Obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

Helen Pederson, 83, of rural Fergus Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Pioneer Care Center under the care of LB Hospice.

Helen (Berg) Pederson was born on January 16, 1938 at home in Norwegian Grove Township, MN to Odin and Gilma Berg. She was baptized, and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She...

Mar 3, 2021

Lloyd E. "Buddy" King, age 87 of Fergus Falls, passed away March 3, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Lloyd was born on April 8, 1933 in Cando, North Dakota, the son of Arthur and Mary (Kovacik) King. He graduated from Cando High School before enlisting in the U. S. Army. After his faithful service...

Mar 3, 2021

Margaret “Margo” Sauer, 86, of Fergus Falls died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence under the care of her family, LB Hospice and the staff of Park Gardens.

She was born February 17, 1935 in Litchfield, MN to Robert and Cecelia Walker.  Her mother died when she was three months old.  She was later adopted by...

Feb 25, 2021

Carolyn Frances (Christensen) Boe

Carolyn F. Boe, 83, of Peoria, Arizona passed peacefully on February 25, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise, Arizona.

Carolyn was born in Columbia, Kentucky, March 27th, 1937, the daughter of Holger and Lillie (Harmon) Christensen. She was raised in Ashby, graduating from Ashby High School. While in Minnesota,...

Feb 25, 2021

Michael Behl, 62 of Battle Lake died Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home.

Michael Thomas Behl was born on October 9, 1958, in Grand Forks, North Dakota the son of John and Shirley (Bushee) Behl.  He was baptized in Grand Forks and confirmed in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Gardena, California.  Michael graduated from Pacifica High...

Feb 25, 2021

Rita Ann Mann Buntje passed away peacefully at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the age of 83.

Rita was born on May 5, 1937, in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Raymond and Grace (Brosh) Mann.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Breckenridge Lutheran Church.  Rita graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1955...

Feb 24, 2021

Russell Duncan, 70 of rural Henning died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at his home with his family at his side.

Russell Charles Duncan was born on April 6, 1950 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The son of Charles and Dolores (Bjorklund) Duncan. He was baptized and confirmed in the Federated Church. Russ grew up on a dairy farm,...

Feb 20, 2021

Wynifred “Winnie” Ann Erickson Curwick passed away at her home after battling cancer at the age of 89 on February 20, 2021 with the love of her family at her bedside.

Due to Covid restrictions, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of your choice.

Feb 18, 2021

Carl Tegtmeier, 75 of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Carl Richard Tegtmeier was born on November 8, 1945, in Beatrice, Nebraska the son of Alvin and Nelva (Nelson) Tegtmeier.  The family moved to their farm by Battle Lake in 1949.  Carl was confirmed at First Lutheran Church...

Feb 11, 2021

Delain Clambey Miller, 88, of Fergus Falls, died February 11, 2021, at his home in rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Delain was born on October 23, 1932, in Friberg Township, the son of Harry and Ida (Clambey) Miller of rural Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1950. Delain joined the Army in 1953 and...

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...