Obituaries

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...

Oct 25, 2017

Parents Lynda Glick and Buzz Tewes and Brothers Matt and Paul Tewes sadly, but with beautiful memories, announce the passing of their daughter and sister Amy Melissa Tewes, 46 of Forest Park, Illinois who passed Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

Amy was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota on June 7, 1971. After graduating high school in 1989 she...

Oct 23, 2017

Paul Alexander Nelson, age 84, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died Monday, October 23rd, 2017, at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Paul Alexander Nelson was born in the winter of 1933 to Erna Nelson (Krebs) and Francis Nelson at home in their little cabin within the area of what later became Maplewood State Park,...

Oct 20, 2017

Ruby Hanneman, 85, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Ruby Joan Hanneman was born on July 15, 1932, in Carlisle Township of Otter Tail County, MN the daughter of Erick and Clara (Ouren) Jorgenson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Hedemarken Lutheran Church of rural Carlisle.  Ruby...

Oct 20, 2017

Larry Weinhandl, 92 of Fergus Falls died Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Broen Home.

Lawrence Steve Weinhandl was born on February 27, 1925, the son of George Sr. and Katherine (Haider) Weinhandl.  He was baptized in the Catholic Faith and attended Country School by St. Anthony, North Dakota.  Larry served with the US Army Air Force,...

Oct 15, 2017

Donald Hendrickson, 85, of Evansville died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Brandon Assisted Living.

Donald Carl John Hendrickson was born on the farm in Millerville Township to Helmer and Ebba (Carlson) Hendrickson on January 12, 1932.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evansville and later became a member of Faith Lutheran Church. ...

Oct 11, 2017

Carl Luginbill, 83 of Battle Lake died Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.

Carl Allen Luginbill was born on September 20, 1934, in St. Joseph, Michigan the son of Alvin Willis and Mildred (Fennell) Luginbill.  He served in the US Air Force from February of 1953 to February of 1957, as an...

Oct 10, 2017

Lorraine R. Juul, 93, of Evansville, MN, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at the Evansville Care Center.

Lorraine Ruth (Chilstrom) Juul was born on April 28, 1924 in Litchfield, MN, the daughter of Walfred and Ruth (Lindell) Chilstrom. She attended Litchfield High School and upon graduation was employed as a telephone operator at NW Bell in...

Oct 10, 2017

Alvin (Al) Rotering, 86, of Fergus Falls died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home.

He was born August 18, 1931 in Dickinson, ND to Otto and Brigitta (Edith) Strauss Rotering.  His twin brother, Arnold, was born 12 hours later.  Al married Louise (Liz) Oldenburg in New England, ND on November 22, 1958.  Liz passed...

Oct 10, 2017

Grace Simonson, 103 of rural Dalton, Minnesota died Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at her home.

Grace Evelyn Simonson was born on June 30, 1914, by Dalton the daughter of Edwin and Christine (Knutson) Tripp.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and attended Country School District #285 in Tordenskjold Township.

Grace and Alfred...