Obituaries
Tammy Gibson
Aug 26, 2023
Tammy M. Gibson passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at her home in Fergus falls, Minnesota.
Tammy was born on February 15, 1958, to her parents Betty and Jess Munoz. She grew up in San Fernando Valley, California. She moved to Minnesota with her family in October 2020.
Tammy was an amazing Mom and Grandma. She shared her love...
Darrell W Burmeister
Aug 23, 2023
Darrell Wayne Burmeister, 61, of Fergus Falls passed away Wednesday August 23, 2023
He was born on January 21, 1962 to Wayne and Diana Burmeister in Fergus Falls, MN. He attended school in Fergus Falls until graduation. He later attended auto body technician school at Northwest Technical College in Detroit Lakes, MN. He married August 10, 1990 and became a...
Gayle D Langlie
Aug 17, 2023
Gayle Douglas Langlie (Gramps) age 85 of Ashby, MN died peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Gayle was born April 20, 1938, to Morris and Sylvia Langlie in Eagle Lake Township. On March 30, 1956, he was united in marriage to Renee Boe; daughter of Roy “Capper” & Ester Boe. Gayle and Renee made their home in Ashby...
Betty J Neumann
Aug 17, 2023
Elizabeth Joan Neumann, age 84, was called to her heavenly home on August 17, 2023. She was a resident of Nelson Gables Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN.
“BJ” Anderson was born on August 25, 1938 in Houston, TX to Arvie and Louise (Beuchler) Anderson. She was raised in Texas with her two sisters, Kay and Jeanie. They spent summers in Minnesota...
Irene Bjone
Aug 16, 2023
Irene (Braun) Bjone passed away on August 16, 2023, at PioneerCare after only a three week stay, before which she was completely independent at her home.
Irene was born on September 21, 1926, to Joseph and Theresa (Bauman) Braun in Friberg Township. She was baptized at the Tonseth Lutheran Church in Edwards. She attended school in the Little Red Schoolhouse...
Darwin Borchert
Aug 11, 2023
Darwin H. Borchert, 86, of Underwood, MN, formerly of Clitherall, died on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, surrounded by his family.
Darwin Henry was born on December 25, 1936, in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Emery Virgil and Laura Ruth (Schuster) Borchert. He attended school at Alexandria, MN. After high school he...
Michael "Mike" Van Santen
Aug 7, 2023
Michael Chester Van Santen was born on November 12, 1945, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Leaf Mountain Church. Mike attended Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1963. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves, received his basic training at Ft. Lewis in Washington,...
Bernerd D Formo
Jul 29, 2023
Bernerd “Bernie “ Duane Formo, age 74, resident of Underwood, died on July 29th, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Bernie was born on February 15th, 1949 in Fergus Falls, MN to Kenny and Leone Formo. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated with the Class of 1967. Following high school he attended Moorhead Technical College. He...
Patricia Jean Larsen
Jul 28, 2023
Patricia Jean Larsen, passed away at her home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on July 28, 2023.
She was born on August 20, 1931, in Buffalo, New York to her parents Leonard and Jean King and was soon followed by two sisters: Beverly and Joyce. Patricia was baptized in the Lutheran church and grew up embracing the values of faith and...
Grace Christensen
Jul 23, 2023
Grace Christensen, 81 of Battle Lake died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Maplewood Manor Memory Care in Elbow Lake.
Grace Elizabeth Christensen was born on December 3, 1941, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Otto and Alice (Anderson) Holm. She was baptized, confirmed and later married in the Eagle Lake Lutheran Church where she was a lifetime member. Grace attended...
Arlene Ohren
Jul 22, 2023
Arlene Ohren, 90 of Evansville died Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Evansville Care Center.
Arlene Florence Ohren was born on June 15, 1933, by Barrett, Minnesota the daughter of Otto and Mabel (Freeman) Seifert. She was baptized on August 6, 1933, and was confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Arlene attended the Barrett Public School and graduated from the Barrett...
LaVerne Weinhandl
Jul 21, 2023
LaVerne Marion Weinhandl, age 93 resident of Battle Lake and formerly from Fergus Falls, MN died on July 21, 2023.
She was born November 29, 1929, near Mandan, ND, the daughter of Paul E. and Katherine (Keller) Graner. She attended rural school and was a graduate of Mandan High School in 1946. She was employed in Mandan, ND, Long Beach,...
Daniel H. Schubert
Jul 19, 2023
Daniel “Dan” Henry Schubert, 65, died on the evening of July 19th, 2023 as a result of injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
Daniel Henry Schubert was born in Madison Minnesota to Aloysius and Margaret Schubert on January 10th, 1958. He grew up on a farm in the Freeland Township and graduated from Madison High School in 1976. He...
Elaine Janssen
Jul 13, 2023
Elaine B. Janssen, 94, of Morris, MN, formerly of Underwood, died on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at West Wind Village in Morris, MN.
Elaine Beatrice Skeslien was born on April 8, 1929, in Starbuck, MN, the daughter of Martin Hans and Bertha (Olson) Skeslien. She was baptized and confirmed at Indherred Lutheran Church, located North of Starbuck. She graduated...
Tammy J. Mueller
Jul 12, 2023
Tammy Jo Mueller, age 60, resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, died on Wednesday July 12, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center Fargo, ND.
Tammy Jo Goodendorf was born on July 10, 1963 in Great Plains IL, to Peter and Ardis Goodendorf. Tammy was married to Jayson Mueller February 10, 1996 at Abundant Life Assemblies of God church in Ferus Falls.
Tammy...
Larry J. Teske
Jul 11, 2023
Larry J. Teske, 73, of Honolulu Hawaii, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Perham Living in Perham, Minnesota.
Larry Teske was born in Montevideo, MN, on August 7, 1949, to Delford and Viola Teske, the oldest of four brothers. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, MN and graduated from Appleton High School in 1967. Larry...
Ardis H. Goodendorf
Jul 11, 2023
Ardis (Ardy) Henrietta Goodendorf, 80, passed away Tuesday, July, 11, 2023, at her home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Ardis was born July 27, 1942, to parents Gordon and Audrey Duenow in Bagley, MN. She married Peter Goodendorf July 24th, 1962, in Douglas County, MN and they later had 2 children Tammy and Todd. Ardis loved fashion, people, and of course...
Ruby "Rosemary" Smith
Jun 30, 2023
Ruby "Rosemary" Smith, 86, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Rosemary was born in Medford, Wisconsin and grew up in the small town of Hannibal with her sisters and brother. After graduating from high school, she made her way to Minneapolis where she was married and had four children. After her two oldest...
LaVella Arlene Berger
Jun 29, 2023
LaVella Berger, 87, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Cura of Le Sueur Nursing Home in Le Sueur, Minnesota.
LaVella Arlene Berger was born on November 25, 1935, in Henning, Minnesota, the daughter of August and Belle (Halvorson) Loser. She was baptized and confirmed in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning, attended Country School District #93 in Inman Township,...
Wayne Gschwend
Jun 25, 2023
Wayne H. Gschwend, retired Air Force Master Sergeant and Civil Service Locksmith, passed away on June 25, 2023, at the age of 88 in Underwood, MN.
Wayne Henry Gschwend was born on July 31, 1934, in Pekin, IL, to Henry and Louise (Nack) Gschwend. Wayne led a dedicated life serving his country and community. Following high school, he joined...
