Obituaries
Avis "Ramona" Malingen
Jan 18, 2024
Ramona (92) passed away peacefully January 18, 2024, at the Hoffman Senior Living Center.
Avis Corrine (Ramona) Malingen, or as most knew her, Ramona, was born to George and Bergetta (Mindrum) Olson on October 16, 1931. She graduated from Barnesville High School in 1949, and married Alan Malingen on June 16, 1950, at Our Savior’s Church in Barnesville, MN. Their marriage...
Gale "Jake" Eldon Jacobson
Jan 12, 2024
Gale (Jake) Eldon Jacobson was born on February 2, 1939 in Fergus Falls, to Gilford and Gladys (Berglund) Jacobson. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Evansville. Gale grew up on a farm near Ashby and attended Evansville Public Schools. He was named “Athlete of the Year” for the Class of ’57. Gale married classmate, Geralyn...
Robert Andy Eugene Anderson
Jan 11, 2024
Robert “Andy” Anderson, 96 of Ashby died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Ashby Living Center.
*Memorial Service: 2 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Ashby.*
Robert Eugene Anderson was born on September 28, 1927, in Ashby, Minnesota the son of Earl and Nellie (Schultz) Anderson. He was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church...
Donna Dahlen
Jan 10, 2024
Donna Marie Dahlen was born on June 25, 1961, to Glen and Corinne Dahlen in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She was raised in a loving home on the family farm near Ashby where she grew up playing with her siblings and helping out with chores. She attended Ashby high school where she graduated in 1979. Donna had an adventurous spirit and...
Marian Joan Grage
Jan 8, 2024
Marian Grage, 89, of Fergus Falls, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Lake Region Health Care in Fergus Falls, MN.
Marian was born on May 11, 1934, to her parents Arnold and Myrtle Jorgens in Fergus Falls, MN. She was baptized and later confirmed at Sarpsborg Lutheran Church. In 1952, she graduated from Fergus Falls High School. On May...
Gladys Bernice Boyum
Jan 7, 2024
Gladys Boyum, 100, formerly of Battle Lake, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Johanna Shores Gables Care Center, Arden Hills, Minnesota.
Gladys Bernice Aaberg was born on June 19, 1923, at their farm home in Oscar Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Clara (Juven) Aaberg. She was baptized on July 29, 1923 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church,...
Darlene Kadel
Jan 6, 2024
Darlene Ann Kadel, 77, of Erhard died Saturday January 6, 2024, at her residence.
She was born May 15, 1946, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Henry and Mabel (Olson) Armstrong. She was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She attended Fergus Falls High School.
Darlene married Murray Kadel in 1964 and in that Union, they had...
Margarete Hustad
Jan 6, 2024
Margarete Hustad, 90, of Battle Lake, MN, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Home.
Margarete was born on September 13, 1933, in Fergus Falls, MN, Margarete was the beloved daughter of Carl and Tillie (Anderson) Grewe. She was baptized in Fergus Falls and confirmed at Trefoldighed Lutheran Church in rural Battle Lake. Margarete graduated...
James Schoon
Jan 3, 2024
James “Jim” Schoon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
James Duane was born on September 13, 1937, in LaMoure, North Dakota, the son of Ernest and Bertha “Peggy” (Petersen) Schoon. He was baptized and later confirmed in 1955 into the Christian Faith. Jim graduated from Fergus Falls, High School in 1955. In...
Frances Carlson Iverson
Dec 30, 2023
Frances Carlson Iverson, 98, of Ashby, MN, passed away on December 30, 2023. A private memorial service will be held in Ashby at Glende-Nilson Chapel, on January 9, 2024. Inurnment will take place in Pelican Lakes Cemetery following the service.
Frances Lorraine was born on January 12, 1925, to Carl and Gina (Knutson) Carlson in Fergus Falls, MN.
Frances...
Robert S. Harrold
Dec 27, 2023
Robert S. Harrold, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.
Robert "Doc" Ellingson
Dec 26, 2023
Robert P. (Doc) Ellingson, DDS, 90 of Battle Lake, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Essentia Health in Fargo.
Robert Palmer Ellingson was born on August 12, 1933, in Kenyon, Minnesota, the son of Leonard Benjamin and Myrtle (Jacobson) Ellingson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1951.
Robert was married on June 27, 1953, to the...
Dale M. Rieken
Dec 23, 2023
Dale Myron Rieken, 88, Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Dale was born November 12, 1935, at home in Everts Township, rural Battle Lake to William and Bertha (Albertson) Rieken. He was baptized and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church, Underwood. Dale attended District 71 in Tordenskjold township and graduated from...
Lyle Sanstead
Dec 23, 2023
Lyle Kenneth Sanstead was born June 19, 1927 to Elmer and Mable Sanstead. He was born on the family farm one mile south of Evansville. Lyle passed on December 23, 2023.
Lyle’s father, Elmer came from a long line of hard-working Swedes and Germans who immigrated to the Garfield area in 1870. Lyle’s mother, Mabel Johnson Sanstead comes from an...
Dennis Schmidt
Dec 21, 2023
Dennis Schmidt, 78 of rural Battle Lake, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.
Dennis was born on May 9, 1945, to Cornelius and Rita (Prazak) Schmidt in Alexandria, MN. He grew up in Millerville Township where he attended school in Millerville and later in Brandon. After school he took over his aunt and uncle’s farm where he milked...
David Andree
Dec 19, 2023
David (Dave) Robert Andree, age 88, of Clitherall, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 19, 2023.
Dave was born on September 4, 1935, in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He graduated from South High School in 1954. As a youth Dave learned to play piano, finding relaxation in playing for many years. After high school he went...
David Hansen
Dec 15, 2023
1 / 2David “Dave” HansenSeptember 8, 1940 – December 15, 2023West Battle Lake David Harold Hansen, 83, of Battle Lake passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan in Battle Lake. Dave suffered a stroke in May 2023, losing mobility on his right side. Being the strong and determined man he was, he worked incredibly hard to...
Donald Stewart
Dec 5, 2023
Donald L. Stewart, 94, of Clitherall, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.
Donald was born on June 13, 1929, in Duluth, MN, to James Franklin Jr. and Pearl (Rasmussen) Stewart. He moved to Clitherall Township as a baby and was confirmed at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, Battle Lake and went to country school through...
Joseph "Joe" Scholl
Dec 4, 2023
On Monday Dec 4, 2023 Joe Scholl passed away at his home on Pelican Lake in Ashby, MN at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his wife, Penny, of 64 years; children Terry (Mary), Cyndy (Joe) and Scott. Grandchildren Joe (Bear), Mike (Allison), Chris (Tracy), Sarah (Alec), Chelsea (Josh) and Emily. Great-Grandchildren Isaiah, Charlotte, Hannah, Levi,...
Wayne Edward Rubink
Dec 2, 2023
Wayne Edward Rubink, 53, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Fergus Falls, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Lakes Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Wayne Edward was born on August 25, 1970, in Pelican Rapids, MN, the son of Herman Edward and Marianne (Martin) Rubink. Wayne lived at home until the age of 2, he then moved to the...
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