Obituaries
Ann Foss
Jun 4, 2023
Ann. C. Foss, age 95, passed away peacefully at Pelican Valley Health Center in Pelican Rapids, MN, on Sunday, June 4, 2023. A private family service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Kenwood C. Grewe
May 29, 2023
Kenwood C. Grewe, of Battle Lake, passed away May 29, 2023, at Bethany on University in Fargo, North Dakota.
Kenwood Carl Grewe was born October 8th, 1935, in Fergus Falls, MN to Tillie (Anderson) and Carl Grewe. He attended school at District 28 until the family moved to Battle Lake in 1945. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in...
James W. Gunderson
May 28, 2023
The world lost an extremely unique character Sunday, May 28, 2023, with the passing of James Gunderson at the age of 95.
James Willis Gunderson was born at the home farm in Tordenskjold Township on April 28, 1928. He attended and graduated eighth grade from school district #20 and was also confirmed at Tordenskjold Free Lutheran Church.
He was...
Rick Johansen
May 23, 2023
Rick (Rickie Allen, Pruitt) Johansen went home to the Lord on May 23, 2023. Rick was born on March 25, 1954 and grew up on a small farm outside of Underwood, MN. He married the love of his life, Dee, on January 29, 1982. They raised 4 children and when the grandkids came along they truly stole his heart....
Patrick Welch
May 22, 2023
Patrick (Pat) Leo Welch, 79, of Dalton, MN passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2023.
Pat was born on August 31, 1943, in Breckenridge, MN to Frank and Frederica (Femling) Welch. He grew up in Wahpeton, ND and was a proud Wahpeton Wop, graduating in 1962. After graduation, Pat attended NDSCS in Wahpeton and received his...
Charles Alden Opsahl
May 20, 2023
Charles Opsahl, 81, of Underwood, Minnesota died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Essentia Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.
Charles Alden Opsahl was born May 12, 1942 to Arnold and Eleanor (Onsum) Opsahl. He grew up with his parents and siblings on farms around the Pelican Rapids, Erhard and Rothsay areas. He graduated from Rothsay High School in 1960.
After high school,...
William Giesen
May 17, 2023
William A. Giesen, 95, passed away May 17, 2023, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson could...
Matthew Hendrickson
May 16, 2023
Matthew Hendrickson, affectionately referred to as Matt, passed away on May 16th, 2023. He was born on March 25th, 1984. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on May 24th, 2023 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The service is scheduled to commence at 2 pm, with visitation beginning at 1:30.Matt's passing has left...
Edward Henry Bilden
May 15, 2023
Edward Bilden, 84, of Fergus Falls passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Lake Region Hospital with his family by his side.
No Services Planned.
Kelly Amundson
May 14, 2023
Kelly Amundson, age 62 passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
She was born on January 27, 1961, in Eugene, Oregon to James and Gayle Amundson where she resided until she went to high school at Hillcrest Academy in Fergus Falls, MN.
She graduated from Hillcrest Academy in 1979 and Bible College in 1984....
Agnes Froehlich
May 14, 2023
Agnes Froehlich, 81, passed peacefully at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls on Sunday, May 14, 2023
“Der HERR ist meine Stärke und mein Schild; auf ihn hofft mein Herz, und mir ist geholfen. Nun ist mein Herz fröhlich, und ich will ihm danken mit meinem Lied.” Psalm 28:7
Agnes Elfreda (Goerke) Froehlich was born November 27, 1941, in Appleton, MN,...
Orlo Baslington
May 13, 2023
Orlo Baslington, 87, of Battle Lake, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Orlo Gene Baslington was born on April 18, 1936, to Fred and Ina (Page) Baslington in Mantorville, Minnesota. He graduated from Mantorville High School in 1954. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota from 1954 to 1956, receiving an...
Daniel S Lemke
May 10, 2023
Daniel “Dan” Lemke, 58, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in his home with his wife by his side.
Dan Lemke was born December 8, 1964, to parents Byron and Avis Lemke in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School before continuing his education at Alexandria Technical School where he earned his welding degree. In 1987, Dan...
Robert "Bob" Moe
May 9, 2023
Robert “Bob” Moe, 96, of Battle Lake, MN died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his residence. Bob was born on November 21, 1926, in Mankato, MN, the son of Albert and Eldora (Lokken) Moe. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. Bob graduated from Windom High School and immediately enlisted into the US Navy at the age...
Ethel J. Maack
May 6, 2023
Ethel J. Maack passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 100, in Bertha, Minnesota, surrounded by family.
Ethel Jane was born September 29, 1922, in Elliot, ND, to parents Walter and Lena Seelye. She received her education from the Elliot country school. After completing her schooling, she helped many of her family members with farming and household...
Rhea A. Larson
May 5, 2023
On Friday, May 5th, 2023, Rhea Ann Larson, age 70, passed away at her home in Clitherall, MN, after a little more than a year-long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Her strength of character and authenticity were known to those closest to her. She was always kind and her sense of humor never faded. Until her final days she was full...
Joan Marie Vanderlinden
May 3, 2023
Joan Marie Vanderlinden, 61, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in her home.
Joan was born in Fergus Falls on May 26, 1961 to Gordon and Doris Ann (Kalpin) Hauger. She grew up in Carlisle where she and her six siblings experienced many adventures. They eventually moved to Fergus Falls where she raised her three...
Eugene Weyer
May 1, 2023
Eugene V. Weyer, 80, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on May 1, 2023, at his residence in Fergus Falls.
No Services are planned.
Paul Basil Olinger
May 1, 2023
Paul (Basil) was born in Minneapolis, attended grade school in Park Ridge IL, Jr. High School in Watertown, NY, and high school in Columbia Heights. He completed his bachelor degree in Psychology at the University of MN. From 1966-1969 he taught middle school at the Lakeville Community Schools in Michigan. During the summer of 1967 Mary & Paul were married. ...
Arlyn James Braford
Apr 30, 2023
Arlyn Braford, 80 of Battle Lake, Minnesota died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.
Arlyn James Braford was born on August 27, 1942, by Howard, South Dakota, the son of Roy and Mildred (Michel) Braford. He graduated from Howard High School, and was a driver for Greyhound Bus Company for twenty-five years.
Arlyn’s...
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