All Obituaries

Diane M. Askew, 80 of West Fargo, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo. Arrangements are pending. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center www.westfuneralhome.com

Sharon M. Wiidakas, 73, West Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home. Visitation: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Olivet Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND. Memorial Service: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Olivet Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND. Burial: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center   westfuneralhome.com

Charles (Charlie) Brandt, 62, West Fargo, ND, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at his home. Memorial Services will be in Wisconsin. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com

   Shawn M. Olson, 45 of Brown’s Valley, MN died on May 19, 2019 in Sanford Hospital surround by his family and friends.      Shawn was born on June 8th, 1973 in Sisseton, SD to Bill and Joan (Gruman) Olson. Shawn attended school in Sisseton SD. Shawn worked as a painter and traveled throughout the United States to paint. Shawn enjoyed cooking, riding motorcycles and ATV’s with friends. Shawn always lived life on the edge and up for an...

Elinor “Tootie” Wical, age 73, of Fargo, ND, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at her home under the care of her family and Hospice.  Elinor was born April 12, 1946 in Fargo, the fifth of seven children of Frank and Hermine (Weidel) Palm.  She grew up in Grand Forks, ND and attended Grand Forks Central High School until 1962, when the family moved to Fargo.   She graduated from Fargo Central in the spring of 1964.   On October 1, 1965 she married...

Gary John Blixt, 78, of Casselton, ND, passed away  Friday, May 17, 2019, at his home with  his family by his side. Gary was born October 1, 1940, to George and Eldora (Pearson) Blixt. He grew up on the family farm near Argusville, ND.  After graduation from Amenia High School in 1958, Gary enlisted in the Air National Guard at Fargo Hector Airport and was discharged October 31, 1968.  Gary married Mary Maier November 26, 1966.  They made their home in Fargo until...

Margo E. Iszler, age 89, of Fargo, ND, died Friday May 17, 2019, at Kinder Care, West Fargo, ND Services for Margo will be held at a later date (the service info will be posted here when available) Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo. West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center, West Fargo westfuneralhome.com

Drew Robert Leraas, 25, Fargo, ND died on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Essentia Health, Fargo. Drew Robert Leraas was born Aug. 4, 1993 in Fargo to Andrea Schroeder and Robert Leraas. Drew has been a fighter since his birth when he fought his way into this world. He attended Fargo Public Schools starting at Longfellow Elementary and graduating from Davies High School in the special education program. He enjoyed riding the bus and had many good friends in the program. He was a great communicator...

Jodie Jane (Rheault) Brend, age 49, of Apple Valley MN, passed away on May 13, 2019 at Sanford Health in Fargo. She was born on December 11, 1969 to Jim and Doris (Mueller) Rheault.  Jodie graduated from West Fargo High School in 1988.  She attended NDSU graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance.  In addition, she is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) and a Licensed Professional Clinical...

Helen L. Cook, age 70, Fargo, ND, passed away on May 12, 2019 at home following her courageous battle with cancer. Helen Louise Carlson Cook was born on August 30, 1948 in Fargo to Almer and Lillian Carlson.  In 1949 her family moved to a farmstead near Clifford, ND.  She graduated from Clifford-Galesburg High School, attended Dakota Business College in Fargo and moved to California in 1968. On April 22, 1969, she married her beloved husband, Dino Cook, in Woodland, CA. ...