Obituaries

Jun 1, 2024

Jayson Johnson, 38, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on June 1, 2024. Jayson’s family will be hosting a memorial service at Pioneer Care Center Chapel on June 30th at 2:00 PM.

Jayson was born on April 13, 1986 in Wheaton, Minnesota, to Ricky and Linda Johnson. Jayson was known for his love of the 4th of July, where he enjoyed...

Jun 1, 2024

Richard O. Hauge, 66, of Erhard, died on June 1, 2024, at his residence. 

Richard Orris Hauge, born on April 11, 1958, in Fergus Falls, MN. He was the son of Kermit Sr. and Janet (Brown) Hauge. Richard graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1976 and held various jobs, from West Central Turkey to the Ottertail County Fairgrounds, and Medallion...

May 30, 2024

Gertrude A. Jensen (née Jorgensen)

May 30, 2024

Gert Jensen, age 83, of Underwood, MN passed away on May 30, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN. She was born on December 23, 1940, to Anton & Signe (Haukebo) Jorgensen at the Fergus Falls Hospital.

Gert was a devout Lutheran and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1958.

She grew up...

May 30, 2024

Mary Langlie, 61, of Evansville, Minnesota passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mary Lee was born December 25, 1962 in Alexandria, Minnesota to Virgil and Colleen (Tilleskjor) Neterval in Alexandria, Minnesota, the youngest of 5 children.

Education was a cornerstone of Mary's life as she graduated from Evansville High School in 1981. She continued her academic pursuits...

May 24, 2024

Roger Allen Borowski, 87, left this world and entered his heavenly home on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, with his loving wife by his side. 

Roger was born on Ann Street in Fergus Falls on Nov. 27, 1936, to Erwin and Erma (Rufer) Borowski. The third child and only boy in the family, Roger was...

May 20, 2024

Pamela Kay Peake, 76, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN. There will be a memorial service held for her at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at PioneerCare Celebration Center in Fergus Falls. There will be a visitation held one hour prior.  Chaplain Krehl Stringer...

May 16, 2024

Ellen Johnson, age 101, of Battle Lake passed away on Thursday May 16, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society, Battle Lake. She was born November 13, 1922, to Tomas and Louise (Larson) Haukebo at their rural Underwood home. 

Ellen was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in district 270 (the little red school house). She graduated from Battle Lake High...

May 12, 2024

Christopher (Chris) Alan Fleischfresser 51 of Fergus Falls died Sunday May 12th, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Chris was born March 6, 1973, at Grant County Hospital in Elbow Lake to Violetta Norman. Chris attended Agnes Lynne Elementary School in Elbow Lake, Underwood Public school & then graduated from Fergus Falls Alternative High School in 1991. 

Chris was employed as...

May 11, 2024

Barbara Joan Johnson passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday night May 11, 2024.

Barbara’s funeral will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 1:00 pm until the time of service.  A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service and conclude with a graveside service at Nidaros Cemetery.  All...

May 10, 2024

Duane D. Leitch, 93, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, died on Friday, May 10, 2024 at his residence, with family by his side.

Duane was born on December 31, 1930, at home in Sverdrup Township, to the late Stafford and Lillian (Kolstad) Leitch III. He was the youngest of the family and the only son, with older sisters Constance, Marlys and Joyce....

May 10, 2024

James Blondeau, 78 of Ashby died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo.

James Francis Blondeau was born on March 3, 1946, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Charles (Buster) and Opal (Hamann) Blondeau.  He was baptized and confirmed in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.  Jim attended the Elizabeth Public School through the eighth grade and graduated from Fergus...

May 1, 2024

Elmer Eugene Neumann, age 89, was called to his heavenly home on May 1st, 2024. He was a resident of Nelson Gables Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN.

Elmer was born on January 25, 1935 in Nordheim, Tx. to John and Alice (Fertsch) Neumann. He was raised in Texas with his three siblings: Kenneth, Joan, and Karen Neumann. While enrolled as a student-athlete...

Apr 30, 2024

Jacob Bergeaton Lillestol Jr, 90, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. 

Jake was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the son of Jacob and Gina (Fluto) Lillestol and grew up in Wyndmere, ND, on the family farm. He graduated from Wyndmere High school then proudly served in the Army for two years in the Korean...

Apr 28, 2024

Terry Lee Bakken, 71, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on April 28, 2024. Cremation services are under the direction of Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Crematory.

Terry was born on December 5, 1952, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Arthur and Ruth Bakken.

Terry is survived by his sister, Jacki (Bruce) Wanless, of Rapid City, South Dakota, brother, Steven (Yvette) Bakken of Lewisburg,...

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Duane Haugen, 90, of Fergus Falls, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

Duane Orren Haugen was born on January 18, 1934, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota the son of Martin & Alma (Aarness) Haugen.  He was baptized at North Immanuel Lutheran Church & confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Pelican Rapids.  Duane graduated from Pelican...

Apr 23, 2024

Judy Carol (Berg) Stierlen was born on January 4th, 1955, in Fergus Falls to Orville C. and Opal J. (Hanson) Berg of Breckenridge, MN. She was baptized at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Breckenridge, MN, and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashby, MN. She grew up and graduated from the Ashby High School in 1973. Ashby remained her lifelong home,...

Apr 18, 2024

LeRoy Therman Nelson, 90, of Dalton, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 18, 2024, under the care of his family, Home Instead and Moments Hospice.  LeRoy was born on February 28, 1934 to Tilford and Amanda (Lien) Nelson. He was raised on a farm in Tordenskjold Township. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Ten Mile Lake...

Apr 13, 2024

Jeanette Delaine (Dahlberg) Geer, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She bravely battled dementia her last several years, maintaining her kind and gracious spirit.

Jeanette was born on September 23, 1938, in Colfax Township, Kandiyohi County, the fourth child of George and Florence Dahlberg. She was delivered at home by neighbor Winnie Olson. She...

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Henry Veazie, a beloved member of the Dent community, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 70 years old. Michael was born on June 13, 1953, in Fergus Falls, MN, to his parents, Clifford and Ella Veazie. While in school, Michael worked on the family farm and attended country school in rural Dent....