Obituaries
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...
LaVaye Herness
Oct 8, 2023
LaVaye Ardis Herness was born on June 3, 1941, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Arthur and Sarah (Mekalson) Evavold. She was baptized and confirmed in Grue Lutheran Church, attended Rural School District #285, and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1959.
LaVaye passed away on October 8, 2023 at Alex Assisted Living at the age of 82.
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Roger Fenske
Oct 7, 2023
Roger Fenske, 94, passed away October 7, 2023, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Roger E. Fenske was born on May 5, 1929, to his parents Emil and Bernice (Orndorff) Fenske in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was baptized and later confirmed at Immanuel Church in Rural Fergus Falls. Roger got his education at Seeba School before working on...
Alan Alfredson
Oct 6, 2023
Alan “Al” Vernon Alfredson, 70, of Battle Lake passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer in his home October 6th, 2023, under the care of his loved ones and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Al was born in Fergus Falls to Clarice J (Pederson) and Emmet S. Alfredson. He grew up in Battle Lake and married...
Janice M. Neigel
Oct 4, 2023
Janice Mae (Waite) Neigel, age 82, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2023.
Janice was born on October 18, 1940, to her parents Clarence and Lillian (Howard) Waite in Colchester, Connecticut. She graduated from Bacon Academy in 1958. After finishing school, she worked as a waitress in Groton, CT where she met her husband, Jack Neigel. Jack and Janice were...
Elroy Dickhoff
Oct 2, 2023
Elroy Benny Dickhoff, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, departed from this world on October 2, 2023, at the age of 89 after a brief illness. Born on September 1, 1934 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, Elroy was the son of the late George Walter and Elda Emily (Hollatz) Dickhoff.
Elroy attended country school in Parkers Prairie through the...
Jade Swift
Sep 26, 2023
Jade Michael Swift, age 60, of Dent, passed away at Perham Health on Tuesday September 26, 2023, with family by his side.
Jade was born on February 3, 1963, to Gerald (Jerry) and Carol Swift in Chisago City, MN. He is the oldest of three children. He grew up in and around the Twin Cities prior to moving with...
Prestin S. Drexler
Sep 24, 2023
Prestin Shane Drexler 29, of Fargo, ND passed away Sunday September 24 2023.
Prestin Shane was born January 24, 1994 in Fergus Falls MN. The son of Shane and Denette (Hammer) Drexler. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran church in Ashby. He graduated from Ashby High School. After high school, he took one year off and was...
Twyla Johnson
Sep 23, 2023
Twyla Johnson, a beloved member of the Evansville, MN community, passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 92. Born on November 30, 1930, Twyla was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry and Gerda (Hanson) Torgrimson. She brought joy and laughter to the lives she touched and will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Margaret Backstrom
Sep 20, 2023
Margaret Backstrom, 100, passed away September 20, 2023, at L.B. Broen Homes in Fergus Falls, MN.
Margaret (Rangen) Backstrom was born on December 14, 1922, to Rasmus and Alma (Ploium) Rangen at their Maddock, North Dakota farm. She was one of nine siblings – six girls and three boys. She completed her schooling in the Maddock public school system, and...
Geraldine Sylvia Sterns
Sep 19, 2023
Geraldine Sylvia Sterns, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at her residence in Fergus Falls, MN. She was 77 years old.
Geraldine was born on September 25, 1945, to George and Selma (Thorson) Anderson. She was baptized in Fergus Falls and confirmed at Nidaros Lutheran Church in Vining. Geraldine attended grade school in Vining and went...
Ardith D Seaver
Sep 9, 2023
Ardith Seaver, 91, of Fergus Falls, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Ardith Delna (Kilde) Seaver was born to John and Clara (Stigen) Kilde on August 28, 1932, in Fergus Falls, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church. Ardy grew up in Fergus Falls in a loving home where the Christian faith...
