Obituaries

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...

Patricia Louise Lindquist

Patricia Louise Lindquist

Mar 26, 2024

Patricia L. Lindquist, 84, of Evansville, MN, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN. Visitation: Monday, April 1, 2024, from 5-7 P.M., with a 6:30 prayer service at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Evansville, MN, and continuing one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Christina...

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.Arrangements pending with Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Evansville.

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....

Randy Ruter

Randy Ruter

Mar 15, 2024

Randy Ruter, 68, of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, March 15th, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Inurnment with military honors will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, 11:00 AM, at Fargo National Cemetery. Randy Scott Ruter was born April 11th, 1955, in Wilmar, MN to Dorothy (Nelson) and Claus Ruter. Randy graduated from Anoka High School in 1973...

Marlyn Riley

Marlyn Riley

Mar 16, 2024

Marlyn Anthony Riley passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

 Marlyn was born on March 28, 1950, as the youngest child of Edward and Harriet Riley, joining his brothers Merle and Myron on the family farm outside of Donnelly, MN. He attended elementary school in Donnelly and high school in Morris, MN, graduating in 1968. Marlyn began dating...

Paul Loll

Paul Loll

Mar 15, 2024

Paul Loll, 74 of Battle Lake died Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home with his family at his side.

Paul Charles Loll was born on April 25, 1949, in Breckenridge, Minnesota the son of Raymond and Harriet (Milbrandt) Loll.  The family lived in Bloomington where Paul attended Kennedy High School graduating in 1967.

Paul served his country as a US Marine...

Donald Carl Meyer

Donald Carl Meyer

Mar 15, 2024

Donald Meyer, 91, of rural Battle Lake died on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at the Perham Living Center.

Donald Carl Meyer was born on November 14, 1932, in Wrights Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Esther (Currie) Meyer. He grew up by Wall Lake in Dane Prairie Township. He graduated from Crookston Ag School in 1950. Don...

Marion Marie Hovland

Marion Marie Hovland

Mar 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marion Hovland, who left this world on March 13, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on June 11, 1946, in Italy, Marion was the daughter of Norris and Vanda (Demartino) Hovland. As an infant, she embarked on a journey to the United States with her mother, settling down...

Ruth Edlund

Ruth Edlund

Mar 10, 2024

Ruth Edlund, 88, of Ashby, MN, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 5 to 8 pm at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Evansville, with a time of remembrance starting at 7 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Grue Lutheran Church in rural...

Heather Lynn Synstelien

Heather Lynn Synstelien

Mar 3, 2024

Heather Synstelien, 41 of Fergus Falls passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Sanford Health in Fargo.

Heather Lynn Synstelien was born on February 11, 1983, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Paul and Katherine (Ryan) Jacobs.  She was baptized and confirmed in Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Dalton.  Heather attended the Ashby Public School graduating from Ashby High School...

Harriet Arlene Lundquist

Harriet Arlene Lundquist

Mar 1, 2024

Harriet Lundquist, 88, of Battle Lake passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Harriet Arlene Lundquist was born February 27, 1936 in Fergus Falls, MN to Winfred and Edna (Johnson) Amundson.  She was baptized at the Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage by Rev. Salveson and confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Battle Lake.  Harriet attended...

Arthur "Bud" Wissbrod

Arthur "Bud" Wissbrod

Feb 29, 2024

Arthur C. “Bud” Wissbrod Jr., 97, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Erhard, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. 

Bud was born on July 22, 1926, to Arthur Wissbrod Sr. and Ella Rogholt Wissbrod. Bud attended Erhard Country School, and later attended High School in Pelican Rapids. He farmed with his dad on the Century Home Farm....

Mavis Darlene Hendrickson

Mavis Darlene Hendrickson

Feb 21, 2024

Mavis Hendrickson, 89 of Evansville died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Evansville Care Center.

Mavis Darlene Hendrickson was born on December 6, 1934, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Edwin and Anna (Walberg) Lund.  She was baptized April 21, 1935 and confirmed May 9, 1948 at the Calvary Covenant Church.  Mavis attended country school and continued her education at the...

Jerome Washek

Jerome Washek

Feb 20, 2024

Jerome "Jerry" Washek of Battle Lake died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls at the age of 84.

Jerry, the son of Jerome Sr. and Esther (Pederson) Washek, was born on March 10, 1939, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was raised on the family farm in rural Underwood and was baptized and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran...

Richard Martin Wynsteker

Richard Martin Wynsteker

Feb 15, 2024

Richard Martin Wynsteker, a devoted farmer, businessman, friend and family man, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Elbow Lake, MN. Born on February 18, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN. Richard's life was characterized by hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to his loved ones.

Richard's journey in life reflected a remarkable, one of a kind work ethic that began during the...

Betty Lou Davenport

Betty Lou Davenport

Feb 13, 2024

Betty Lou Davenport, 79, of Battle Lake, MN, peacefully passed away on February 13, 2024, surrounded by family after fighting a difficult battle with cancer and several health issues.

Betty Lou was born on July 25, 1944, to Arthur and Martha Isaak in Bismarck, ND.  Betty grew up in Center, ND with 12 brothers and sisters.  She was baptized August 27,...

Bruce Pollin

Bruce Pollin

Feb 8, 2024

Pollin, Bruce.   He was born on 3/6/48 and died on 2/8/24.  The son of Otto and Bette Pollin, he was a graduate of Austin HS and the U of M, where he earned a BS in Physics.  For most of his career, he worked as a software engineer, starting at Hughes Aircraft and ending at BAE Systems.  He and...

Richard Lee Kodadek

Richard Lee Kodadek

Feb 7, 2024

Richard Lee Kodadek, 68, passed away February 7, 2024, at his home in Vining, Minnesota. 

Richard was born the son of Eugene and Connie Kodadek. 

He is survived by wife of 50 years, Beth; children, Gene (Jess), Carl (Dana), Mary (Luke), Ricky (Valerie), Amy (Ron), Matt (Katie), Lisa (Nate); grandchildren, Rick, Seth, Conner, Vivian, Kelten, Samuel, Theodor, Jozie, Maiya, Brycen, Naomi, Osten. 

A...

Terry Haviland

Terry Haviland

Feb 1, 2024

Terry Haviland, beloved father, grandfather, and sibling, passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 51 in Fargo ND. 

He was born on June 22, 1972. Terry was known for his love fishing and being there for his family and friends. Terry was the proud parent of Emma Haviland, Nicholas Leitheiser, Logan Haviland, and Ellanore Haviland. He adored his...

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