Obituaries

Feb 18, 2022

Jennifer Lea Myron, 50 of Elbow Lake, died Friday, February 18, 2022, at her home.

Jennifer Lea Myron was born on January 12, 1972, the daughter of Theodore and Jane (Burgess) Myron.  She was baptized in Rock Prairie Lutheran Church and confirmed in Aastad Lutheran Church.  Jennifer graduated from the Elbow Lake High School in 1990, continued...

Jan 23, 2022

Harriet Johnson slipped into heaven on Sunday, January 23, 2022, greeted by her husband, Conrad, her son, Bruce, her grandson Jason, and her great-grandson Blake as well as her parents, Elmer and Lillian Jackson and siblings Doris, Eldred, DeWayne and Corrine, her dear in-laws John K and Lena and many brothers and sisters in law, cousins, and friends.

Jan 23, 2022

Lynda Louise Andersen, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022.   Six days after her 78th Birthday following a year-long battle with cancer.

Lynda leaves behind her husband, Wallace.  Daughters Cindy (Jeff) Tiemann of Royalton and Misty (Loren) Michelsen of West Fargo.  Grandchildren-Breanna (Robert)Vaillancourt, Cassandra Tiemann, Kenton Tiemann, Carson Michelsen, Dalyn Michelsen and great grandchildren-Stella, Adeline,...

Jan 19, 2022

Steven Dale Leis was a fantastically funny man, cracking jokes all the way to his last days. He passed away on January 19, 2022, at the Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He had his wife, Leticia there supporting him.

An only child born of Ralph Christoff and Edna Wilhelmina (Fischer) Leis on February 28, 1947, in...

Jan 15, 2022

Beverly Jane Westrom passed away peacefully at the age of 67 years on January 15, 2022, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, Minnesota from complications of COVID.

Bev was born on August 31, 1954, to Bill and Myrtle (Miller) Nash in Nashua, Minnesota. She grew up in Nashua on a farm with her four sisters, Bonnie, Connie, Peggy,...

Jan 15, 2022

Carroll Mau, 86 of Elbow Lake, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Carroll Alfred Mau was born July 20, 1935, on the family farm in rural Donnelly, Minnesota. He was the oldest of five children born to Chris and Esther (Mithun) Mau. Carroll was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church,...

Jan 11, 2022

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Art Sorenson, 65, Erdahl, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his home.

Art was born March 8, 1956 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, to Russell and Agnes (Goldstein) Sorenson. The family lived in Erdahl. Art graduated from Elbow Lake – Wendell High School in 1974.

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Jan 8, 2022

Cindy Ann Kloos was born on February 18, 1957, in Billings, Montana, to Vern and JoAnn (VanZee) Kannegiesser. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Cindy graduated from Cyrus High School in 1975. James and Cindy Kloos were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus, MN on March 20, 1976. From this union, they received...

Jan 8, 2022

Jeffrey C. Pearson, 60, of Hoffman, MN, died on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence in Hoffman.

Jeffrey Charles was born on September 3, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Charles Merwin and ViAnn Elaine (Peterson) Pearson. He was baptized and confirmed at Wood Lake Lutheran Church in Richfield, Minnesota. Jeffrey graduated from Richfield High...

Jan 6, 2022

Earl Lee Janshen was born on June 21, 1954, in Adrian, Minnesota to Lester and Ruby (Stevens) Janshen. He graduated from Ellsworth High School and shortly after attended Pipestone where he received a diploma in Meat Cutting. He was united in marriage to Marlette (Broesder) Janshen on June 29, 1974.

Earl was a jack of all trades....

Dec 27, 2021

Bobby Gene Burton, 67 of Elbow Lake, Minnesota died Monday, December 27, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Healthcare, Elbow Lake.

Bobby Gene Burton was born October 22, 1954, to Carl and Wilma (Lampley) Burton in Harrisburg, Illinois. As a child, he moved with his family to Long Beach, California, attending school, and graduating high school in California.

Dec 23, 2021

Adeline Clarice Leraas passed away peacefully in hospice care at the Hoffman Senior Living facility on December 23, 2021, at the age of 92. Adeline was born to Anton and Clara (Hesjedal) Leraas on March 26, 1929, on her family’s farm near Alamo, Divide County, North Dakota. She was baptized on April 25, 1929, at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Dec 21, 2021

Eleanor Jane (Janey) Woessner died December 21, 2021, at Prairie Ridge Healthcare in Elbow Lake, Minnesota at the age of eighty-seven years.

Eleanor Jane Pederson was born September 12, 1934, on a farm in rural Underwood, Minnesota, to Edward and Laura (Olson) Pederson.  She was baptized at the parsonage for Sverdrup Lutheran Church on November 10, 1934, presented by...

Dec 14, 2021

Leonard Harold Westrom of rural Elbow Lake entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice after a short time with cancer.

Leonard was born on June 3, 1931, to Selmer and Hilda (Johnson) Westrom on the home farm and passed away at home on the same farm. He passed...

Dec 9, 2021

Darwin Norlien, 68 of rural Kensington died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, Minnesota.

A Memorial Service for Darwin will be at 1PM, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Kensington Community Center, Kensington, MN. A meal will be served from 11-12:45 prior to the service.

Darwin Odell Norlien was born on...

Dec 8, 2021

Catalina Gylsen, 87 of Hoffman passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Hoffman Senior Living.

Catalina Gylsen Orteza was born on November 24, 1934, in Sinail ilocos Sur Phillipines, the daughter of Juan and Maria Salcedo Orteza. Catalina lived in the Phillipines before moving to New York. She later spent time living in Canada before moving...

Dec 7, 2021

Bernard Nord, 88 of Hoffman, died Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at his home.

Bernard Walter Nord was born in Milbank, South Dakota, on October 21, 1933, to Walter & Laura (Wagner) Nord. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He attended school and graduated in 1953 from Milbank High School. Bernie worked at National...

Dec 4, 2021

Jerome Frederick Kiehne was born at home in rural Nelson, MN on February 9, 1939 to Carl and Edna (Olson) Kiehne.  Jerome grew up on a farm north of Garfield, MN attended school in Alexandria, MN and graduated from Central High School in 1957. Jerome was united in marriage to Darlene Strom in 1957 and the union was blessed...

Dec 2, 2021

Robert Hutchings, 1934-2021 Robert Hutchings loved to get up early in the morning, put on his coat, and slip outdoors while we were all asleep. On December 2, 2021, early in the morning, while we were all asleep, he slipped away from us one last time.

Bobby was born January 16, 1934, in Martin County, MN, the...

Nov 30, 2021

Lorraine Eldora (Woessner) Gilbertson, 94, from Hoffman, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born on May 7th, 1927 to Edward and Suzie (Wagner) Woessner in Stony Brook Township and lived her life here in Grant County. Lorraine was baptized at Christ Lutheran in Pomme de Terre Township in the...