Obituaries

Sep 29, 2020

Judy Buseth, 76, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence under the care of her family and Knute Nelson Hospice.

She was born January 9, 1944 in Fergus Falls to George and Eleanor (Mortenson) Schauff.  She grew up on a farm outside of Elizabeth, MN and attended country school.  She then attended Fergus...

Sep 29, 2020

Gail Mehl, 75, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence under the loving care of her family.

Gail was born on October 1, 1944 in Breckenridge, MN where she grew up in a loving family with her father Clarence, mother Leona and four siblings. Gail graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1963 and shortly thereafter made...

Sep 26, 2020

David R. Evavold, 65, of Ashby, MN, died on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls.

David was born on March 23, 1955, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Royal and Ina (Larson) Evavold. He was baptized and confirmed at Grue Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. David grew up on a...

Sep 26, 2020

Sue Ellen Bjerkebek Barasch, age 79, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, under the care of LB Hospice and PioneerCare.

Sue was born July 28, 1941 in Americus, Georgia, the first of four daughters born to Helmer and Elaine (Brown) Bjerkebek.

After the family moved back to Fergus Falls, she...

Sep 22, 2020

Marion Grace Kivley Werdal, 96, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at her residence in Fergus Falls.

Marion Grace Kivley was born June 20, 1924, in Bellingham, WA. She was a middle child; had a brother and sister older than her and two younger sisters. She graduated from Custer High School in 1941...

Sep 21, 2020

Deborah M. Lubenow, 68 of Moorhead, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at Essential Health in Fargo while surrounded by her family.

Deborah Ann Kunz was born on May 22, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. Her Dad, Lawrence Kunz, was serving in the Air Force and stationed in several places taking the family along to live on base....

Sep 15, 2020

Michael Rusch, 43, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Michael Douglas Rusch was born on January 10, 1977 in Ohio, the son of Douglas and Sharon (McQuestion) Rusch.  At a young age, Michael moved with his family to DeWitt, Iowa, where he received...

Sep 13, 2020

Leona May Fern Thompson, 95, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Lake Region Healthcare.

Leona was born in Wahoo, Nebraska on July 16, 1925, the daughter of William T. and Fern (Hansen) Porter.  Leona received her education in Nebraska, and graduated from High School in the Lincoln, Nebraska area.

In her younger years,...

Sep 9, 2020

Pearl Amelsberg, 74 of Melby, rural Evansville died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at home with her family by her side.

Pearl Vivian Amelsberg was born on September 22, 1945, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Reuben and Clara (Hanson) Hokanson.  She was baptized and confirmed in Christina Lake Lutheran Church, attended the Evansville Public School, graduated from...

Sep 9, 2020

Lon J. Rylander, 64, of Ashby, died at his residence on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

He was born on February 21, 1956 in Alexandria, MN to Glenn and Lorraine (Stenstrom) Rylander.  He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashby.  He graduated from Ashby High School.  After his graduation, he attended North Dakota State School...

Sep 1, 2020

Shawn Sherwood Olson was born September 12, 1965 in Fergus Falls, MN to Herbert Olson and Verna Mae (Toso) Lindberg.  After his schooling, Shawn worked for over 20 years at the Salvation Army in Fergus Falls where he loved the staff and the people he saw every day.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time with his family and...

Aug 29, 2020

A joint celebration of Marlys and Donn’s lives will be held Saturday, June 26th, 9am at the Unitarian Church in Underwood MN and an open house held later the same day at their home on Otter Tail Lake from 1pm - 4pm. 38623 Wagon Trail Loop, Battle Lake MN

Donald (Donn) Siems, 88, of Otter Tail Lake,...

Aug 27, 2020

Delores Aune, 94, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Bethany on 42nd, Fargo, ND.

Delores Marilyn was born on April 19, 1926, in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Peter and Ida (Hauge) Martinson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Reform Church and attended school in Fergus Falls.

On...

Aug 24, 2020

Melvin L. Anderson, 94, of Fergus Falls, died on Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Melvin Ludvig was born on July 18, 1926, in Tordenskjold Township, the son of Ludvig and Mathilda (Gunderson) Anderson. He was baptized at St. Olaf Church and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Dalton. He attended...

Aug 21, 2020

Sidney Kent Pletan, age 77, of Fergus Falls, passed away on August 21, 2020, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls, with family by his side.

Sidney was born on September 26, 1942 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Trygve and Myrtle (Wangsness) Pletan.  He attended school in Wendell / Elbow Lake and graduated from Worthington High...

Aug 20, 2020

Delaine Olson, 71, of Underwood, died on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Delaine Marlene Olson was born on February 17, 1949, in Little Fork, Minnesota the daughter of Melfred and Hazel Johnson. She graduated from Battle Lake High School. Delaine obtained her LPN License in...

Aug 19, 2020

Vicki Larson, 90 of Evansville died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at home surrounded by her family.

Delia Loretta Vick was born in Madison, WI to Della Yjortland Vick and Homer Vick on June 8, 1930. She died on August 19, 2020, at her daughter and son-in-law’s home on the farm outside Evansville, MN. She spent her childhood...

Aug 19, 2020

Beverly Drager, 76, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at her home under the care of LB Hospice.

Beverly Ann Drager was born on August 6, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Eunice (Thorson) Holt.  She was raised in Pelican Rapids, was baptized in Ringsaker Lutheran Church, and confirmed in Trinity Lutheran...

Aug 18, 2020

Anna Louise (Anna Lou) Odegard, 92, of Pelican Rapids, MN and formerly of Fergus Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 surrounded by her family, at Riverfront on Main in Pelican Rapids, MN.

Anna Louise was born on June 1, 1928 to Oscar Anderson and Anna Louise (Pearson) Anderson of Battle Lake, MN.  Though named Anna...

Aug 13, 2020

Rockswold, Gordon Alvin MD 76 of Henning, passed away unexpectedly on 08/13/20. Born in Crookston, Dr Rockswold graduated from Henning HS, St. Olaf College, and class of '70 at U of MN med school. Former peace corps member and retired ER physician, Gordon was passionate about international medicine and helping the underserved. He invested his time in numerous mission...