Obituaries

Theresa Halbakken

Theresa Halbakken

Aug 25, 2022

Theresa Halbakken, 77, of Rothsay, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Theresa V. Collins, was born November 8, 1944, to Phyllis Mae Jordan in Vancouver, British Columbia. On January 18, 1983, Theresa married Wesley Halbakken in Ballard, WA. She was the Co-Owner of McGrath’s Restaurant in Ballard, WA from 1982 to 2000 when she...

Marcia Pederson

Marcia Pederson

Aug 23, 2022

Marcia Pederson, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at LB Woodland Lodge in Fergus Falls. Marcia Ann Eide was born August 19, 1930, in Carlisle Township, MN to Halvor and Anna (Thompson) Eide. She attended Carlisle Country School and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1947. On August 27, 1948, Marcia married Orlyn Pederson at Hedemarken Lutheran...

Gerald Gunderson

Gerald Gunderson

Aug 21, 2022

Gerald “Gerry” Gunderson was born September 21st, 1937 to John and Selma (Hjelmstad) Gunderson in Grand Forks, ND. He graduated from Thompson High school in 1955 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for three years as airman basic ordnance in Chincoteague, VA. After discharge, he attended University of North Dakota and graduated with a B.S degree in...

Patrick Oakes

Patrick Oakes

Aug 19, 2022

Patrick S. Oakes, 50, of Sherman Oakes, CA formerly Fergus Falls, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at his residence. Patrick Steven was born on March 6, 1972 to Steven B. And Carol A. (Ronningen) Olson at St. Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead MN. He was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church of Christ the King and graduated from Moorhead High...

Tristan Bye

Tristan Bye

Aug 17, 2022

Tristan F. Bye, 21, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Tristan Forrest Bye was born September 29, 2000, to Michael and Niamya (Braun) Bye at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Underwood and graduated from Underwood High School in 2019. He then went to Minnesota State Community and Technical College for Phlebotomy Technician. He...

Shelly Bakke

Shelly Bakke

Aug 16, 2022

Shelly Lynette Bakke, 57, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully at home, following a long illness, surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Shelly was born on July 14, 1965 in Grand Forks, ND. She attended school in Grand Forks and went on to work at a variety of jobs throughout her life which included caring for and assisting...

James "Jim" Madison

James "Jim" Madison

Aug 14, 2022

James “Jim” Madison 89 of Dalton died Sunday, August 14th 2022 at Edgewood Healthcare in Alexandria. James “Jim” Charles Madison was born to Annette (Miklovich) and Lawrence Madison on January 24th, 1933 at home in Calumet City, Illinois. He was baptized in a German Lutheran Church in Calumet City. He attended elementary school in Calumet City through the 6th grade....

Margaret E. Eckhardt

Margaret E. Eckhardt

Aug 14, 2022

Margaret Eleanor Eckhardt, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her residence in Park Gardens, Fergus Falls. Margaret was born on April 20, 1929, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Haldor and Beatrice (Bredeson) Sander. She grew up in Aurdal Township and attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1947 from Fergus Falls High School. On June...

Gertrude "Peg" Rimpila

Gertrude "Peg" Rimpila

Aug 13, 2022

Gertrude “Peg” L. Rimpila, 96, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at her daughter’s residence. Gertrude “Peg” Lenore Petersen was born September 27, 1925 to Ebby and Ellen (Lowrie) Petersen in New York Mills. She attended school in New York Mills. On September 10, 1944, she married Bernard Rimpila in Sebeka. After their marriage they lived in New...

Lois Stroud

Lois Stroud

Aug 10, 2022

Lois Stroud, 81, of Fergus Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Lois Amy Marsh was born July 3, 1941, to Nicholas and Pearl (Willard) Marsh in Willow City, ND. She graduated from Minot High School in 1959. On January 13, 1962, Lois married Rodney Stroud in Minot. She worked as personal secretary...

Elliott Melby

Elliott Melby

Aug 9, 2022

Elliott Melby, 48, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1974 to Timothy and Carol (Becker) Melby in Fergus Falls. Elliott attended High School in Fergus and went to Rasmussen College. Elliott held many manufacturing jobs and enjoyed music and...

Carol Jensen

Carol Jensen

Aug 8, 2022

Carol Lee Jensen, 77, of Fergus Falls, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at Sanford in Fargo. Carol Lee Wilson was born December 15, 1944, to Thomas and Elaine (Carlson) Wilson in Superior, WI. She graduated from Wayzata High School in 1963. On June 12, 1969, Carol married Galen W. Jensen in Albert Lea, MN. Carol was a homemaker and...

Karen Schafer

Karen Schafer

Aug 7, 2022

Karen Schafer, 81, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN. Karen Ione (Decknatel) Schafer was born April 16, 1941, to A.G. “Ole” and Laverne (Johnson) Decknatel in Montevideo, MN. She grew up in Renville, MN and graduated from Renville High School in 1959. She then moved to Minneapolis...

Michael Coleman

Michael Coleman

Aug 4, 2022

Michael Robert Coleman passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. His family and a friend were by his side during his journey with his Lord and Savior. Born on June 29, 1969, he was raised in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, by his parents Robert and Janet Coleman. He attended Our Lady of...

Lucille Berry

Lucille Berry

Aug 3, 2022

Lucille Berry, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Lucille Mary Millette was born April 11, 1929, in Woonsocket, RI, to Emanuel and Rosealba (Bouley) Millette. She attended school in Woonsocket, RI. She worked in retail with various companies for 30 years in Woonsocket, RI. She worked for Prince Engineering, assembling water pumps....

Lethe "Lee" Torgerson

Lethe "Lee" Torgerson

Aug 3, 2022

Lethe “Lee” F. Torgerson, 55, of rural Underwood, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at her home from cancer. She was born February 28, 1967, in Parkers Prairie to Edward and Mable (Brady) Neubauer and was the youngest of the ten siblings. Lethe spent her younger years growing up on the family farm in Leaf Mountain Township near Inspiration Peak....

Lloyd Ouse

Lloyd Ouse

Jul 31, 2022

Lloyd Ouse, 95, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Pelican Valley Care Center in Pelican Rapids, MN. Lloyd Franklin was born September 17, 1926, in Rothsay, MN to Melvin and Celia (Morris) Ouse. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Rothsay. On July 7, 1951, Lloyd married Gladys Trosvik in Rothsay. Lloyd was inducted into...

Eldon Nelson

Eldon Nelson

Jul 30, 2022

Eldon Stanley Nelson, 82, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Eldon was born on February 25, 1940, to Tilford and Amanda (Lien) Nelson at Wright Hospital in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Ten Mile Lake Lutheran Church in Dalton. He attended country school in Dalton and graduated in 1958 from Fergus Falls...

Dean Formo

Dean Formo

Jul 29, 2022

Dean Peter Formo, at the age of 60, died unexpectedly on July 29th, 2022. He was born on April 18th, 1962, in Alexandria, MN to Milton and Delores Formo. He married Christine Rozell on July 16th, 1983, in Claremore, OK. They have three amazing children, one wonderful daughter-in-law and two awesome grandchildren. Dean was a man with a lot of...

Kathleen "Katie" Stinar

Kathleen "Katie" Stinar

Jul 29, 2022

Kathleen “Katie” Stinar, 81, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. She was born May 6, 1941 to Kenneth Sr. and Lorena (Evavold) Tollerson in Fergus Falls. Katie was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Katie married Ralph Stinar on April 15, 1973. She enjoyed being a housewife and daycare...