Obituaries

Apr 29, 2018

Steven Harley Zimmerman, 71 of Ashby, MN passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Sanford Medical, Fargo, ND, after his battle with lung cancer.

Steve was born on November 15, 1946 in Wadena, MN, the son of Harley and Rose Zimmerman. He served in Vietnam War, from 1965-1969 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for...

Apr 28, 2018

Arlene Malecki, 77, of Battle Lake died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

Arlene Carole Malecki was born on February 17, 1941, in St. Anthony, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew and Irene (Anderson) Moen.  She attended school in St. Anthony and then continued her education in Battle Lake, graduating from Battle...

Apr 25, 2018

Josephine Van Dyke, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Josephine Ann Heinen was born June 11, 1927 in Humphrey, NE, the daughter of Anton Francis and Josephine (Wemhoff) Heinen.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, NE.  JoAnn graduated from St. Francis High School in 1945....

Apr 22, 2018

Deborah Anne Mohn, 65, of Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Wheaton, MN, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at PioneerCare.

Deborah Anne Fischer Mohn was born on June 2, 1952 in Graceville, MN to Elwina (McCoy) and Joseph Fischer. Deb grew up in Dumont, MN and was baptized at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Dumont. She attended...

Apr 21, 2018

Lucille Abbie Grace (Perkins) Sheldon, 96, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2018 at the Barrett Care Center.

Lucille was born, September 7, 1921 to Frank and Grace (Schultz) Perkins in Monticello, MN. She attended Monticello High School and graduated in 1939.  She was active in the high school marching band, playing the cornet.

Apr 17, 2018

Allen Hensch, 70 of rural Fergus Falls died Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

Allen Albert Hensch was born on July 4, 1947, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Henry and Anna (Miller) Hensch.  He was baptized and confirmed in Western Immanuel Lutheran Church of rural Fergus Falls.  Allen attended Campbell...

Apr 16, 2018

Dorothy Donley, 97 of Fergus Falls died Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Dorothy Ingeborg Belle Donley was born on December 16, 1920, to Gilbert and Josephine (Opsal) Gunderson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls and graduated from the Fergus Falls High...

Apr 6, 2018

John W. Matteson, 85, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away early on Friday, April 6, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Born in Flint, Michigan, John later moved with his family to Ann Arbor, thus ensuring his lifelong fandom of all things Wolverines. He was an outstanding athlete for Ann Arbor High School, lettering in...

Apr 5, 2018

Rachel Carlson, 76 of Battle Lake died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Rachel Claire Carlson was born on December 14, 1941, in Veblen, South Dakota the daughter of Oscar and Julia (Stenson) Jensvold.  She was baptized and confirmed in Bergen Lutheran Church of rural Lidgerwood, North Dakota.  Rachel graduated from Veblen...

Apr 5, 2018

Joyce Boettger, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Joyce Elenore was born April 28, 1930, in Erdahl Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Grace (Alvstad) Quernemoen. She graduated from Elbow Lake High School and went on to work at Gillette Hospital in the Twin Cities as...

Apr 3, 2018

Jack Christiansen, 86 of Ashby died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Ashby Living Center.

Jack Lloyd Christiansen was born on April 25, 1931, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota the son of Axel and Betty (Ostman) Christiansen.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and graduated from the St. Louis Park High School in 1949. ...

Mar 31, 2018

Donald Krause, 76, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of LB Hospice.

Donald “Don” Krause was born November 20, 1941 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the son of Carl & Leona Krause.  He lived his first six years on the...

Mar 31, 2018

Charles Terwey, 57, of Battle Lake, died Saturday, March 31, 2018, at his home. Charles Louis Terwey was born on March 3, 1961, in St. Cloud, Minnesota the son of Louis and Rosella (Kron) Terwey.  He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, attended St. Joseph Lab School and graduated from St. Cloud Apollo High School in...

Mar 26, 2018

Darlene Leabo, 74, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Monday, March 26, 2018, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Darlene Charlotte (Peterson) Leabo was born July 1, 1943 to Vernon and Thelma Peterson in Alexandria, MN. She was baptized August 7, 1943 at Oscar Lake Church. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Fergus Falls...

Mar 25, 2018

Frances Sunwall, 97 of Fergus Falls, Minnesota died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Broen Home.

Frances Henrietta Sunwall was born on April 28, 1920, in Hanley Falls, Minnesota the daughter of William and Della (Forbord) Haverly. She attended Country School in Meeker County, graduated from Litchfield High School in 1938, and then one year at LBI in Minneapolis....

Mar 24, 2018

Donald Neuman, 79 of rural Battle Lake died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Donald Rudolph Neuman was born on April 7, 1938 by Stalker Lake, rural Battle Lake, Minnesota the son of George and Alta (Kent) Neuman.  He was baptized and confirmed in Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake and...

Mar 18, 2018

Mary Anne Torgrimson, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Our loving Savior called her home abruptly but not unexpectedly. She will be remembered as a loving caregiver, loyal friend and the matriarch for our family. She is now at rest and will be missed by many.

Mary Anne was born at home and grew up...

Mar 17, 2018

Kristian "Stan" Kristiansen, 82, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his residence. Kristian Stanley Kristiansen was born March 1, 1936 to Idar and Ingeborg Kristiansen in Kristiansand, Norway.  He grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls, then graduated from Northeastern Bible College in New Jersey and Lutheran Brethren Bible...

Mar 15, 2018

Virgil Arnold Jensen was born on October 21, 1926, in Wyndmere, North Dakota the son of Grant M. and Jennie (Christensen) Jensen.  He was baptized in Wyndmere and grew up in Wyndmere and by Otter Tail Lake.  Virgil attended the Amor School and then the Battle Lake High School.  He served in the US Navy and US Army during...

Mar 14, 2018

Mary Ellen Verry, 72, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at her home.

Mary Ellen was born on January 23, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Ellen (Newman) Jurgens. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Newmansville, IL. Mary enjoyed doing chores and working on the family farm. She...