Obituaries

Jul 19, 2019

Reverend Omar Gjerness, 97, of Fergus Falls went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2019 with family around him.  He was born in Mandal, Norway on March 5, 1922, the son of Ove and Amalie Gjerness. He grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Omar received his education at University of Wisconsin, Augsburg College, Wagner College, Pasadena...

Jul 18, 2019

Dennis L. Griep,77, of Evansville, MN, formerly of Henning, MN, died on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at his residence.

Dennis Leonard was born on October 3, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Leonard and Lorraine Kopesch Baumgarten. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith. Dennis graduated from High School in Westbrook, MN. After school...

Jul 16, 2019

Ronald Eugene Henderson was born on April 18, 1935 to Leo (Blackie) and Ruth (Houghtaling) Henderson of Foxhome, Minnesota. He grew up in Foxhome and Vergas where he attended school. He enlisted in the United States Army at age 17 when his mother signed permission for Ron to join the Army before age 18. He served in Company A...

Jul 12, 2019

David Wesley Grage, age 64, entered his heavenly home on July 12, 2019, with his wife and sister, Shelly at his side at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.  God gave Dave three symptom-free years after surgery for a glioblastoma, (incurable brain cancer), a gift for which his loved ones are eternally grateful.  Only in the last...

Jul 9, 2019

Jerome Clifford Barney, 81, a resident of Fergus Falls MN died Tuesday July 9, 2019, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Jerry was born May 31, 1938 at home in his grandmother’s house in Stewart, MN to Clifford and Dolores Barney. He graduated from Stewart High School in 1956 and received his bachelor’s degree from Augsburg College in...

Jul 8, 2019

Edna Jane Brothen, 96, died July 8, 2019 at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

She was born November 30, 1922 in Fergus Falls to Thorval and Bertha (Nerby) Brothen.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Edna is survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.  She...

Jul 4, 2019

Margie Hillman, 91, of Battle Lake, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Battle Lake Good Samaritan Society.

Margie Eva Helmbolt was born on May 28, 1928 in Gary, South Dakota, the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Colbert) Helmbolt.  She was the seventh of ten children.  Margie went to school in Gary, and when finished, worked at...

Jul 4, 2019

Linda (Welch) Sippio, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at LB Broen Home.

Linda was born on December 23, 1956 in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Janet (Nyberg) Welch.  Growing up in a military family, Linda attended school various places, eventually graduating from Fergus Falls High School.

A short time...

Jul 3, 2019

Jack Neese, 91 of Battle Lake died Wednesday, July 3,2019, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Jackie Dean Neese was born on June 28, 1928, in Stratford, Iowa the son of James and Elsie (Gabrielson) Neese.  He was raised Baptist and in 1950, was baptized and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Lake.   Jack...

Jul 1, 2019

Helen Bengtson, 91 of Battle Lake passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at the Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Helen Josephine Bengtson was born on July 22, 1927, in Leonard, North Dakota.  She was the daughter of Sievert and Ida (Kilde) Breden.  She graduated from the Park Rapids High School in 1945 and furthered her...

Jul 1, 2019

Inez C. Anderson, 93, of Evansville, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria, MN.

She was born January 25, 1926 in Litchville, ND to John and Mabel (Giste) Nordahl.  She grew up and attended school in Litchville.  After her graduation, she attended Valley City Teacher’s College for two years.  Inez taught in...

Jul 1, 2019

Romayne Olson Schlagel, 89 of Battle Lake died Monday, July 1, 2019, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Romayne Udell Albertson was born on April 24, 1930, at home in Maine Township, rural Underwood, Minnesota the daughter of Oliver Nelver Albertson and Hazel Sarafine (Bjork) Albertson.  At five months of age Romayne’s father died.  She attended...

Jun 27, 2019

Doris “Daisy” Hauger, 94 of Fergus Falls died Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Doris Ann Kathryn Hauger was born on February 15, 1925, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Hink) Kalpin.  She attended the Parkers Prairie Public School through the tenth grade where she was a drummer...

Jun 26, 2019

Eugene E. Carlson, 99, of Pelican Rapids, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Eugene Elliott was born on June 27, 1919, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of Helge N. and Jerutia (Elliott) Carlson.  At the age of two, his family returned to Minnesota, living in several places before settling...

Jun 10, 2019

Carol Stewart, 82 of rural Clitherall died Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Carol Jeanne Stewart was born on May 12, 1937, in Rolette, North Dakota the daughter of John William and Edna Martha Matilda (Spitzer) Loomer.  She was baptized and confirmed in Enderlin and grew up by Sheldon both in North...

Jun 10, 2019

Alvin Hohbein, 87, of Ashby died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Knute Nelson Memorial Home in Alexandria.

It is with great sadness that the family of Al announces his passing on June 10, 2019.  Blessed with 87 years of a life well lived, he was born December 16, 1931 at Youngtown, ND, the third child of Alvin...

Jun 8, 2019

Dorothy Cecile Pranke, age 102, resident of Battle Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019. She was born Dorothy Merrifield September 15, 1916 in Valdez, Alaska raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her brother Robert, mother and Grandparents.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving son Raymond, husband Peter, and brother Robert.

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Jun 8, 2019

Lorraine Olson, 90 of Fergus Falls died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Lorraine Marie Olson was born on June 16, 1928, in Mantador, North Dakota the daughter of Herbert and Magdalene (Pausch) Nepper.  She was baptized June 17, 1928, confirmed on September 27, 1941, in the St. Peter and Pauls...

Jun 8, 2019

Willard Johnson, 78, of rural Richville, Minnesota died unexpectedly Saturday, June 8, 2019, at his home.

Willard LeRoy Johnson was born on March 29, 1941, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Harry and Emma Johnson.  He attended the Amor School and graduated from the Battle Lake High School in 1959.

Willard and Linda Aune...

Jun 6, 2019

Russell Quernemoen, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Russell Melvin Quernemoen was born on June 5, 1927 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Melvin and Nannie (Danielson) Quernemoen.  He was born and raised in Fergus Falls and graduated from the Fergus Falls High School in 1945.  He then...