Obituaries

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.

A Memorial Prayer will be 12 noon Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial site by the Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby, followed by Full Military Honors by the Ashby American Legion Pederson-Tripp Post #357.

Burial will be at a later...

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...

Donald Carl Meyer

Donald Carl Meyer

Mar 15, 2024

Donald C. Meyer, 91, of Battle Lake, MN, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Perham Living Center.

Funeral Service will be at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Rural Underwood, MN with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.

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...

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...

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...

Beverly Thompson

Beverly Thompson

Feb 1, 2024

Beverly (Bev) Jean Thompson, 92 of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully February 1, 2024, at Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Beverly was born November 25, 1931, by Ten Mile Lake to Alvin and Mabel Staavas. She was raised on the family farm. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1949.

Bev met Jerry (Gerald) Thompson at a barn dance in...

David Jarvi

David Jarvi

Jan 23, 2024

David Jarvi, 76, formerly of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

David Mitchell (Dave) Jarvi was born on March 11, 1947 in Two Harbors, Minnesota to Roy and Clarice (Lingren) Jarvi.  He moved to Duluth in 1949.  In 1956, David and his siblings, Steven and Susan moved with their parents to...

Avis "Ramona" Malingen

Avis "Ramona" Malingen

Jan 18, 2024

Ramona (92) passed away peacefully January 18, 2024, at the Hoffman Senior Living Center.

Avis Corrine (Ramona) Malingen, or as most knew her, Ramona, was born to George and Bergetta (Mindrum) Olson on October 16, 1931. She graduated from Barnesville High School in 1949, and married Alan Malingen on June 16, 1950, at Our Savior’s Church in Barnesville, MN. Their marriage...

Robert Andy Eugene Anderson

Robert Andy Eugene Anderson

Jan 11, 2024

Robert “Andy” Anderson, 96 of Ashby died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Ashby Living Center.

*Memorial Service: 2 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Ashby.*

Robert Eugene Anderson was born on September 28, 1927, in Ashby, Minnesota the son of Earl and Nellie (Schultz) Anderson.  He was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church...

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