Obituaries
Richard "Dick" Hill
Jun 9, 2025
Dad’s Legacy Letter
On Monday, January 25, 1943, Richard Arthur Hill took the stage in what would be a many-act play with several intermissions, much applause, some boos, and one standing ovation—this is it.
R.A. Hill (aka Dick, Dicky-Doo, Mr. Hill, Dad) would participate in the drama of life for the next 30,086 days.
Time, what a gift.
The middle child of Bob &...
Donald Shoemaker
Jun 5, 2025
Rev. Donald D. Shoemaker, 97, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, peacefully passed into eternal life to join his Lord on June 5, 2025.
Born on May 3, 1928, in Fort Scott, Kansas, Don was the son of Ora E. and Maude (Parks) Shoemaker. His journey of faith began at the age of four, when he sensed a calling to the ministry. This...
Dorothy Albertsen
May 30, 2025
Dorothy Mae Albertsen, 95, of Ashby, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center in Barrett, MN. Dorothy’s funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Pelican Lake Cemetery.
Dorothy Mae Woltjer was born...
Jerry Bellet
Jan 28, 2025
Jerry Bellet, 77, of Fergus Falls MN, passed away on January 28, 2025, in his home peacefully with family by his side.
Please join us in Celebrating the Life of Jerry Bellet June 7, 2025, at 11 AM Chahinkapa Park Langendorf Shelter, 1004 RJ Hughs Drive, Wahpeton, ND 58075.
We will be gathering to share some of our favorite memories, our stories,...
Helen Egstad
Jun 1, 2025
Helen Egstad, 95, passed away Sunday, June 1st, 2025, in Fergus Falls, MN, with her family at her side.
Helen was born January 14, 1930, to her parents Inga (Odegaard) and Sigurd Olsen, in Wyndmere, ND. She moved with her family to Grand Forks, ND, when she was young. It was at Bethel Church in Grand Forks that she met her...
LouAnn Anderson
May 30, 2025
LouAnn Anderson, 86, of Evansville, died on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Evansville Care Campus.
Per LouAnn's wishes no services will be held.
Brooks Butler
May 22, 2025
Dr. Brooks Butler was a dedicated and compassionate healer who passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2025, at the age of 86 due to kidney disease.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Grace Butler; his brother, David (Barbara); and his niece, Jill Butler.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Sandra “Sandi” (Evavold);...
Arlynn Edward Johnson
May 20, 2025
Arlynn Edward Johnson was born April 3, 1938, at the home of his parents, Theodore and Bendetta (Hanson) Johnson, in Urness Township. In his early years he attended country school at District 49 to eighth grade and then to Evansville Public School where he graduated.
In his younger years, he was very active in 4H & FFA. He began his farming...
Donene Malingen
May 17, 2025
Donene Malingen, 88, of Fergus Falls, MN, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Donene Lois Johnson was born the youngest of four children on May 22, 1936, near Arnegard, ND to Walter and Myrtle (Earley) Johnson. Her elementary school years were spent in Arnegard and later in a rural Wilkin County, MN country school. She...
Ralph Elmer Olson
May 14, 2025
Ralph Olson, 83, of Erdahl, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.
A Celebration of Life for Ralph Olson will be held at Somedays in Evansville from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Burial will be at Evansville Cemetery immediately following at 4:00pm.
Ralph Elmer Olson was born on December 9, 1941, in Grant County....
Darlene Akerman
May 8, 2025
Darlene Muriel (Evavold) Akerman passed away May 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Darlene was born February 26, 1952 to Arthur and Sarah (Mekalson) Evavold.
She was baptized and confirmed at Grue Lutheran Church of rural Ashby. She had a strong faith her entire life. She was a sincere prayer warrior who lived out her faith and shared her love of...
Joan Marie Ahlfs
Apr 30, 2025
Joan Ahlfs, 76 of Ottertail, Minnesota died Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Perham Health in Perham.
Joan Marie Ahlfs was born on September 9, 1948, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota to James and Esther (Sandahl) Underhill, the tenth of eleven children. She attended country school in Folden Hills, graduating from Henning High School in 1966. After graduation, she ventured to the Minneapolis...
Zachary John Wedll
Apr 22, 2025
Zachary Wedll, 34, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Zachary John Wedll was born on February 17, 1991, the son of John and Bridget (Erickson) Wedll. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. He attended Fergus Falls Public Schools, graduating in 2009.
Zachary had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He had...
Marlas Cellestine Schmidt
Apr 19, 2025
Marlas Schmidt, 90, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Marlas Cellestine (Johansen) Schmidt was born to Jens and Alfreda (Anderson) Johansen on May 23, 1934. Marlas was baptized at Sverdrup Lutheran Church in Underwood, MN on July 3, 1934 and confirmed at Sverdrup Lutheran Church on May 16, 1948. Marlas graduated from Underwood High School on May...
Bernice Ballweber
Apr 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Bernice Marie Ballweber, age 81, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Dickinson, ND. She departed this life on April 19, 2025.
Born on October 27, 1943, in Dickinson, ND, Bernice was the daughter of Laudie and Bessie (Jilek) Sykora. Bernice received her education in the Dickinson area culminating with a teaching degree from Dickinson...
Vernon James Seeba
Apr 17, 2025
Vernon Seeba, 96, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence. His memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. There will be a visitation one hour prior.
Vernon James Seeba was born on January 5, 1929, at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls to Herman...
Steve Jorgenson
Apr 14, 2025
Steve Jorgenson, age 79 of Erhard, MN, passed away at Vibra Hospital, Fargo, ND, on April 14, 2025, after battling a brain bleed.
Steve was born on August 8, 1945, to Burton and Stella ( Nendick) Jorgenson in Pelican Rapids. Steve attended school at Pelican Rapids High School. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Erhard, MN. and...
Roger Dayle Mickelson
Apr 13, 2025
Roger Mickelson, 85, of Ten Mile Lake, Dalton, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Roger Dayle Mickelson was born April 10, 1940, to parents Elvin and Ivonne (Haraldson) Mickelson in Pomme De Tierre, Minnesota. Roger graduated Ashby High School in 1957. After graduating, Roger went straight to work for Hodgeman construction and Co-Op Creamery of...
Gwen Phyllis Stanley
Apr 12, 2025
Gwen Phyllis Stanley, 67, of Fergus Falls, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Gwen was born on February 24, 1958, to Philip and Phyllis (Spencer) Lacher in Alexandria, Minnesota. She attended Fergus Falls High School, then later took secretarial classes at Fergus Falls Community College in Fergus Falls, and culinary classes at MSCTC in...
Michael Dean Neese
Apr 9, 2025
Michael Neese, 75, quietly passed away in his sleep on April 9, 2025, at his home in Battle Lake.
Michael Dean Neese was born on April 4, 1950, in Wahpeton, North Dakota to Jack and Shirley (Ramstad) Neese. His family moved to Battle Lake in 1952, where he attended school through the seventh grade. In 1963, they moved to Westhope, ND...
