Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Gary Roberts
Oct 27, 2023
John “Gary” Roberts, 83, passed away peacefully at his home near Phelps Mill on October 27, 2023.
He was born November 08, 1939, at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls to John and Doris (Martinson) Roberts. Gary was raised in Amor Township and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army from March 1958,...
Dorothy "Dodie" Scott
Oct 25, 2023
Dorothy (Dodie) Rene Scott, 70, died in the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 25th at her home.
Dodie was born on February 20, 1953, in Fergus Falls, MN to Betty and Cal Holt. She enjoyed working outdoors in the yard, fishing, reading, and spending time with her pets.
In October of 1974, she married her childhood sweetheart, Kirk...
Robert "Bob" Schade
Oct 22, 2023
Robert “Bob” Andrew Thomas Schade, 93, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home.
Bob was born to John Ferdinand and Winifred (Fundum) Schade on November 1, 1929, in Madison Nebraska.
In high school, Bob was an accomplished football player and track star. After high school, Bob served in the United States...
Edith C. Olson
Oct 19, 2023
Edith Olson, a long-time member of the Nidaros community, at age 103 died Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was living in Henning at the Our Home Your Home Assisted Living. Edith lived her entire life in Otter Tail County primarily in Nidaros Township. Edith Caroline Olson was born on February 27, 1920, at home in Leaf Mountain Township. She...
Melvin Hanson
Oct 19, 2023
Melvin Hanson, 74 of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.
Melvin Clarence Hanson was born on January 27, 1949, in Perham, Minnesota the son of Clarence and Eva (Haagenstad) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. Melvin attended Rural School District #174, and then to...
Beverly Hecker
Oct 16, 2023
Beverly Hecker, 94, of Battle Lake, died Monday, October 16, 2023, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Beverly Jean was born December 5, 1928 to Earl and Clara (Bayers) Myers in Sterling, Illinois. She graduated high school.
She married James Edward Hecker February 25, 1950, in the Church of the Brethren in Sterling. After their marriage...
Donald Hanson
Oct 16, 2023
On Monday, October 16, 2023, Donald Hanson passed away at his home near Erdahl at the age of 71 years.
Donald James Hanson was born on November 9, 1951, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of James and Violet (Ellingson) Hanson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Erdahl Lutheran Church. Donald graduated from Evansville High School in 1970, then...
Jane Carol Bertrand
Oct 12, 2023
Jane Bertrand, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 80. Born on July 1, 1943, in Alexandria, MN, Jane lived a life filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories.
After graduating from high school in 1961 from Barnesville, Jane embarked on the journey of marriage, tying the knot with...
Lezlie Bjorgo Erickson
Oct 9, 2023
Lezlie B. Erickson, of rural Otter Tail County, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2023, at home.
Lezlie was born May 6, 1958, the daughter of Barbara and Alfred Bjorgo. She grew up in Phelps Mill. After many years of living in the twin cities area, she realized her dream of moving back home in the fall...
