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Ruth Ann Coleman

Feb 24, 1940-March 12, 2023 Fargo Ruth Ann Coleman, 83 of Fargo, ND passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 12, 2023 at SMP Health, St. Catherine North, Fargo, ND. Born on February 24, 1940, in Elbow Lake, Minnesota to her late parents Harry and Kathleen (Apland) ...

Donald Hager

March 15, 1938-March 27, 2023 Rugby Donald J. Hager, died peacefully in the presence of his family on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota. At the age of 85. Donald was born on March 15, 1938 in Harvey, North Dakota to Moritz and ...

Howard Jacobson

Leigh Acres, Fla. Howard passed away March 20, 2023 in Leigh High Acres Hospice, in Florida. He is survived by wife, Mary of Leigh Acres. Also survived by his son, Brian and family, niece Ashley and her family. Both live in the Orlando area. Howard and his brother, Warren, left N.D. to work construction in a warmer climate. They worked in the Carolinas, Oklahoma, and Denver before going to Florida. Both were very happy there. However, Warren died on November 26, 1994. Howard stayed and was close to Ashley and Brian. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Stratton and family ...

Lois Anthonisen

Dec 28, 1941-March 7, 2023 Flossmore, Ill. Lois JoAnn Pommier was born December 28, 1941 to Victor and Bernice (Strathe) Pommier. She graduated from Minot High School in 1960 and attended Jamestown College. Lois married Jim (Hoss) Hauge. To this union a son was born and died in ...

Brendon Lausch

Oct 16, 1953-March 11, 2023 Brooksville, Fla. Brendon Lausch, 69, of Brooksville, FL passed away March 11, 2023. Brendon was born October 16, 1953 in Carrington, ND to Walter and Joyce (Heiden) Lausch. He attended school in Carrington and graduated in 1971. Brendon joined the Air Force ...

Merton Johnson

Sept. 5, 1937-March 26, 2023 Minot Merton Johnson, 85, Minot, ND, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, in a Minot hospital. Merton was born September 5, 1937, the son of Winfred and Olga (Opdahl) Johnson, in Westhope, ND. He was raised and educated in the Newburg area. Merton graduated from Newburg High School in 1956. After high school Merton drove gravel truck. Merton enlisted in the United States Army in 1960. He was honorably discharged in 1962. Merton married Linda Marsh on June 23, 1962 at Dovre Lutheran Church in Newburg. They made their home in Ryder for a short ...