Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Joyce May Hanson, 87, of Fergus Falls, died February 4, 2021, at Woodland Lodge, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

She was born March 10, 1933, in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Clifford Miles Hagen and Edith May (Wilcox) Hagen of German heritage. She moved to Minnesota when she was four years old where she then attended school district...

Feb 2, 2021

Garland Carlson, 93, of Fergus Falls, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Garland Dean was born on July 18, 1927, in Sumner, Nebraska, the son of Henry and Judith (Rodine) Carlson. He graduated from High school in Sumner, Nebraska.

Garland served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman during the...

Jan 27, 2021

On January 27, 2021 V. Kaye Lord, 79, lately of District Heights, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord.  Her funeral service will be held at the Pope Funeral Home, Forestville Maryland, and officiated by the Reverend Esther Holimon (ret) on February 3rd, 2021 at 2:00 pm.  Further details about both services can be found on the Pope...

Jan 25, 2021

Matthew Sterns, 83 of Fergus Falls died Monday, January 25, 2021, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Matthew George Sterns was born on January 30, 1937, to Albert and Hazel (Foshaug) Sterns, at his grandparent’s home in Dalton, Minnesota.  He attended grade school in Dalton, high school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Ashby...

Jan 25, 2021

Susan “Sue” Humbert, retired, died peacefully on January 25th 2021 at St. Williams living center in Parkers Prairie Minnesota. Susan is survived by her Husband Randy; Her children William (Wife Amanda), Joseph, Elizabeth (Husband Thomas); Her Grandchildren, Tyler and Samuel; Her sister Margaret; Her nieces, Billie Jo (Husband John) and Dianne (Husband Mike, Daughter Sydney); Her nephew Kevin.

Jan 21, 2021

Sharon A. Berger, 79, of Fergus Falls, died on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Sharon Ann was born on May 18, 1941, in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Vernon and Thelma (Nelson)Peterson. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace United Methodist Church in Fergus Falls. Sharon graduated from Fergus Falls...

Jan 19, 2021

Christopher John Jennen, MD, 28, of Minneapolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  He was born August 8, 1992 in Fergus Falls to Gary and Kay (Kruize) Jennen.  He attended Our Lady of Victory Elementary School and his Catholic faith was always very important to him.  He graduated from high school in Fergus Falls.  Chris was very self-motivated,...

Jan 9, 2021

Loretta (Schuster) Giesen was born on October 31st, 1927 on a farm near Kathryn, ND.  Loretta would tell her children stories of growing up in a large farm family during the depression, such as tales of her father hauling her and her siblings to the country schoolhouse in a wagon covered with a buffalo skin blanket, when they first...

Jan 9, 2021

Terrence M. Collins passed away at the age of 83, at Memory Care in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota on January 9, 2021.

Terry, the son of Maurice and Agnes (Lay) Collins was born on September 3, 1937, in Barnesville, MN where he attended Assumption Catholic School and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1956. He then went on...

Jan 7, 2021

Derrell Nitz died on December 30, 2020, with his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat” joining him in eternal life on January 7, 2021.

Derrell was born on July 16, 1935 to Fred and Rose (Burman) Nitz of rural Rothsay. As a two-pound preemie, he began life as a scrappy kid, determined to overcome challenges that became part of...

Jan 5, 2021

Vergene R'Lou Lund, 84 of Evansville died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Vergene was born on April 25, 1936, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Robert and Vendina(Erickson) Kakac.  Vergene attended school in Alexandria graduating in 1954. She worked for several years as a nurses aid at Bethany Home till...

Jan 3, 2021

Ardele Wagner, 83, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Clitherall and Millerville, died on, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Ardele Wagner was a farmer, wife, homemaker and the best Mom to three children that were always a handful. She grew up Ardele Anderson on family farms outside of Clitheral, MN and Millerville, MN with...

Jan 2, 2021

Clarice J. Alfredson, 97, of Battle Lake, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Good Samaritan Nursing home in Battle Lake on January 2, 2021.

A graveside service will be Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:00pm at the First Lutheran Cemetery of Battle Lake. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Battle Lake is assisting the family. www.GlendeNilson.com

Jan 1, 2021

Dallas Grewe, 74 of rural Battle Lake died Friday, January 1, 2021, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.

Dallas Collin Grewe was born on March 21, 1946, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of William and Marie (Slegers) Grewe.  He was baptized and confirmed in Trefoldighed Lutheran Church.  Dallas attended Rural School District #14...

Dec 30, 2020

Derrell Nitz died on December 30, 2020, with his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat” joining him in eternal life on January 7, 2021.

Derrell was born on July 16, 1935 to Fred and Rose (Burman) Nitz of rural Rothsay. As a two-pound preemie, he began life as a scrappy kid, determined to overcome challenges that became part of...

Dec 29, 2020

Leland “Lee” Haugen, 67, of Fergus Falls went to his heavenly home on December 29, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Glende – Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls is assisting the family.

Lee was born August 13, 1953 to Evlynd and Mildred (Moen) Haugen in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was...

Dec 26, 2020

Agnes Jean Rogness,91, of Fergus Falls, died on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Agnes Jean Lomeland was born March 21, 1929 in Waterman, IL to Edvard and Kristina (Herredsvela) Lomeland. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Brethren Church in Ottawa, IL. Agnes grew up on a farm and attended rural schools...

Dec 23, 2020

Larry White, 82, of Fergus Falls went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2020. He was born in Des Moines, IA on October 4, 1938 to Franklin and Margaret (Milbourn) White. At the age of 14, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, re-dedicating his life to the Lord in 1978 and baptized by emersion....

Dec 23, 2020

Diane Marie (Dorn) Berube, 64, Kissimmee, FL, passed away in in the loving arms of her husband December 23, 2020 after a battle with cancer.

Diane was born August 6, 1956 in Fergus Falls, MN to Dave and Hildy Dorn. After graduating from Fergus Falls High School in 1974, she attended nursing school at NDSCS in Wahpeton,...

Dec 22, 2020

Melissa Sorenson, 45 of Fergus Falls died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at her home.

Melissa May Sorenson was born on October 26, 1975, in Herington, Kansas the daughter of Scott and Donna (Fults) Sorenson.  Her father was in the military and the family moved around to various locations, and Melissa completed her high school education in...