Obituaries

Richard Parpart

Richard Parpart

Apr 26, 2024

Richard Parpart, 83, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away on April 26, 2024. A private family service will be held at a later time.

Terry Lee Bakken

Terry Lee Bakken

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,...

Duane O Haugen

Duane O Haugen

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...

Judy Stierlen

Judy Stierlen

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,...

Gladys Bernice Boyum

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,...

Jacob Bergeaton Lillestol

Jacob Bergeaton Lillestol

Apr 30, 2024

Jacob B. Lillestol, 90, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in his home.Funeral Service: 11 AM on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls.Visitation: 5-7 PM Wednesday, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls with a Prayer Service at 6:30, and one hour prior to the service at the church.Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery, Fergus Falls

LeRoy T Nelson

LeRoy T Nelson

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...

Michael Veazie

Michael Veazie

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....

Orletta Lenarz

Orletta Lenarz

Apr 7, 2024

Orletta Irene Lenarz, 87, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Cornerstone Nursing Care in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Orletta Irene was born on September 18, 1936, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Wagner) Curnow. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church. Orletta graduated from high school in 1954 from Eau Claire, and went...

Agnes Gertrude Macal

Agnes Gertrude Macal

Apr 6, 2024

Agnes Macal, 93, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home.

Agnes Gertrude Macal was born on February 14, 1931 in Lemon, South Dakota the daughter of Alex and Rose (Steckler) Seitz.   She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith.   Aggie attended the Kensal Public School in Kensal, North Dakota then continued her education...

Hildegarde Theresa Dorn

Hildegarde Theresa Dorn

Apr 3, 2024

Hildegarde Dorn, of Fergus Falls, passed away on April 3, 2024, at Pioneer Nursing home surrounded by her family.Hildegarde (Cichy-Bettin) Dorn was born on October 31st, 1935 to Math and Christine Cichy in Urbank, Minnesota. Her mother passed away when Hildy was 7 weeks old, leaving 7 children behind. Hildy was raised by Christine’s friend, Agnes (Theusch) Bettin whom she...

Janae Evelyn Ehlen

Janae Evelyn Ehlen

Apr 1, 2024

Janae Evelyn Ehlen, 85, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Evansville Care Center in Evansville, MINNESOTA. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Gerald and other family. 

Janae was born February 8, 1939, in Paynesville, Minnesota to Gilbert and Evelyn (Miller) Hunt. She attended two years of country school before attending the rest of her primary...

James Howard Dahlen

James Howard Dahlen

Mar 31, 2024

James Howard Dahlen passed away March 31, 2024, at Pelican Valley Care Center in Pelican Rapids, MN, at the age of 82. He was born on June 24th, 1941, the son of Ralph and Isabelle (Jensen) Dahlen. James grew up on the family farm 12 miles south of Fergus Falls. He attended rural country school through the eighth grade. He...

Rosemary Louise Woell

Rosemary Louise Woell

Mar 31, 2024

Rosemary L. Woell, age 93, of Battle Lake, Minnesota died March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday), at the Good Samaritan.  A Memorial Mass will be held April 5, 2024, at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 407 Lake Ave North, Battle Lake, MN with Fr. Leroy Schick officiating.  Honorary urnbearers are her grandchildren:  Paul, Mark, Michael and Elizabeth Woell,...

Tiny Suckow

Tiny Suckow

Mar 27, 2024

Trampas (Tiny) SuckowMarch 27th, 2024

    Tiny was born February 12th, 1971 in St. Paul MN to Larry (Jr.) and Teresa Suckow and passed away March 27th, 2024 peacefully in his home, in Fergus Falls, with his loving wife Kelly by his side.

 Tiny is survived by his beautiful wife of 20 years, Kelly Suckow, his loving mother, Teresa Suckow and his...

Zong Feng Liu

Zong Feng Liu

Mar 26, 2024

Zong Feng Liu, 90, of Dalton, MN passed away Tuesday March 26, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.Obituary pending. 

Patricia Louise Lindquist

Patricia Louise Lindquist

Mar 26, 2024

Patricia Louise Lindquist, 84, of Evansville, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living Center in Alexandria, MN, surrounded by her husband, John, and daughters in her final days.

 A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at Christina Lake Lutheran Church in Melby, MN, with Pastor Nathan Hanson officiating.

Burial will...

Clarice Berdine Torgrimson

Clarice Berdine Torgrimson

Mar 25, 2024

Clarice Torgrimson, 89, of Evansville passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Alomere Health, Alexandria, Minnesota.Clarice was born at her home north of Brandon, Minnesota, to Percy and Tina (Peterson) Van Sickle on October 19, 1934. Her father died when she was only 3 years old. Her mother, Tina, was left with three small daughters – Clarice, Pauline, and Ruth....

George William Kiser

George William Kiser

Mar 24, 2024

George (“Joe”) William Kiser, 80, of Duluth, MN, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence.

George Kiser, born on June 30, 1943, at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls, son of Albert Jacob and Agnes Elizabeth (Brietenbauch) Kiser. Graduating from Battle Lake High School in 1961, George continued his journey by bravely enlisting in the US Navy, serving in Key...

Amy Shol

Amy Shol

Mar 22, 2024

Amy Shol, 56, passed away Friday March 22, 2024, at Lake Region Health Care Center Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.  Amy Shol, born on November 12, 1967, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as the 8th child of Lucky and Blanche Shol. She was baptized and later confirmed at First United Church of Christ. During High School Amy worked at the Viking Café....

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