Obituaries
Donald Overgaard
Feb 23, 2025
Donald O. Overgaard, 87, passed away February 23, 2025, in Green Valley, AZ after living with cancer for 10 years.
Don was born December 18, 1937 in Fergus Falls, MN, to parents Archie and Mabel (Sonstebo) Overgaard. He was raised on the family farm in Dalton, MN. For High School he attended the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston. Don enlisted...
Kathleen Thomas
Sep 19, 2025
Kathleen Thomas,86, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Battle Lake, MN, died on Friday, September 19, 2025, at United Living Community in Brookings, SD.
Kathleen Kaye Flados was born April 27, 1939, in Britton, SD to Oris Morgan and Alma (Sjothun) Flados. She was the youngest of 5 girls.
Her younger years were spent in Rutland, ND, graduating from high school in 1957....
Violet Evavold
Sep 19, 2025
Violet Emily (Westman) Evavold, age 96, of Ashby, Minnesota, entered eternal rest on September 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Violet was born on February 1, 1929, in Benedict/Max, North Dakota, to Ellsworth and Dagnie (Olson) Westman. She spent her early childhood there until moving with her family to Eagle Lake Township, Minnesota, at age 12. She attended...
Phillip Barry
Sep 26, 2025
Phillip Eugene Barry, 86, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home (Park Gardens) under Vivie hospice care, surrounded by family on September 26, 2025.
Phil was born on October 23rd, 1939, in Battle Lake, to Paul Barry and Margret (Swenson) Barry. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1957.
On July 7th, 1962, Phil married Barbara Ann (Herness) Barry,...
Paulette Anderson
Sep 23, 2025
Paulette A. Anderson, 75, passed away September 23, 2025, with her best friend at her side.
Wallace Lubben
Sep 15, 2025
Wallace E. Lubben, 100, of Fergus Falls, died on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
Wallace Ervin was born on November 12, 1924, in LeMars, Iowa, the son of Gerd and Sophie (Weber) Lubben. After his family moved to farm in the Wheaton area of Minnesota, he attended rural school through the 8th grade. Wally...
James Allan Robben
Sep 9, 2025
James Allan Robben was called by his Lord and Savior to stand guard at St. Peter’s Gate on September 09, 2025. Jim’s graveside memorial service with full military honors will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at Oak Valley Cemetery in Hewitt, Minnesota.
Born as James Allan Robben in Bertha, Minnesota, on June 12, 1943, to Elaine...
Charles Webb Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
Charles Michael Webb Jr. 65 of Ashby, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025 at his home.
Charles (Chuckie) Webb Jr. was born on May 20, 1960, in Münster, Germany to Charles (Doc) Sr. and Anni (Rosenberger) Webb.
As a dual citizen, Charles made the decision to Pledge his Allegiance to the United States. In 1977 he entered the US Army where...
Raymond Dahlen
Sep 9, 2025
Raymond Dahlen, 86 years old, died on September 9th, 2025, with his loving wife of 59 years by his side.
Raymond Lester Dahlen was born in a snowstorm on February 2nd, 1939. The doctor couldn’t make it out to their rural house, so he was delivered by a neighbor lady less than a mile down the road. He was the 5th...
Earl Mayer
Aug 31, 2025
Earl F. Mayer, 84, passed away, August 31, 2025, at his home in Underwood, Minnesota.
A Service will be held in the spring of 2026 in Ft. Harrison, Montana.
Samuel Isaac Johnson
Aug 30, 2025
Samuel 1:20, 22 NKJV So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the Lord.” But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “Not until the child is weaned; then I will take him, that...
Patricia Herder
Aug 27, 2025
Patricia Herder, 78, of Fergus Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Edith Swigert
Aug 24, 2025
Edith Swigert, 85, of Ottertail Lake, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Perham Living.
Edith May Swigert was born on April 19, 1940, in Staten Island, New York the daughter John and Marion (Belvin) Perina. Edie attended a Jack Wryczen Rally where she accepted Christ as her Saviour. She attended Public School District 20, and then the Port Richmond High...
VINCENT M. HENDRICKSON
Aug 21, 2025
Vincent M. Hendrickson, 89, of Henning, died on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie.
Vincent Mitchell Hendrickson was born to George and Leona (Mitchell) Hendrickson in Battle Lake, Minnesota on September 20, 1935. He was the eldest child of five siblings. Vince grew up in the town of Battle Lake and graduated from Battle...
Marlin Kubitz
Aug 20, 2025
Marlin Kubitz, 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at his residence under the care of HIA Hospice for a short but courageous battle with stage 4 brain cancer.
Marlin Frank Kubitz was born November 15, 1946, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to William and Yolanda (Kenyon) Kubitz. Marlin was the youngest of 10 children. He attended school in Friberg Township...
Marlys J. Madsen
Aug 17, 2025
Marlys Joanne (LaValley) Madsen died Sunday, August 17, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
Born in 1938 to Perley and Lilac LaValley, she grew up in Clitherall, and rural Battle Lake, Minnesota. She had a lifelong love for horses including Tony, Pepper, Abraham and Char. She graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1956, where she played a jazzy...
Rev. E . Thor Foss
Aug 8, 2025
Rev. Edwin Thor Foss, 87, of Fergus Falls, MN, was welcomed into the presence of his Savior on Friday, August 8, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.
Thor was born on May 16, 1938, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, to Ingvald and Marie Foss. He grew up in Brooklyn, attending Public Schools 170 and 259, and graduated from the...
Ronald J. Burt
Aug 8, 2025
Ronald John Burt passed away on August 8, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer, just shy of his 89th birthday. Throughout his professional and personal life, he demonstrated kindness, compassion, and patience. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.
Ron was born on August 16, 1936, to Elmer and Margaret (Olson) Burt in Cavalier, North Dakota. Ron...
Janice Ilene Fredrickson
Aug 4, 2025
Janice Fredrickson, 69, of Fergus Falls, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls.
Per Janice's request, there will be no services or obituary.
Patricia Lachowitzer
Aug 3, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Lachowitzer, 89, of Evansville, Minnesota formerly of Battle Lake passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Evansville Assisted Living Care Center.
Patricia Ann Lachowitzer was born on May 5, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Vontrat) Belland. She was baptized in St. John’s Catholic Church in Little Canada. Pat graduated in 1954,...
