Obituaries

Mar 12, 2018

Barbara Beeson, 76, Fergus Falls, died Monday, March 12, 2018, at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Barbara Ann Olson Beeson was born on December 17, 1941 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Leonard and Myrtle (Lindrud) Olson. She was baptized at her grandmother’s home by Pastor Drage who had married her parents and was confirmed...

Mar 11, 2018

Judith Hepper, 106, a longtime resident of rural Battle Lake passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN.

Judith Louise Hepper was born on September 4, 1911, in Lignite, North Dakota the daughter of Hans and Jennie (Bengtson) Sandberg.  She grew up in Lignite, graduating from Lignite High School in 1929. ...

Mar 2, 2018

Anabel Moe, 84, of Fergus Falls died Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Broen Home, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Anabel Elaine Moe was born on November 3, 1933, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Edwin Orlando and Alma Carolyn (Erickson) Berg. She attended grade school and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1951. She began working for Northwestern...

Feb 23, 2018

Mark Arthur Eckhardt, 58, a resident of Fergus Falls, entered eternal glory on Friday, February 23, 2018, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN, after a hard and well-fought battle with cancer.

He was born September 20, 1959, in Fergus Falls to Arthur and Margaret (Sander) Eckhardt. Mark grew up on the family farm and enjoyed...

Feb 22, 2018

Dennis David Jilek, MD, age 76, of Surprise, AZ, formerly of Fargo, ND passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Battle Lake, MN.

Dennis was born in Tyndall, SD on September 4, 1941 to Emil and Elsie (Petrik) Jilek. Dennis was proud of his humble roots, growing up on a farm in...

Feb 22, 2018

Mavis Olson, 91 of Battle Lake died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Mavis Violet Olson was born on April 26, 1926, by Clitherall, Minnesota the daughter of Bernie and Amanda (Floen) Erickson.  She was baptized and confirmed in Nidaros Lutheran Church.  She attended the Clitherall School and graduated from Battle Lake...

Feb 21, 2018

George Aase, age 89, of Fergus Falls, died on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Alcott Manor.

George Aase was born on September 14, 1928 to George and Caroline Aase in Brooklyn, NY. He attended elementary school in Brooklyn & Norway, and graduated from Fort Hamilton High School, Brooklyn NY. In 1952 he married Alice Helgesen and together...

Feb 21, 2018

Robert Gale Christensen was born June 1st, 1944 and died February 21st, 2018. He was married to his bride, Fern, for 47 years. Together they had three daughters (Jennifer, Allison, & Rosanne) and two grandsons (Karsten & Jarren).

Robert is also survived by three brothers (Herbert, Gary & Clifford) and two sisters (Annetta & Rose), as well...

Feb 18, 2018

Mertice H. (Zahnow) Saurer, born on April 27, 1918 in Norwegian Grove in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the eldest child of William and Effie (Colness) Zahnow.  Mertice's family was the first white settlers in Norwegian Grove in Pelican Rapids,MN.

She described her childhood home as one filled with much love and laughter.  Unfortunately her mom, Effie passed away...

Feb 16, 2018

Dale J. Helgeson, 70, of Asbhy, MN, died on Friday, February 16, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by family.

Dale Jerome was born on May 21, 1947, at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Gilmen Leonard and Rosella Irene (Nohre) Helgeson. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake. Dale...

Feb 15, 2018

James Lewis, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, February 15, 2018, at his residence. James Herman Lewis was born July 13, 1931 to James and Bendina (Dena) Lewis on the family farm in Hecla, South Dakota. James or Jim as he was known, did his basic schooling in Hecla, South Dakota. After his basic schooling, Jim worked on local...

Feb 12, 2018

Gail Klimp, 88 of Battle Lake died Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center surrounded by loving family and staff.

Gail Theresa Klimp was born on September 13, 1929 in Girard Township, rural Henning, Minnesota to Herbert and Helen (Looker) Quick.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Vining Lutheran Church.  Gail attended...

Feb 11, 2018

Marlys J. Paulson, 87, of Evansville, died Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Douglas County Hospital.

Marlys Jean Paulson was born on August 29, 1930 in Erdahl, Minnesota, the daughter of John J. and Amelia V. (Walstrom) Johnson.  One of twelve children, she was baptized and confirmed in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Evansville.  Marlys attended country school...

Feb 8, 2018

Ronald “Ronnie” Quam, 88 of rural Fergus Falls died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home.

Ronald Charles Quam was born on May 9, 1929, on a farm in Carlisle Township, rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Julian and Esther (Schulz) Quam.  He grew up on the family farm settled by his grandfather, A.O....

Feb 6, 2018

Dennis Ward Johnson, 61, of rural Fergus Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home after a brave battle with cancer.

Dennis was born on March 7, 1956 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Chester and Alpha (Hoff) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Aastad Lutheran Church, of rural Fergus Falls. Dennis grew...

Feb 5, 2018

Marvin Bullis, 78, of Tintah, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2018 in Gold Canyon, Arizona.

Marvin Lowell Bullis was born on April 17, 1939 in Tintah, Minnesota, the son of Ernest and Abby Bullis.

Marvin and his high school sweetheart, Karen Price, were married on June 14, 1958 in Tintah, Minnesota.  After their...

Feb 3, 2018

Gertrude Teresa Obowa, 96, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

She was born November 18, 1921 in Bismarck, ND, the youngest of six children born to John and Paulina (Gebauer) Obowa.  Gert was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bismarck and moved with her family to Frazee and then...

Feb 3, 2018

Lawrence “Larry” Pikala, 67 of Fergus Falls died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Sanford Health in Fargo with his family by his side.

Lawrence Joseph Pikala was born on June 29, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Frank and Stella (Hanson) Pikala.  As a child, he was the neighborhood Dennis the Menace.  He attended Patrick Henry...

Jan 30, 2018

Susan Kay Olson, 73, of Evansville died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at her residence.

She was born January 21, 1945 in Sioux Falls, SD to Robert and Dorothy “Dale” (Faragher) Olson.  She lived in the Valley Springs, SD area until the family moved to a farm west of Erdahl, MN in 1951.  She was confirmed at Erdahl...

Jan 30, 2018

Betty Jane (Christensen) Larson, age 94, of Fergus Falls died January 30, 2018 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Betty was born to Jack and Irene Christensen at Stanley North Dakota on March 20, 1923.  She moved with her family to Tioga North Dakota when she was very young, where she grew to adulthood, graduating from High School...