Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Barbara Anne (Satovich) Beyer, 80, of Fergus Falls reached for her daughters Amy and Lisa’s hands to be united with Jesus in their heavenly home on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Pioneer Heartland Cottage. She was deeply loved by all who took care of her along with hospice.

Barb was born on October 18, 1940 in Hibbing,...

Sep 22, 2021

Dennis Harold Eggen, 82, of Alexandria and formerly of rural Battle Lake MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, at Grand Arbor Memory Care in Alexandria, MN.

Dennis was born August 20, 1939 in Powers Lake, ND to Norman and Signe (Berg) Eggen and grew up in Foothills Township, near Lignite, ND. He was baptized and confirmed...

Sep 14, 2021

Karen Martha Schjei, 86, of Evansville, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Evansville Care Campus.

She was born on September 17, 1934 in Douglas County to Joel and May (Engen) Angen.  She was baptized, confirmed and graduated in Brandon.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth Schjei on October 4, 1952 in Webster, SD,...

Sep 13, 2021

Larry Drechsel, age 78, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Lake Region HealthCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Larry was born July 18, 1943 to parents Alfred Drechsel and Lorraine Halgrimson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He got his education at a rural country school before starting his job at Olson Concrete in Minneapolis for 16 years. Later...

Sep 13, 2021

Ralph Walkup, age 85, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Sanford Healthcare in Fargo, North Dakota.

Ralph was born on April 17, 1936 in Wadena, Minnesota to parents LaVelle and Ruby Walkup. He grew up on Foxhome farm before being drafted into the army when he was 18 years old, mostly being stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska...

Sep 12, 2021

Helen E. Johnson, 90, of Fergus Falls died at Lake Region Healthcare on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Helen Emma was born on December 28, 1930, in Monson Township, Traverse County, the daughter of George and Elsie (Augspurger) Mills. She was baptized and confirmed at Wheaton Presbyterian Church. Helen graduated from Wheaton High School in 1948, where she...

Sep 12, 2021

Denise Annette Holmgren, 77, of Henning, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

She was born to James and Eunice (Ceaser) Johnson on May 29, 1944 in Wadena, MN.  She was the oldest of four children.  She grew up and attended school Wadena, MN.  The family also had a cabin...

Sep 11, 2021

Julianne “Julie” Sanden, 65, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN. She was born on October 8, 1955 in Isanti, MN, to Elmer and Yvonne (Knight) Sanden.

Julie moved away from Minnesota at a young age, and then returned to Minnesota in 1996. In 1997 she...

Sep 10, 2021

Mabel Knutson, 103, Fergus Falls, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Broen Home, Fergus Falls.

Mabel Marjorie Josephine was born on February 19, 1918 in Friberg Township. The daughter of Ferdinand and Minna (Johnson) Thom. She was baptized, confirmed and graduated at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

On February 3, 1935 Mabel married Clarence...

Sep 9, 2021

Karen Basness, 72, of Battle Lake, MN, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Karen Kathleen Basness was born on November 7, 1948, in Blooming Prairie, MN, the daughter of Maurice and Gladys (Shaw) Basness. She was baptized and confirmed at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. She graduated...

Sep 8, 2021

Darrel L. Lindberg, 78, of Evansville, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Lakewood Reflections in Staples.

Darrel Lindberg was born October 22, 1942 in Grant County to Elvin and Arbutus (Johnson) Lindberg. He grew up near Erdahl, Minnesota helping his parents on their successful grain and dairy farm. Darrel graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1960....

Sep 8, 2021

Yvonne C. Hanson, 79, of Evansville, MN, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Yvonne Carol was born on May 17, 1942, in Hermosa Beach, California the daughter of Ralph Kenneth and Louella Ruth (Olson) Ford. She was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Hawley, Minnesota. Yvonne graduated from Hawley...

Sep 6, 2021

Stanley (Stan) Allen Christenson, 78, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on September 6th, 2021, from complications of coronavirus.

Stan was born on December 29th, 1942, to Sidney and Amelia (Hanson) Christenson in Wilkin County, MN. He was born and raised on the family farm in Doran, MN, and attended Campbell...

Sep 1, 2021

John “Jack” Dalum, 82, of Kensington passed away September 1, 2021, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Jack was born October 3, 1938, in Grant County-Land Township, the son of Raymond and LaVette (McCollar) Dalum.

Jack grew up and lived in the Hoffman and Kensington area all his life.  There he met Ruby, who he later...

Aug 30, 2021

Carol Swift, 78 of rural Henning, Minnesota died Monday, August 30, 2021, at Country Living Foster Home.

Carol Jean Swift was born on April 21, 1943, in Littlefork, Minnesota to Erik and Evelyn (Riedler) Carlson- she was the 4th of 7 Carlson children-she and her younger siblings were adopted out when she was 5-Carol and her sister...

Aug 29, 2021

Peder Micheal Kucera was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on June 6, 1979. On August 29, 2021 Peder passed away at his home with Emily by his side.

He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1998, then continued his education at NDSC for Diesel Mechanics, graduating in 2000. He took pride in his career as a Field Service Diesel Mechanic...

Aug 25, 2021

Clyde Millerbernd, 84, of Vining, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family.

Clyde Millerbernd was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 20, 1936, to Edwin & Anna (Rozeski) Millerbernd.  After graduating from Humboldt High School, Clyde enlisted in the Navy where he was an electrician. He was honorably discharged. Clyde furthered...

Aug 23, 2021

Duane Hamilton, 49 of Evansville died Monday, August 23, 2021.

Duane Lawrence Hamilton was born on June 18, 1972, in Shakopee, Minnesota, the son of Lawrence and Kathleen (Lebens) Hamilton.  He was baptized and confirmed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shakopee.  Duane attended school in Shakopee and then with the Evansville Public School.  He was employed...

Aug 22, 2021

Stanley Quam, 88 of Fergus Falls, Minnesota died on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Stanley Eugene Quam was born March 12, 1933 to Julian E. and Esther (Shultz) Quam on the farm in Carlisle Township, Ottertail County. He was the fourth of five sons and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.  His first...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Marquette age 70, Fergus Falls, formerly of Alexandria Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her home on August 22, 2021.

Mary Alice Marquette was born on May 6th, 1951, as the daughter of Lawrence Marquette and Bonnie Hood. Mary grew up in Osakis MN before moving to Alexandria and graduating in 1969 from Jefferson Sr. High School....