Obituaries
Gary Jonson
Jan 10, 2026
Gary Jonson, 81 of rural Henning died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home on the east end of West Battle Lake, with his family at his side.
Memorials are preferred to Monarch Heights Group Home, 501 Burdick Ave, Ortonville, MN 56278.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM Monday, July 6, 2026, at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church, rural Clitherall with...
Donald Williams
Jun 2, 2026
Donald Duane Williams, 79, of Ashby, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his residence.
Don's memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on June 8, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church of Ashby. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place after the service at Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby.
Full obituary to come.
Gerald "Gerry" Nelson
Jun 1, 2026
Gerald "Gerry" Nelson, 78 of Battle Lake, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Society.
Gerald Jerome Nelson was born on July 6, 1947 in Tracy, Minnesota to Christine (Groff) and C. Emil Nelson. He grew up on a farm outside of Barrett, MN, where he graduated from high school. Gerry attended North Dakota State School...
Leona M Swanson
May 25, 2026
Leona Marie Swanson, aged 84, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. A woman defined by her remarkable work ethic and devotion to her family and community, she leaves behind a legacy of service and love.
As a young adult, a shy farm boy from Dent, MN, named Bill, caught her eye somehow while he was attending...
LaVerne Nelson
May 25, 2026
LaVerne Nelson, 99, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls.
There will be a visitation on Monday June 1, 2026, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Battle Lake from 4-6, with a prayer service starting at 5. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Zion of...
Geneva Karasch
May 17, 2026
Geneva L. Karasch, 93, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Lake Region HealthCare in Fergus Falls, MN.
Geneva was born January 14, 1933, to Christ and Asta Hanson in Eagle Lake Township. She was baptized and later confirmed at Grue Lutheran Church and attended a local country school through the eighth grade. Geneva grew up on her family farm as...
Gloria Flaten
May 16, 2026
Gloria Faye (Kloos) Flaten died Saturday May 16, 2026, at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with her funeral service starting at 11:00 a.m. at Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church, Clitherall, MN. Burial will take place after the service. A lunch will be served at the church after...
Bernard "Bernie" Schuetze
May 16, 2026
Bernard Schuetze, 79, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. There will be a memorial service in his honor at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. There will be a visitation one hour 1 hour prior. Burial to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery,...
Daniel Lloyd Gravalin
May 14, 2026
Daniel Lloyd Gravalin, 78, passed away peacefully with his loving companion JoAnn by his side, on Thursday May 14, 2026 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Battle Lake, MN.
Dan was born December 20, 1947 at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead, MN to Ervin “Hod” and Elaine (Thompson) Gravalin. He was raised in Moorhead where he graduated high school. His first...
Marie A. Toso
May 12, 2026
Marie Ann Toso, 40, of Rothsay, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Marie was born April 2nd, 1986, in Fergus Falls MN, to parents Dwight and Christine. Marie graduated from Rothsay Highschool in 2004. She later married the love of her life and best friend Eric, together they...
Adrian Alvin Strande
May 11, 2026
Adrian Alvin Strande, a devoted farmer and beloved community member, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2026, at his residence in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Born on December 7, 1954, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Adrian's life was marked by hard work, dedication, and a genuine kindness that touched all who knew him.
Adrian's educational journey began at the district...
Curtis Klossner
May 5, 2026
Curtis Arnold Klossner, 55, of Rothsay MN, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at his home. He was born March 24, 1971 in St. Paul, MN to George and Lonnie (VonBehren) Klossner. Curt grew up in Roseville, MN and graduated from Roseville High School in 1990. After high school, he attended SMU, in Texas, to play Football. Curt returned to...
Terrie Mohrmann
May 5, 2026
Terrie Lee Mohrmann, 71, of Evansville, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Waseca, Minnesota. There will be a memorial service in her honor at 3 pm, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Evansville Senior Center, with a visitation beginning at 2 pm.
Terrie Lee Hamilton was born on January 8, 1955 in Pasadena, California, to...
Judy Lucille Sheldon
Apr 30, 2026
Judy Lucille Sheldon, 66, of Woodbury, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, April 30, 2026. There will be a graveside memorial service in Judy's honor at 2p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. After the graveside service, there will be a Celebration of Judy's Life at the American Legion in Fergus Falls.
Judy was born...
James Svec
Apr 25, 2026
James Svec, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, of Battle Lake, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 92 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by his wife, Lois Svec; daughter, Cecilia, Son, Paul and Grandson, Jason. He is survived by; Son, Joseph Svec, Raymond (Mary) Svec, Christine Haney, Jeanette (Wolfgang) Leitner, Robert (Renee) Svec, Louis Svec, Marguerite (David)...
Karla Johnson
Apr 25, 2026
Karla Louise Johnson was born on October 27, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, to
Gordon H and Jean A (Pettersen) Goepferd. She resided in Detroit Lakes throughout her early
life where she was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran and graduated with the
“awesome class of DLHS 1966.” Karla attended Moorhead State University for a short time
before transitioning to working...
Betty Ann Audrey Hogan
Apr 24, 2026
Betty Ann Audrey Hogan (Reusch), age 82, of Battle Lake (formerly of Coon Rapids), Minnesota, passed away on April 24, 2026, at her home in Battle Lake.
She was born on September 13, 1942, in Antler, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Milton and Audrey Reusch.
Betty Ann was a loving mother and grandmother. Over the years, she wore many hats: devoted wife, homemaker, and...
Vonthia Olson
Apr 23, 2026
Vonthia D. Olson "BOOTS", 99, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, MN.
Vonthia was born on October 2, 1926 to Walter and Alice Miller as one of nine children. She was united in marriage to William G Olson on February 27, 1973. Their union was blessed with four children: Bill, Diane, Donna Mae, and Dorothy.
She...
Danny Kvenvolden
Apr 21, 2026
Danny E. Kvenvolden, age 79, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on April 21, 2026.
Danny was born on July 10, 1946, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Kermit and Iona Kvenvolden. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1964. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Moorhead State University in 1968.
Danny...
