Obituaries
Duane Mau
Dec 17, 2015
Duane Mau, 78, of Ashby, died Thursday, December 17, 2015, in Ramsey, Minnesota. Duane Mau was born March 10, 1937 in St. James, MN to Theodore and Helen Mau, and grew up in nearby Sherburn with his sister Eileen and younger brother Gary. He excelled in academics and gained recognition while participating in football, baseball and basketball. He also acted...
N. Scott
Dec 17, 2015
Bernard Scott, 89, of Fergus Falls formerly of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Noel Bernard Scott was born on October 9, 1926, the son of Nels A. and Bertha (Steine) Scott. He was baptized and confirmed in the Trefoldighed Lutheran Church, attended Rural School District #14 in Clitherall Township, and...
Benora Jonason
Dec 15, 2015
Benora Jonason, 81, of Fergus Falls died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Lifesong Group Home in Fergus Falls. She was born March 6, 1934 in Sverdrup Township of Otter Tail County to Bernhard and Isabella (Haugen) Twedt. She grew up in rural Underwood and attended school at District 231. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1953. Benora then attended...
Karen Stewart
Dec 15, 2015
Karen B Stewart died peacefully in her home on December 15, 2015. An informal gathering to honor her will be held at The Galaxy Resort on Star Lake, 39578 County Highway 41, Dent, MN, on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 1-3 PM. Karen was born in Perham MN on May 28th, 1945 to Stan and Roma Lenhart. She was the...
Frances Aasness
Dec 14, 2015
Frances Aasness, 92, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, December 14, 2015, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Frances Ingeborg Draxten was born on June 3, 1923 in Norman County, MN, the daughter of Ingmar and Christine (Minge) Draxten. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed at Swan Lake Lutheran Church, Dane Prairie...
Howard Brosowske
Dec 13, 2015
Howard Brosowske, 95 of Fergus Falls died Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the Lake Region Health Care in Fergus Falls. Howard was born on November 25, 1920, in Barney, North Dakota, the son of George and Amanda (Pompe) Brosowske. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Barney. On October 12, 1944, he married Evelyn Wacha. The couple...
Elizabeth Adelsman
Dec 9, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Adelsman, 96 of Fergus Falls died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at the Hospitality House of rural Fergus Falls. Elizabeth Ann Johnson was born on August 9, 1919, to Adolph and Anna (Smith) Johnson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She attended local schools and graduated from the Fergus Falls High School in 1937, and then continued her education at the...
Grace Norberg
Dec 9, 2015
Grace Norberg, 90 of Battle Lake died Wednesday, December 9, 2015, receiving 2 ½ years of loving care at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center. Grace Eleanore Norberg was born on May 21, 1925, to Olaf and Jennie (Lilga) Olson on the family farm that was homesteaded by her Grandfather in the 1870's. She was a lifetime member of the...
Dwight Maack
Dec 8, 2015
Dwight Maack, 69, of rural Pelican Rapids, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1946 in Fergus Falls to Lyle and Ethel (Seelye) Maack. He grew up and received his education in Fergus Falls, graduating from Fergus Falls High School. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND for...
Willis Hanson
Dec 4, 2015
Willis "Bill" Hanson, 90 of rural Battle Lake died Friday, December 4, 2015, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center. Willis John Hanson was born on January 11, 1925, in Kamrar, Iowa the son of Henry John and Tillie (Klaver) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed in the First English Lutheran Church and graduated from the Webster City High School...
Grace Kirckof
Nov 29, 2015
Grace Kirckof, 86 of Henning died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Cornell Care Center in Cornell, Wisconsin. Grace Kathleen Kirckof was born on August 21, 1929, in Ross, Minnesota the daughter of Martin and Emma (Nordgaarten) Norstebon. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and attended School in Ross, Minnesota. Grace and Melvin Kirckof were married on March...
Terry Huseth
Nov 28, 2015
Terry Wayne Huseth, 73, of rural Underwood, died Saturday, November 28, 2015, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Terry Wayne Huseth was born on January 18, 1942 in Watonwan County, Minnesota the son of Clarence Carl and Hazel Iola (Setrum) Huseth. He was baptized and confirmed in in the Lutheran faith. Terry went through the 12th grade...
Richard Wilcox
Nov 25, 2015
Richard Wilcox, 60 of rural Ashby died Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at the Barrett Care Center under the care of Lakeland Hospice. He was a printer and worked with graphic design. Rick was a master wood worker and enjoyed his dog, Maizy. He is survived by two sisters, Diane (Robert) Reinke of Vermillion, SD and Cheryl (William) Larson of Maple...
Myron Berend
Nov 23, 2015
Myron "Buzz" Berend, 79, Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2015, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Myron Henry was born on May 1, 1936, in Perham, MN, the son of Charles and Mabel (Voelker) Berend. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee. Myron grew up in Frazee where he was a very accomplished...
Delores Sandberg
Nov 21, 2015
Delores Sandberg, 88, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Lake Region Hospital. Delores Elaine Erickson was born on March 31, 1927 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Daniel A. and Esther (Vall) Erickson. She attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in Fergus Falls. She attended Deaconess School of Nursing in...
Alice Carlson
Nov 19, 2015
Alice Carlson, 91, Evansville, Minnesota died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at her home under the care of her family & Douglas County Hospice. Alice Mary Carlson was born on July 3, 1924, in Leaf Mountain Township, the daughter of Leo and Sally (Wargin) Gluba. She was baptized and confirmed in Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville and attended Rural School...
Alan Malingen
Nov 19, 2015
Alan Malingen, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Alan Leverne Malingen was born near Lawndale, Wilkin County, MN on December 7, 1926, the son of Melvin and Ella (Olson) Malingen. He attended school and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1944. Following graduation, Alan worked with his father on the...
Roger Luhning
Nov 19, 2015
Roger Luhning, 78, of Battle Lake, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Sanford Health in Fargo. Arrangements are pending with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake.
William Bjerketvedt
Nov 15, 2015
William "Bill" Bjerketvedt, 90 of Battle Lake died Sunday, November 15, 2015, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center. William Ernest Bjerketvedt was born on October 14, 1925, the son of Theodore and Thale (Olson) Bjerketvedt. He was baptized and confirmed in the Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church and attended Rural School District #283 in Leaf Mountain Township. Bill and Delores...
Lucille Sorenson-Freitag
Nov 13, 2015
Lucille Sorenson-Freitag, 78, of Fergus Falls, died on Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria. Lucille was born on August 23, 1937, in rural Western Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Miller) Hensch. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Western Township, rural Fergus Falls. Lucille attended Western...
