Gerald Bates, 90 of Elbow Lake, died Sunday, September 27, 2020 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, MN. Gerald Frank was born February 7, 1930, to Frank and Nellie Bates in rural Norcross. He grew up on a farm north of Norcross and went to grade school at District 18, Corndale. In 1943 the family moved to a farm one mile south and west of Norcross. Gerald graduated from the Herman High School. He was drafted into the Military in 1951, during the Korean Conflict and served in Japan, earning,...

Norma Ahlberg, 81 of Roseville, MN, formerly of Elbow Lake died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Cherrywood Pointe of Roseville at Lexington. Norma Clarene was born December 19, 1938 to Thomas & Mabel (Vaa) Halvorson in Elbow Lake, MN. She grew up in Elbow Lake, graduating from Elbow Lake High School. She continued her education through the University of Minnesota, earning her teacher’s degree, and two Master’s Degrees.   Norma was united in marriage to Edward Ahlberg...

Barbara Swenson 83, of Hoffman, Minn., died peacefully on September 5, 2020.  Born in Hill River Township, Minn., on October 19, 1936, she was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Edith (Hansen) Swanson. Barbara is survived by her husband of 62 years Wilton Swenson, as well as sister Marjorie Penner of Maple Grove, Minn, daughters Connie (Dan) McTavish of Fridley, Minn., and Wendy (Steve) Roth of Signal Mountain, Tenn., and four grandchildren, Joshua, Jamie, Marissa...

Vernal Duaine Olson, 71, of Hoffman, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Alomere Health in Alexandria. Vernal Duaine Olson was born July 25, 1949 at the Douglas County Hospital, the youngest of eight children to Harold and Myrtle (Gulbrandson) Olson of Land Township.  He was baptized November 12, 1949, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Hoffman and confirmed on June 7, 1964, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Herman. Vernal often referred to himself as the “last tree in the...

Bryan Arthur Gilbertson, 62, of Farwell, MN died Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at his home as the result of a lawn tractor accident.  Bryan Arthur Gilbertson was born on April 20th, 1958 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the third of four children born to Glen and Lorraine (Woessner) Gilbertson. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church of Hoffman in May of 1958.  As a young man, Bryan loved camping, scouting, fishing, farming, hunting, water skiing, scuba diving, working on cars and riding...

Harvey Orlando Huseth, 93, of Elbow Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Harvey was born August 6, 1927 to Hjalmar and Gladys (Pikop) Huseth in Elbow Lake, MN. Harvey grew up on a farm south of Elbow Lake and graduated from Elbow Lake high school in 1945.  He then enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was assigned to guard duty at Ellis Island. He also played the trombone in the Coast...

Mary Jo Knutson, 58, of Ashby, died Sunday, August 23, at her home, under the care of her family and LB Hospice. Mary Jo Knutson was born on April 19th, 1962 in Fergus Falls, MN to Wesley and Lois Knutson.  Her older brothers Randy and Todd welcomed her into the family.  Growing up the youngest with two older brothers she was tough and determined and this was apparent throughout her life. In her younger years she enjoyed time fishing walleyes with her dad, listening to her mom...

Larry Krienke, 81, of Kensington, MN, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the Evansville Care Campus. Larry DuWayne was born on May 27, 1939, in Kensington, MN, the son of Bob and Gladys (Skramsted) Krienke. He was baptized on July 2, 1939 and confirmed on May 17, 1953 at First Lutheran Church in Kensington. Larry graduated from Kensington High School on May 24, 1957. On July 23, 1960, he married his sweetheart, Carol Raatz in Morris, MN and recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. They...

Betty Jane Renstrom was born on January 8, 1928 in Wood Lake, Minnesota, the daughter of Harold and Lorenda (Vahl) Wenstrom. She was called from this life on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, with her son by her side.  She attained the age of 92 years, seven months, and 30 days. Betty was baptized and confirmed in the Christian Faith at the Methodist Church in Waite Park, MN, where they moved to when she was nine months old.  She grew up...

Marlys Arleen (Burnham) Lathrop, age 75, and Roger George Lathrop, age 79, both of Elbow Lake, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.   Marlys was born on May 31, 1945 in Worthington, MN to Melvin and Bonnie (Schlarbaum) Burnham.  Roger was born on June 21, 1941 in Park Rapids, MN to Willard and Ella (Vogtman) Lathrop. Marlys attended Ewington Consolidated School in Jackson County MN in her younger...