Obituaries
Emil Madsen
Nov 9, 2025
Emil “Manny” Madsen passed peacefully on November 9, 2025, at 95 years old.
Emil was born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1930 to Emil and Ann (Grubel) Madsen. He attended school there until the family moved to Battle Lake, Minnesota, where he graduated, but not before turning the heads of his female classmates with his blue eyes and turtleneck sweater. After...
Christine Knese
Nov 9, 2025
Christine Ann Knese, 68, of Underwood, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family under the care of Moments Hospice.
There will be a celebration of Christine's life at a later date.
Full obituary to come.
Phyllis Still
Oct 31, 2025
Phyllis J Still, 94, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Battle Lake.
Phyllis was born February 17, 1931, to parents, Annie (Knutsen) and Alfred Edwardson in Badger, MN. She was united in marriage to Wilbur Still on April 11, 1953, to this union five children were born: Richard, Michael, Cindy, Colleen, and David. Together, they...
Norman Edwards
Oct 27, 2025
Norman Andrew Edwards, 94, passed away on October 27th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Good Samaritan Home in Battle Lake, Minnesota, under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Norman was born October 20, 1931, in Sabin Minnesota, to Andrew and Theresa (Poehls) Edwards. He was the eldest of 4 children. Norman lived and grew up on a farm. He...
Wilfred Sauer
Nov 5, 2025
Willie Sauer died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, at Park Gardens Senior Living in Fergus Falls, MN. He was born on July 12, 1934, to Mary and Joseph Sauer in Muskego Township, Renville County, rural Carpio, ND. He was raised on the family farm with his siblings and graduated from Carpio High School in 1952. He continued his...
Carolee Hokanson
Oct 30, 2025
Carolee Faye Hokanson, age 85, of Ashby, MN, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025.
Carolee was born April 17, 1940, to Jeanette (Lundberg) and Ray Torgerson and grew up on a farm near Eagle Lake in Ottertail County. She attended country school and graduated from Battle Lake High School.
On June 6, 1959, she married her beloved husband, Hardy...
Sandra Torgerson
Oct 26, 2025
Sandra Grace Torgerson, age 83, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on a sunny Sunday morning, October 26, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth and care touched everyone who knew her.
She was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on January 14, 1942, to George and Selma (Thorson) Anderson, and graduated...
Alan Loken
Oct 25, 2025
Alan Victor Loken, age 81, of Maple Plain, Minnesota, passed away on October 25, 2025.
He was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on October 27, 1943, to Alphild and Victor Loken and grew up in Battle Lake, Minnesota, where he graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1961.
He attended Fergus Falls Junior College for two years before earning his Bachelor’s Degree...
JoAnn Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
JoAnn Irene Johnson, 88, passed away at home under the loving care of her family, along with Vivie Hospice and Home Instead.
A Private family service is planned.
Laura Findorff-Norberg
Oct 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce Laura Catherine Findorff-Norberg, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Laura was born on December 31, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN, to Robert and Jocelyn Findorff. Her parents were celebrating New Year’s Eve when Jocelyn unexpectedly went into labor, and...
David Anderson
Oct 19, 2025
David Paul Anderson passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Ottertail County, Minnesota.
David was born September 18, 1980, in Wheaton, MN to Julie and Steve Anderson. He had two older siblings, Rachael and Michael. David was baptized October 26, 1980 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman, MN and confirmed April 14, 1996 at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN....
Arlo Huelsman
Oct 13, 2025
Arlo Huelsman, 95, of Foxhome, MN, died on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
A private family gathering will be held.
Norris Johnson
Oct 11, 2025
Norris Johnson, 92, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Barnesville, passed away October 11, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Homes in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Norris Wendell Johnson was born on April 26, 1933, near Arnegard, North Dakota to Walter and Myrtle (Earley) Johnson. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Minnesota, where he began farming alongside his father.
In...
Ronald Godfrey
Oct 10, 2025
Ronald Godfrey, age 81, of Battle Lake, passed away on October 10, 2025, with his wife, children, and friends by his side, at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Ron was born in Langdon, ND, on April 25, 1944, to parents Chuck and June (Oakland) Godfrey. He grew up in Hannah, ND, with his two brothers and attended school there...
Eunice "Lou" Miller
Oct 8, 2025
Eunice "Lou" Miller, 87, of Underwood, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Fargo, ND.
Lou is survived by her husband, Jerry Miller; children, Barb (Rick) Lappi, Mick (Mona) Lindemann, Jill Duncan, Steve Lindemann, Chad Miller; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at West Oak Grove Cemetery, 20265 Rum...
Christine Wagoner
Oct 8, 2025
Christine Alaine Wagoner, 75, of Fergus Falls, formerly Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Christine Wagoner, born on December 27, 1949, in Duluth, Minnesota. Her educational journey began in Duluth, where she attended elementary school until the sixth grade. She then transferred to Pelican Rapids High School, from which she...
Linda Falcon
Oct 6, 2025
Linda Falcon, 72, passed away October 6, 2025.
Obituary pending.
Services will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dale Werner
Oct 6, 2025
Lois and Dale Werner’s earthly love story ended this week after seventy years of marriage. Dale’s kidney failed and he was hospitalized. The entire family was together. Lois’s heart was broken and it stopped. It took her a little while, but five hours later she took him with her to Heaven. Lois Werner passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025...
Lois Werner
Oct 5, 2025
Lois and Dale Werner’s earthly love story ended this week after seventy years of marriage. Dale’s kidney failed and he was hospitalized. The entire family was together. Lois’s heart was broken and it stopped. It took her a little while, but five hours later she took him with her to Heaven. Lois Werner passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025...
Lillias Rotzien Leialoha
Oct 2, 2025
Lillias Leialoha, 93, of Clitherall, Minnesota and Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Lillias had been residing at her daughter's home in Clarinda, Iowa.
Lillias Rotzien Leialoha, only child to George Kremer and Eunice Evelyn (Rotzien) Kremer, was born on July 13, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up on Clitherall Lake in Clitherall, Minnesota, living with her...
