Obituaries

Jan 12, 2019

Michael Kellington, 68 of rural Battle Lake died Saturday, January 12, 2019, unexpectedly at his home.

Michael Louis Kellington was born on May 12, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Albert and Marilyn (Miller) Kellington.  He attended West High School in Minneapolis, and after his schooling joined the US Army serving from November 4, 1968, to...

Jan 11, 2019

Curtis Lloyd Anderson, 57, of Evansville, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at his home.

Curt was born on November 14, 1961 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Lloyd Ernest and Donna (Karger) Anderson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Christina Lake Church, where he is a current member.  He attended school in Evansville, graduating from Evansville...

Jan 4, 2019

Doris Lindgren, 88, of Battle Lake died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Battle Lake Good Samaritan.

Doris Ruth Lindgren was born on December 11, 1930 at the Leidel's Nursing and Home Care Center in Battle Lake to Ruth (Hensvik) and J. Philip Lindgren. She attended Elementary school in Battle Lake and her high school years were spent...

Jan 2, 2019

Ricky Norman Johnson, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at his home.

Ricky was born on March 27, 1956, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the son of Paul Norman and Lila Irene (Paulson) Johnson.  He attended Pearson Elementary School and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1974.  After receiving his education, he farmed with his dad,...

Dec 31, 2018

Lisa M. Lewis, 53, of Wahpeton, ND, died Monday, December 31, 2018.

She was born November 30, 1965 in Edina, MN to Arlan and Janice (Porter) Tolifson.  She moved with her family to several different locations in the United States.  She graduated from high school in Rapid City, SD.  Lisa was a champion baton twirler during her...

Dec 31, 2018

Mabel Marie Nelson, 89, of Wahpeton, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton.

Mabel was born on December 1, 1929 in Sarles, North Dakota, the daughter of George Ezra and Agnes Effie (Cooper) Anderson.  She received her education through the eighth grade, and then moved to Devils Lake, where she went to...

Dec 30, 2018

Faye Evavold, 76, of Evansville, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the Evansville Care Center.

Faye Helene Evavold, the daughter of Edwin and Anna (Knutson) Johnson, was born on March 13, 1942 in Grafton, North Dakota.  She grew up in Hoople, ND, and where she was confirmed, later moving with her family to Detroit Lakes. ...

Dec 29, 2018

Robert was born on June 19, 1919 in Appleton, MN, the son of Martin N. and Jenny (Houge) Pederson.  He grew up in Mantorville, MN, where he received his education, and graduated from Mantorville High School as Valedictorian in 1936.  Bob received a full tuition scholarship to St. Olaf University but was unable to afford room and board.  As...

Dec 28, 2018

Elaine S. Wahlin, 96, of Ashby, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at her home.

Elaine was born on April 11, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN, the seventh of nine children born to George and Viola Marcy.  She graduated from Edison High School in Minneapolis.  After receiving her education, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a...

Dec 28, 2018

Ione Peterson, 97, of Battle Lake died on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Ione Junice Listrom was born March 14, 1921, in Hampden, North Dakota the daughter of John and Inga (Thorson) Listrom.  She was baptized on October 30, 1921, along with a favorite cousin Alice with Pastor P. Laurhammer officiating. ...

Dec 24, 2018

Gloria Koplin, 82 of Evansville died Monday, December 24, 2018, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Gloria Elizabeth Koplin was born on June 24, 1936, in Warwick, North Dakota the daughter of John and Christine Whetham.  She was baptized in 1936, in Warwick and confirmed in 1950, in New Rockford, North Dakota.  Gloria graduated from the New Rockford...

Dec 22, 2018

Barbara J. Hogg, 59, of Fergus Falls, MN, was Promoted To Glory on Saturday, December 22, 2018, after a brief illness.

Barbara was born August 10, 1959, in Arkansas City, KS. She had been a resident of Fergus Falls since 1994. Commissioned and ordained as a Salvation Army Minister in 1984, she served in various appointments until...

Dec 19, 2018

Georgene M. Ferber, 85, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Georgene Marguarite Ferber was born on February 28, 1933 to Harry and Georgia (Fuller) Wentler in Holloway, MN.  She grew up in Holloway and graduated from high school there.  After graduation Georgene moved to Fergus Fall to work for...

Dec 15, 2018

Walter Elroy Bergrud, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at St. Francis Health in Breckenridge, MN.

Walter was born on the family farm in Aurdal Township, OtterTail County, Minnesota, the son of Alfred and Annie (Halverson) Bergrud.  He attended country school through the eighth grade, and later received his GED.  While serving in the...

Dec 13, 2018

Sara DeSautel, 75, of Browns Valley, MN, died on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Sara Ann was born on December 1, 1943, in Moro, Arkansas, the daughter of Homer and Jessamine (Shelton) McNair. She attended T.A. Futrall High School in Marianna, AR and later Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan where...

Dec 12, 2018

Rev. Arthur Weswig Johnson, of Ottertail Lake, MN, died peacefully at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center, on December 12th, 2018.

Art was born on October 15, 1931, in St. Paul, MN, to Arthur S. and Constance Johnson. Pastor Johnson graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN. He married Faith on...

Dec 6, 2018

Gladys Noyes, 98 of Battle Lake, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Gladys Sylvia Noyes was born on December 3, 1920, in Glenwood, Minnesota the daughter of Martin and Nora Marie (Dyrstad) Gorder.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Indherred Lutheran Church of rural Starbuck.  Gladys graduated as Valedictorian...

Nov 29, 2018

Elaine Kidder, 86, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls following a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Her strength and determination were an inspiration to all who knew her.

Elaine Frances Fiedler was born on November 19, 1932, in Perham, Minnesota, the daughter of Constant and Sophie Josephine...

Nov 24, 2018

Carol Jean Swentek, 75, of Underwood, died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at her home, under the care of her family and LB Hospice.

A proud Finn, Carol was born on May 10, 1943 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Eino and Hilda (Hoyhtya) Mattson.  At a young age, Carol moved with her mother to Sebeka, MN,...

Nov 24, 2018

Burke B. Schultz, 88, of Fergus Falls, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

On September 19, 1930, Burke Blayne Schultz was born to Eldred and Ruth (Pream) Schultz in Ottertail MN. Burke became an heir of life everlasting through the washing of Holy Baptism on November 15, 1930. He confirmed his membership...