Phyllis Flesberg

Phyllis Flesberg, 85, of Fargo, formerly of Argusville, ND, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at Bethany on University. Phyllis was born April 17, 1931 in Fargo, ND to Henry and Mae Matthys. She attended rural grade school and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Fargo. She attended summer teaching courses at Valley City State College. Phyllis taught in a one room school in rural Durbin for 2 years. Phyllis married Everett Flesberg on September 15, 1951. They farmed their whole lives near Harwood and Argusville. Phyllis loved gardening and growing flowers, especially Irises. She was active in St. William’s Catholic Church in Argusville. She was also a member of the Harwood Homemakers group. She is survived by four children: Allan (Sonja) Flesberg, Gardner, KS, Dale (Mary) Flesberg, Argusville, ND, Diane Flesberg, Argusville, ND, and Denise Voss (Florence, SC) , sister, Shirley Eliason, Altoona, WI, three grandchildren, Eric, Brian and Karen Flesberg and three great grandchildren, Anna, Ben and Gavin Flesberg. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Elaine Johnson and brother Duane Matthys. There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center. The funeral mass will be at St. William’s Catholic Church, Argusville at 2:00 PM Wednesday with visitation in the church from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Holy Cross North Cemetery.