Obituaries

David William Grotberg

David William Grotberg

Oct 6, 2016

David William Grotberg, age 19, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, October 6, 2016, in Waco, TX, as a result of a bicycle accident. David was born March 11, 1997 in Minneapolis, MN and he lived most of his life in Fergus Falls, MN. David loved Baylor University, The Baylor Golden Wave Marching Band, the Baylor Honor's College, and Baylor Ballroom...

Michael Martin Glas

Michael Martin Glas

Oct 6, 2016

Michael Martin Glas, age 54, of Fergus Falls, was called home to our heavenly father on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Mike was born on December 14, 1961, in Grafton, ND, to Martin and Karen (Baier) Glas. He attended school in Grafton, ND, and graduated in 1980. Mike then went to North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, and achieved...

Linda Lou Lickness

Linda Lou Lickness

Oct 5, 2016

Linda Lou Lickness, 69, died October 5, 2016, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Linda Berg was born June 21, 1947, in Veblen, SD, to Christian and Irene (Hedstrom) Berg. She attended the New Effington school district and went on to graduate as an LPN from North Dakota State School of Science in 1983. Linda married Rolland Lickness on...

Robert "Bob" Skistad

Robert "Bob" Skistad

Oct 5, 2016

Robert Harold “Bob” Skistad, 67, a resident of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Bob was born on October 19, 1948, to Harold and Thelma (Demmer) Skistad in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1966....

Reverend Charles R. Paulson

Reverend Charles R. Paulson

Oct 4, 2016

Pastor Charles R. Paulson, age 83, formerly of Minneapolis, departed this life to be face to face with the Lord on Tuesday evening October 4, 2016 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon, two weeks to the day after his loving wife Arlene passed away. Charles was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 20, 1933, to Arthur and Ruth (Gustavson)...

Mary Carol Berndt

Mary Carol Berndt

Oct 1, 2016

Mary Carol Berndt, age 63, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, October 1, 2016, in Fergus Falls. Mary was born on December 24, 1952, to Louis and Anne (Krueger) Berndt in Pelican Rapids, MN. She attended Pelican Rapids Elementary School and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. Mary worked for many years at Northern Contours in Fergus Falls. She enjoyed sewing,...

Shirley Anderson Hyslop

Shirley Anderson Hyslop

Sep 30, 2016

Shirley Arlyne Hyslop, age 87, died Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls. Shirley was born on December 17, 1928, in Warren, Minnesota, the daughter of Marie (Folden) and Roy Swanson. She attended schools in Warren and graduated from Warren High School in 1946. Shirley then attended Northwestern School of Nursing in Minneapolis and received her...

Geneal Marie Hysjulien Luebke

Geneal Marie Hysjulien Luebke

Sep 26, 2016

Geneal Hysjulien Luebke, age 88, of Morris, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 26, 2016, at Stevens County Medical Center in Morris. She was born on February 4, 1928 to Melvin and Marie (Thompson) Hysjulien and attended school in Fergus graduating in 1946 from Washington High School. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She married Warren...

Alvin Robert "Bob" Hemmingson

Alvin Robert "Bob" Hemmingson

Sep 26, 2016

Alvin Robert “Bob” Hemmingson, age 85, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 26, 2016, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Bob was born August 13, 1931, the son of Frank and Evelyn (Ness) Hemmingson in Racine, WI. He graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine, attended the University of Wisconsin-Racine for one year, and graduated from Dana College...

Marilyn Jane Anderson

Marilyn Jane Anderson

Sep 24, 2016

Marilyn Jane Anderson, age 83, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 24, 2016, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Marilyn was born on March 30, 1933, to Clarence and Selma (Peterson) Johnson in Dawson. As a child, she moved with her family to the Pelican Rapids area, where she attended country school in rural Pelican Rapids. On July 29, 1952, Marilyn...

Orville Burnett Johnson

Orville Burnett Johnson

Sep 24, 2016

Orville Burnett (O.B.) Johnson, 94, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Orville was born on December 21, 1921, the son of Clifford and Mabel (Holen) Johnson in Trail County, North Dakota. He attended school in Bottineau, ND, and graduated from the School of Forestry in 1942. Following his service in the anti-tank company...

Marvin Dale Lemke

Marvin Dale Lemke

Sep 21, 2016

Marvin Dale Lemke, age 77, a resident of Erhard, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Marvin was born on March 8, 1939, to Fritz and Marie (Seidell) Lemke on the family farm in Erhad’s Grove Township. He attended country school in rural Erhard. Marvin was baptized at Bagtesvold Lutheran Church and confirmed at Grace...

James David Scott

James David Scott

Sep 21, 2016

James David Scott, age 69, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Jim was born on July 22, 1947 to Merle Kenneth and Emily Teresa (Spies) Scott in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1965. After graduation, he attended Moorhead State University....

Arlene Vernette Paulson

Arlene Vernette Paulson

Sep 20, 2016

Arlene Vernette (Tollefson) Paulson, age 89, of Lake Oswego, OR, formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away in her sleep in to the hands of Jesus early Tuesday morning September 20, 2016, in Oregon. Arlene was born in Fergus Falls on December 9, 1926, to Bernard and Mabel (Evavold) Tollefson. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1944 and the...

Helen Frances (O'Donnell) Fox

Helen Frances (O'Donnell) Fox

Sep 20, 2016

Helen Frances (O’Donnell) Fox, age 62, of Fergus Falls, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Helen was born on April 20, 1954, on the White Earth Reservation to Maryann Fox Tollefson. She was adopted by William John and Olga Beatrice (Benhardus) O’Donnell. She attended high school in Osseo, MN. Helen was a housewife and mother and...

Allen Duane Larson

Allen Duane Larson

Sep 18, 2016

Allen Duane Larson, age 73, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Allen was born on November 10, 1942, the son of Arthur A. and Nellie (Mark) Larson in Fergus Falls. Allen attended country school in District #20 and graduated from Underwood High School...

Edna Ruth Davis

Edna Ruth Davis

Sep 17, 2016

Edna Ruth Peterson Davis, age 93, formerly of Aurdal Township, died Saturday, September 17, 2016, at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Edna was born November 10, 1922, at home and grew up in Aurdal Township, Otter Tail County the daughter of Alfred and Ruth (Chell) Peterson. Her mother died when she was two years old. She was...

Wesley Wayne Oak

Wesley Wayne Oak

Sep 13, 2016

Wesley Wayne Oak, 71, a resident of Park Rapids, MN, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids. Wesley was born on January 24, 1945, in Wadena, MN, the son of Edward and Edith (Harris) Oak. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1964. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Norman Albert Craig

Norman Albert Craig

Sep 10, 2016

Norman Albert Craig, 88, a resident of Erhard, died Saturday, September 10, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. Norman was born on April 29, 1928, in Fergus Falls, the son of Richard C. and Regina (Harles) Craig. He attended school in Fergus Falls. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1950 and was granted a hardship discharge....

Amanda Paige Lundeen

Amanda Paige Lundeen

Sep 7, 2016

Amanda Paige Lundeen, 21, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away unexpectedly at her home the morning of Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Amanda was born on January 3, 1995, in Fergus Falls to Paul and Mary Beth Lundeen. She was raised in Fergus Falls, attending Claire Ann Shover Nursery School before entering the Fergus Falls public school system....

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