Obituaries
James Schoon
Jan 3, 2024
James “Jim” Schoon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
James Duane was born on September 13, 1937, in LaMoure, North Dakota, the son of Ernest and Bertha “Peggy” (Petersen) Schoon. He was baptized and later confirmed in 1955 into the Christian Faith. Jim graduated from Fergus Falls, High School in 1955. In...
Frances Carlson Iverson
Dec 30, 2023
Frances Carlson Iverson, 98, of Ashby, MN, passed away on December 30, 2023. A private memorial service will be held in Ashby at Glende-Nilson Chapel, on January 9, 2024. Inurnment will take place in Pelican Lakes Cemetery following the service.
Frances Lorraine was born on January 12, 1925, to Carl and Gina (Knutson) Carlson in Fergus Falls, MN.
Frances...
Robert S. Harrold
Dec 27, 2023
Robert S. Harrold, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.
Robert "Doc" Ellingson
Dec 26, 2023
Robert P. (Doc) Ellingson, DDS, 90 of Battle Lake, Minnesota passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Essentia Health in Fargo.
Robert Palmer Ellingson was born on August 12, 1933, in Kenyon, Minnesota, the son of Leonard Benjamin and Myrtle (Jacobson) Ellingson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1951.
Robert was married on June 27, 1953, to the...
Dale M. Rieken
Dec 23, 2023
Dale Myron Rieken, 88, Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Dale was born November 12, 1935, at home in Everts Township, rural Battle Lake to William and Bertha (Albertson) Rieken. He was baptized and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church, Underwood. Dale attended District 71 in Tordenskjold township and graduated from...
Lyle Sanstead
Dec 23, 2023
Lyle Kenneth Sanstead was born June 19, 1927 to Elmer and Mable Sanstead. He was born on the family farm one mile south of Evansville. Lyle passed on December 23, 2023.
Lyle’s father, Elmer came from a long line of hard-working Swedes and Germans who immigrated to the Garfield area in 1870. Lyle’s mother, Mabel Johnson Sanstead comes from an...
Dennis Schmidt
Dec 21, 2023
Dennis Schmidt, 78 of rural Battle Lake, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.
Dennis was born on May 9, 1945, to Cornelius and Rita (Prazak) Schmidt in Alexandria, MN. He grew up in Millerville Township where he attended school in Millerville and later in Brandon. After school he took over his aunt and uncle’s farm where he milked...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
