Obituaries
Bernell Olson
May 28, 2020
Bernell Glenn Olson, 70, of rural Underwood, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Per Bernell’s request, no services are planned.
Bernell was born in Fergus Falls to Gaylord and Elaine (Paulson) Olson on March 9, 1950. He attended school in the Underwood District until the 10th grade.
He married Delaine Johnson...
Norma Thom
May 27, 2020
Norma Thom, 85, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence.
Norma Pauline Thom was born October 14, 1934, at the home of her parents, Fred and Clara (Anderson) Muchow in Maplewood Township. She was baptized on December 16, 1934 and confirmed at United Church of Christ. She started grade school at...
Patrick (Pat) Sagerhorn
May 26, 2020
Patrick (Pat) John Sagerhorn, 72, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 26, 2020, at home with his family, following a short battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Pat welcomed his death with humor and grace, and his acceptance of this process was of great comfort to his family.
Pat was born on March...
Harland Haugen
May 24, 2020
Harland I. Haugen, 90, of Fergus Falls, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born at home on a farm in Fergus Falls on June 26, 1929 to Harold and Inga (Thompson) Haugen. He was the third of seven children. After his schooling, Harland served during the Korean War. After he was discharged,...
Cynthia Erickson
May 24, 2020
Cynthia “CoCo” Louise (Asleson) Erickson, age 76, passed away from cancer Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home on Ten Mile Lake, rural Dalton, MN. surrounded by her husband and family.
Cynthia was born in Fergus Falls, MN on October 11, 1943 to Waldemar and Evelyn (Kronemann) Asleson. She was baptized, confirmed, married and will be buried,...
Melvin Nord
May 18, 2020
Melvin Elmer Nord, age 84, of Mill Street Residence passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Pioneer Care Center, Fergus Falls.
Melvin was born January 4, 1936 to George and Mabel (Shirley) Nord on the family farm, just outside of Rothsay. He attended school until the eighth grade, and then helped on the family farm. On October...
Wendell Englund
May 17, 2020
Wendell Carmen Englund, 92, of Evansville, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the Brandon Assisted Living, Brandon, surrounded by his immediate family. A drive-in style Celebration of Life will be held at his farm located at 13890 County Rd. 1 NW, Evansville on Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs and maintain...
Susan Arneson
May 11, 2020
Susan Marjorie (Reger) Arneson, 61, lost her battle with lung cancer May 11, 2020. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her own home.
Susan’s favorite quote was: “Love is a priceless gift, share it as I did!”
She was born in Parkers Prairie, on November 5, 1958, daughter of Jerome...
Wallace "Wally" Olson
May 10, 2020
He was known as perhaps the politest man ever and a strong advocate for the cattle he worked for most of his 89 years. But on Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2020, Wallace Jerome Olson of Elizabeth Twp, quietly hung up his hat and slipped almost unnoticed into heaven, dying quietly at Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. A private...
Shirley Strauch
May 9, 2020
Shirley A. Strauch, 85, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Shirley Ann Dahring was born on January 27, 1935, in Detroit Lakes, the daughter of John Edward and Olga Alvina (Paulson) Dahring. She attended school in Detroit Lakes where she later graduated in 1953. After graduation she worked...
Margaret "Marge" Weiand
May 7, 2020
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Denny Johnson
Apr 30, 2020
Dennis “Denny” J. Johnson, 68, of Fergus Falls, was called to his eternal home and into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, April 30, 2020, after a valiant and relentless battle with pancreatic cancer.
Denny was born on October 22, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Robert W. and Helen D. Johnson. He graduated...
Shirley Dunker
Apr 28, 2020
Shirley Dunker, 94, of Battle Lake, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Crystal Brook Memory Care, Park Rapids, MN, under the care of CHI St. Joseph’s Health Hospice.
Shirley Ann Evenson was born on January 25, 1926 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer and Minnie (Enquist) Evenson. She attended school in Fergus Falls, and...
Warren Olson
Apr 27, 2020
Warren O. Olson, 85, of Evansville, MN, died on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Henneman Country Care Home in Evansville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Mercedes Kinn
Apr 24, 2020
Mercedes Kinn passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Home in Battle Lake, MN where she was a resident since 2012.
She was born March 20, 1916 in Rosholt, SD to Casper and Bridget Kitzman. She attended Aberdeen Teachers College and taught in rural Roberts County, SD before her marriage. Elroy Kinn of...
Henry Anderson
Apr 24, 2020
Baby Henry Thomas Anderson was born October 18, 2018 to Lydia Anderson in Fargo ND.
Henry stole the hearts of many, and so many family and friends were part of Henry's life during his time here with us. He was such a happy little boy, full of energy and curiosity. He was inquisitive and always explored his...
Robert Westgard
Apr 23, 2020
Robert A. Westgard, Sr., 77, of Battle Lake died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence under the care of his family and LB Hospice.
He was born January 24, 1943 in St. Paul, MN to Alfred and Teckla (Becker) Westgard. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Agnes Catholic School. On April 20,...
Jennifer Keller
Apr 18, 2020
Jennifer Keller, 49, of Underwood, moved on to her heavenly home Saturday, April 18, 2020, under the care of her family and LB Hospice.
Jennifer Christine Siegfried was born on March 4, 1971 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Rollin and Bonnie (Abernathy) Siegfried. In her early years, she moved with her family to Detroit Lakes,...
David Field
Apr 11, 2020
David A. Field, 76, of Evansville, MN, formerly of Elbow Lake, MN, died on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Evansville Care Center in Evansville, MN.
David Arlen was born on March 28, 1944, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Vivian Arthur and Fern Francis (Lambert) Field. He attended McKinley School in Fergus Falls. David resided...
Verna Peasley
Mar 30, 2020
Verna Peasley, 91, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at Pelican Valley Senior Living.
She was born November 16, 1928 in Fergus Falls to Grover and Olive (Wait) Saunders. Verna and her family resided in Maplewood Township. Her siblings were Maxwell, Clifford, Sanford, Bruce, Sheldon and Howard. They all attended country school at District...
