Obituaries
Mark Hagberg
Dec 14, 2025
Mark Hagberg passed away on December 14, 2025, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Born on November 20, 1951, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, to Robert and Beatrice (Bingham) Hagberg. Mark lived a life defined by adventure and strong family ties.
From a young age, Mark displayed a spirit of adventure that would characterize much of his life. At just 17 years old, he joined...
Stacy Lynn Boese
Dec 12, 2025
Stacy Lynn (Anderson) Boese passed away on December 12, 2025.
Stacy was born on July 14, 1964, to Joslyn and JoAnne Anderson at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm near Underwood, MN. Stacy went to Underwood Public School, graduating in 1982.
After graduation, she went to work for the City of Fergus Falls Park...
Donald Osse
Dec 10, 2025
Donald "Donny" Osse Jr., 67, of Battle Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
Obituary Pending.
Leslie "Les" Torgerson
Dec 9, 2025
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" ~Thomas Campell
Colonel (Ret.) Leslie Al Torgerson, MD passed away on December 9, 2025, at his home with his beloved wife Joan by his side. Les was never boastful in life so his family now takes this moment to honor the remarkable man they were blessed to call husband, father,...
Douglas Myster
Dec 5, 2025
Douglas D. Myster, 46, of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.
A Celebration of life will be held 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, MN, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. A private burial will be held in the spring of 2026.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to...
Thomas Warga
Dec 4, 2025
Thomas Edwin Warga 05/12/1956-12/04/2025.
Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep, A time to laugh, A time to mourn, and a time to dance. Tom was called home by our Heavenly Father on December 4, 2025. While his departure leaves a deep ache in our hearts, we take comfort in knowing he is at home with his personal savior, Jesus Christ.
Born May...
George Luebke
Nov 18, 2025
George Luebke, a devoted farmer, esteemed community member, and cherished family member, passed away on November 18, 2025, at his residence while tending to the land he loved dearly. Born on August 19, 1941, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, George was the son of Frank Herman Albert and Bertha Ida Anna (Boeder) Luebke.
Baptized at Tonseth Lutheran Church on November 16, 1941,...
Jean Ann Odegard
Nov 17, 2025
Jean Ann Odegard, 80, of Underwood, Minnesota, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls, MN. Her funeral is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Sverdrup Lutheran Church in Underwood, MN. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Jean Ann's children ask that in lieu of flowers or family memorials,...
Donald Wilson
Nov 15, 2025
Donald A. Wilson, 86, of Battle Lake, passed away November 15, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
Donald A. Wilson was born December 24, 1938, in Fergus Falls as the oldest of six children to Arthur and LaVerne (Larson) Wilson. He grew up in St. Olaf township and attended country school district #285. He graduated from Battle Lake High School...
Vernie M. Alvstad
Nov 15, 2025
Vernie Mae Alvstad, 94, of Ashby, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Evansville Care Campus, surrounded by family.
Celebration of Life: 2:00 P.M., Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby, with a visitation one hour prior to the service.
Vernie was born May 20, 1931, on a farm outside Hawley MN to Vivian & Melvin Nordquist. She...
Emil Madsen
Nov 9, 2025
Emil “Manny” Madsen passed peacefully on November 9, 2025, at 95 years old.
Emil was born in Sioux City, Iowa in 1930 to Emil and Ann (Grubel) Madsen. He attended school there until the family moved to Battle Lake, Minnesota, where he graduated, but not before turning the heads of his female classmates with his blue eyes and turtle neck sweater....
Christine Knese
Nov 9, 2025
Christine Ann Knese, 68, of Underwood, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by loving family under the care of Moments Hospice.
Christine was born in Anoka, Minnesota, on November 3, 1957, to Cleo (Hoffman) Hopkins. She grew up in Monticello, graduating from the high school there.
On December 10, 1977, Christine married David Knese at St. Luke’s...
Jourdan Sullivan
Nov 8, 2025
Jourdan Sullivan Jr., 91, of Underwood, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, Good Samaritan of Battle Lake, Minnesota.
He was born February 26, 1934, in Tacoma, the son of J.T. Sullivan, Sr., and Elizabeth Amy (Reynolds) Sullivan. He attended Midland Elementary and Junior High Schools. He withdrew during his junior year at Lincoln High School, where he met his future wife, enlisting...
Wilfred Sauer
Nov 5, 2025
Willie Sauer died peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, at Park Gardens Senior Living in Fergus Falls, MN. He was born on July 12, 1934, to Mary and Joseph Sauer in Muskego Township, Renville County, rural Carpio, ND. He was raised on the family farm with his siblings and graduated from Carpio High School in 1952. He continued his...
Phyllis Still
Oct 31, 2025
Phyllis J Still, 94, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Battle Lake.
Phyllis was born February 17, 1931, to parents, Annie (Knutsen) and Alfred Edwardson in Badger, MN. She was united in marriage to Wilbur Still on April 11, 1953, to this union five children were born: Richard, Michael, Cindy, Colleen, and David. Together, they...
Carolee Hokanson
Oct 30, 2025
Carolee Faye Hokanson, age 85, of Ashby, MN, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025.
Carolee was born April 17, 1940, to Jeanette (Lundberg) and Ray Torgerson and grew up on a farm near Eagle Lake in Ottertail County. She attended country school and graduated from Battle Lake High School.
On June 6, 1959, she married her beloved husband, Hardy...
Norman Edwards
Oct 27, 2025
Norman Andrew Edwards, 94, passed away on October 27th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Good Samaritan Home in Battle Lake, Minnesota, under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Norman was born October 20, 1931, in Sabin Minnesota, to Andrew and Theresa (Poehls) Edwards. He was the eldest of 4 children. Norman lived and grew up on a farm. He...
Sandra Torgerson
Oct 26, 2025
Sandra Grace Torgerson, age 83, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on a sunny Sunday morning, October 26, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth and care touched everyone who knew her.
She was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on January 14, 1942, to George and Selma (Thorson) Anderson, and graduated...
Alan Loken
Oct 25, 2025
Alan Victor Loken, age 81, of Maple Plain, Minnesota, passed away on October 25, 2025.
He was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on October 27, 1943, to Alphild and Victor Loken and grew up in Battle Lake, Minnesota, where he graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1961.
He attended Fergus Falls Junior College for two years before earning his Bachelor’s Degree...
JoAnn Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
JoAnn Irene Johnson, 88, passed away at home under the loving care of her family, along with Vivie Hospice and Home Instead.
A Private family service is planned.
