Obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

Donald Overland, 62, of Detroit Lakes, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Don was born on November 16, 1956, in Lancaster, California, the son of Berton S. and Regina M. (Volk) Overland.  At the age of 12, Don moved along with his family to Fergus Falls, where he received his education, graduating from...

Feb 17, 2019

James Steele Jr., 56 of Fergus Falls passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019, of a massive heart attack at the Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

James William Steele Jr. was born on August 24, 1962, in Fargo, North Dakota and was adopted by James Sr. and LaVonne (Olson) Steele.  He grew up in Lisbon, North...

Feb 14, 2019

Gunhild S. Johnson, 84, of Evansville, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the Evansville Care Center.

Gunhild Selma was born on April 28, 1934, in Urness Township, Douglas County, the daughter of Gilbert and Evelyn (Syvertson) Johnson. She attended rural country school in Douglas County and graduated from Hoffman High School. She attended job...

Feb 13, 2019

Donald E. Sorben, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby, MN.

Don was born on April 10, 1930 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Clarence and Clara (Steineke) Sorben, a special birthdate he would later share and celebrate with his granddaughter Mallory.  He attended...

Feb 12, 2019

E. Palmer Rockswold, 102 of Eagan, author of “Per”, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Brookdale of Edina in Minneapolis.

E. Palmer Rockswold was born on April 30, 1916, by Litchville, North Dakota the son of Per and Serianna (Horshager) Rockswold.  His father died when he was six months old, and his mother passed away before...

Feb 8, 2019

Lawrence Norman Greenquist (Larry), 95, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 after surgery to repair a broken hip at the Lake Region Hospital.   He will be so missed by so many who loved and cared for him.   He enjoyed his last days living at Mill Street Assisted Living.   He was so happy there and they took such good care...

Feb 8, 2019

Eugene Gilbert Pederson, 70, of Underwood, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Battle Lake Good Samaritan Society, with his wife Pam by his side.

Eugene was born on October 19, 1948 in Preston, Minnesota, the son of Elmer and Ethelyn (Wick) Pederson.  He attended Barnhard School and graduated from Underwood High School, where he excelled at...

Feb 7, 2019

Joseph Stanley Hoff, 86, of Ashby, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Ashby Assisted Living.

Joe was born on January 12, 1933 on the family farm in St. Olaf Township, Battle Lake, MN, the son of Peter and Mary (Juvland) Hoff.  He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church.  He attended country school and graduated from...

Feb 7, 2019

Suzanne Lee Schwarck, 84, of Ashby, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Mary Murphy House in Clitherall.

Suzanne was born on July 17, 1934 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Wayne Kenneth and Helen Margaret (Flots) Shontz.  She attended school in Detroit and graduated from high school there.  After receiving her education,...

Jan 28, 2019

Harvey Clauson, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at his residence under the care of hospice.

He was born May 9, 1932 in Gully, MN to Melvin and Agnes (Espland) Clauson.  He grew up and attended school at Gonvik.  After his schooling, he moved with his family to their farm east of Erhard.  In...

Jan 26, 2019

Bradley James Loken, age 46, of Clitherall, Minnesota passed away at Sanford Healthcare in Fargo on January 26th, 2019.

Bradley was born on May 19, 1972 in Browerville, Minnesota to James and Shirley (Mehrhoff) Loken. He attended Clarissa Elementary and Eagle Valley High School in Minnesota. Bradley studied and became an Electronic Repair Technician after studying at...

Jan 26, 2019

Keith Muchow Jr., 70, of Fergus Falls entered his eternal home on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in the comfort of his home with family by his side.

Keith Steven Muchow was born on May 30, 1948, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Keith and Dolores (Drager) Muchow.  He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jan 25, 2019

Marian Godel, 87 of Battle Lake died Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

Marian Edna Godel was born on August 29, 1931, at home in Nidaros Township, rural Vining, Minnesota the daughter of Thorfin and Bessie (Underhill) Sandahl.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Nidaros Lutheran Church, attended Country School...

Jan 25, 2019

Due to the weather, June's service HAS BEEN POSTPONED until 2 PM Friday, February 8th at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby.

June Delores (Lynne) Lacey, 89 of Ashby died January 25, 2019. June was born on May 2, 1929, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Gilfred Justus “Bob” and Mollie (Lundhagen) Lynne.  She was...

Jan 25, 2019

Roger Ledding, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home, under the care of his family and LB Hospice.

Roger was born on December 23, 1931, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edward and Margaret (Johnson) Ledding.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Aurdal Lutheran Church.  Roger attended...

Jan 22, 2019

John Karl Gerstmann, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 at LifeSong Residence in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. John was born May 26th, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, the third of four children. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Eugene, Oregon where he attended for many years with his family. He graduated from South Eugene High School...

Jan 20, 2019

Leslie Deneise Synstelien, née Dale passed away January 20th, 2019 surrounded by family and LB Hospice.. She did not go gentle into that good night, fighting cancer for two years past initial expectations.

Deneise (as she was called by everyone except her mother) was born March 29th, 1959 in Atlanta, GA. As a child, she performed music...

Jan 20, 2019

Lorraine Selland, 97, of Ashby, MN, died on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Ashby Living Center in Ashby.

Lorraine Evangeline Lundeen was born on August 26, 1921, in Eagle Lake Township, the daughter of Victor Leonard and Evelyn M. (Thompson) Lundeen. Lorraine’s mother Evelyn passed in 1926, and she was raised by her aunt and uncle,...

Jan 20, 2019

Peter Darchuk, 74 of rural Underwood died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living of rural Underwood.

Peter David Darchuk was born on April 8, 1944, in Scobey, MT, the son of Peter and Catherine (Miller) Darchuk.  He was baptized and confirmed in Scobey Lutheran Church, graduated from Scobey High School in 1962, and graduated...

Jan 15, 2019

John R. Miller (87) of Fergus Falls, MN passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Pioneer Care Center after a long and happy life.

He was born October 24, 1931 to Robert T. and Irene (Slack) Miller.  He was baptized and confirmed in Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and graduated from the Fergus Falls...