All Obituaries

Ardyce K. Dietrich, 74, of West Fargo, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Ardyce Kay Dietrich was born July 5, 1946, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Savre) Alexander. She was raised in Lisbon, ND and graduated from Lisbon High School in 1964. In 1966, Ardyce moved to Fargo and worked as a bank teller where she met, Richard Dietrich. They were married in November of 1967 and lived in Valley...

Allan Fredrick Nelson died Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Meadows in Fargo.   He was born April 25, 1950 in Fargo, ND, son of Alvin “Swede” and Mary (Grieger) Nelson. Allan was baptized July 9, 1950 and confirmed April 11, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arthur, ND.  Allan attended grade school and high school in Arthur, graduating in 1968. Allan and Vickie Merrigan were united in married June 2, 1970, in Fargo.  He furthered his education at...

Viola A. Leitheiser, age 85, of West Fargo, ND, lost her courageous battle with stomach cancer and heart failure on  Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Bethany on 42nd Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. Viola Alice Motis was born August 15, 1934 in Lidgerwood, ND, the daughter of Frank and Esther (Peterson) Motis.   She attended country school in Antelope Township near Barney, ND.  Viola grow up in the Barney area and had lived in Brushvale, MN, Cogswell, ND, Lisbon, ND and Fargo before...

     Barbara J. Byrne, 70, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Sanford Health in Fargo.      Barbara Jean Byrne was born  November 27, 1949, the daughter of Clarence and Joanne Byrne.  She was raised in West Fargo and graduated from West Fargo High School in 1967.  Barbara then began working at St. Luke’s Hospital, now Sanford, in Fargo.  She was working in the Sanford Clinic lab upon retirement after 45...

Frances Rebstock, 96, West Fargo, ND died on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo. Frances Elizabeth Teuchert was born on February 10, 1924 to Robert and Bertha (Barwick) Teuchert. She grew up on the family farm near Elkhart, IN. She attended township school, graduated from high school there, and attended North Central College for three years. Fran married John F. Rebstock on May 13, 1945 at the Seminary Chapel in Naperville, IL. Upon John’s graduation from seminary,...

Marlys Keen, 88, of West Fargo, died on July 2, 2020 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossings. Marlys Jeannine Keffeler was born on February 28, 1932 to Benjamin and Frances (Larson) Keffeler in Dickinson, ND, where she graduated from high school. She and her family then moved to Hamilton, MT, where she was asked to be church pianist, choir, and Sunday School teacher by Marvin L. Keen, a young intern pastor, to whom she later became engaged!  They were married in Hamilton on July 6, 1952. ...

Marlene Marie Marsh, 77, Moorhead, MN died Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at Sanford Hospice House.  Marlene was born on July 23, 1942 in Graceville, MN to Henry and Evelyn (Reddy) Birchem. She was raised on a farm near Rosholt, SD. She graduated from Rosholt High School then moved to Fargo, ND to attend Dakota Business College. She met the love of her life, Jerome “Duke” Marsh and they were united in marriage on July 22, 1961 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN. They...

   Owen T. Steckler, 12, Buffalo, ND passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 due to an ATV accident near his home.    Owen Thomas Steckler was born on May 1, 2008 at Fargo, ND to Brian and Amanda (Killoran) Steckler.  Owen was going to enter the 6th grade in the fall.    Owen was a bright, fun-loving, adventurous kid that had a great passion for life. Owen loved to be outdoors hunting, fishing, or just hanging out with his family and his dog Twix. He also...

   Eleanore Ann (Hefter) Groth, age 81 of West Fargo, ND passed away on June 28, 2020 at home surrounded by loving family. Born December 2, 1938 at Perth, ND to John and Eleanore Hefter, she graduated from Perth School in 1956 then moved to West Fargo in 1960.    Eleanore married Donald Groth of Enderlin, ND in May 1963, they celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2013.   Survived by daughter Pamela Leath (Martin Leath) of West Fargo, ND (grandchildren Meaghan, Sydney...

Carol “Jeannie” (Wika) Jendro, 71, Valley City, ND (formerly) of Chaffee, ND, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 27, 2020, at home under the care of Hospice. Carol was born November 30, 1948, in Fargo, ND, to Alex and Florence (Koval) Wika and lived on the Grommesh farm near Casselton until Florence’s death in 1953.  The children were split up between aunts and uncles.  Carol and her brother, Paul, went to live with Paul and Eleanor...