Obituaries

David Andree

David Andree

Dec 19, 2023

David (Dave) Robert Andree, age 88, of Clitherall, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 19, 2023.

Dave was born on September 4, 1935, in Breckenridge, Minnesota.  He graduated from South High School in 1954.  As a youth Dave learned to play piano, finding relaxation in playing for many years. After high school he went...

David Hansen

David Hansen

Dec 15, 2023

1 / 2David “Dave” HansenSeptember 8, 1940 – December 15, 2023West Battle Lake  David Harold Hansen, 83, of Battle Lake passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan in Battle Lake.  Dave suffered a stroke in May 2023, losing mobility on his right side.  Being the strong and determined man he was, he worked incredibly hard to...

Donald Stewart

Donald Stewart

Dec 5, 2023

Donald L. Stewart, 94, of Clitherall, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Donald was born on June 13, 1929, in Duluth, MN, to James Franklin Jr. and Pearl (Rasmussen) Stewart. He moved to Clitherall Township as a baby and was confirmed at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, Battle Lake and went to country school through...

Joseph "Joe" Scholl

Joseph "Joe" Scholl

Dec 4, 2023

 

On Monday Dec 4, 2023 Joe Scholl passed away at his home on Pelican Lake in Ashby, MN at the age of 83 years.  He is survived by his wife, Penny, of 64 years; children Terry (Mary), Cyndy (Joe) and Scott.  Grandchildren Joe (Bear), Mike (Allison), Chris (Tracy), Sarah (Alec), Chelsea (Josh) and Emily.  Great-Grandchildren Isaiah, Charlotte, Hannah, Levi,...

Wayne Edward Rubink

Wayne Edward Rubink

Dec 2, 2023

Wayne Edward Rubink, 53, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Fergus Falls, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Lakes Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Wayne Edward was born on August 25, 1970, in Pelican Rapids, MN, the son of Herman Edward and Marianne (Martin) Rubink. Wayne lived at home until the age of 2, he then moved to the...

Curtis "Butch" Hjerpe

Curtis "Butch" Hjerpe

Dec 1, 2023

Curtis “Butch” Lee Hjerpe passed away quietly in his sleep at home on December 01, 2023. He was 78 years old. Butch was born to Bonita (Bonnie) and Donald Hjerpe and lived in Richfield, Minnesota.  After Butch graduated from Richfield High School, he joined the US Air Force serving as an airplane technician. Upon returning home, he resumed a career...

Dennis Underhill

Dennis Underhill

Nov 30, 2023

Dennis Underhill, 82 of rural Vining died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. William’s Nursing Home in Parkers Prairie.

Dennis Mervin Underhill was born on July 15, 1941, in Bertha, Minnesota the son of James B. and Esther C. (Sandahl) Underhill.  He attended Country School District #33 of rural Vining and then attended one year at the Battle Lake High...

Richard "Butch" Herzberg

Richard "Butch" Herzberg

Nov 30, 2023

Richard “Butch” Herzberg

Richard “Butch” Herzberg, 78, of Henning, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, surrounded by his family.

An outdoorsman to the end, Butch’s final hunt came this past deer hunting season, with him scoring an eight-point buck on the land in his own neighborhood woods. Butch’s passion for hunting, ice...

Kirby Ronsley Greene

Kirby Ronsley Greene

Nov 21, 2023

On the brisk day of November 21, 2023, Kirby Ronsley Greene, 88 years young, decided with resolution that he, the "Old Buck", was done.

 

Firstborn son (and head ring leader of two younger brothers, Barclay and Gary) of Morris R. and Irene J. Greene, born in Minneapolis, MN, the family moved to a farm place by Dalton, MN about...

Donald Leslie Raun

Donald Leslie Raun

Nov 20, 2023

Donald Raun, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls.

He was born on a farm near Ulen, Minnesota on December 28, 1932, to Arthur and Inez Raun, as the second of three children.

He was baptized by his uncle Harry Raun on a stormy day at his parents’ home. His parents were...

Christina Marie Bonk

Christina Marie Bonk

Nov 17, 2023

Christina Marie Bonk - 1976-2023Christina Marie Bonk, a cherished daughter, sister, fiance, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2023 in Grand Forks, ND. She was born on June 17, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ.The celebration of Christina's life will take place on a later date to allow her loved ones to come together and honor her remarkable journey. As we...

Loretta F Campbell

Loretta F Campbell

Nov 12, 2023

Loretta Campbell, 77, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Glenwood Village Care Center. A funeral will be held Monday, November 20, 2023, at 1 PM at Christina Lake Lutheran Church, in Evansville, MN. Burial following the service will be at Christina Lake Cemetery.

Loretta was born November 8, 1946, to her parents Benart and Sophia Eilders in Sibley, Iowa....

Karla Ann Pallansch

Karla Ann Pallansch

Nov 8, 2023

 

Karla Ann Pallansch, age 50, died peacefully in her sleep at Frontier Manor, in Richville, Minnesota, her group home for the last two years.

Karla was born on July 5, 1973, to Ruth (Pfannenstein) and Lloyd Pallansch. She grew up in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, graduating from West Central High School, achieving high scholastic and athletic success. She graduated from...

Alice E Cooper

Alice E Cooper

Nov 6, 2023

 

Alice E. Cooper, 86, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Ashby, MN, died on Monday, November 6, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Graveside Service: 2 P.M., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown, ND. 

Clergy: Pastor Tom Eckstein

Funeral arrangements are with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Ashby.

Craig D Snook

Craig D Snook

Nov 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig Dean Snook, a beloved husband, who left this world on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Lake Region Health Care Center in Elbow Lake, Minnesota.

Craig was born on May 28, 1962, to Deanna (Smeadsrud) and Charles Snook in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He spent his formative years in Russell,...

Marcus C Little IV

Marcus C Little IV

Nov 3, 2023

Marcus “Mark” Courtney Little IV, age 75, of Vergas, MN, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Mark was born June 25th, 1948 to Marcus III and Margaret (Ciecmierowski) Little in Owatonna, MN. He was the second of four children. He went to school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated from Washington Senior High with...

Roger Lowell Digre

Roger Lowell Digre

Nov 1, 2023

 

Roger Digre passed away at his home in rural Dalton, Minnesota on November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Roger Lowell, along with his twin brother, Ronald Joel, was born on February 4, 1943, at the Madison, Minnesota Hospital to Joel and Nora Lucille Kostad Digre. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church,...

Gerry Rismoen

Gerry Rismoen

Oct 30, 2023

Gerry (Bredehoft) Rismoen passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, MN, at the age of 85.

Germaine Gay Bredehoft was born to Alice and Adolph Bredehoft on July 31, 1938, in Fergus Falls, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Gerry graduated from Roosevelt Park Senior High School in Fergus...

Inez Mae Hanson

Inez Mae Hanson

Oct 28, 2023

Inez Mae (Martinson) Hanson went home to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2023, at the age of 78. 

Inez was born Feb 26, 1945, to Clarence and Hulda (Leabo) Martinson in Fergus Falls, MN.  She was baptized at Sarpsborg Lutheran Church in Dalton, MN.  She confirmed her faith in Christ at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.   She...

Ivy McGuire

Ivy McGuire

Oct 28, 2023

Ivy Anne McGuire, 24, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends at her home in Battle Lake, Minnesota.

Ivy was born on July 9, 1999, to her parents Stacy Crouse and Ryan McGuire in Fergus Falls, MN. She attended school in Battle Lake and graduated in 2017. In 2018, Ivy experienced the joy of becoming...