Obituaries

Vivian I Kugler

Vivian I Kugler

Apr 2, 2021

Vivian Inez Kugler, 97, of Fergus Falls formerly of Erhard, died Friday, April 2, 2021, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls. Vivian Inez Palmquist was born on September 24, 1923, to Theodore and Lydia (Richter) Palmquist in Friberg Township, Otter Tail County. She was baptized and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls. She attended kindergarten in Gary, Indiana,...

Rollis "Rod" M. Miller

Rollis "Rod" M. Miller

Apr 2, 2021

Rollis “Rod” Mervin Miller, 90, of Fergus Falls, MN died, Friday, April 2, 2021 at Lake Region Healthcare. Rollis was born on August 15, 1930, to Dewey and Daisy (Bugbee) Miller in Erhard, MN. On June 16, 1951, Rollis was united in marriage to Luella Tysdal at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN. Their marriage was a testament of...

LaRoy Nell Norby

LaRoy Nell Norby

Mar 31, 2021

LaRoy Nell Norby, 89, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home under the care of hospice, with her family by her side. She was born November 28, 1931, in Fredrickberg, TX, the daughter of Roy Robert and Emma (Grosenbacher) Schneider. She grew up in San Antonio, TX, graduating from Brackenridge High School in 1949....

Joyrene Hanstad

Joyrene Hanstad

Mar 29, 2021

Joyrene Thorann Hanstad, 91, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away March 29, 2021, at PioneerCare Center with family by her side. She was born on September 24th, 1929 at the Aastad/Rock Prairie parsonage in rural Otter Tail County, MN to Palmer and Edna (Haarstad) Melaas. At an early age her family moved to the farm in Tumuli Township. There she...

Richard Habberstad

Richard Habberstad

Mar 28, 2021

Richard Allen Habberstad, 81 of rural Underwood who passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home under the care of LB Hospice. He was born September 4, 1939 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Chester A. and Annie (Torvik) Habberstad. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith at home and he was confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Brethren...

Evelyn Horton

Evelyn Horton

Mar 25, 2021

Evelyn (Evie) Pearl Horton Kenyon was born on June 29, 1925, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Earl and Rosa Keller and adopted by Robert and Amanda Beske. She passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2021, with her daughter Cindy, her friend Pat, and Cindy’s friend Connie at her side. Evie grew up in Elizabeth, Minnesota and attended Fergus...

Betsy Garcia

Betsy Garcia

Mar 25, 2021

Betsy Jane Garcia, 60, of West Fargo, died peacefully under Hospice Care at her daughter’s residence in Campbell, Thursday, March 25, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Betsy was born April 14, 1960, to Robert and Barbara (Chisholm) Powell in Los Angeles, CA. She married John Garcia in Los Angeles in 1976. She was a CNA at Lake...

Carolyn Lou Larson

Carolyn Lou Larson

Mar 25, 2021

Carolyn Lou (Symonds) Larson, 67, of Fergus Falls, lost her battle with cancer at her home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Carolyn was born February 11, 1954, to Otis and Eleanor (Wallin) Symonds in Fergus Falls. She attended Adams Elementary and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1973. She worked at the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center for 28 ½...

LaVon Knutson

LaVon Knutson

Mar 24, 2021

LaVon (Hokanson) Knutson, 84, of Fergus Falls, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Sanford in Fargo. LaVon was born July 29, 1936, to Oscar and Mabel (Rosenquist) Hokanson in Clitherall Township. She attended Rothsay School, graduating in 1954. The summer of 1954, after graduation she worked as a dental assistant and receptionist for Eastman Carlson. She was also the...

Ben Peterson

Ben Peterson

Mar 23, 2021

Ben Jim Peterson, 41, of Erhard, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his residence of natural causes. Ben was born October 19, 1979, to Gregory J. and Joanne (Musich) Peterson in Moose Lake, Minnesota. He attended Moose Lake Public School, graduating in 1998. He then attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Ben was employed at various places, working as...

Elizabeth "Arlis" Hill

Elizabeth "Arlis" Hill

Mar 19, 2021

Elizabeth “Arlis” Hill, 87, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, surrounded by family at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. She was born on February 13, 1934, to Lloyd and Hazel (Josephson) Geyen, in Maple Lake, MN. She attended country school in that area. On February 24, 1951, she was united in marriage with...

Dale Corbin

Dale Corbin

Mar 19, 2021

Dale David Corbin, 78, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. He was born November 27, 1942, in Crookston, Minnesota. The son of Clifford and Helen (Casavan) Corbin. He attended Crookston Public School. On June 14, 1968, he married Vivian A. Herhusky in Minneapolis. Over the years, he worked as a truck...

Delilah Norman

Delilah Norman

Mar 18, 2021

Delilah Mae (Duenow) Norman, 83, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 25, 1937, in Friberg Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, to Herman and Francis (Richter) Duenow. Delilah graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1955. Delilah was united in marriage to the...

JoAnne Haiby

JoAnne Haiby

Mar 17, 2021

JoAnne Rosella (Anderson) Haiby, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at Hospitality House in Fergus Falls. JoAnne was born May 1, 1934, to Art and Neta (Weiss) Anderson, the fifth of eight children. She was born at Doctor Satersmooens Hospital in Pelican Rapids, MN and grew up in rural Erhard. She was baptized and confirmed at Tonseth...

Donald Holubok

Donald Holubok

Mar 16, 2021

Donald Raymond Holubok, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home in Rothsay. Donald was born December 12, 1930, to Russian Immigrants, Emil and Mary (Manshos) Holubok in Solen, ND. The family moved to a farmstead northeast of Kent, MN in 1936. After the passing of his father, Don took over the family farm while still in high...

Joyce Thom

Joyce Thom

Mar 14, 2021

Joyce Agnes (Norgren) Thom, age 92, died peacefully in her sleep at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN, on March 14, 2021. Joyce was born on April 4, 1928, to Elof and Anna (Scheffler) Norgren of Elizabeth Township, MN, and had eight siblings: Ruth Thom, Kermit Norgren, Fern Stras, LaVerne Johnson, Mae Haugen, Eleanora Holt, Elof “Sonny” Norgren, and...

Sheila Elliott

Sheila Elliott

Mar 11, 2021

Sheila Jean (Robbins) Elliott, 66, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, March 11, 2021, unexpectedly at her residence. Sheila was born October 14, 1954, in Knoxville, TN to Bobby and June (Dupont) Robbins. She graduated from Deer Creek High School in 1973. On February 14, 1987, Sheila married Jerry Elliott in Fergus Falls. She was employed with Metz Bakery for 25...

Rosemary Kolle

Rosemary Kolle

Mar 11, 2021

Rosemary Ann (Keller) Kolle, 77, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 11, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. Rosemary was born October 15, 1943, to Harold and Rosie (Lee) Keller in Fergus Falls. Rosemary loved growing up on the farm. It was there where she developed her love language of...

Raymond "Tom" Gehring

Raymond "Tom" Gehring

Mar 9, 2021

Tom Gehring, 91, resident of Fergus Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Pioneer Care Center. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dad! We were blessed to have you teach and guide us for almost 92 years. You were devoted to your wife and your family, and you kept family history alive. You survived the COVID-19 Pandemic – we will talk...

Linda Fredrick

Linda Fredrick

Mar 7, 2021

Linda Fredrick beloved mother, step-mother, grandmother and friend, has gone to her eternal resting place on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was born October 6, 1951 in Fergus Falls to Nobel and Katherine (Moen) Peterson. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her older brother David. Her memory will be lovingly cherished by her husband, Leslie...

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