Robert L. Fritz, 72, of Fergus Falls, died on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. No services are planned per Robert’s request.   Interment: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN Funeral arrangements are with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls.

Kenneth “Pete” Watkins, 55, of Fergus Falls, passed away November 28, 2021, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Kenneth was born to Larry and Linda Watkins on July 25, 1966, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was named after his uncle, Sheridan Jay Watkins, who died in Vietnam. Pete was baptized in a creek in Shingletown, California. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Pete was the oldest of five kids. He...

Hanna Serena Walvatne, 84, of Fergus Falls, went to her heavenly home on Friday November 26, 2021. Hanna was born on Christmas Day 1936 in Stavanger, Norway to Simmer and Marie Aasland. She grew up on a farm near Randaberg, Norway. She married Bjarne Hatlevoll on April 6th, 1955. A year later they moved to Canada and settled in Edmonton, Alberta. In 1968, Bjarne was tragically killed in a car accident, leaving Hanna with their 3 sons. In 1970, Hanna was married to Rev. Elwin Walvatne in...

Evangeline "Angie" Streeter, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Central Todd County Care Center, Clarissa, Minnesota. Funeral Service: 11 AM Saturday, December 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Clergy: Reverend Christopher Lieske Interment: Trinity-Faith Cemetery, Fergus Falls Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com

Sandra Lange, 75 of Evansville died Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the Evansville Care Campus.  She graduated from Graceville High School in 1965, and later furthered her education at the Fergus Falls Community College graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Sandra and William Roger Husby were married on June 28, 1967, in Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Graceville, Minnesota.  They farmed by Graceville until 1972.  Sandra and Ted Lange were married in 1978, and they...

Virginia “Ginny” Swartz, 81 of rural Henning, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home. Virginia May Swartz was born on May 1, 1940, the daughter of Willard and Lena (Watt) Ness.  She was baptized in the Catholic Faith.  Ginny attended the Grand Rapids Public School, then the Motley High School graduating in 1958, and continued her education at St. Gabriel’s School of Nursing in Little Falls. Ginny and Gerald Lee Swartz were married on July 15, 1959. ...

John Edward Rankins, 73, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Good Samaritan in Battle Lake. John was born on May 2, 1948 to Carl and Gloria Turnbell in Marietta, Ohio. He graduated from Pompano Beach Highschool in 1966. He then served 4 years in the US Air Force where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic actions during the Tet Offensive. On November 8, 1969, John married the love of his life, Marcie Rankins, in Sisseton, South Dakota. They were...

James Olaf Bockwitz, Sr. who passed away at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND on Sunday, November 21, 2021 from Covid 19. Family Gathering: 3 pm Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls Visitation: 12-3 pm  Clergy: Fr. Patrick Hoeft Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson of Fergus Falls Condolences: GlendeNilson.com

John Edward Maertens, 80, passed away at home on November 20, 2021 after a lengthy bout with cancer.  He was born on September 9, 1941, in Marshall MN, the son of Henry and Sophie (Kaczerowski) Maertens.  He graduated from Wabasso High School in 1959 and immediately served a stint in the US Navy, much of that time aboard the USS Hancock Aircraft Carrier.  John and Jennifer (Alvord) were married in 1965 and raised their family in Brooklyn Center MN.  John had a career...

Kenneth Peterson, 99 of Battle Lake died Monday, November 15, 2021, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Kenneth Erwin Peterson was born on October 29, 1922, born on a farm in Orwell Township, rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Andrew and Emma (Setterlund) Peterson.  He was baptized and confirmed in Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, and attended Country School District #197 in Orwell Township and District # 46 in Buse Township through the eighth...