All Obituaries

Master Sergeant Robert “Bob” Henry Trapp, 85, died peacefully at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND on April 5, 2020. A Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he proudly served his country for 20 years. Bob had many achievements throughout his military career and personal life.   He was a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service and was awarded a Purple Heart for being wounded in the Korean war. Bob was born on September 15, 1934, to Henry Walter and Flossie Mae (Smelts)...

Michael Scott Lenzmeier left this earth peacefully to return to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 2, 2020. Michael was born September 26, 1966 to Frank R. and Elaine (Tabor) Lenzmeier in Breckenridge, MN. At age 3, along with his parents and 4 brothers (Tim, Jeff, Mark and David) he moved to West Fargo, ND. He went to school in West Fargo and his favorite teacher was Mrs. Leidal (kindergarten). His early years were filled with family, school and fun with his brothers and...

Clem W. Cossette, 90, of Kindred, ND, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Bethany on University in Fargo.  Funeral Mass will be held later at St. Benedict's Catholic in Wild Rice, ND                  West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center westfuneralhome.com  

 Joyce Fern Strehlow, 92, Ottertail, MN died March 30, 2020 in Mesa, AZ.   Joyce was born in Bertha, MN on December 29, 1927 to Edward E. and Olga E. Rosenberg.  She graduated from high school in Langdon, ND in 1945.  After graduation she began a Civil Service job in Washington, DC, attended a government secretarial course in the Pentagon and was assigned to the Army Quartermasters, a job she held for 6 months.  She entered the University of ND in February,...

   Carole Hamann, age 82 died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Eventide Sheyenne Crossing West Fargo.      Carole A. Magnus was born on March 9, 1938 to Hilda Brudal & Helmer Magnus in Devils Lake, North Dakota.  She attended and graduated from Langdon High School. On August 20, 1956 she was united in marriage to Paul I. Hamann in Langdon, ND.  Later they made their home in West Fargo. Carole and Paul were married for 52 years before Paul’s...

David Edgar Halliday, 88, Fargo, ND died on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo. David was born June 19, 1931 near Cormorant, MN to Daniel and Sigrid (Storholt) Halliday. He graduated from Lake Park (MN) High School. He served in the US Air Force.  He drove taxi in the Fargo Moorhead area for many years. The last years, he lived at the Towers at Bethany on University in Fargo. No services are planned at this time. Burial will be at the Lake Park Lutheran...

Robert “Bob” Carlson, 78, Highland, UT passed away on March 26th, 2020 at Highland Glen Assisted Living. Robert was born Jan. 8, 1942. He spent his early years farming in the Lakota, ND area. He also served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  Bob married Linda Sandbo on Feb. 11, 1967 at Lakota. Most of their years, they lived and raised their family in West Fargo, ND.  Bob retired from the Fargo VA Medical Center in 2006. He is survived by daughter, Paula (Ken)...

   Lillian C. Satrom, 99, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Essentia Health in Fargo.     Lillian Caroline Satrom was born November 18, 1920, to Carl and Tena (Groven) Smith, near Galesburg, ND.  She was raised on the farm and baptized and confirmed  at Elm River Lutheran Church.  She graduated Valedictorian from Galesburg High School in 1939 and then worked for her uncles and neighbors.  Lillian and Morris Satrom were married September...

     Private Family Services for Terry Shirley, 68, of Fargo, will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at West Funeral Home in West Fargo, ND.  Burial will take place on Saturday, March 28, in Medora Community Cemetery, Medora, ND.      Despite beating leukemia and lymphoma, Terry passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo.      Terry Wayne Shirley was born October 14, 1951 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of...

          Christel Urlaub, 46, West Fargo, passed away in her home under the care of her family and Hospice of the Red River Valley on March 18, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.           Christel Frank was born February 17, 1974, in Grandview, WA, the daughter of Thomas and Peggy (Ryan) Frank.  She grew up and attended school there until graduating from high school in...