Obituaries

Robert Fritz

Jan 23, 2024

Robert "Bob" Fritz of Fergus Falls died peacefully in his bed on Tuesday at the age of 91.

Bob was born in 1932 in the area of St. Cloud, MN to Carl and Loretta (Cremers) Fritz. He was a survivor of polio and grew to enjoy outdoor activities and photography. In 1952, he married Marlene Pull of St. Cloud and started...

Carol Ann Nygaard

Jan 23, 2024

Carol Ann Marie Nygaard passed away after a long struggle with multiple health issues on January 23, 2024 at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls under their care and Knute Nelson Hospice.

Carol was born February 4, 1939 in Thief River Falls, MN to Cora and Andrew Grendahl. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in...

Donald Jones

Jan 18, 2024

Donald Lee Jones, 75, died Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his home in rural Fergus Falls under the care of Moments Hospice. He was born February 17, 1948 in Fargo, North Dakota to Kenneth K. Jones and Anita (Helgeson) Jones, the youngest of three brothers.

He attended North High in Fargo and was a student there when the dome...

Dianne Raguse

Jan 17, 2024

Dianne A. Raguse, 77, of Nashua, MN, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at LB Homes in Fergus Falls.

Dianne Aloys Hasbargen was born October 30, 1946 to Louis and Florence (Peterson) Hasbargen in Breckenridge, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Foxhome Lutheran Church. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1964. She attended Fergus Falls Community College for one year.

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Carol Splittgerber

Jan 14, 2024

Carol Splittgerber, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, January 14, 2024. Carol June Ackerson was born June 28, 1944 to Albert and Eleanora (Olson) Ackerson in Fargo, North Dakota. They resided in rural Harwood, North Dakota until moving to a farm near Elizabeth, Minnesota in 1949. Carol attended rural school District #16 thru sixth grade. She graduated from Pelican Rapids...

Myla Burkhardsmeier

Jan 10, 2024

Myla Burkhardsmeier, 77, the resident of Fergus Falls, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2024 at the Pioneer Care Center under the care of hospice.

Myla Lynn (Kramer) Burkhardsmeier was born April 3, 1946 to Ralph and Mary (Lueck) Kramer in Minot, North Dakota. She spent most of her growing up years attending school in Denbigh,...

Sylvester Trosvik

Jan 6, 2024

Sylvester L. Trosvik, 87, of Rothsay, died Saturday, January 6, 2024 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Sylvester LeVere Trosvik was born January 20, 1936 to Lars and Mathilda (Arneklev) Trosvik in Trondhjem Township, Ottertail County, MN. He attended and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. After high school, he attended NDSU for Agriculture, graduating in 1956. He was a member...

Sidonna Bradow

Jan 4, 2024

Sidonna Bradow, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 under the care of Your Home at the Lake memory care facility and Moments Hospice. Sidonna Mae Hennig was born on March 14, 1940 in Taylor, MI (a suburb of Detroit). She was the daughter of Hilda and Vernon Hennig and had a younger sister, Diann. The family moved...

Henry Hoeper

Jan 3, 2024

Henry J Hoeper died January 3rd 2024 at the age of 70 years young after a long battle with various health complications. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. Henry was born March 8th 1953 in Fergus Falls, MN to Oren Hoeper and Evelyn Hoeper (Hoefer). He was one of nine children and moved frequently while growing up....

Marion Jorgenson

Jan 3, 2024

Marion Jorgenson, 90, of rural Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Marion Joan Schleske was born November 10, 1933, the daughter of Otto and Lucy (Bremer) Schleske. She grew up on a farm in Friberg Township and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. On March 20, 1954, Marion married Wallace Jorgenson at Trinity Lutheran...

Margie Gagnier

Jan 2, 2024

Margie Gagnier was born June 23, 1935, in Rugby, North Dakota to Wendelin W. Richter and Eva (Fettig) Richter. She passed away peacefully in Edmonds, WA on January 2nd, 2024.

Margie was married to Rene Gagnier October 11th, 1954 and they were inseparable since. Singing together and traveling together he was the love of her life and there are now harmonizing...

David Bowman

Dec 30, 2023

David Bowman, 75, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 30, 2023. David Russell Bowman was born January 11, 1948 to Wayne and Hertha (Schmidt) Bowman. He attended school in Bertha-Hewitt, graduating in 1966. After high school, he was drafted to the United States Army. He served from 1968-1969 in Vietnam. David earned the Bronze Star with V Device, the Air...

Kathleen Krog

Dec 29, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” L Krog, 77, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Underwood and Dalton, departed this earth from natural causes in December, 2023, in Fergus Falls.  Kathleen Laurie Hammond was born September 2, 1946, in Mayville, North Dakota to Harry (Alfred) and Helga Overby Hammond. The family lived in Portland, ND, the home of her maternal family, for the first four years...

Kenneth Stender

Dec 27, 2023

Kenneth Stender, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his residence under the care of Moments Hospice. Kenneth Carl was born January 19, 1936 to Charles and Mathilda (Trick) Stender in Dent, MN. At the age of 13, the family moved to Elizabeth where they bought a farm. He worked there until joining the United States Army....

Wallace "Wally" Moe

Dec 25, 2023

Wallace “Wally” P. Moe, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, December 25, 2023 at the MN Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls. Wallace Palmer Moe was born July 30, 1934 in Oscar Township, the son of Magnus and Petra (Stuveland) Moe. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1952. In May 1954, Wally entered in to the United States Army,...

Gail Meyer

Dec 25, 2023

Gail Meyer, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, December 25, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Gail Ann Rosholt was born May 30, 1935 to Theodore and Nora (Anderson) Rosholt in Fargo, North Dakota. She grew up on a farm west of Pelican Rapids. She attended Pelican Rapids High School, graduating in 1952. After high school, she attended...

Joyce Biegler

Dec 22, 2023

Joyce Frances (Kawlewski) Biegler, 89, of Battle Lake, died Friday, December 22, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Battle Lake. Joyce was born on February 28, 1934 in Dead Lake Township. She grew up on a farm in rural Dent, MN, with her parents Lucile and Henry “Hank” and brother Dale. She attended school in Dent until reaching...

Wayne Shol

Dec 21, 2023

Wayne Clifford Shol passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, December 21st, at his home overlooking West Lost Lake. His story began on May 10th, 1941 when he was born to Clifford and Vollie (Swanson) Shol at their family home in rural Underwood, Minnesota. After attending grade school at Barnard, he graduated from Underwood High School, then enlisted in...

Betty Mattfeld

Dec 20, 2023

Betty J. Mattfeld, 72, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at her home with her family by her side, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Betty Jane Mattson was born April 2, 1951 to Vernon and Doris (Anderson) Mattson in Detroit Lakes. She attended Lake Park High School, graduating in 1969. On March 11, 1972 Betty married Richard Mattfeld in...

Glen Kenyon

Dec 16, 2023

Glen Dell Kenyon, 89, Fergus Falls, formerly of Erhard, died at home with the loving care of his family and Knute Nelson Hospice. He was born on August 26, 1934 in a log cabin on Norway Lake by Underwood, MN. It was his maternal family (Jensen) homestead. He was joined by six other siblings, one of whom died as an...