Obituaries
Norman Edwards
Oct 27, 2025
Norman Edwards, 94, of Battle Lake, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home in Battle Lake surrounded by his loving family.
Service details are pending.
Full obituary to follow.
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...
Laura Findorff-Norberg
Oct 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce Laura Catherine Findorff-Norberg, age 67, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Laura was born on December 31, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN, to Robert and Jocelyn Findorff. Her parents were celebrating New Year’s Eve when Jocelyn unexpectedly went into labor, and...
Alan Loken
Oct 25, 2025
Alan Loken, 81, passed away October 25, 2025.
Obituary Pending.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 11am -1pm at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Battle Lake. A private burial will be held at Eagle Lake Lutheran Cemetery.
David Anderson
Oct 19, 2025
David Paul Anderson passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Ottertail County, Minnesota.
David was born September 18, 1980, in Wheaton, MN to Julie and Steve Anderson. He had two older siblings, Rachael and Michael. David was baptized October 26, 1980 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Herman, MN and confirmed April 14, 1996 at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN....
Benjamin Salazar Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Bejamin Salazar Jr., 84, passed away on January 18, 2025.
Memorial Gathering: 1-3 P.M., Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, MN
Interment: Fargo Veterans Cemetery, Fargo, ND
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.
Arlo Huelsman
Oct 13, 2025
Arlo Huelsman, 95, of Foxhome, MN, died on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
A private family gathering will be held.
Norris Johnson
Oct 11, 2025
Norris Johnson, 92, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Barnesville, passed away October 11, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Homes in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Norris Wendell Johnson was born on April 26, 1933, near Arnegard, North Dakota to Walter and Myrtle (Earley) Johnson. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Minnesota, where he began farming alongside his father.
In...
Ronald Godfrey
Oct 10, 2025
Ronald Godfrey, age 81, of Battle Lake, passed away on October 10, 2025, with his wife, children, and friends by his side, at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Ron was born in Langdon, ND, on April 25, 1944, to parents Chuck and June (Oakland) Godfrey. He grew up in Hannah, ND, with his two brothers and attended school there...
Eunice "Lou" Miller
Oct 8, 2025
Eunice "Lou" Miller, 87, of Underwood, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Fargo, ND.
Lou is survived by her husband, Jerry Miller; children, Barb (Rick) Lappi, Mick (Mona) Lindemann, Jill Duncan, Steve Lindemann, Chad Miller; many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM at West Oak Grove Cemetery, 20265 Rum...
Christine Wagoner
Oct 8, 2025
Christine Alaine Wagoner, 75, of Fergus Falls, formerly Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Christine Wagoner, born on December 27, 1949, in Duluth, Minnesota. Her educational journey began in Duluth, where she attended elementary school until the sixth grade. She then transferred to Pelican Rapids High School, from which she...
Linda Falcon
Oct 6, 2025
Linda Falcon, 72, passed away October 6, 2025.
Obituary pending.
Services will be held in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dale Werner
Oct 6, 2025
Lois and Dale Werner’s earthly love story ended this week after seventy years of marriage. Dale’s kidney failed and he was hospitalized. The entire family was together. Lois’s heart was broken and it stopped. It took her a little while, but five hours later she took him with her to Heaven. Lois Werner passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025...
Lois Werner
Oct 5, 2025
Lois and Dale Werner’s earthly love story ended this week after seventy years of marriage. Dale’s kidney failed and he was hospitalized. The entire family was together. Lois’s heart was broken and it stopped. It took her a little while, but five hours later she took him with her to Heaven. Lois Werner passed away on Sunday, October 5th, 2025...
Lillias Rotzien Leialoha
Oct 2, 2025
Lillias Leialoha, 93, of Clitherall, Minnesota and Hilo, Hawaii, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Lillias had been residing at her daughter's home in Clarinda, Iowa.
Lillias Rotzien Leialoha, only child to George Kremer and Eunice Evelyn (Rotzien) Kremer, was born on July 13, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up on Clitherall Lake in Clitherall, Minnesota, living with her...
Phillip Barry
Sep 26, 2025
Phillip Eugene Barry, 86, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home (Park Gardens) under Vivie hospice care, surrounded by family on September 26, 2025.
Phil was born on October 23rd, 1939, in Battle Lake, to Paul Barry and Margret (Swenson) Barry. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1957.
On July 7th, 1962, Phil married Barbara Ann (Herness) Barry,...
Paulette Anderson
Sep 23, 2025
Paulette A. Anderson, 75, passed away September 23, 2025, with her best friend at her side.
Kathleen Thomas
Sep 19, 2025
Kathleen Thomas,86, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Battle Lake, MN, died on Friday, September 19, 2025, at United Living Community in Brookings, SD.
Kathleen Kaye Flados was born April 27, 1939, in Britton, SD to Oris Morgan and Alma (Sjothun) Flados. She was the youngest of 5 girls.
Her younger years were spent in Rutland, ND, graduating from high school in 1957....
Violet Evavold
Sep 19, 2025
Violet Emily (Westman) Evavold, age 96, of Ashby, Minnesota, entered eternal rest on September 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Violet was born on February 1, 1929, in Benedict/Max, North Dakota, to Ellsworth and Dagnie (Olson) Westman. She spent her early childhood there until moving with her family to Eagle Lake Township, Minnesota, at age 12. She attended...
