Obituaries

Dec 31, 2017

David John Pfeffer, 71, of Battle Lake, MN, succumbed to cancer at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls on December 31, 2017.

Dave is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 49 years; daughter Jennifer Pfeffer-Dittes (Bob) of Buffalo, MN; son Jonah Pfeffer (Sarah), grandchildren Cael, Carly, and Mac of Deephaven, MN; sister, Deanne (Dick) Messer; three brothers,...

Dec 31, 2017

Margie Tenney, 78, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her residence under the care of her family and LB Hospice.

She was born July 25, 1939 in Leaf Mountain Township of Otter Tail County to Henry and Isabel (Klemek) Bursken.  She attended school in Battle Lake and Vining.  After her schooling, Margie worked as...

Dec 29, 2017

Norman J. Orbeck, age 66, of rural Battle Lake passed away suddenly on December 29, 2017, in Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Norm was well-loved by his family and friends for his humor, generosity and caring nature.

He graduated from Washburn High School and attended the University of Minnesota. Norm worked at Super Valu in...

Dec 28, 2017

Ronald Wayne Macheledt, 82 of rural Battle Lake passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Ron Macheledt was born on March 14, 1935, in Marshall, Minnesota the son of Matthew Sr. and Eva Bertha (Hoover) Macheledt.  He graduated from Marshall High School in 1953.

Ron Macheledt and Colleen Cool were married on...

Dec 20, 2017

Melford Moe, 87, of Fergus Falls died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at the Broen Home.

Melford Peder Moe was born on December 29, 1929, in Oscar Township of Otter Tail County, Minnesota of Norwegian heritage the son of Magnus and Petra (Stuvland) Moe. He was baptized and confirmed in Rothsay and attended Rothsay grade school. After school...

Dec 16, 2017

James Charlie Olson, 97, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Ashby, died Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

James was born on August 15, 1920 in Wells, MN to Fred and Laura (Gaines) Olson.  At the age of 13, he was sent to a foster home in Underwood, MN, where he remained...

Dec 14, 2017

Bernice J. (Mrs. Gordon) Herness, 98, of Ashby, died Thursday, December 14, 2017, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Bernice Josephine Herness was born on February 9, 1919 in Streeter, ND, the daughter of Charles and Effie (Peterson) Mandler.  She attended country school near Streeter through the eighth grade.  A short time later, Bernice moved with...

Dec 12, 2017

Corinne Berglund, 86, of Evansville, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at the Evansville Care Campus.

Corinne Helen Mae Lystrom was born on May 13, 1931 in Leaf Mountain Township, OtterTail County, Minnesota, the daughter of Rudolph and Hazel (Palm) Lystrom.  She was baptized at Grue Lutheran Church, rural Ashby, MN, and graduated in 1950 from Evansville High...

Dec 10, 2017

Olive was born at rural Parshall, North Dakota, on February 4, 1916, to Carl and Jenny (Anderson) Carlson. She graduated from Parshall High School in 1933 and from the 2- year teaching course at the Minot State Teachers College in 1935. Olive taught school for three years in North Dakota.

Olive married Norman Larson of Wendell, Minnesota,...

Nov 27, 2017

Martha “Mickey” Hanson, 91 of rural Battle Lake died Monday, November 27, 2017, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Martha  Jean Hanson was born on July 9, 1926, in rural Stratford, Iowa, the daughter of  F. James Merlin and M. Elsie Caroline (Gabrielson) Neese. She was baptized at the Methodist Church and attended rural grade schools....

Nov 26, 2017

Stephen "Steve” Harry Danielson was born on July 20th, 1948 in Dawson, Minnesota to Harry and Virginia (Ross) Danielson. They lived in Marietta, MN and Watertown, SD when he was young. At an early age, he picked up his Grandpa “CC” Ross’ love of horses and rode in many parades and horse shows. During the summer, the family took...

Nov 24, 2017

Reuben Froemming, 83 of Underwood passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Reuben William Froemming was born on August 30, 1934, to Erhard and Lillian (Woessner) Froemming. He grew up on the family farm while he attended eight grades at District #23 in Leaf Valley of rural Garfield and then attended...

Nov 24, 2017

Joan (Jody) Stricker, 85, of Fergus Falls died peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2017 at the Woodland Lodge.

She was born June 23, 1932 in Blair, NE to Walter and Golda (Smith) Petersen.  She grew up and attended school in Blair and graduated from Blair High School.  She then attended Dana College in Blair and earned a...

Nov 22, 2017

Frederick Petersen, 67, of rural Underwood, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Lake Region Hospital surrounded by his family.

Frederick (Fred) William Petersen was born December 30, 1949 to Dale and Marguerite (Friederichs) Petersen in Breckenridge, Minnesota.  He grew up and attended school first in Pelican Rapids and when he was 9, in Fergus Falls.  Fred graduated...

Nov 22, 2017

George Hanson, 94, of Fergus Falls, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. George was born October 3, 1923 in Hillside, NJ, son of Charles H. and Martha (Nohr) Hanson. As a young boy he was born again into God’s family when he trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in...

Nov 16, 2017

MaryAnn Elaine Quernemoen, 89, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully at Pioneer Care Center on November 16, 2017, where she resided for three and a half years.

She was born on September 7, 1928 in Oslo, Minnesota to Sigward and Ada Nelson. MaryAnn was born at the country farm house and in her early childhood attended school...

Nov 15, 2017

James “Jim” Hoff, 57 of rural Battle Lake passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by family who loved him.

James Robert Hoff was born on May 25, 1960, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Robert and Laura (Adolphsen) Hoff.  Jim was baptized and confirmed at Pelican Lake Lutheran Church in Ashby.  He graduated...

Nov 4, 2017

Duane Olson, 82, of Fergus Falls passed away Nov 4, 2017, at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, MN, due to a sudden heart attack. He had been walking 3-5 miles per day, and was very fit for his age.

Duane Lowell Olson was born Feb 5, 1935, in Elmo Township near Parkers Prairie, MN and was the...

Nov 2, 2017

Jolaine Hustad, 81, of Fergus Falls died Thursday, November 2, 2017, at her home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Jolaine LaVonne Hustad was born on April 10, 1936, in Battle Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Olaf and Opal (Rovig) Thorstenson.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Trefoldighed Lutheran Church.  Jolaine graduated from the Battle Lake High School...

Oct 31, 2017

Orpha Beverly Klukken Raun was born on February 5, 1932, in Osakis, Minnesota, to Oswald and Gunda (Pederson) Klukken. She was baptized and confirmed in Elim Lutheran Church in rural Osakis. She attended a small country school in Gordon Township six miles east of Osakis before advancing to Osakis High School where she was salutatorian of her class in...