Obituaries
Carolyn Steffen
Jul 25, 2023
Carolyn K. Steffen, age 79, resident of Fergus Falls, MN, died peacefully on July 25, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Anyone who knew Carolyn, knew one of the kindest people who, with a very tender heart, always made a point of putting others before herself. She demonstrated love, kindness, selflessness, grace, and seemingly endless patience. She will...
Faye Nehk
Jul 25, 2023
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Faye Doris Nehk, 81, a resident of Fargo, ND. Faye passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, after a long battle with COPD. She was born on March 29, 1942, in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Carl and Hilda (Halvorson) Moen. On March 26, 1960, she...
Janice Walkup
Jul 23, 2023
Janice Marian (Dewey) Walkup, 90, of Dane Prairie Township, Otter Tail County died Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her home under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice with her husband, Jack, at her side. Janice was born at home in Western Township, Otter Tail County on January 18, 1933, to Ira and Ursie (Walters) Dewey. She attended her local country...
Michael W Korby
Jul 22, 2023
Michael W. Korby, 39, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, July 22, 2023. Michael Wayne Korby was born April 12, 1984, to Steven G. and Nancy (Formo) Korby in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High School in 2002. After high school he attended Detroit Lakes Technical College. At the age of 14...
Phoebe Payson
Jul 22, 2023
Phoebe M. Payson, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Phoebe Mardell Olson was born October 24, 1935 to Victor and Catherine “Katy” (Shoemaker) Olson in Deer Park, WI. She attended school in Deer Park through tenth grade. On March 12, 1955, Phoebe married Rueben Payson. She was a homemaker, dietary...
Marilyn Hovland
Jul 21, 2023
Marilyn Joyce Eckberg was born to Paul and Irene (Karstad) Eckberg on December 19, 1931. Marilyn and her younger sister, Eileen were born and raised in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. In 1949, Marilyn graduated from Grand Rapids High School where she excelled in sports, especially swimming. Marilyn went on to attend Bemidji State University where she earned a degree in physical...
Dennis L. Fronning
Jul 21, 2023
Dennis Leroy Fronning, 80, a resident of Fergus Falls, died at his home on Friday, July 21, 2023, He was born May 25, 1943, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Vernon Leroy Fronning and Clara Christine (Hoff) Fronning. Dennis attended Country Grade School District 31, Washington Jr High, and Rosevelt Sr High all in Fergus Falls, MN. On April 24, 1965,...
Diana L. Anderson
Jul 21, 2023
Diana L. Anderson, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 21, 2023 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Diana Lee Johnson was born July 18, 1946 to LuVerne and Marguerite (Lundgren) Johnson in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She grew up in Iowa and southern Minnesota. While at the skating rink, she met a young...
Andrew Clark
Jul 20, 2023
Andrew Norman Clark, 62, of Rothsay, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 unexpectedly at his residence. Andrew was born on September 26, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Sharon Ledding Cameron. He grew up in Minnesota and attended college in St. Cloud, studying finance. He also spent 3 years serving in the Minnesota National Guard, during that time he attended...
Selvin Brenden
Jul 20, 2023
Selvin Clayton Brenden, age 93, passed away on July 20, 2023 in Moorhead, Minnesota. Selvin was born on April 28, 1930 to Selmer and Clara (Bilden) Brenden, Rothsay, MN. He graduated from Rothsay High School in 1948. He entered into military service with the Army, serving from 1953-1955. On June 7, 1958, he was united in marriage to Margaret Stock....
Pauline Rader
Jul 19, 2023
Pauline Rader, 71, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Pekin, ND, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Park Gardens Senior Living in Fergus Falls. Pauline Marie Peterson was born May 26, 1952 to Thor and Evelyn (Jackson) Peterson in Devils Lake, North Dakota. She grew up on a farm near Devils Lake and graduated from Warwick High School. She attended Lake...
Sharon Dentz
Jul 19, 2023
Sharon E. Dentz, 65, of North Bend, Washington, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Sharon Elizabeth Erickson was born September 26, 1957 to Norman and Evy (Dyreson) Erickson in Detroit Lakes, MN. She attended Audubon Public School through twelfth grade, graduating in 1975. She then attended Detroit Lakes Area Technical College for one year. On December 30, 1983, Sharon...
Clement Hendrickson
Jul 18, 2023
Clement (Clem) Mathew Hendrickson passed away July 18, 2023, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was born on December 5, 1937, in Wadena, Minnesota, to Jayne Fayma (Clement) Hendrickson and Mathew Edward Hilmer Hendrickson. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, California. On October 30, 1960, Clem was united in marriage to Beverly Ann...
Leanne Anderson
Jul 18, 2023
Leanne Anderson, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Lake Region Healthcare in Elbow Lake. Leanne Jean Swift was born August 3, 1949 to Arthur and Dorothy (Bullis) Swift in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Elbow Lake and graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1967. Leanne is survived by three children, eight brothers and sisters....
Clarice Rasmussen
Jul 16, 2023
Clarice Othilda Rian Rasmussen, 98, a longtime resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Lake Region Hospital. She was born on January 22, 1925, at home in Oscar Township to Clemens and Olophine (Hagen) Rian. She was baptized into Friborg Lutheran Church and spent her grade school days discovering her passion for learning at the Rural District...
Joanne Stich
Jul 16, 2023
Joanne M. Stich, 89, of Battle Lake, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Good Samaritan in Battle Lake under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Joanne Mildred Tetens was born December 8, 1933 to John and Eva (Persons) Tetens in Henning, MN. She attended school in Henning, graduating from Henning High School in 1951. She attended...
Beverly Satre
Jul 16, 2023
Beverly Marion Satre died in her home on July 16, 2023, surrounded in love by her family. She was born in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York on June 18, 1932 to William and Valborg Rundquist. In 1950, Bev began her college education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She studied home economics and journalism. It was...
Jason A. Saurer
Jul 4, 2023
Jason Saurer, 47, of Hinckley, MN formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his residence, Elderwood Assisted Living, after battling many health challenges throughout the years. Jason was born August 2, 1975 in Glencoe, MN the son of David and Birdelle (Lein) Saurer. He attended Glencoe Public School until his family moved to Fergus Falls...
Marian Igelstad
Jul 1, 2023
Marian Betty (Johnson) Igelstad, age 95, passed away July 1, 2023, at PioneerCare with the assistance of Knute Nelson Hospice. Marian was born February 25, 1928, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Melvin G. and Mabel (Westerhaugh) Johnson. She was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she’s been a lifelong member. Marian attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Fergus...
Kathryn E. Hiemstra
Jul 1, 2023
Kathryn E. Hiemstra, age 92, passed away Saturday morning, July 1, 2023, in Rochester, MN. Kathy was born, June 23, 1931, on a farm in Clitherall, MN, the daughter of Eugene and Flora (Whiting) Dobbs, and the younger sister of David and Phyllis. She graduated from Battle Lake High School at age 16 and joined her parents in moving to...
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