Obituaries

Robert "Dutch" Bruns

Robert "Dutch" Bruns

May 16, 2021

Robert Theodore Bruns, 78, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Bob was born, June 19, 1942, in Windom, MN, to Melvin and Emma (Schultz) Bruns. He attended school in Fergus Falls. He was in the Army National Guard from 1964 – 1970, serving during the Vietnam conflict, and was Honorably Discharged....

Donna Anderson

Donna Anderson

May 15, 2021

Donna Anderson (Leabo), age 84, of Ottertail, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 at the Thomas House in Perham, MN. As a devoted mother and grandmother, her spirit of the rummage sale and the love of her four daughters and their families will forever be cherished in our hearts. Donna’s 84 years on earth were well lived. She graduated...

Dorinne Thompson

Dorinne Thompson

May 14, 2021

Dorinne A. Thompson, 69, of West Battle Lake, died Friday, May 14, 2021, at her residence under the care of family members and LB Hospice. Dorinne and her twin Darlene were born on January 18, 1952 in Cooperstown, North Dakota. They were the first twins to be born in Griggs County Hospital. She was the daughter of Richard and Alyce...

Beverley Heggen

Beverley Heggen

May 14, 2021

Beverley (Bev) Jean Heggen was born on the family farm near Osakis, MN, January 18, 1938, to Joseph and Selina (Pederson) Sampson. She was called Home and entered eternity with Jesus, at the age of 83, on May 14, 2021. Bev graduated from Hillcrest Academy, Fergus Falls, MN, in 1956. While at Hillcrest she met her future husband, David John...

Neil Christopherson

Neil Christopherson

May 9, 2021

Neil Thomas Christopherson, 80, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. Neil was born in Minneapolis on July 15, 1940, the middle child of Archie and Ann (Solarz) Christoffherson. He grew up in Minneapolis, graduating from Patrick Henry High School in 1959 where he played football, basketball, and...

Steven Stangvik

Steven Stangvik

May 4, 2021

Steven Merrill Stangvik, 74, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his home under the care of LB Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born July 26, 1946, to Marvil and Mabel Stangvik in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High...

Kurt Sander

Kurt Sander

May 1, 2021

Kurt Alan Sander, 54, of Fergus Falls, MN, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, of injuries resulting from a car accident. Kurt was born June 6, 1966, to Larry Sander and Sharon (Williams) Sander, and grew up along with two brothers in Fergus Falls, where he played football and graduated high school in 1984. In 1992 he was delighted to have...

Claryce A Hoff

Claryce A Hoff

Apr 30, 2021

Claryce Hoff, formerly of Dalton, died at age 90 on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls, under the care of hospice after a short battle with cancer. Claryce was the youngest of six children born to Henry and Mary (Weiby) Hoff. Born on June 23, 1930 she shared her birthday with her only sister, Mary Lou....

Marlys Myaer

Marlys Myaer

Apr 30, 2021

Marlys Myaer, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 30, 2021, peacefully at her home. Marlys was born in Fergus Falls, MN on September 15, 1941, to Glyndon and Irene (Knutson) Grinder. In December 21, 1957, she married Douglas Rude, they had two children. Marlys married Allen Myaer June 8, 1963, the couple had one child. She attended Fergus Falls...

Kathleen Moore

Kathleen Moore

Apr 28, 2021

Kathleen Gerrie Moore, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Kathleen was born July 19, 1952, to Franklin and Mae (Hamilton) Moore in Mount Clemens, Michigan. She attended Port Hueneme High School, graduating in 1971. In 1974, she married Richard Wooton II in Oxnard, California. In 1975, the Lord honored Kathleen...

Lorraine Kastella

Lorraine Kastella

Apr 26, 2021

Judith “Lorraine” (Hovland) Kastella, 94, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at Woodland Lodge in Fergus Falls. Lorraine was born September 16, 1926, to John and Alma (Meslow) Hovland in Abercrombie, ND. She attended Washington High School in Fergus Falls. She was employed with the Fergus Falls School District as a Library Aide at Adams Elementary School. On...

Lloyd Rudd Jr

Lloyd Rudd Jr

Apr 26, 2021

Lloyd Perry Rudd Jr., 95, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls. Lloyd was born September 17, 1925, to Lloyd and Laura (Emerson) Rudd in Grove City, Meeker County, MN, he moved to Laporte at a very early age. He attended the Laporte School system from first through 12th grade, graduating in 1943....

Jim Norman

Jim Norman

Apr 26, 2021

James “Jim” Henry Norman Jr., 84, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan in Battle Lake after a brief illness. Jim was born December 10, 1936, to James “Henry” and Ruth (Getz) Norman in Hoffman, MN. He was the sixth of eight children born to Henry and Ruth. He was born at a...

Deborah "Debby" Gunderson

Deborah "Debby" Gunderson

Apr 22, 2021

Deborah (Debby) Jo Gunderson, 72, of Dalton, MN passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Minot, ND on October 29, 1948, to Dean and Mavis (Graff) Henderson. Debby was baptized in Grandville, ND and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Dalton. She graduated from Crookston Central High School in 1966. On...

Marilyn Spitsberg

Marilyn Spitsberg

Apr 22, 2021

Marilyn A. Spitsberg, a resident of Fargo, died Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo, North Dakota. She was born on September 24th, 1935 in Dalton, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur and Alma Anderson. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1953. On June 11th, 1955 she married Howard O. Spitsberg at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...

Constance "Connie" Rostad

Constance "Connie" Rostad

Apr 19, 2021

Sylvia Marie Constance Rostad died peacefully at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the age of 97. Connie was a cherished member of many, many families. Connie was born on November 24, 1923, the child of George Rostad Sr. and Lydia Constance Frigard Rostad. They farmed in Goodhue County, MN. Connie’s biological mother tragically...

Arlis Myra

Arlis Myra

Apr 18, 2021

Arlis Lorine Myra, age 95, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at LB Broen Home. She was born on July 25, 1925 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the daughter of Oscar and Christina (Anderson) Jacobson. She attended grade school in Clearwater County, MN, District #20, Alvarado, MN and completed 8th grade at Clearwater (Pine Dale). Arlis...

Sharon Currier

Sharon Currier

Apr 15, 2021

Sharon Currier, 65, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 15, 2021, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Sharon was born October 9, 1955, to Eugene and Patricia (Leitch) Currier in Fergus Falls, MN. She was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She attended Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1974. She was employed at Lake Region Healthcare and the...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Apr 13, 2021

Helen Unruh Johnson of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, was born July 17, 1923, and peacefully entered eternal life on April 13, 2021. Helen was the seventh of eight children born to Daniel and Minnie (Martin) Unruh on the family farm near Goodrich, North Dakota. She attended country school through the eighth grade, Goodrich High School through the eleventh grade, then the...

Russell Craig Jr.

Russell Craig Jr.

Apr 8, 2021

Russell Clark Craig Jr., 73 of Fergus Falls passed away on April 8th 2021. Russell was born on October 16th 1947, in Harvey, Illinois to Russell and Shirley Craig (Potter). He grew up all over the U.S. where his father was stationed in the Air Force. He graduated from Chofu High School in Japan 1965. As an adult Russell lived...