Obituaries
Joyce Evelyn Anderson
Feb 17, 2025
Joyce Evelyn Anderson, 98, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away early Monday, February 17, 2025, at Pioneer Care Center under the loving care of Vivie Hospice and Pioneer staff. Joyce was also surrounded by the loving members of her family during her final days before going to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ. Her memorial service is set for 11...
Rhonda Stoen
Feb 20, 2025
Rhonda Rae Stoen (Anderson), 66, of Fergus Falls, passed away Thursday February 20, 2025.
Rhonda was born February 26, 1958 to Ronald and Shirley (Johnson) Anderson in Fergus Falls.
Rhonda attended high school in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1976. She continued her education at technical school in Staples, MN for her graphics arts degree in 1976. She then used her amazing...
Eugene Balluff
Feb 16, 2025
Beloved Son, Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle, and Friend passed away on February 16, 2025. Throughout Gene’s 92 years, he demonstrated love, humor, and resilience. His family cherished the early years when we all lived together, friends competed with him to outwit the other, and Dept. of Transportation colleagues and laundromat business customers respected him. Gene engaged people in whistling, laughing, solving...
Anna Marie Butkus
Feb 3, 2025
Anna Marie Hovland Butkus, 86, of Fergus Falls, Mn passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Mill Street Residence. Ann was born on January 5,1939 in Fergus Falls, MN, to John and Alma Hovland. She was the youngest of 11 children.
She graduated from Roosevelt high school in 1957. After high school she began working at Fergus Falls National Bank....
Jean Audrey Moeller
Feb 21, 2025
With deep love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Jean Audrey Moeller, who peacefully went home to be with her Lord & Savior, on February 21, 2025. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a dear friend to many.
For 50 wonderful years, Jean and Bill shared their life together on the farm, building not...
Marnell Baker Jason
Feb 16, 2025
Marnell Baker Jason, 69, of Pelican Rapids, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Wabasso Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Wabasso, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Marnell's life is being planned for a later date.
Marnell Ann Reinke was born on May 15, 1955, in Appleton, Minnesota, to Gustav and Olive Reinke. She grew up in various areas of Minnesota.
Marnell married...
Edith Helen Skogen
Feb 11, 2025
Edith H. Skogen, 99, passed away February 11, 2025 at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.Edith was born to August and Ida (Drews) Boese on May 26, 1925 in Elizabeth Township, where she grew up and attended school. On June 25, 1947, she married Reuben Skogen at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. They made their home in Fergus Falls. Edith...
Donald Lloyd Scherfenberg
Feb 9, 2025
Donald Scherfenberg was born in Minneapolis but lived in Fergus Falls in his childhood. He loved the outdoors and roamed the prairie land. Don graduated from the U of M (Duluth and Minneapolis) with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In between, Don served in the army and traveled the world as he was stationed in places in the US and Europe....
Wayne Burmeister
Feb 5, 2025
Wayne J. Burmeister, 86, of Battle Lake, died on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his residence.
No services are planned at this time.
Wesley Jay Shaffer
Feb 5, 2025
Wesley Jay Shaffer, age 86, lost his battle with cancer, passing away at his home in Battle Lake, Minnesota.
Wes was born May 1, 1938, in Wheeler, Texas, to William Jewell and Mary Elizabeth (Hensley) Shaffer.
The Shaffer family later moved to California where this Texas boy met and married a Minnesota girl. Wes and Helaine (Lainy) were married on February 20,...
Barbara Diane Nelson
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara Diane Nelson, 77, of Underwood, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her residence surrounded by loved ones under the care of Vivie Hospice. Her visitation is set for 2 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. There will be a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. immediately following the visitation.
Barbara...
Steven Clow
Jan 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Carrol Clow, a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Born on January 8, 1948, Steve was the son of Carrol and Idella (Ostenson) Clow. He spent his early years in Elbow Lake, attending and graduating from Elbow Lake High School in 1966. Steve furthered his education at Wadena Technical...
Jerry Bellet
Jan 28, 2025
Jerry Bellet, 77, of Fergus Falls MN, passed away on January 28, 2025, in his home peacefully with family by his side.
Jerry was born on May 10th, 1947 to Donald and Firma Bellet (Pergande). After graduating from Fergus Falls High School in 1965 he went into the Army reserves for 6 years. Then he moved to Minneapolis where he learned...
Michael Burley
Jan 24, 2025
Michael Robert Burley “Burls,” passed away peacefully in his sleep at his happy place—the cabin—on January 24, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on April 14, 1950, in Buffalo, New York, Mike lived a life full of compassion, friendship, and joy.
Mike is survived by his wife, Stephanie, and his children: Bryan Burley (Tanya) with grandchildren Harper and Sydney; Brittany...
William "Bill" Anderson
Jan 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Lawrence Anderson who lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 24, 2025. Bill’s memorial service will be 2p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby. There will be a visitation one hour prior.
Bill was born June 5, 1972, in Alexandria, MN, to...
LeWayne Herness
Jan 24, 2025
LeWayne Gerald Herness was born on July 30, 1939. The son of Lester and Gladys (Salvevold) Herness. LeWayne attended Ashby schools and graduated in 1957. LeWayne passed away on January 24, 2025, at Astera Health in Wadena at the age of 85.
Lewayne and Betty (Palm) were married on January 9, 1960, they were married until her passing in 1990. They...
Marcus Koefod
Jan 21, 2025
Marcus Koefod. 85 passed away on Jan.21, 2025, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Marcus M. Koefod was born on September 19, 1939 in Ashby, Minnesota the son of Ferdinand and Alice (Slotsve) Koefod. He was baptized and confirmed in the Pelican Lake Lutheran Church and graduated from the Ashby High School in 1957. He entered the U.S. Navy on September 12, 1957 stationed...
Sherman Johnson
Jan 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Sherman Theodore Johnson are mourning his death on Jan 20, 2025. Sherman was born on Oct 16, 1931 to Sigvart and Mable Johnson. They lived in Valley City where Sherman grew up as an only child. His father owned a shoe store in Valley City, ND before they moved to Breckenridge, MN. Sherman graduated...
Benjamin Salazar Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Bejamin Salazar Jr., 84, passed away on January 18, 2025.
Services are pending.
Tara Marie Force
Jan 17, 2025
Tara Force, age 47, of Fergus Falls, passed away way too young on Friday, January 17th, 2025. She was born on July 11th, 1977 to Steven and Donna (Krog) Hauge in Fergus Falls, MN.
Tara Tot spent her childhood enjoying time with her cousins, family, and friends. Her first job was parking cars with them at the Wee Town race track!...
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