. She was raised in Hope, ND and attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND. She worked in health care, most recently with Vance Thompson Vision Clinic in West Fargo. She married David Overland on March 11, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Peter James Olson was born in Ellendale, ND to Darrel and Phyllis on January 21, 1977.  He was baptized into God’s family at Christ the King Lutheran.  He attended school in Neche and Valley City, ND graduating from HS in 1995.  Peter then got his BS in psychology from Concordia College in 1999 and earned his master’s in industrial/organizational psychology from Seattle Pacific University in 2007.  After Concordia, Peter joined the Lutheran Volunteer Corps...

   LaVaughn Artelle (Johnk) Rutherford passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.    LaVaughn was born at Page, ND on July 19, 1924 to parents, Leo & Amanda (Schmidt) Johnk.   She graduated from Page High School and then moved to Washington State in 1944.  She was employed at a cannery and cold storage packing facility.  She married Raymond Meek in Wenatchee, WA on November 29, 1945.  They had one son, Scott...

   Frances E. Bjornstad, current resident at Fargo Elim Health Care Center and formerly of McVille, ND, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Fargo, ND.    Frances was born January 29, 1923 at Michigan, ND, the daughter of August J. and Mary A. (Schanel) Ridl.  She was the last living member of her family including eight siblings.  She graduated from Michigan High School in 1942.  She married Osborne J. Bjornstad on October 29, 1952 at St. Lawrence...

Greg P. Frederick, 74, West Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Obit and service details will be updated as they are made available. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com  

Eldon Ordell Christianson died peacefully on Tuesday September 19, 2023. Eldon was a strong man of faith. He took great comfort in his relationship with Jesus Christ and was looking forward to joining his beloved wife Anita in heaven. Eldon, the youngest of two boys was born on December 20, 1933, on the family farmstead in rural Hawley, MN to Edward and Hulda Christianson. Eldon met his cherished wife Anita at Hawley High School in Hawley, MN. They married on June 18, 1955, and settled in...

   Avery “Bill” Rensvold, 68, Fargo, ND, passed away on Monday, September 18th surrounded by family at Sanford Broadway.     Bill was born October 25th, 1954 in Breckenridge, MN to Helmer “Whitey” and Arlene “Peachy” (Mohs) Rensvold.  He lived most of his childhood and younger years in the Breckenridge, Dorn, and Campbell, MN areas.     On April 19th, 1975 he was married to Laura Murdock.  Together...

Robert "Robbie" Pattee, age 45, of Davenport, ND, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Sanford Health Cnter, following a sudden health event at work. A Celebration of Life BBQ will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023, 2 pm - 5 pm, at the Roosevelt Park Warming House Shelter, 1220 9th St. North, Fargo, ND 58102   West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com