Obituaries

Gerri F. Hilden

Gerri F. Hilden

Jun 3, 2018

Geraldine Faye Hilden, 81, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. She was born on January 2, 1937, to Francis “Frank” and Effie (Bergh) Green in Pierre, SD. The family moved to Fergus Falls, MN, when Gerri was an infant. Gerri grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Roosevelt Park...

Sandra K. Torgerson

Sandra K. Torgerson

Jun 2, 2018

Sandra “Sandi” Kay Torgerson, 73, a resident of Battle Lake, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018, surrounded by her family at Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis. Sandi was born on October 21, 1944, to Donald and Dory (Donley) Wilson, in Tacoma, WA, where she grew up. She was united in marriage to Larry Torgerson on March 7, 1964, where she...

Trina Marie Moore

Trina Marie Moore

May 26, 2018

Trina Marie Moore, 46, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1971, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Marvin Richard and Virginia Jean (Shearon) Westvig. Trina graduated from Fergus Falls High School. She earned her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University, her Master’s Degree in...

Gladys Vivian Furreness

Gladys Vivian Furreness

May 25, 2018

Gladys Vivian Furreness, 87, a resident of rural Underwood, passed Friday, May 25, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her family and LB Hospice. She was born September 13, 1930, in Breckenridge, the daughter of Clarence and Ella (Degner) Hansen. She was baptized and confirmed in Campbell, attended elementary school in Doran and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1948....

Darlene Marie Gihle

Darlene Marie Gihle

May 24, 2018

Darlene Marie Gihle, 60, wife of Jeffery Burmeister, and a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Lake Region Healthcare. She was born on February 9, 1958 in Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Lucille Gihle. Growing up in Illinois, she graduated from High School there. Her family then moved to Browerville, and later to Fergus Falls....

Eleanor P. Lundby

Eleanor P. Lundby

May 24, 2018

Eleanor P. Lundby, 91, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, surrounded by her family. Eleanor (“Toots” to her family and friends) was born on April 30, 1927, in Folden Township, rural Vining, MN, to Martin and Mary (Nelson) Hermanson. She grew up on the family farm in Folden,...

Anne J. Fjestad

Anne J. Fjestad

May 24, 2018

Anne J. Fjestad, age 98, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at the LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls under the excellent care of the LB Broen Home staff and LB Hospice. Anne was born on November 29, 1919, to Paul and Alma (Krog) Olson in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She attended school in Fergus Falls,...

Marvin Stanley Kullhem

Marvin Stanley Kullhem

May 23, 2018

Marvin Stanley Kullhem, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. He was born on August 15, 1923, to Andrew and Alice (Bloomquist) Kullhem in Palisade, MN. Marvin graduated from Aitkin High School in 1942. On March 1, 1952, Marvin married Irene L. Bakeman in Fergus Falls. Marvin worked on the family...

Patricia Ann Goldade

Patricia Ann Goldade

May 23, 2018

Patricia Ann Goldade, 70, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, surrounded by her family at the Broen Home. She was born on March 16, 1948, in Bismarck, ND, to Max and Kathryn (Ferderer) Erhardt. Pat graduated from Center High School in 1966. She held a fondness in her heart for her hometown all of her life....

Gary Otnes

Gary Otnes

May 22, 2018

Gary L. Otnes died unexpectedly at home on May 22, 2018, in Fergus Falls, MN at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife Marion; his son Mark, wife Debera, of Fargo, ND; daughter Dawn Kenyon, of Minneapolis, MN; granddaughter Natasha Grant, husband Nick, of Detroit Lakes, MN; Sisters-in-law Arline Paulson, husband George, of Dover, DE and Joyce...

Richard Matthew Suchy

Richard Matthew Suchy

May 22, 2018

Richard Matthew Suchy, 87, a resident of Fergus Falls (formerly of Underwood), died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. He was born on the family farm in Millerville on April 2, 1931, to Paul and Mary (Revering) Suchy, the second oldest of 12 children; six brothers and five sisters. His dad lost his hearing...

Franklin Carl Jacobs

Franklin Carl Jacobs

May 22, 2018

Franklin Carl Jacobs, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away at the age of 79 at home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, surrounded by loving family. Frank was born December 1, 1938, with a wrench in his hand to Martin Carl and Regina Elizabeth Jacobs on the family farm. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. Frank was...

Patrick A. Hult

Patrick A. Hult

May 21, 2018

Patrick “Iron Pat” Allen Hult, 69, a resident of rural Battle Lake, died Monday, May 21, 2018, at his home under the care of LB Hospice. He was born on February 23, 1949, to Donald H. and Margaret E. (Frederick) Hult in Fergus Falls, MN. Patrick graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1967. Patrick served in the United States...

Mona Ann R Kunkel

Mona Ann R Kunkel

May 18, 2018

Mona Kunkel, 84, died May 18, 2018, at PioneerCare, Fergus Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Benedict Frank Fontana

Benedict Frank Fontana

May 18, 2018

Benedict Frank Fontana Sr., 74, of rural Fergus Falls, passed Friday, May 18, 2018, at Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center, Battle Lake. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Maria (Vitale) Fontana. Ben grew up and attended school in Chicago, Il. In 1960, Ben joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He...

Duane Loren Pederson

Duane Loren Pederson

May 18, 2018

Duane Loren Pederson, 81, a resident of Underwood, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home under the care of LB Hospice, surrounded by his family. Duane was born on August 17, 1936 on the Lars Olson farm near Underwood, MN, the son of Edward and Laura (Olson) Pederson. He attended school in Underwood and graduated from Underwood High School...

Ieleen G. Trites

Ieleen G. Trites

May 16, 2018

Ieleen G. Trites, 97, a resident of Fergus Falls, formerly of Dent, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Lake Region Healthcare. She was born to Harvey and Carrie (Elmore) Ott, at their home, on September 28, 1920, in Maine Township, one of four children. She grew up in the Maine Township area. On June 15, 1941, she and Carl Trites...

Terry Alan Fleming

Terry Alan Fleming

May 16, 2018

Terry Alan Fleming, 64, a resident of Battle Lake, MN, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center. He was born on February 18, 1954, to Lawrence Raymond and Selma Vivian Fleming in Fergus Falls, MN. Terry graduated from high school in Mt. Vernon, OR, and later went on to attend Detroit Lakes Technical College, graduating...

Christine Ann Hefte

Christine Ann Hefte

May 16, 2018

Christine Ann (Rotto) Hefte passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2018, in Fergus Falls, MN, from complications due to Chronic Kidney Disease. Christine was born in the family home December 21, 1931, in Berthold, North Dakota. She was the third child and oldest girl of nine children born to Isaac Melvin and Jonette Elise (Rafshol) Rotto. Christine...

Frances Ann Fredrickson

Frances Ann Fredrickson

May 15, 2018

Frances A. Fredrickson, 81, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Woodland Lodge surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to LB Hospice. Per Frances's wishes, no services are being planned.

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