Obituaries

Shirley Dunker

Apr 28, 2020

Shirley Dunker, 94, of Battle Lake, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Crystal Brook Memory Care, Park Rapids, MN, under the care of CHI St. Joseph’s Health Hospice.

Shirley Ann Evenson was born on January 25, 1926 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Minnie (Enquist) Evenson. She attended school in Fergus Falls, and...

Warren Olson

Apr 27, 2020

Warren O. Olson, 85, of Evansville, MN, died on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Henneman Country Care Home in Evansville.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Mercedes Kinn

Apr 24, 2020

Mercedes Kinn passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Home in Battle Lake, MN where she was a resident since 2012.

She was born March 20, 1916 in Rosholt, SD to Casper and Bridget Kitzman.  She attended Aberdeen Teachers College and taught in rural Roberts County, SD before her marriage.  Elroy Kinn of...

Henry Anderson

Apr 24, 2020

Baby Henry Thomas Anderson was born October 18, 2018 to Lydia Anderson in Fargo ND.

Henry stole the hearts of many, and so many family and friends were part of Henry's life during his time here with us. He was such a happy little boy, full of energy and curiosity. He was inquisitive and always explored his...

Robert Westgard

Apr 23, 2020

Robert A. Westgard, Sr., 77, of Battle Lake died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence under the care of his family and LB Hospice.

He was born January 24, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Alfred and Teckla (Becker) Westgard.  He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Agnes Catholic School.  On April 20,...

Jennifer Keller

Apr 18, 2020

Jennifer Keller, 49, of Underwood, moved on to her heavenly home Saturday, April 18, 2020, under the care of her family and LB Hospice.

Jennifer Christine Siegfried was born on March 4, 1971 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Rollin and Bonnie (Abernathy) Siegfried.  In her early years, she moved with her family to Detroit Lakes,...

David Field

Apr 11, 2020

David A. Field, 76, of Evansville, MN, formerly of Elbow Lake, MN, died on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Evansville Care Center in Evansville, MN.

David Arlen was born on March 28, 1944, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Vivian Arthur and Fern Francis (Lambert) Field. He attended McKinley School in Fergus Falls. David resided...

Verna Peasley

Mar 30, 2020

Verna Peasley, 91, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at Pelican Valley Senior Living.

She was born November 16, 1928 in Fergus Falls to Grover and Olive (Wait) Saunders.  Verna and her family resided in Maplewood Township.  Her siblings were Maxwell, Clifford, Sanford, Bruce, Sheldon and Howard.  They all attended country school at District...

David Thompson

Mar 20, 2020

A live stream of David's Funeral Service is available below.

David E. Thompson, a longtime resident of Fergus Falls, MN, died peacefully at his home on March 20, 2020. From there he was welcomed into God’s loving embrace by those who have gone before—family, friends, and a multitude of animals that David cared for over...

Florence Nelson

Mar 20, 2020

Florence Vivian (Johnson) Nelson was born September 3, 1921 to Victor and Blenda Johnson in Melby, Minnesota. She was raised in Melby where the Johnson Brothers, Victor and Ben owned and ran The Johnson Brother’s Store. Florence attended Melby Grade School, Ashby School and graduated from Evansville High School In 1939. She met the love of her life, Wilbur,...

Kathleen Luttmers

Mar 19, 2020

Kathleen Luttmers, 63, of rural Henning, passed away Thursday, March 19, at the Good Samaritan Center in Battle Lake, after a courageous battle with cancer.  A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Hazel Torgrimson

Mar 14, 2020

Hazel Torgrimson, 84 of Ashby died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Hazel LaVerne Torgrimson was born February 9, 1936, in Underwood, Minnesota the daughter of Jens and Alfrida (Anderson) Johansen.  She was baptized and confirmed in Sverdrup Lutheran Church.  Hazel graduated from Underwood High School in 1954, and furthered her education with two...

Diane Klimek

Mar 12, 2020

Diane M. Klimek, 62, of Fergus Falls, MN, died unexpectedly, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Diane Marie was born on November 5, 1957, in Riverside, California, the daughter of Dennis and Alice (Peppersack) Fields. She came from a German/Irish background and had the beautiful auburn hair and freckles to go with it.

On June 11,...

Jeffrey Hasbargen

Mar 10, 2020

Jeffrey Louis Hasbargen passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  At the age of 62, he has gone to be with his loving parents once again. Born March 19, 1957 in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Louis and Florence Hasbargen, Jeffrey was the youngest of 11 children. Jeffrey was baptized at Foxhome Lutheran Church. Growing...

Dwight Harlow

Mar 10, 2020

Dwight M. Harlow, 57, of Carlisle, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his residence under the care of his family and LB Hospice.

He was born May 20, 1962 in Fergus Falls to Robert and Beverly (Lahren) Harlow.  He grew up in the Carlisle area and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1981.  He was united...

Jack Peterson

Mar 7, 2020

Jack Peterson, 66, of Ashby died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls.

Jack Steven Peterson was born on February 22, 1954, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of James and LaVerne (Schoening) Peterson.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Pelican Lake Lutheran Church in Ashby.  He graduated from the Ashby High School...

Kathleen Ohman

Mar 7, 2020

Kathleen Ohman, 71, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Kathleen Marie Ohman was born August 22, 1948 to David and Clarice Ohman. Throughout her childhood, she lived in many different cities where she made friends, excelled in her schoolwork, played the flute, and put up with her younger...

Darrel Ness

Mar 7, 2020

Please note difference in location of visitation and funeral.

Darrel Willard Ness, 72, a lifelong resident of the rural Ashby/Dalton area, died Saturday, March 7, 2020 in a four-wheeling accident doing what he loved.

Darrell was born on November 3, 1947 in Fergus Falls, MN, the first born of Willard and Phyllis (Eggum)...

Selma "Sally" Swendsrud

Mar 6, 2020

Selma (Sally) Lillian Swendsrud, 102, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Sally was born October 6, 1917 at the family home in Oscar Township, Otter Tail County, MN to Clemens and Olophine (Hagen) Rian. She was baptized at home and confirmed at Friborg Lutheran Church, rural Rothsay, MN. She...

Marion Holte

Mar 5, 2020

Marian Lucille Holte, 92, of Fergus Falls and formerly of Ashby, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls.

A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, July 28, 2020, 1 p.m., Pelican Lake Cemetery, Ashby, MN.

The daughter of John Weisner and Emma Pflipsen, Marian was born May 27, 1927 at Osseo,...