Sally Jean Baglien

Sally Jean Baglien, 73, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, Monday, March 12, 2018.

She was born on September 23, 1944, in Duluth, MN, to Eino J. and Jean A. Holappa. Sally graduated from Virginia High School in 1962, and then attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth studying journalism.

In November of 1963, Sally married Lawrence J. Arkulary. They had three children, Robert, Deanne, and Peter.

On April 22, 1986, Sally married Milton “Milt” Baglien in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Sally enjoyed being a licensed realtor and was employed by the Otter Tail County Health Department as an Administrative Secretary. She also served on the Viking Library System Board of Directors, as well as helping to manage the Fergus Falls American Legion with her husband Milt. Sally and Milt had also owned and operated the Pebble Lake Take Five in Fergus Falls.

Sally was a loving wife and mother. She loved spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and playing BINGO with her special friends.

Preceding her in death was her loving husband, Milton K. Baglien; and father, Eino Holappa.

Survivors include her children, Robert (Lisa) Arkulary, Deanne Arkulary Stertz, Peter Arkulary; mother, Jean Holappa; sister, Peggy R. (Thomas) Brula; grandchildren, Cassandra Stertz, Jesse (Danielle) Stertz, Sarah Stertz, Jacob Stertz, Joshua (Carolyn) Arkulary, Jared Arkulary; and five great-grandchildren.


Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, with a 7 p.m. public prayer service, at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and resumes one hour prior to the service at the funeral home
Service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2018, at the Olson Funeral Home Chapel, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Deacon Chuck Kampa
Interment: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements are provided by the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com