Obituaries

Nov 12, 2022

James “Jim” Lachowitzer, 84, of Battle Lake, MN passed away on November 12, 2022, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Jim was born on February 14, 1938, in St. Paul, MN to Ann and George Lachowitzer, the second child of two children.  His sibling was Delores (Lachowitzer) Ford.

Jim graduated from Wilson High School in 1956 and from Mechanic...

Nov 10, 2022

Mary Rose Lawler arrived in this world on October 6, 1943.  She was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota.  Mary passed away on November 10, 2022, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, having recently reached 79 years of age.  Mary was the daughter of Phillip and Florence (Walker) Litton.  Mary was married to her childhood sweetheart, Thomas “Tim” Lawler who preceded her in...

Nov 8, 2022

Rhoda Hawkinson, 97 of Fergus Falls, Minnesota died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Pioneer Care with her family by her side.

Rhoda Marcella Hawkinson was born on February 27, 1925, in Glen, Minnesota the daughter of John and Della (Storm) Johnson.  She graduated from Aitkin High School in 1943, then furthered her education at Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in...

Nov 6, 2022

 

Timothy L. Terhurne, 67, died on November 6, 2022, at his home in Fergus Falls under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Tim (“Ernie”) was born on December 14, 1954, in Breckenridge, MN, to George and Alice (Wegener) Terhurne. Tim was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s of the Presentation church. He attended St. Mary’s School...

Nov 5, 2022

 

Harold Oscar Weiss Jr, 66, of Erhard, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his home after a long fight with cancer.

 

Harold was born April 29,1956 at Pelican Hospital in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to Harold and Inez (Swenson) Weiss. He came home to Erhard and attended Erhard Grove Country School then Pelican Rapids Public School...

Nov 4, 2022

Jack Edgar Gross, 84, passed away at his home in Moorhead, MN on Friday, November 4th, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born June the 12th, 1938, in Arcadia, FL to Edgar and Dauphine (Schenck) Gross. He grew up in Arcadia and was just 15 when his father died, so he left school to go to work at a...

Nov 2, 2022

Betty Jane was born on October 29, 1930 to parents Eva and George Burback in Yoder, Wyoming.  Her family lived in the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area during her early years where she helped the family work the beet fields.  At the age of 16, she married Ben Kihlthau on March 23, 1947 and together they bore her first son Don.  Unfortunately,...

Nov 1, 2022

James "Jim" Gordon Wedeking was born on August 24, 1945 to parents Irene and Paul Wedeking in Chicago, IL. Jim grew up in Lakefield, MN and graduated from Lakefield High School. After High School he married his wife Kristen Ann (Rasmussen). They moved around a few times before making their home in Maple Grove, MN where they lived for many...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Don Amelsberg, 56, of Evansville, MN, died on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in Evansville, MN.

 

Don Reuben was born on October 6, 1966, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Donald Lee and Pearl Vivian (Hokanson) Amelsberg. He graduated from Evansville High School in 1985 and graduated from Alexandria Technical College in 1986 with a degree in Small Engine...

Oct 27, 2022

 



James F. Mjelde, 71, of Fergus Falls, died on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

James Frederick was born on June 18, 1951, in Billings, Montana, the son of Fritz and Mabel Mjelde. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. Jim worked at Neighborhood Grocery in Fergus Falls while attending...

Oct 24, 2022

Rev. Gordon L. Grage, 89, of Fergus Falls, formerly Dalton, passed away surrounded by his family at the Broen Home on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Gordon was born on March 16, 1933, in Aurdal Township of Otter Tail County to David and Clara (Twedt) Grage. He grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. On November...

Oct 18, 2022

 

Kay Laurel Elizabeth Willprecht-Wahlin (67) of Evansville, passed away on October, 18, 2022 at her home in Evansville, MN with her husband by her side.

Kay Laurel Elizabeth was born on February 13, 1955 to parents A.C. and Mary Hooker in Watauga, SD. She graduated from McIntosh, SD in 1974 and then moved to Aberdeen for college. It was...

Oct 16, 2022

Grant James Nyhus (77) passed away on October 16, 2022, at his home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Grant James Nyhus and his twin sister, Gloria, were born February 17, 1945, to Bert and Eves (Anderson) Nyhus in Wadena, MN. The twins became children three and four and were later joined by 2 additional siblings, bringing the family to six. Grant...

Oct 14, 2022

Bruce Roche, 79, of Battle Lake, MN, died on Friday, October 14, 2022, at his residence in Battle Lake.

  Bruce James Roche was born on September 24, 1943, in Little Fork, Minnesota the son of Thomas and Shirley Roche.  He was raised in Ranier, three miles west of International Falls, where they lived upstairs of the family business, the...

Oct 10, 2022

Marlys D. Beckman, 96, of Underwood, Minnesota, died on Monday, October 10, 2022 at her residence, with her family by her side.

Marlys Darlene was born on June 7, 1926, in Sverdrup Township, the daughter of Stafford and Lillian (Kolstad) Leitch III. She was baptized and confirmed at Rindal Lutheran Church in Underwood. Marlys attended rural country...

Oct 10, 2022

Arthur Stortroen, 95, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

Arthur Blaine was born on December 12, 1926, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Arthur and Bertha (Garberg) Stortroen.  He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church and attended school at Fergus Falls High...

Oct 8, 2022

Norman L. Muchow, age 83, resident of Fergus Falls, MN died on October 8, 2022 at Lake Region Hospital.

Norman L. Muchow was born on October 15, 1938 to Carl and Selma (Kvern) Muchow in Fergus Falls, MN. He grew up In Fergus Falls and resided there most of his life.  Once he graduated from Fergus Falls high...

Oct 7, 2022

David LeRoy Larson was born on April 30, 1948, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Lawrence and Wubena (Moerke) Larson. He was baptized and confirmed at Pelican Lake Lutheran Church in Ashby, MN. He attended Ashby Public School and graduated with the class of 1966.

David and Dianne (Akerman) Larson were married on May 10, 1969, at Pelican...

Oct 4, 2022

James Matthew Lindenfelser, 72, of Erhard, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

He was born July 21, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to William and Mary (Anibas) Lindenfelser.  He graduated from Elk River High School in 1969.  After his graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served from 1970 – 72.  He was a...

Oct 2, 2022

Donna M. Knutson, age 92, resident of Ashby, Minnesota, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Ashby Living Center.

Donna Maxine Torgrimson was born on December 6, 1929 in Eagle Lake Township in rural Ashby, Minnesota, to Helmer A. and Lily (Wedin) Torgrimson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Grue Lutheran Church. She attended District...