Obituaries

Elinor Ann Krahn

Elinor Ann Krahn

Sep 28, 2024

Elinor Ann Krahn, nee Homfeld, 94, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, died on September 28, 2024. Elinor was born on March 24, 1930, in Porter County, Indiana to Herman and Emma Homfeld, and raised on a dairy farm. Elinor graduated with a degree in chemistry from Valparaiso University and then worked as a research chemist at Abbott Laboratories in Illinois. She...

Fay Lenore Striffler

Fay Lenore Striffler

Sep 20, 2024

Fay Lenore Striffler passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 20th, 2024 with her beloved family by her side, under the direction of Moments Hospice. 

Fay Lenore Striffler (Tollefsrud) was born on August 14th, 1952, to Walter and Marie (Andrews) Tollefsrud at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, MN, along with her twin brother, Floyd Leroy, and grew up in...

Terry Pocius

Terry Pocius

Sep 16, 2024

Terry Pocius, 46, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls.

Arnold Peeders

Arnold Peeders

Sep 16, 2024

Arnold Thor Peeders passed away quietly on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Park Garden Assisted Living after an extended battle with prostate cancer.

He was born August 21, 1947, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, the third son of Christian and Esther Peeders. He grew up in a vibrant Norwegian-American immigrant community in Bay Ridge, anchored in what was known as...

Dean Arthur Harlow

Dean Arthur Harlow

Sep 15, 2024

Dean Harlow, 62, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Midwest Home Health, in Fergus Falls.  His Celebration of Life is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Basswood Baptist Church in Richville, MN, with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will take place at Maplewood Lutheran Church Cemetery...

Arnold Lawrence Raether

Arnold Lawrence Raether

Sep 13, 2024

Arnold “Arnie” Raether, 70, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 13, 2024 at his home. 

Arnie was born May 23, 1954 in Eau Claire, WI to Lawrence and Doris Raether. He was raised in Augusta, WI. As a teenager he started racing snowmobiles, winning many trophies. He graduated from Augusta High School. Throughout his working years, he...

Doris Elfriede Oliver

Doris Elfriede Oliver

Sep 12, 2024

Doris (Herrman) Oliver, 88, of Fergus Falls, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at The Pioneer Cottages. 

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 2:00pm at the Hilltop Celebration Church in Fergus Falls. A visitation will be held one hour prior. 

Doris Elfriede (Herrman) Oliver was born December 1, 1935, in Stuttgart, Germany to Uta Herrman. Doris grew...

Theresa Lynn Stewart

Theresa Lynn Stewart

Sep 5, 2024

Terry Stewart, 67, of Clitherall, Minnesota died Thursday September 5, 2024, at Autumn Cottages under the care of Knute Nelson and Hospice. 

Theresa Lynn Nelson was born June 20th, 1957, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, daughter of Beverly Fletcher and Richard Nelson. She graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1975 and was married to her high school sweetheart Thomas Kevin Stewart...

Jerry Alan Nelson

Jerry Alan Nelson

Sep 3, 2024

Jerry was born on April 21, 1950, to Paul and Iola Nelson. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1968 and Wahpeton State School of Science. In 1974 he met Betty Ann Mulder and they were married on April 19th, 1975. To this marriage came Jeremy, David, and Matthew.

Jerry started life on a dairy farm and as a teenager...

Roy Berent Johnson

Roy Berent Johnson

Aug 29, 2024

Roy Berent Johnson, 88, of Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Big Fork, MN, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024. 

Roy's Father, Alfred Johnson and Mother, Emily Johnson immigrated as teenagers from Norway to the US where they met and married. Roy was born in May of 1936 to the couple, at the Norwegian Hospital and was baptized at the 59th Street...

Michael Maunumaki

Michael Maunumaki

Aug 28, 2024

Michael William Maunumaki was born on July 21, 1964, at the Wesley Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota. His parents were the late George William "Billy" and Dixie Kay (Lahti) Maunumaki. He was baptized and confirmed at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills. Mike graduated from the New York Mills High School with the Class of 1982. After graduation Mike...

Annlyne (Ann) Larsen

Annlyne (Ann) Larsen

Aug 24, 2024

Annlyne (Ann) Charlotte Pearl Larsen died peacefully Saturday August 24, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Ann was born November 8, 1925 in Fergus Falls to Charles and Anna Drews. She married Robert D. Larsen on June 30, 1946. Ann and Bob made their home in Battle Lake for almost all 58 years of their beautiful marriage. Bob...

Jeffrey Lee Shelley

Jeffrey Lee Shelley

Aug 24, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Shelley, beloved resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, was born on October 25, 1976, and passed away on August 24, 2024. He lived a life filled with compassion, laughter, and a passion for cooking. As a dedicated cook at Pizza Ranch in Alexandria for many years, Jeff found joy in transforming his love for food into a rewarding career....

Kim Biederman

Kim Biederman

Aug 23, 2024

Kim Douglas Biederman, 70 of Clitherall, MN passed away August 23, 2024, at home after battling cancer. 

Kim was born April 10, 1954, in Fergus Falls, MN the son of Robert and Ruby (Christianson) Biederman. He was baptized June 25, 1954, in Henning Parsonage Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. He attended Fergus Falls Public school, and...

Mark Daniel Miller

Mark Daniel Miller

Aug 22, 2024

Mark Miller, 63 of rural Battle Lake died Thursday, August 22, 2024, unexpectedly at home.

Mark Daniel Miller was born on February 12, 1961, in Perham, Minnesota the son of Alvin and Joan (Lang) Miller. He was baptized in St. Edwards Catholic Church in Henning and confirmed in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Battle Lake. He attended the...

Dennis Borgos

Dennis Borgos

Aug 18, 2024

Dennis Duane Borgos, age 73, of Underwood, MN, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. Dennis was born March 23, 1951, to Alfred and Joyce Borgos in Fergus Falls, MN. Dennis was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, and Brother who will be remembered for his sense of humor and passion for the outdoors. 

Growing up he attended church and was baptized and...

Janice Elaine Rieken

Janice Elaine Rieken

Aug 11, 2024

Janice Elaine Rieken, born August 5, 1938 in Fergus Falls, passed away on August 11, 2024. Janice was baptized and confirmed at Grue Lutheran Church in rural Ashby, MN. She attended District 67 – Battle Lake High school, and graduated in 1956. She attended Wahpeton State School of Science LPN Training. Janice began employment in 1957 at Lake Region Health...

George H. Schulz

George H. Schulz

Aug 10, 2024

George Harold Schulz, 94, of Richville, Minnesota, formerly of Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2024, at Frontier Manor in Richville.  There are no services scheduled at this time.  He will be laid to rest at the Fargo National Cemetery in Harwood, North Dakota.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls.

Nolan Moebius

Nolan Moebius

Aug 8, 2024

Nolan Boyd Moebius, 83, of Dalton, MN, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence.

Nolan Moebius, beloved son of Orlin Ellsworth and Clarabelle Ruth (Hansel) Moebius, was born on October 22, 1940, in Fergus Falls, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran church of Dalton. After attending Morris Ag School, Nolan enlisted in the Army National Guard,...

Roberta Erickson

Roberta Erickson

Aug 8, 2024

Roberta Erickson, 80, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on August 8, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Roberta Ray Erickson was born on October 26, 1943, to Robert and Grace (Osborn) Erickson of Moorhead, Minnesota.  She attended school in Moorhead and would continue her post high school education at Moorhead State University, majoring in art education.  The Chicago...