Dorothy Mae (Hokanson) Madsen, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, May 12, 2019, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Dorothy Mae (Hokanson) Madsen was born November 3, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Emma (Olson) Hokanson.  At the age of five, she and her mother moved to Gully, MN where they lived on the farm with her grandfather, Bernt Olson.  She attended grade school at Willow Side Country School in Gully, MN.  Occasionally, she and her mom would walk to Luther League,...

Luanne J. Hanson, 60, of Fergus Falls, died on Friday, May 10, 2019, at her residence in Fergus Falls. Luanne Jeanne was born on April 24, 1959, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald Gene and Mary Louise (Riley) Hanson. She graduated from Princeton High School in 1977. After High school, Luanne attended St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree and in 1989 a master’s degree. She worked in Mental Health for most her career, most recently at...

Ruth Charlotte Clementsen was born on February 20, 1928, to Norwegian immigrant parents John and Astrid Berg Clementsen. She grew up in Annadale, Staten Island, New York, where she graduated from Tottenville High School. She had an independent spirit: as a teenager she decided to add an “e” to her name, and was known as Ruthe from then on.   In 1946 she married George Thilberg. They lived in Jamesport, New York, and together they had three children: Jeffry, Penny and Neil....

Nadine J. Finkelson, 70, of Dalton, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at her residence. Nadine Joy was born on May 27, 1948, at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Erwin and Ella (Holte) Nelson.  She was baptized and confirmed at First English Church in Fergus Falls.  Nadine attended Evansville Public School. Nadine and Rodney Finkelson were married August 12, 1966 in Sisseton, SD.  To this union two children were born, Robyn and Darrin.  She worked at...

Alfred Leslie Bjorgo, 88, of Phelps Mill, dealt his last hand on Friday, May 3, 2019. Alfred was born March 20, 1931 at Phelps, MN, to Alfred E. and Leta (Swanson) Bjorgo.  He was baptized and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church and graduated from Underwood High School in 1948.  He served from 1948 – 1952 in the United States Air Force, was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska, transferred to the reserves, and was honorably discharged in 1957. On September 20, 1951, he and...

Ione Deal, 81, passed away on April 29, 2019 at her home in Battle Lake, MN. She was born on February 8, 1938 in Breckenridge, MN to John and Esther (Ladwig) Oie.  Ione grew up at 404 Ninth Street North in Breckenridge, MN, just one block south of her school.  She was involved as a baton twirler with the marching band and also played the oboe.  Her love for music was born. Ione swept Lawrence off his feet, allowing...

Dale Jackson, 84, of Battle Lake, MN, died at the Good Samaritan Center on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the arms of his family. Dale was born October 13, 1934 in Mora, Minnesota as the youngest child of Arthur W. and Florence T. Jackson. As A.W. was involved as a land agent, the family moved frequently before settling in Breckenridge, MN, where Dale and his siblings all graduated from high school. After high school, he attended Ventura (Calif.) Junior College for one year, before enlisting in...

Louise M. Forde, 79, of Richville, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at Perham Health Hospital.  Louise Mae was born on August 15, 1939, in Perham, MN, the daughter of Marion LeRoy and Delila Mae (Shaw) Fithen.  She was the 1st of 5 children and grew up in Richville and Fergus Falls, Minnesota. On June 17, 1961, she married Reuben Forde at the Richville Methodist Church. After living in Fergus Falls for a time they purchased a home on Wall Lake where they...

Gary Lystrom, 72 of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, April 25, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. Gary Carl Lystrom was born on July 17, 1946, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Benjamin and Florence (Larson) Lystrom.  He was baptized in Grue Lutheran Church and confirmed in St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Garden Grove, California.  Gary attended Rural School District #72, in Eagle Lake Township south of Battle Lake, moved to California graduating from Garden Grove...

Alice Hanson, 97, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Woodland Lodge. She was born March 14, 1922 in Fergus Falls to Anton and Thora (Bratten) Boen.  She grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls graduating from Fergus Falls High School in 1941.  On January 10, 1942, she was united in marriage to Norman (Nummy) Hanson.  The couple made their home in Buse Township where they raised six children.  Alice was active in the Augustana Lutheran Church, the...