All Obituaries

On January 19, 2019 Mike Mattson lost his five+ year battle to PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). He was born on May 15, 1952 in North Dakota, the son of Roy and Alma Mattson. He graduated high school in West Fargo in 1970. Shortly after, he married his first love, Cindy Mattson.  He spent 32 years working for UPS, but his favorite job was taking care of his three boys, Mark, Brian and Brad.  After Cindy lost her battle to cancer in 2007, Mike later went on to marry Donna...

Ruth M. Opp, 91, of Fargo, ND, formerly Hunter, ND died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at Elim Care Center in Fargo. A Celebration of her life will be held this spring. The family wishes to offer their sincere thanks to the caring staff at Edgewood Vista, Essentia Hospital and Elim Care Center all of Fargo. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com

Gary "Buzz" Grooters, 78, of Alexandria, MN, died on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Sanford Broadway Medical Center, Fargo, from complications resulting from West Nile virus.  Gary, known as Buzz among his family and friends, was born on July 23, 1940, in Wales, ND, the son of George W. and Leone E. (Platz) Grooters.  He grew up in various small towns in North Dakota and graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1958.  He was a good athlete and participated in...

Jenny Marjorie (Engstrom) Montgomery, a long-time resident of West Fargo, ND, passed away Thursday, January 10th, at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead MN. Jenny was 95 years old.  She was born to immigrant parents on February 19, 1923 in rural McHenry N.D to Hokan Engstrom (Sweden) and Johanna Hanson (Norway), the youngest of one brother and 2 sisters. Jenny grew up in McHenry N.D., attended McHenry H.S. graduating with honors in 1941.She then went to Dakota Business College in Fargo and...

Marjorie Nilles, 96, Casselton, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at New Perspective in Cloquet, MN surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law. Marjorie Littleton was  born Aug. 23, 1922 at Whittemore, Iowa to William and Harriet Littleton. She moved with her parents to Casselton in July 1940 and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. After graduation, she worked for the Cass County Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company. She was also treasurer of...

Lorraine F. Fandrich, 81, of West Fargo, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Farmstead Assisted Living in Moorhead. Lorraine Frances Fandrich was born July 8, 1937, in Perham, MN, the daughter of William and Eleanor (Richter) Coleman.  She was raised in Dent, MN and graduated from Perham High School.  Lorraine was employed as a waitress prior to her marriage to Wallace Fandrich on August 17, 1957, in Steele, ND.  The couple moved to Fargo in 1966, where Lorraine was a stay at...

James Douglas Stein, West Fargo, N.D., passed away January 3, 2019, after a two-year battle with cancer. Jim was born May 15, 1952, in Fargo, and spent most of his early years in Moorhead. He attended St. Joseph’s School and Moorhead Public Schools. Jim made a lasting impression on his teachers and fellow students for his quick wit and following the beat of his own drum. During the 1960s, Jim discovered the music of artists such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and...

   Margaretta “Marge” A. Meyer, 84, Casselton, ND died on Wednesday, January 02, 2019 at Eventide Fargo, Fargo, ND.    Margaretta Ann Williamson was born March 6, 1934, in Loda, Illinois.  Her family was her father, Edwin Paul, her mother, Hazel May (Porter), and older brother Frank Robert.  She was known as Margy or Margo all her life.  Her early years were spent with her family in several towns along the Illinois River, and she attended first...

Roger J. Vining, 82, of West Fargo, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Sanford Hospital-West. Roger John Vining was born to Frances (O’Bleness) and Earl A. Vining on the hottest day of record- July 6, 1936.  He grew up on the family farm northwest of Casselton.  Attended country school, District 62, and graduated from Casselton High School.  Roger served in the North Dakota Air National Guard and farmed his whole life.  He married Beatrice Hoffman February...

Services for Glynn will be held at a later date by his family.   West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center, West Fargo westfuneralhome.com