Obituaries
Michael A. Haarstad
Dec 12, 2022
Michael Amund Haarstad of Dalton, MN passed away in his home on Monday, December 12th at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise Haarstad, father, Richard Haarstad, and son, Amund Haarstad. He is survived by eight children, daughters Melissa (Paul) Peterson, Emilyn Haugen, Hannah (Glen) Westra, Sadyebeth (Anthony) Rupp, Cholena Haarstad, Addaleigh (Colter) Dufault,...
Mary Meyer
Dec 11, 2022
Mary L. Meyer, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Mary Louise Nennig was born September 3, 1930 to Michael and Viola (Wanek) Nennig in Brandrup Township, Wilkin County. She attended a one-room school house in Brandrup Township. She worked as a hired girl for the Hoffman family at the age of 15,...
Steven Cavazos
Dec 10, 2022
Steven Cavazos, 67, of Barrett, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Barrett Care Center. Steven Nelson Cavazos was born March 31, 1955 to Nelson and Jean (Sinclair) Cavazos in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1973. After high school he attended Concordia College earning a Bachelor’s Degree and also Northern State College,...
JoAnn Hexum
Dec 7, 2022
JoAnn G. Hexum, 82, of Rothsay, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. JoAnn Geraldene Lysne was born April 21, 1940 in Dalton, MN to Raymond and Edna (Evavold) Lysne. She attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating from Fergus Falls High School. She then attended Fergus Falls Community College, the first time with a business degree...
Thomas Burau
Dec 7, 2022
Thomas H. Burau, 81, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the Fargo VA Medical Center. Thomas (Tom) Henry Burau was born in St. Paul, MN on June 21, 1941. He was adopted when he was two years old by Harry and Delphine (Huggett) Burau. Tom remembered sitting on the steps of the orphanage with a Peter Rabbit...
Katrina Matthews-Moore
Dec 6, 2022
Katrina Y. Matthews-Moore, age 63, resident of Fargo, North Dakota, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home; surrounded by her family, under the care of Hospice; after a long illness. Katrina Yvonne Matthews-Moore was born on March 12, 1959 in Montgomery, Alabama to Margaret A. Templin and Clive R. Barganier. She was baptized at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church....
Michael Bjornson
Dec 5, 2022
Michael R. Bjornson, 64, of Dalton, died Monday, December 5, 2022 at Unity Hospital in Grafton, ND. Michael Rodney Bjornson was born October 23, 1958 to Kermit and Helen (Krebs) Bjornson in Detroit Lakes, MN. He attended school in Hawley and graduated from Hawley High School in 1977. After high school he attended Detroit Lakes Tech. He enlisted in the...
Lois Anderson
Dec 4, 2022
Lois L. Anderson, 89, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, after a short stay at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Lois was born September 21, 1933 to Bert and Margaret (Kappel) Johnson in Foxhome, MN. She attended Foxhome Grade School and graduated from Breckenridge High School. On July 4, 1953, she married Otto L. Anderson. Lois was a lifelong resident of Otter...
Joyce Youngren
Dec 2, 2022
Joyce May Petersen Youngren, 93, of Battle Lake, MN and Mesa, AZ passed away December 2, 2022 at Hospice of the Valley’s Dobson House in Chandler, Arizona. Joyce was the only daughter of Alfred E. and Alfie (Ingstad) Petersen. She was born on May 14, 1929, in Montevideo (Chippewa County), MN. She was raised on a farm in Louriston Township...
Ilene Geneva Brown
Dec 2, 2022
Ilene Geneva (Haugen) Brown, 91, of Fergus Falls, MN went home to our Lord on December 2, 2022. Ilene was born February 22, 1931 to Harold G. Haugen and Inga H. (Thompson) Haugen, at their two-story farmhouse located in Aurdal township, ten miles outside of Fergus Falls, MN. Mom’s fondest and most precious memories were of that farmstead they call...
Ronald Amundson
Nov 30, 2022
Ronald James Amundson, 68, of Rothsay, MN, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. He was born, February 6, 1954, to James and Elaine (Ouren) Amundson in Long Beach, CA. He attended Rothsay Public School and graduated in 1972. He attended Fergus Falls Community College for a year and was a member of the men’s...
Evelyn Van Loon
Nov 29, 2022
Evelyn Theresa (Van Dunk) Van Loon of Fergus Falls, MN and formerly of Maple Grove, MN passed away November 29, 2022 at the Pioneer Cottages. She was born August 2, 1930 to Arthur and Flora (Rozendal) Van Dunk at her grandparent’s home in New Amsterdam, Wisconsin. Evelyn was raised on the family farm outside of Holmen, Wisconsin and attended Holmen...
Carol Neuman
Nov 29, 2022
Carol Lynne Neuman, 74, of Battle Lake passed away November 29, 2022 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. A strong, supportive loving wife, mother and grandmother whose passion was her family, Carol had many friends and loved ones within the community. Her laughter and caring personality were contagious to everyone she interacted with. She was a lifelong dedicated Twins...
Sheldon "Tiny" Holm
Nov 28, 2022
Sheldon “Tiny” Harlowe Holm (79) of Fergus Falls passed away peacefully, Monday, November 28, 2022 at the MN Veterans Home. Sheldon was born to Chester and Violet (Syverson) Holm on April 27, 1943, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He attended country school at District 99 until 8th grade. He then attended Audubon High School, graduating in 1961. He attended college at...
Vicki Bublitz
Nov 27, 2022
Vicki Lynne Bublitz, 71, of Fergus Falls, died November 27, 2022 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Vicki was born on March 26, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Del and Valjeanne (Larson) Norris. She grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Washington High School in 1969. After high school, she continued her education at...
Jamie Swenson
Nov 24, 2022
Jamie Swenson, 54, of Battle Lake, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo after his battle with cancer. Jamie Dean Swenson was born April 23, 1968, in Duluth, MN to Jerome and Vonette (Newborg) Swenson. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1986. On January 1, 1999, Jamie married Stephanie Rose Olson in Las Vegas,...
Norman Bailey
Nov 23, 2022
In memory of my lovey little brother, Norman Lee Bailey. Born on July 27. 1937 Passed on November 23, 2022 Very giving fellow, Snow blowing winter and loved landscaping on summer days. Loved to help the Elderly. Love you until eternity until we meet again. “… Christ died for our sins …” 1 Corinthians 15:3 Love you little brother… Shirley...
Elsie Emery
Nov 22, 2022
Elsie E. Emery, 79, of rural Erhard, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 unexpectedly at her residence. Elsie Eileen Thom was born December 24, 1942 to Edwin and Mary (Frazier) Thom in Friberg Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Tonseth Lutheran Church. She attended school in Edwards, graduated from Pelican Rapids High School, and later attended Fergus Falls Community College....
Bradley Meder
Nov 22, 2022
Bradley Gene Meder, 63, of rural Dalton, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Brad was born on December 11, 1958 to Mary (Griffin) and LeRoy Meder at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN. He was baptized at Tonseth Lutheran Church and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church. Brad attended Barnhard Elementary School and graduated...
Audrey Grage
Nov 21, 2022
Audrey H. Grage, 85, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, November 21, 2022 at her residence. Audrey was born to Henry and Amanda (Haarstick) Grage on December 28, 1936 in St. Paul. She enjoyed her time at the PA participating in bowling, dancing, adult daycare and her time while living at her residence at Lakes Homes. Preceding her in death were...
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