Obituaries

Jan 4, 2020

Gregory Meers, 66 of Clitherall died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Gregory Wilfried Meers was born on September 13, 1953 to Wilfried and Dorismae (Schliep) Meers of rural Chokio, MN. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church of Johnson and attended parochial school at Trinity Lutheran School through the 7th grade. The family...

Jan 4, 2020

Lois Nathalie (Anderson) Larson, 84, of Evansville, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her residence in Evansville, Minnesota.

Lois was born on July 25, 1935, in the farmhouse near Brandon, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Jennie Anderson.  She attended Evansville High School graduating in 1953. In addition to school activities, she was involved...

Jan 2, 2020

Jane Heintz, 76, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 2, 2020, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Jane Christine Heintz was born July 12, 1943 to Sebastian and Margaret (Schnellbach) Neigel in Orrin, North Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed in Orrin where she also helped out on the family farm.

She married Edward Heintz...

Dec 29, 2019

Bradley Allen Huseth 59, of Underwood passed away Sunday December 29, 2019.  Brad was born November 13, 1960 in Fergus Falls MN to Terry and Joyce Huseth.  He was baptized at Tordenskjold Lutheran Church and graduated from Underwood High School.  After high school he served in the United States Army stationed out of Fort Carson, Colorado and in Germany....

Dec 29, 2019

Mary Elsner, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at her residence.

Mary Eloise Elsner was born August 25, 1942 to Charles and Marjorie (Winans) Hebron in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.  She graduated from Fergus Falls High School, attended nursing school and received her LPN licensure.

Mary lived in Fergus Falls, Seattle, Idaho, Wisconsin...

Dec 25, 2019

Janice Preitauer, age 81, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in her home in Fergus Falls under the care of Lakeland Hospice.

Janice Kay Christenson was born March 6, 1938 to Arthur and Violette (Nohe) Christenson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She graduated from Henning High School.  Following graduation, she worked in Minneapolis at Honeywell and...

Dec 21, 2019

Daryl Allan Anderson, 57, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 21st, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Battle Lake, MN.

Daryl was born in Fergus Falls, MN, on June 21st, 1962, to Raymond and Joyce Anderson. He attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating High School in 1980. He continued his education at Detroit Lakes Technical College,...

Dec 21, 2019

Gerald Anderson, 78 of rural Evansville, Minnesota died Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Gerald Elroy Anderson was born March 31, 1941, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Clifford and Hazel (Speten) Anderson.  He lived by Vining until age five, when they moved to the “home place” near Millerville.  He attended and was confirmed...

Dec 19, 2019

Harold E. McKnight, 73, of Dalton, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Evansville Care Campus.

He was born November 15, 1946 in Bertha, MN to James and Margaret (Burgess) McKnight.  He grew up and attended country school in Bertha.  Harold worked as a farm laborer and fixed radios for truckers.  He was known for being able...

Dec 19, 2019

Aaron Larson, 33 of Dalton died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Aaron Kenneth Larson was born on December 19, 1986, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota at LRHC the son of Floyd and Cheryl (Dornburg) Larson.  Aaron was home schooled by his Mom, attended Country Bible Christian Academy, and then two years at...

Dec 17, 2019

Annette Strande, 38, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Synstelien Community Services Residence.

She was born October 5, 1981 in Fergus Falls to Arvid Strande and Judy Sackett.  She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 1984.  Annette went on to live in three different group homes.  From 1987-88, she lived with Wayne and Diane...

Dec 17, 2019

Robert Hruby, 70, of Fergus Falls, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Robert Joseph Hruby was born on September 7, 1949, in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Rudolph and Marie (Dessellier) Hruby. He was baptized and confirmed in Oklee, MN, and attended Oklee High School, graduating in 1969. He...

Dec 16, 2019

Janice M. Wold, 85, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls.

Janice Marlene was born on November 10, 1934, in Elizabeth Township, the daughter of Roy and Frieda (Boeder) Lother.  She was baptized and confirmed at First United Church of Christ.  Janice attended Jefferson Elementary and graduated Salutation...

Dec 16, 2019

Raymond Cichy, 74, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Monday, December 16, 2019, at West Central Community Services in Fergus Falls.

Raymond Joseph was born on September 10, 1945, in rural Ottertail County, the son of Simon and Ella (Schimming) Cichy. His siblings included Helen Borash, Paul Cichy, Evelyn Erickson, Marion Schmidt, Betty Cichy and Florence “Diane”...

Dec 13, 2019

Ernest Kollar, 94, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at the MN Veteran’s Home.

He was born on the family farm near Wolverton, MN on May 10, 1925 to Adolph and Amelia (Sovel) Kollar.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947.  Over the years, Ernie served his family, church, community, his employers...

Dec 12, 2019

Ruth Helen Pederson, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at her home.

Ruth was born on January 5, 1930 in Shovel Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Chester and Ethel (Lyman) Sharbonda.  She attended school in Remer, Minnesota, and graduated from High School there.

On October 30, 1962, Ruth married Anthony Joshlin Pederson...

Dec 11, 2019

Olga B. O’Donnell,96, of Dalton, MN, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at her residence.

Olga Beatrice was born on January 11, 1923, in St. Olaf Township of Otter Tail County, the daughter of Martin and Mary (Juvland) Benhardus of Norwegian Heritage. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church of rural Dalton. Olga attended school...

Dec 10, 2019

Rosalie Bergantine, 103 of Fergus Falls died Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Clara Rosalie Bergantine (known as either Rosalie or Rose) was born July 30, 1916, at Phelps, Minnesota, the only child of Peder and Huldah (Murk) Sande. She grew up at Phelps and as a young girl began helping her parents at Phelps Store which...

Dec 9, 2019

Sandra Barry, 79, of Ashby, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9th, 2019 at Sanford Health, Fargo, North Dakota.  She will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sandra was born on April 18, 1940, the 2nd child to Morris and Sylvia Langlie.   Growing up she loved playing with her brothers Gayle, Roger and Jack.  She...

Dec 8, 2019

Loretta "Lory" Kim (Leine) Anderson, 59, passed away on December 8, 2019 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, MN from cancer.

Lory was born in Gallup, New Mexico on June 20, 1960 to Kenrid and Phyllis (Stephenson) Leine and was the oldest of four siblings. She attended high school in Fergus Falls, MN and cosmetology school in Minneapolis,...