Obituaries

Lois Tassler

Lois Tassler

Jul 15, 2021

Lois Margaret Tassler, 96, of Fergus Falls passed away Thursday, July 15 at Pioneer Care Center. Lois was born on June 26, 1925 in New Ulm Minnesota, to John and Esther (Wegner) Hubert. She grew up on the family farm in Cottonwood County with her two sisters and one brother. She attended Lamberton High School where she participated in 4-H...

David C. Masten

David C. Masten

Jul 13, 2021

David C. Masten, 96, of Fargo, ND, died July 13, 2021, at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo, ND. David Charles Masten was born on July 20, 1924 to J.E. (Red) and Frances Masten in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1936, the family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where he graduated from Fargo Central. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps...

Mary Ann Landberg

Mary Ann Landberg

Jul 12, 2021

Mary Ann Landberg, 54, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at her residence under the care of LB Hospice and her Lakes Homes staff. Mary Ann was born July 11, 1967, to John and Dorothy Mae (Ecker) Landberg in Fergus Falls, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She attended school in...

Jason Kirchner

Jason Kirchner

Jul 10, 2021

Jason Michael Kirchner, 41 of Dalton MN died unexpectedly Saturday July 10th, 2021. Jason was born August 26, 1979 to Lawrence and Carolyn (Bauman) Kirchner at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis MN. He attended Westbrook-Walnut Grove High School in Westbrook MN. He then attended Alexandria Technical College and graduated with a degree in small engine mechanics in 2000....

Rodney "Rod" Fry

Rodney "Rod" Fry

Jul 10, 2021

Rodney “Rod” Fry, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Sanford in Fargo. Rod was born on October 8, 1958 in Bertha, MN to Bernard and Bernice (VanDorpe) Fry. He attended Long Prairie Elementary School, Long Prairie High School graduating in 1977 and then attended Alexandria Technical & Community College graduating in 1979 with a farm mechanic...

Michelle Hoeper

Michelle Hoeper

Jul 9, 2021

Michelle Ann (Trisler) Hoeper, 66, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 9, 2021, unexpectedly at her residence. Michelle was born December 20, 1954, to Maurice and Patrica (Duckett) Trisler in Colorado Springs, CO. She graduated from Wasson High School in Colorado Springs. Michelle married Henry Hoeper in 1977. Later in life, she attended Alexandria Technical College graduating in 1998, with...

Holly Matson

Holly Matson

Jul 9, 2021

Holly Mae Matson, age 70, of Dalton, passed away July 9, 2021, at her residence. She was born October 10, 1950, in Ottertail County, a daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys Matson. She was a member of Our Saviors Ten Mile Lake Church. She enjoyed entertaining friends and family, baking, playing cards, spending winters in Arizona, gardening, sewing, quilting,...

Jane Meyer

Jane Meyer

Jul 9, 2021

Jane Patricia Meyer, 61, of Underwood, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Jane Patricia Meyer was born on September 2nd, 1959 to Lawrence and Patricia Haglund in Fargo, North Dakota. As a child she lived for a period of time in California before spending the rest of her childhood in Buhl, MN. She graduated from...

Tanner Lybeck

Tanner Lybeck

Jul 8, 2021

Tanner Lee Lybeck, 22, of Villard, MN, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, unexpectedly at his residence in Gainesville, FL. Tanner Lee Lybeck was born July 18, 1998, to Lisa Lybeck and Rick Hanson in Alexandria. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Tanner attended elementary school in Alexandria and Glenwood. His high school years were spent at Rothsay...

Gerald Elliott

Gerald Elliott

Jul 7, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Raymond Elliott, 65, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Fergus Falls, on October 19, 1955, to Herbert and Cora (Holte) Elliott. He grew up in Fergus Falls, graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1974. After high school he...

Russell Nelson

Russell Nelson

Jul 5, 2021

Russell Allen Nelson, 70, a resident of Belle Fourche, SD, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away July 5, 2021, after a long hard battle with Cancer. Russ was born July 6, 1950, to Charles and Dorothy (Wheeler) Nelson in Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1968 and went on to attend Wahpeton State School...

Mildred Karlgaard

Mildred Karlgaard

Jul 4, 2021

Mildred Viola (Skrove) Karlgaard, 95, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Mildred was born May 29, 1926 on the family farm in Bradford Township, Wilkin County MN to Soren and Mathilda (Ulsaker) Skrove. She was baptized and confirmed at the Stiklestad Lutheran Church, rural Doran. Mildred attended the one room Deal school (District...

James Zimmerman

James Zimmerman

Jul 4, 2021

James “Jim” Thomas Zimmerman, 88, of Eden Prairie, MN died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his lake home on Ottertail Lake. Jim was born October 18, 1932, in Fergus Falls, to Searle and Helen (Anderson) Zimmerman. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1950. After graduation from high school, he attended the University of North...

Clara Louise Boldt

Clara Louise Boldt

Jul 1, 2021

Clara Louise was born February 11, 1923, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Walter Christian and Wilhelmina Louise (nee Misselhorn) Pfaffman. She was baptized on March 18, 1923, and confirmed on May 16, 1937, in Kendallville, by Pastor M.F. Kretzmann, at St. John Lutheran Church. Her confirmation verse was: “Ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and...

Beverly Jo Anderson

Beverly Jo Anderson

Jul 1, 2021

Beverly Jo Anderson, 45, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, unexpectedly from a heart attack at her residence. Bev was born on February 2, 1976 to Stan and Deb (Anderson) Anderson in Fergus Falls, MN. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1994 and attended the Fergus Falls Community College. Bev worked in health care for many...

Jimmy Noplos

Jimmy Noplos

Jun 30, 2021

Jimmy Noplos, 44, of Fergus Falls, was tragically taken from us on June 30, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1977, in Hutchinson, MN. From a young age, Jimmy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and playing sports. He grew up in the dance studio and earned top awards at numerous competitions. He played football, basketball,...

Birdelle Saurer

Birdelle Saurer

Jun 27, 2021

Birdelle Marie (Lein) Saurer, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Birdelle was born October 26, 1941, to Chester and Myrtle (Strommen) Lein in Fergus Falls. She grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1960. She moved to Novato, California and married David Saurer on...

Robert "Bob" Lorsung

Robert "Bob" Lorsung

Jun 24, 2021

Robert (Bob) Mathias Lorsung was born May 29, 1934, to Robert A. (Bubs) and Clara (Koeplin) Lorsung in Millerville, MN and passed peacefully on June 24, 2021 at his home on Wall Lake with his wife by his side. Bob was the oldest boy in his family of twin girls and five boys. He attended eight grades at St. Mary’s...

Simone Christensen

Simone Christensen

Jun 24, 2021

Simone Marie (Gabel) Christensen, 61, of Fergus Falls passed away on June 24, 2021. Simone leaves behind three loving children, Vanessa (Ryan) Christiansen of Cohasset; Jacob Christensen of Wahpeton; and Angela (Adam) Jensen of Fergus Falls; as well as three beloved grandsons, Cameren, Carter, and Cole; a sister, Paulette (Mark) Drake, in Texas; and eleven nieces and nephews. She is...

Dixon Esary

Dixon Esary

Jun 23, 2021

Dixon Lee Esary,65, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Dixon was born April 6, 1956, to Ronald and Barbara (Moore) Esary in Burlington, Washington. He attended Underwood High School, graduating in 1974. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served for three years, one being in South...