All Obituaries

Lorna Van Dyke, age 75, of West Fargo, ND, died peacefully Thursday, November 14, 2019, with her sister by her side, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Lorna Faye Van Dyke was born July 9, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Henrietta (DeVries) Van Dyke, of rural Ypsilanti, ND.  She lived may years at the Developmental School in Grafton, ND, followed by a group home in Jamestown, ND, and the last six years at Fraser 10 group home in West Fargo.  Lorna is survived by her sister...

Jaime M. Grossnickle, 46, of Kindred, ND, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Fargo. Jaime Matthew Grossnickle was born December 30, 1972 in Fargo, the son of James and Deb (Sifritt) Grossnickle.  The family lived in several areas during his growing up years.  He attended West Fargo High School and later received his GED.  He worked various jobs before moving to Minneapolis.  There Jaime was a bus driver for special education students and then worked as a manager...

   Richard C. Samson, 85, of West Fargo, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo surrounded by his family.    Richard Charles Samson was born March 19, 1934, in Pierre, SD, the son of Henry and Nina (Lobben) Samson.  He attended country school there until the 4th grade when the family moved to West Fargo.  Richard then graduated from West Fargo High School.  He entered the US Army. Richard married De’Vonne Moen on July 17,...

   Pearl C. Gross, 87, Moorhead, MN passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at River Pointe Assisted Living, Moorhead, MN.    Pearl Clara Swanson was born December 8, 1931 at Wheatland, ND to Fred and Ruth (Jabs) Swanson.  She attended grade school and graduated from high school in Wheatland.  On June 11, 1948, Pearl married William “Al” Gross in Casselton, ND.    After their marriage, Pearl was a homemaker until after their children...

Avonne (Storseth) Bercier, age 72, of West Fargo, ND, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Avonne Margaret Storseth was born June 12, 1947 in Williston, ND, the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Olson) Storseth.   She grew up on a farm near Williston with her parents and three sisters.  Avonne enjoyed the outdoors and working with her family on the farm.   In her teenage years, she worked at the local Dairy Queen until she graduated...

Lorraine Murray, 84, West Fargo, ND, died on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 in her home. Doris Lorraine Svare was born Apr. 27, 1935 in Pelican Rapids, MN to John Oliver and Hanseena (Peterson) Svare.  She grew up on a farm near Pelican Rapids and graduated from high school there.  Following high school, she attended the Wahpeton State School of Science and became an L.P.N., working at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo. In 1957, Lorraine married William Connelly, and they made their home...

Eleanor Paulson DeTienne, age 102, of West Fargo, ND, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND. Eleanor Alpha Haugen (and her twin brother, Elder) was born August 29, 1917, in Kindred, ND, the daughter of August and Nathalie (Kultum) Haugen.  When Eleanor was 2 years old, the family moved to Davenport, ND, where she grew up and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  She later graduated from Davenport High School, and Business College. On January 13,...

Barbara Sprunk, 81, rural Enderlin, ND died on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin. Barbara Ann Ausk was born Dec. 17, 1937 in Fargo, ND to Edwin and Marie (Webb) Ausk. She grew up on the family farm near Chaffee, ND where she was active at a young age helping with the farm and livestock. Barb attended high school in Chaffee and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1955. She then attended business college in Fargo and worked at Pioneer Mutual Life Ins. Barb married Verrill...

    Aldyth B. Hendrickson, 93, of Fargo, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Villa Maria in Fargo surrounded by her family.    Aldyth Beverly Hendrickson was born May 4, 1926 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Stuness) Gustafson.  She was raised and attended school in rural Fargo until the family moved to Flom, MN then to Winger, MN.  Aldyth graduated from high School in McIntosh, MN.  Aldyth and Alton Hendrickson...

   Marc Jarmin, 60, of West Fargo, died Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 in Alexandria, MN.    Marc Lynn Jarmin was born August 8, 1959 in Minot, North Dakota to James and Helen (Clark) Jarmin. He spent many childhood summers at his uncle Alfred Foss' farm near Rolette, ND, where his Grandma Marie Clark, who also lived there, was a great influence on him.     Marc was a hard worker, getting his first job at Porter Brothers by age 13.  He was quick...