Obituaries

Dennis H Murphy

Dennis H Murphy

Apr 28, 2019

Dennis Harold Murphy “Denny” of Foxhome, MN passed away at the age of 80 years young on April 28, 2019 in Fargo, ND, at Essentia Hospital with his family by his side. Denny was born July 3, 1938, in Andrea Township to Wallace and Myrtle (Lyngstad) Murphy, siblings included Dorothy Gerlach of Detroit Lakes and Donald Murphy of Fergus Falls....

Lynn Marie Borders

Lynn Marie Borders

Apr 28, 2019

Lynn Marie Borders, 54, of Perham, died April 28, 2019. Lynn was born on August 19, 1964 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of William and Mary Lou (Johnson) Anderson. She grew up in Fergus Falls and Elk River and attended high school in Elk River. Through the years Lynn worked as a bartender and server in various restaurants. She...

Bruce Charles Shol

Bruce Charles Shol

Apr 26, 2019

Bruce Charles Shol, 69, of Erhard, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at his home. Bruce was born December 30, 1949, in Fergus Falls to Floyd and Lorraine (Long) Shol. Bruce served three years in the U.S. Army, 1967 – 1970, serving in the Vietnam War. He received a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Army...

Patrick Joseph Murray

Patrick Joseph Murray

Apr 24, 2019

Patrick Joseph Murray, 31, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born on June 29, 1987, in Fergus Falls, to proud parents, Joseph and Cynthia (Olson) Murray and welcomed home by big brothers, Dustin and Christopher. Patrick grew up in Fergus Falls, graduating...

Robert Fred Deutschman Jr.

Robert Fred Deutschman Jr.

Apr 22, 2019

Robert Fred Deutschman Jr., 43, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 22, 2019, at his home. Robert was born August 8, 1975, in Fergus Falls, to Robert Sr. and Rosalind (Paintner) Deutschman. In 1993 he graduated from Loyola High School in Missoula, MT. Robert served four years in the US Coast Guard as an Aviation Machinist. Following his honorable discharge,...

Jason Cross

Jason Cross

Apr 19, 2019

Jason Cross, 43, of Fergus Falls, died unexpectedly, Friday, April 19, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Jason Matthew Cross was born June 21, 1975, to Samuel and Harlene (Huseth) Cross, in Minot, ND. In 1975, the family moved to Fergus Falls where Jason attended school and graduated in 1993 from Fergus Falls High School. He was baptized at...

Sandra Mandelke

Sandra Mandelke

Apr 19, 2019

Sandra “Sandie” Ann Mandelke, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 19, 2019, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Sandie was born August 9, 1950, to Robert and Alice (Grove) Stenstrom at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Tonseth Lutheran Church of rural Erhard. In 1969 Sandie married David Joseph Mandelke at Tonseth...

Theodore Melvin Burley

Theodore Melvin Burley

Apr 18, 2019

Theodore Melvin Burley, 95, of Fergus Falls, died April 18, 2019, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls. Theodore was born June 16, 1923, to Jay and Lydia (Claypool) Burley in Lida Township of Ottertail County. The family moved to Vergus where he attended school for a short time. At 14 years old, Theodore left home to join the CC Camps...

Michael Roger Formo

Michael Roger Formo

Apr 17, 2019

Michael Roger Formo, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Michael was born August 6, 1956, in Dearborn, MI, to Roger and Anne (Ohliss) Formo. As a young child, Michael moved to Battle Lake and lived near Glendalough with his grandparents. In 1974 he graduated from Battle Lake High School. On February 18,...

Regina "Jean" Janet Wahl

Regina "Jean" Janet Wahl

Apr 12, 2019

Regina “Jean” Janet Wahl, 87, of Fergus Falls passed away, Friday, April 12, 2019, at PioneerCare. Regina Janet was born on November 11, 1931, in Oglesby, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Faletti) Baima. Growing up in Illinois, she graduated from LaSalle-Peru Township High School of Peru, Illinois in 1949. In 1953, she graduated from St. Joseph School of...

Arlene Valerio

Arlene Valerio

Apr 12, 2019

Arlene Mae Valerio, 76, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Hospitality House of Dayton Hollow, surrounded by people who loved her. She was born Jan. 6, 1943, in Wareham, Mass., to Ernest “Happy” and Mary (Ferreria) Valerio. She grew up in Falmouth, Mass., where she was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and attended Lawrence...

Bruce Michael Ritchie

Bruce Michael Ritchie

Apr 11, 2019

Bruce Michael Ritchie, 67, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully in the hands of his loving wife, Julie, and the excellent care of LB Hospice on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at his home. Bruce was born on June 2, 1951 in Watertown, SD, the son of Michael Henry and Junez (Olson) Ritchie. They resided in Glenwood with his older brother, DeRon...

Taylor Robert Long

Taylor Robert Long

Apr 11, 2019

Taylor Robert Long, 26, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 11, 2019. Taylor was born November 22, 1992, in Fergus Falls to A. Robert Long Jr. and Vicki (Lothspeich) Long. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated in 2011. Taylor worked at Walmart for five and a half years working his way up to customer service manager. He made...

Margaret "Marge" Ringquist

Margaret "Marge" Ringquist

Apr 8, 2019

Margaret “Marge” Ilene Ringquist, 86, of rural Fergus Falls, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at Pioneer Cottages, Fergus Falls. Margaret was born October 30, 1932, to Leo and Margaret (Bouressa) Marty in Morris. When she was five years old her family moved to Fergus Falls. In 1950 she graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. After graduation she began working in...

Arlyss F. Sampson

Arlyss F. Sampson

Apr 7, 2019

Arlyss F. Sampson, 85, died Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. Arlyss was born May 28, 1933, to Lewis and Myrtle Larson at their home in Brainerd. Arlyss attended school in Brainerd. She discovered her love for music and even started directing a children’s choir. In 1951 Arlyss went to sing at an event and...

LeRoy Allen Aanerud

LeRoy Allen Aanerud

Apr 6, 2019

LeRoy Aanerud, 85, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Patriot House, Fergus Falls. Leroy Allen Aanerud was born May 29, 1933, to Hartwig and Edna (Fredrickson) Aanerud in Morris. In 1951 he graduated from Morris High School. On December 29, 1962, he married Jalene Asmus at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Chokio. He was...

Hazel M. Jensen

Hazel M. Jensen

Apr 6, 2019

Hazel M. Jensen, 95, of Fergus Falls, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019, at LB Broen Memorial Home under the care of LB Hospice. Hazel was born on September 4, 1923, in rural Clitherall, the daughter of Oscar and Amy (Nelson) Sandahl. She attended School in District 155. On October 10, 1954, Hazel married Willys J. Jensen at Nidaros Lutheran...

Larry Fjeld

Larry Fjeld

Apr 6, 2019

Larry C. Fjeld, 83, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, April 6, 2019, at PioneerCare. Larry was born March 2, 1936, in Fergus Falls to Ernest and June (Nelson) Fjeld. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1954. On November 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Gerry Kenyon in Fergus Falls where they lived. As...

Gary Lee Flatin

Gary Lee Flatin

Apr 5, 2019

Gary Lee Flatin, 73, of Fergus Falls, formally of Rothsay, passed away on April 5, 2019, under the wonderful care of LB Hospice at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls. He was born on March 24, 1946, at St. Lukes Hospital in Fergus Falls, to Arnold and Thelma (Hanson) Flatin. Gary was raised in the Rothsay area where he...

John Carl Moen

John Carl Moen

Apr 5, 2019

John C. Moen, 64, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 5, 2019, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. John Carl Moen was born on December 30, 1954, to Ernest and Dorothy (Mark) Moen in Fergus Falls. John attended school in Fergus Falls. He worked at the Beet Plant in Wahpeton, ND, after which he became self employed as a...