Area Obituaries

     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…

     Orville Reuben Israelson, 93, Edina, Minn., went home to be with his Lord, Thursday, June 28, 2018.      Orville was born to Andrew (Chris) and Minnie (Heinze) on the family farm in the Lake Bronson, Minn., area May 19, 1925. Orville attended school with his siblings in a one room country schoolhouse.  He was an avid…

     Ervin Gorsuch, 77, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at his home Monday, July 2, 2018.      Ervin Rueben Gorsuch was born Sept. 20, 1940 in Karlstad, Minn., to William and Ragna (Haugen) Gorsuch, the first of 10 children. He grew to manhood near Karlstad and was raised in the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Karlstad…

     Jerry Youel Groves, 69, Lancaster, Minn., passed away from a heart attack Wednes-day, July 4, 2018, at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, Minn. Jerry was born Feb. 3, 1949, in Fairfield, Calif., to Orbria and Anna (Penrod) Groves.      Jerry attended school in Vacaville, Calif., and graduated in 1967. After graduation, he joined the United States…

       Madison Adelyn Peterson, born Dec. 11, 2017, beloved child of God and gift to Michael and Mary Peterson, went home peacefully to be with Jesus Saturday, July 7, 2018. In her brief time with us, she touched and blessed our lives in ways we never imagined. She brought such joy to all who met…

     Ingrid Perry, age 85, Marshall, Minn., died  Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center, Marshall.      Ingrid Darlene Sjostrand was born June 26, 1933, in Hallock, Minn., to Ole M and Helga (Hanson) Sjostrand. She was baptized and confirmed at the Covenant Community Church, Lake Bronson, Minn.  She attended school there as well,…

     John Warren Rosequist, 90, Neosho, Mo., entered into rest June 5, 2018 in Neosho, following an extended illness.      John was born June 19, 1927 in Warren, Minn., the son of John P. and Ingrid (Nelson) Rosequist. He served in the U.S. Army and retired as a W-4.  He lived in Bella Vista, Ark., and moved…