Obituaries

May 20, 2024

Pamela Kay Peake, 76, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN. There will be a memorial service held for her at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at PioneerCare Celebration Center in Fergus Falls. There will be a visitation held one hour prior.  Chaplain Krehl Stringer...

May 16, 2024

Ellen Johnson, age 101, of Battle Lake passed away on Thursday May 16, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society, Battle Lake. She was born November 13, 1922, to Tomas and Louise (Larson) Haukebo at their rural Underwood home. 

Ellen was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in district 270 (the little red school house). She graduated from Battle Lake High...

May 12, 2024

Christopher (Chris) Alan Fleischfresser 51 of Fergus Falls died Sunday May 12th, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Chris was born March 6, 1973, at Grant County Hospital in Elbow Lake to Violetta Norman. Chris attended Agnes Lynne Elementary School in Elbow Lake, Underwood Public school & then graduated from Fergus Falls Alternative High School in 1991. 

Chris was employed as...

May 11, 2024

Barbara Joan Johnson passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday night May 11, 2024.

Barbara’s funeral will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church with visitation starting at 1:00 pm until the time of service.  A light lunch and fellowship will follow the service and conclude with a graveside service at Nidaros Cemetery.  All...

May 10, 2024

Duane D. Leitch, 93, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, died on Friday, May 10, 2024 at his residence, with family by his side.

Duane was born on December 31, 1930, at home in Sverdrup Township, to the late Stafford and Lillian (Kolstad) Leitch III. He was the youngest of the family and the only son, with older sisters Constance, Marlys and Joyce....

May 10, 2024

James Blondeau, 78 of Ashby died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo.

James Francis Blondeau was born on March 3, 1946, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the son of Charles (Buster) and Opal (Hamann) Blondeau.  He was baptized and confirmed in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.  Jim attended the Elizabeth Public School through the eighth grade and graduated from Fergus...

May 1, 2024

Elmer Eugene Neumann, age 89, was called to his heavenly home on May 1st, 2024. He was a resident of Nelson Gables Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN.

Elmer was born on January 25, 1935 in Nordheim, Tx. to John and Alice (Fertsch) Neumann. He was raised in Texas with his three siblings: Kenneth, Joan, and Karen Neumann. While enrolled as a student-athlete...

Apr 30, 2024

Jacob Bergeaton Lillestol Jr, 90, of Fergus Falls, MN, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. 

Jake was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the son of Jacob and Gina (Fluto) Lillestol and grew up in Wyndmere, ND, on the family farm. He graduated from Wyndmere High school then proudly served in the Army for two years in the Korean...

Apr 28, 2024

Terry Lee Bakken, 71, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on April 28, 2024. Cremation services are under the direction of Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Crematory.

Terry was born on December 5, 1952, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Arthur and Ruth Bakken.

Terry is survived by his sister, Jacki (Bruce) Wanless, of Rapid City, South Dakota, brother, Steven (Yvette) Bakken of Lewisburg,...

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Duane Haugen, 90, of Fergus Falls, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.

Duane Orren Haugen was born on January 18, 1934, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota the son of Martin & Alma (Aarness) Haugen.  He was baptized at North Immanuel Lutheran Church & confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Pelican Rapids.  Duane graduated from Pelican...

Apr 23, 2024

Judy Carol (Berg) Stierlen was born on January 4th, 1955, in Fergus Falls to Orville C. and Opal J. (Hanson) Berg of Breckenridge, MN. She was baptized at Breckenridge Lutheran Church, Breckenridge, MN, and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashby, MN. She grew up and graduated from the Ashby High School in 1973. Ashby remained her lifelong home,...

Apr 18, 2024

LeRoy Therman Nelson, 90, of Dalton, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 18, 2024, under the care of his family, Home Instead and Moments Hospice.  LeRoy was born on February 28, 1934 to Tilford and Amanda (Lien) Nelson. He was raised on a farm in Tordenskjold Township. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Ten Mile Lake...

Apr 13, 2024

Jeanette Delaine (Dahlberg) Geer, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She bravely battled dementia her last several years, maintaining her kind and gracious spirit.

Jeanette was born on September 23, 1938, in Colfax Township, Kandiyohi County, the fourth child of George and Florence Dahlberg. She was delivered at home by neighbor Winnie Olson. She...

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Henry Veazie, a beloved member of the Dent community, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by family. He was 70 years old. Michael was born on June 13, 1953, in Fergus Falls, MN, to his parents, Clifford and Ella Veazie. While in school, Michael worked on the family farm and attended country school in rural Dent....

Apr 7, 2024

Orletta Irene Lenarz, 87, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Cornerstone Nursing Care in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Orletta Irene was born on September 18, 1936, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Wagner) Curnow. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist Church. Orletta graduated from high school in 1954 from Eau Claire, and went...

Apr 6, 2024

Agnes Macal, 93, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home.

Agnes Gertrude Macal was born on February 14, 1931 in Lemon, South Dakota the daughter of Alex and Rose (Steckler) Seitz.   She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith.   Aggie attended the Kensal Public School in Kensal, North Dakota then continued her education...

Apr 3, 2024

Hildegarde Dorn, of Fergus Falls, passed away on April 3, 2024, at Pioneer Nursing home surrounded by her family.Hildegarde (Cichy-Bettin) Dorn was born on October 31st, 1935 to Math and Christine Cichy in Urbank, Minnesota. Her mother passed away when Hildy was 7 weeks old, leaving 7 children behind. Hildy was raised by Christine’s friend, Agnes (Theusch) Bettin whom she...

Apr 1, 2024

Janae Evelyn Ehlen, 85, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Evansville Care Center in Evansville, MINNESOTA. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Gerald and other family. 

Janae was born February 8, 1939, in Paynesville, Minnesota to Gilbert and Evelyn (Miller) Hunt. She attended two years of country school before attending the rest of her primary...

Mar 31, 2024

James Howard Dahlen passed away March 31, 2024, at Pelican Valley Care Center in Pelican Rapids, MN, at the age of 82. He was born on June 24th, 1941, the son of Ralph and Isabelle (Jensen) Dahlen. James grew up on the family farm 12 miles south of Fergus Falls. He attended rural country school through the eighth grade. He...