Area Obituaries

     Lowell Larson, 85,  Hallock, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock.      Lowell Fredrick Larson was born Oct. 2, 1932 to Gotfred and Clara (Vigness) Larson in Thief River Falls, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Hallock. Lowell…

     Christine (Tragarz) Dziengel, beloved and loving wife of Clem and mother of Kathryn, Carrall, Roger, and grandson Tom; passed away Aug. 27, 2018 at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn., at the age of 99 years 9 months.      Christine was born Nov. 21, 1918 to Josephine and Thomas Tragarz and lived on a farm east…

     Byron C. Christopherson, 65, Lancaster, Minn,, passed away at Kittson Memorial Hospital, Hallock, Minn., Monday, Aug. 20, 2018.      Byron Carl Christopherson was born Jan. 13, 1953 in Hallock to Charles and Pauline (Pearson) Christopherson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Byron attended Lancaster High School and graduated in 1971. He went on…

     Erick Mattson, 39, of Minneapolis and St. Paul died unexpectedly Aug. 16, 2018.      Erick grew up in Walker, Minn., and graduated from Walker High School.  He attended St. Thomas University for two years and after moving to Milwaukee, completed his degree at Marquette University and went on to get his law degree from Marquette University…

           It is with great sadness that the family of Sharynn Kae (Dagen) Lundbohm announces her passing after a courageous battle with cancer. She departed this life peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn., at the age of 75.      Sharynn was born to her loving parents Lyle and Mildred Dagen Dec. 12, 1942.…

     Sandra Lindgren, Kennedy, Minn., passed away peacefully while on a weekend getaway in Mille Lacs, Minn., Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 66.      Sandra Lee Fossell was born in Karlstad, Minn., Dec. 6, 1951 to Duaine and Joan (Pearson) Fossell.  Sandra was baptized and confirmed at Maria Lutheran Church, Kennedy, Minn.  She grew…

     Lyla A. Swenson, 90, Detroit Lakes, Minn., and formerly of Lancaster, Minn., was promoted to Glory Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes.      Lyla Vilen was born July 6, 1928 the daughter of Oscar and Thordis (Farbo) Vilen in Granville Township of Kittson County, Minn. Lyla attended Lancaster Public Schools, graduating in 1947.…

     LTC Robert Erling Olson, 73, St Simons Island, Ga., passed away  July 26, 2018 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Bob was born June 26, 1945 in Northwood, N.D., the son of Ione and Orland      Olson. He grew up in northern Minnesota where he met his childhood sweetheart, Sandra Finney, and married in 1966.      He…

     Gregory G. Quiner, 57, Brooklyn Park, Minn., took his last motorcycle ride home from Q Shop Inc. on July 24, 2018.                  He was respected  by many for his work ethic, his welding skill, and his genuine and selfless concern for others.      He is survived by his love of…

     Peter H. Mortenson, 78, Kennedy, Minn., passed away at his home Friday, July 13, 2018.      Peter Hebert Mortenson was born Nov. 30, 1939 in Hallock, Minn., to Herbert and Helen (Warnes) Mortenson.  He was baptized and confirmed in Red River Lutheran Church and grew up in Svea Township of Kittson, County. Peter graduated from Kennedy…