Obituaries

Feb 8, 2019

Eugene Gilbert Pederson, 70, of Underwood, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Battle Lake Good Samaritan Society, with his wife Pam by his side.

Eugene was born on October 19, 1948 in Preston, Minnesota, the son of Elmer and Ethelyn (Wick) Pederson.  He attended Barnhard School and graduated from Underwood High School, where he excelled at...

Feb 7, 2019

Joseph Stanley Hoff, 86, of Ashby, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Ashby Assisted Living.

Joe was born on January 12, 1933 on the family farm in St. Olaf Township, Battle Lake, MN, the son of Peter and Mary (Juvland) Hoff.  He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church.  He attended country school and graduated from...

Feb 7, 2019

Suzanne Lee Schwarck, 84, of Ashby, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Mary Murphy House in Clitherall.

Suzanne was born on July 17, 1934 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Wayne Kenneth and Helen Margaret (Flots) Shontz.  She attended school in Detroit and graduated from high school there.  After receiving her education,...

Jan 28, 2019

Harvey Clauson, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at his residence under the care of hospice.

He was born May 9, 1932 in Gully, MN to Melvin and Agnes (Espland) Clauson.  He grew up and attended school at Gonvik.  After his schooling, he moved with his family to their farm east of Erhard.  In...

Jan 26, 2019

Bradley James Loken, age 46, of Clitherall, Minnesota passed away at Sanford Healthcare in Fargo on January 26th, 2019.

Bradley was born on May 19, 1972 in Browerville, Minnesota to James and Shirley (Mehrhoff) Loken. He attended Clarissa Elementary and Eagle Valley High School in Minnesota. Bradley studied and became an Electronic Repair Technician after studying at...

Jan 26, 2019

Keith Muchow Jr., 70, of Fergus Falls entered his eternal home on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in the comfort of his home with family by his side.

Keith Steven Muchow was born on May 30, 1948, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Keith and Dolores (Drager) Muchow.  He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Jan 25, 2019

Marian Godel, 87 of Battle Lake died Friday, January 25, 2019, at the Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

Marian Edna Godel was born on August 29, 1931, at home in Nidaros Township, rural Vining, Minnesota the daughter of Thorfin and Bessie (Underhill) Sandahl.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Nidaros Lutheran Church, attended Country School...

Jan 25, 2019

Due to the weather, June's service HAS BEEN POSTPONED until 2 PM Friday, February 8th at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby.

June Delores (Lynne) Lacey, 89 of Ashby died January 25, 2019. June was born on May 2, 1929, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Gilfred Justus “Bob” and Mollie (Lundhagen) Lynne.  She was...

Jan 25, 2019

Roger Ledding, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home, under the care of his family and LB Hospice.

Roger was born on December 23, 1931, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edward and Margaret (Johnson) Ledding.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Aurdal Lutheran Church.  Roger attended...

Jan 22, 2019

John Karl Gerstmann, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 at LifeSong Residence in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. John was born May 26th, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, the third of four children. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Eugene, Oregon where he attended for many years with his family. He graduated from South Eugene High School...

Jan 20, 2019

Leslie Deneise Synstelien, née Dale passed away January 20th, 2019 surrounded by family and LB Hospice.. She did not go gentle into that good night, fighting cancer for two years past initial expectations.

Deneise (as she was called by everyone except her mother) was born March 29th, 1959 in Atlanta, GA. As a child, she performed music...

Jan 20, 2019

Lorraine Selland, 97, of Ashby, MN, died on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Ashby Living Center in Ashby.

Lorraine Evangeline Lundeen was born on August 26, 1921, in Eagle Lake Township, the daughter of Victor Leonard and Evelyn M. (Thompson) Lundeen. Lorraine’s mother Evelyn passed in 1926, and she was raised by her aunt and uncle,...

Jan 20, 2019

Peter Darchuk, 74 of rural Underwood died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living of rural Underwood.

Peter David Darchuk was born on April 8, 1944, in Scobey, MT, the son of Peter and Catherine (Miller) Darchuk.  He was baptized and confirmed in Scobey Lutheran Church, graduated from Scobey High School in 1962, and graduated...

Jan 15, 2019

John R. Miller (87) of Fergus Falls, MN passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Pioneer Care Center after a long and happy life.

He was born October 24, 1931 to Robert T. and Irene (Slack) Miller.  He was baptized and confirmed in Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and graduated from the Fergus Falls...

Jan 15, 2019

Robert F. Johnson, 87, Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at his home.

Robert Frank Johnson was born at his Grandfather's farm near Fullerton, North Dakota on June 2, 1931, to Anna W. (Krook) and Frank G. Johnson. He was baptized on July 5, 1931 at the Fullerton Union Church.

He graduated from the...

Jan 12, 2019

Michael Kellington, 68 of rural Battle Lake died Saturday, January 12, 2019, unexpectedly at his home.

Michael Louis Kellington was born on May 12, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Albert and Marilyn (Miller) Kellington.  He attended West High School in Minneapolis, and after his schooling joined the US Army serving from November 4, 1968, to...

Jan 11, 2019

Curtis Lloyd Anderson, 57, of Evansville, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at his home.

Curt was born on November 14, 1961 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Lloyd Ernest and Donna (Karger) Anderson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Christina Lake Church, where he is a current member.  He attended school in Evansville, graduating from Evansville...

Jan 4, 2019

Doris Lindgren, 88, of Battle Lake died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Battle Lake Good Samaritan.

Doris Ruth Lindgren was born on December 11, 1930 at the Leidel's Nursing and Home Care Center in Battle Lake to Ruth (Hensvik) and J. Philip Lindgren. She attended Elementary school in Battle Lake and her high school years were spent...

Jan 2, 2019

Ricky Norman Johnson, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at his home.

Ricky was born on March 27, 1956, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, the son of Paul Norman and Lila Irene (Paulson) Johnson.  He attended Pearson Elementary School and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1974.  After receiving his education, he farmed with his dad,...

Dec 31, 2018

Lisa M. Lewis, 53, of Wahpeton, ND, died Monday, December 31, 2018.

She was born November 30, 1965 in Edina, MN to Arlan and Janice (Porter) Tolifson.  She moved with her family to several different locations in the United States.  She graduated from high school in Rapid City, SD.  Lisa was a champion baton twirler during her...