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DeNell A. Lanning - December 01, 1933 - May 08, 2022

Departed: 05/08/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: DeNell A. Lanning was born on December 1, 1933, to Joseph and Mabel (Strand) Lanning in Sacred Heart, MN. He was the last of seven children. He grew up in Sacred Heart, MN, Minneapolis, MN, and for a short time in Portland, OR.He entered the US Air Force from 1953 to 1956 serving during the Korean War. He was stationed throughout the world serving as fighter jet mechanic. Following his service, he returned to Minneapolis and began working for Hoganson Construction for 20 years in eastern Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota building grain elevators. While working in Montana, he met the love of his life Delores Meyer, and they were married on April 23, 1960. For the first six years of marriage they moved around before settling in Barnesville, MN, in 1970. DeNell continued working for Hoganson's Construction until the late 70's. He dabbled in satellite dishes for a few years until retiring in the 1980's.DeNell enjoyed golfing and was an avid fisherman. He loved his two granddaughters immensely. It was a rare time not to find a cowboy movie or an old western television station on at the house. His faithful companion was his puppy "Dakota." DeNell was a great husband and provider for his family. He was a member of the Barnesville American Legion and VFW clubs and was a member of the Elks Club out in Montana.DeNell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Delores Lanning, of Barnesville; two children: DeAnna Jennings, of Fargo, ND; and DeNell J. (Diann) Lanning, of Rosemount, MN; two granddaughters: Danielle (Kevin Henry) Lanning, of St. Peter, MN; and Dayna (Mike Scherlin) Lanning, of Shakopee, MN; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.DeNell was preceded in death by his parents; and his six siblings: Morris Lanning, Jennings Lanning, Vernon Lanning, Mavil Zalusky, Donna Pritchard and Beverly Webster.Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Barnesville Honor Squad of the American Legion and VFW.Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday.

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Roger Wagner - May 29, 1935 - April 29, 2022

Departed: 04/29/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Roger Wagner, age 86, of Barnesville, MN died at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 29, 2022.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 6, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sabin, MN with Rev. Brett Hartwig officiating. Burial will be in the City Cemetery in Barnesville, MN with Military Honors being provided by the Barnesville Honor Guard.Visitation will from 5-8 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM with Rev. Matt Valan officiating. Visitation will also continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday.Roger Dennis Wagner was born on May 29, 1935 to Raymond Christ and Hazel Irene (Ellis) Wagner at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead, MN. He grew up in rural Clay County and he started country school through the 8th grade, and then attended Dilworth High School.At the age of 17 years old, he started taking flying lessons. He then received his pilot license before entering the US Army and served his country from 1955-1957 in Korea. He returned home to Minnesota and got his commercial flying license.On July 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Marie Dow in Rothsay, MN. They started out their married life in Moorhead, MN. In 1969, they built a house in Alliance Township in rural Baker, MN where they have continued to live. Roger farmed and also did aerial crop spraying for 30 years. He raised potatoes and then went to sugar beets in 1975. He also raised grain and beans. He loved air shows, after retiring they went to the Oshkosh Air Shows in Wisconsin. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, photography, military history, and doing the cryptoquip in the newspaper.Roger is survived by his wife Eleanor; two children: Debra Wagner, of Rochester, MN; and Robert Wagner, of Barnesville, MN; two sisters: Joanne Reitan, of Moorhead, MN; and Dona Mae of Hastings, MN; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Roger is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Richard Wagner.

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Micaela Thompson - July 01, 1941 - April 26, 2022

Departed: 04/26/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Micaela Thompson, 80, Barnesville, MN, passed away April 26, 2022 in Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.Micaela was born on July 1, 1941, to George H. and Orpha (Ranger) Felde. She had two older brothers, Stuart and Craig. Micaela attended school in Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1959. Micaela married James (Jim) F. Thompson at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church in Sabin, MN, on February 25, 1961. Married over 61 years, they farmed west of Barnesville until her death. Jim and Micaela welcomed two daughters, Asunta ‘Susie’ Thompson and Cynthia ‘Cindy’ (John) Nelson. Micaela and Jim have six grandchildren: Justin (Marisa) Fricke, Ariane Fricke, Adam (Kayci) Nelson, Caitlin (Dylan) Johnson, Malibu (Tanner) Holweger, and Codi Johns, and 10 great-grandchildren: Jake, Josh, Jolie and Jocelyn Fricke, Shaina and Brooks Nelson, Whitney and Waylon Johnson, and Mercadez and Brantley Holweger. Diagnosed at age 16 with Type 1 Diabetes, Micaela outlived all expectations by living nearly 65 years with the disease. At the time of her diagnosis, Type 1 diabetics rarely lived to age 50. In 2009, she was awarded the Joslin 50-Year Medal by the Joslin Diabetes Center for living successfully with diabetes for more than 50 years. Her story was even shared in an American Diabetes Association publication.A lifelong member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Barnesville, Micaela was very proud that her grandpa Mathias Felde carved the beautiful woodwork around the entrance doors. She was a faithful volunteer with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church circles and quilters. She enjoyed leading activities or calling Bingo at the Barnesville Care Center and Golden Manor to help brighten the days of the residents. She led Senior Exercise at the Barnesville Senior Center and Senior Apartment Complex well into her upper sixties, and was proud to have been a volunteer with Hospice and the Barnesville Area Helpers.Micaela liked the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Blackhawks, UND Hockey, and of course the NDSU Bison. She was famous for her fun earrings, distinctive glasses (usually red!), and the red highlights in her hair. She loved antiques, boxed wine, and most of all her grandkids.A private celebration of life will be held this summer when her grandkids flock back to Minnesota to hang out at the farm, stay at Lake Lida, and fish with Grandpa Jim.

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Janice Lewis - April 06, 1939 - April 25, 2022

Departed: 04/25/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Janice Lewis, age 83, of rural Pelican Rapids, formerly of Baker, MN died in her home on Monday, April 25, 2022.Janice Angeline Balken was born on April 6, 1939 to Frederick and Hazel (Kastet) Balken in Rothsay, MN. Janice graduated from Rothsay High School in 1957.Janice married Robert "Bob" C. Lewis on September 14, 1957 in Rothsay, MN and made their home on the Lewis farm near Baker. They moved off the family farm in 1987 and lived in Downer before moving to a ranch near Pelican Lake in 1994. Janice was very active in the family farm of milking cows, field work, and what all else goes with it. Her family was very important to her. She spent a lot of time tending to her gardens growing flowers and vegetables. Besides farm work she was always busy baking, sewing, crocheting, and in her mid-years, ceramics. Later quilting and finishing the quilts by hand, machine quilting, and embroidering.Janice and Bob spent many winters in Tucson, Arizona and Janice continued wintering in Arizona for many more years following Bob's death in 2002.Janice is survived by six children: Pat Lewis of Dilworth, MN, five sons: Mike (Karen) Lewis of Barnesville, Mark (Jamie) Lewis of Hawley, Tim (Judy) Lewis of Baker, Todd (Shelley) Lewis of Comstock, and Peter (Kari) Lewis of Baker, 18 grandchildren: John (Marissa) Oelke and their children Robert and Frederick, Jennifer (James) Rickford and their children, Riley, Baxter, and Sully; Katie (Ricky Heck) Oelke and children Laura and Thomas; Kyle (Marlee) Oelke and their children Tristen, Emma, and Finley; Kelley (Conrad) Binsfeld, Kimberly (Adam) Grant and their children Tenleigh and Bentley; Kasey (Cody) Fosse and their children Kaia and Cameron; Chad (Charity) Lewis and their child Ariana; Marcus (Sarah) Lewis and their child Lane; Thane Lewis and his child Camdyn; Bobbi, Owen, and Wylie Lewis, Richard (Kaitlyn) Lewis and Connor Lewis, Logan (Haley) Lewis, Mariah, and Peyton Lewis, two brothers: Harlan (Lois) Balken of Mahtomedi, MN, DuWayne Balken of Fergus Falls, MN, one sister Karen Kimberling of Fort Collins, CO; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Janice was preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents, one grandson Owen Michael Lewis, sister-in-law Phyllis Balken, one brother in law Kirk Kimberling.Memorial Service will be Friday, April 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Baker, MN with Pastor Lorelee Benz officiating. A recording of the funeral service will be on the funeral home website.

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Diane Law - January 19, 1952 - April 25, 2022

Departed: 04/25/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Diane Lynn Law, age 70, of Sabin, MN died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND on Monday, April 25, 2022 surrounded by family. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, friend, and grandmother.Diane Lynn was born in Moorhead, MN on January 19, 1952, to Harley James and Cleopha Rose (Bell) Kastet. She grew up in Sabin, MN. Following elementary school in Sabin, she attended Moorhead High School. After high school, she worked at the USDA in Fargo for over 20 years.On August 15, 1975, Diane was united in marriage to Michael Law at Grace Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. They started out their married life in Fargo for three years before moving to Sabin in 1978. It was in Sabin that Diane and Michael raised their daughter, Tracy, filled their home with many cherished pets and animals, and continued to reside ever since. Through her marriage to Michael, Diane gained many family members and was a beloved sister-in-law and aunt. Michael and Diane loved the outdoors; through the years they enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, fishing, gardening, and trips to Canada and Alaska.Diane had her first fight with cancer in 1993. Despite many health challenges since then, Diane had an unparalleled resiliency and fight for life. She continued to defy odds and overcome these challenges. Though she experienced significant pain from various ailments, Diane was determined to live her life as fully as she could. She refused to let illness win, attending holidays and special events with her family, no matter what. Her family was blessed by this determination, especially as they were able to spend one last Easter holiday together in the spring of 2022.As a proud grandmother, Diane was very close to her granddaughters. She was actively involved in their lives, from babysitting them as little girls, to attending countless concerts, musicals, and other events as they grew up. Diane loved her family whole-heartedly and she was incredibly proud to see her family grow. She welcomed a "bonus" granddaughter and "bonus" great-grandchild, Sarah and Man, and excitedly cheered on Becca and Mari as they started the next chapters of their lives in college, marriage, and careers.Known for her love of animals, Diane had compassion to care for creatures big and small. She took in stray dogs and cats in need of a home and cared for many kittens and puppies throughout her life. She even raised four baby squirrels that she had found in the backyard, bottle-feeding them and letting her granddaughters help her care for them. She passed this love of animals on to the next generations and doted on all of the family's pets as well. Diane loved to garden flowers and vegetables, canning and freezing from the bounty of her garden. She frequently visited friends and family with a box of vegetables in hand, eager to share with others.Diane is survived by her husband, Michael Law of Sabin; one daughter, Tracy (Mark) Aaker of Fargo, ND; two granddaughters, Becca (Nels Eide) Aaker of Fertile, MN, and Mari Aaker of Fargo, ND, as well as numerous brothers-and-sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Cleopha Kastet, and one brother Richard Kastet.Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, May 9, 2022 at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville with Rev. Jim Greene officiating.

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Chad Brendefur - March 23, 1970 - April 20, 2022

Departed: 04/20/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Chad Brendefur, age 52, of Barnesville, MN died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN with Rev. John Andrews officiating.Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Monday, April 25 at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville.Chad William was born on March 23, 1970, to Wayne and Carol (Funkhouser) Brendefur in Fergus Falls, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Vukku Lutheran Church in Foxhome, MN. Chad attended the Campbell-Tintah School District graduating in 1988. He then went on to attend Moorhead State University in 1994 with a degree in Energy Management. He then went to work for Lake Region Electric in Pelican Rapids, MN for many years. He also worked at Scheels in Fargo and for his dad at Brendefur Electric.On May 21, 2004, Chad was united in marriage to Angela Odden at Faith Lutheran Church in West Fargo, ND. They started out their married life in Barnesville and have lived there ever since.Chad loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed hunting deer, pheasants, ducks, and geese. Over the years, Chad had a green thumb and liked his vegetable garden. Chad also enjoyed grilling and cooking his bounty. Chad and Luke's fun time together was driving and finding places to take photos of nature, wildlife, and farms. Family trips together to Duluth have special memories.Chad is survived by his wife, Angie Brendefur of Barnesville; son, Luke Brendefur at home; parents, Wayne and Carol Brendefur of Fergus Falls, MN; three siblings: Kyle (Sue) Brendefur of Albertville, MN; Christa (Greg) Gronwold of Moorhead, MN; and Rance Brendefur of Brainerd, MN; nieces and nephews: Bobbi Brendefur, Kaci Brendefur, Gabrielle Brendefur, Gavin Brendefur, Brooke Gronwold and Alexa Gronwold; father-in-law, David (Sandy Miller) Odden of Mayville, ND; brothers and sisters-in-law: Kim (Tom) Potter of West Fargo, ND; Kirk (Lisa) Odden of West Fargo, ND; Kevin (Mino) Odden of West Fargo, ND; Stacey Dunham of Maple Grove, MN; Scott Odden of Barnesville, MN; and Shawn Odden of Barnesville, MN; nieces and nephews: Hannah Potter, Hailey Odden, Hunter Odden, Melissa Odden, and Bridget Odden. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Chad was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Dianne Odden and his grandparents.A recording of the funeral service will be posted on this page later this afternoon.

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Edwin Haick - October 07, 1928 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Edwin Haick, age 93, of Barnesville, MN, died on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at the Fargo VA Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, April 25, 2022 at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, MN with military honors provided by the Barnesville Honor Squad from the VFW and American Legion Posts.Visitation will be 5-8 PM, Sunday at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville with a prayer service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the Mass.Edwin Julius Haick was born on October 7, 1928, to Henry and Mary (Ulrich) Haick in Wilkin County, MN on the family farm. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Barnesville. His dad died when Ed was a young boy and he took over the duties of the farm. He then entered the US Army and served his country during the Korean War. On October 6, 1954, Ed was married to Lavinia “Linda” A. Daniels at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville. The couple made their home in Barnesville where they raised their six children. He worked road construction for a few years in Northern Minnesota. In 1967, Ed went back to farming in Wilkin County and continued farming until retiring at 82 years of age.Ed’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were very special and important in his life. He also treasured his time with his friends. He loved family get togethers, especially the holidays. He enjoyed ice fishing and summer fishing trips to Canada. He also liked playing cards, dancing, and a bump of whiskey. He was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, VFW, and American Legion. Ed was a recipient of the Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2016.Edwin is survived by his six children: Jim (Ruth LeNoue) Haick of Rothsay, MN, Daniel Haick of Moorhead, MN, Kathy (Dan) Fischer of Wabasso, MN, Chris Sturm of Fargo, ND, Mary (Darwin) Cihak of Glyndon, MN, and Barb Haick of Moorhead, 12 grandchildren: Nathan (Desi) Erickson, Amanda (Tanner Nelson) Haick, Jenny (Justin) Kalvoda, Becky (Josh) Helmer, Debbie (Mike) Szafranski, Melissa (John Taylor) Sturm, Mariah (Andrew Christensen) Sturm, Meghan (Brandon Arion) Sturm, McKenzie (Sydney Gilbert) Sturm, Madison (Wesley Scott) Sturm, Melinda (Logan) Schonert, Jason (Joleen) Cihak, 26 great grandchildren, special friend Anita Bjornstad of Rothsay, MN, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.Ed was preceded in death by his wife Linda in 1994, his parents, great granddaughter Penelope Skye Gilbert, and nine siblings, Bernadine Powelson, Bernard Haick, Catherine Hahn, Tony Haick, Francis Marlett, Gilbert Haick, Clara Hahn, Anna Savala, and Marie Sauvageau. Special friends Nancy Beckstrom and Georgia Thompson.

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Brodie Drew Gilbertson - May 27, 2007 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Brodie Drew Gilbertson was born on May 27, 2007, in Fargo, ND to Vanessa Gilbertson. He grew up in Moorhead and attended Robert Asp Elementary School and one year at Horizon Middle School before moving to West Fargo. He then attended Cheney Middle School in West Fargo and started his 9th grade year at West Fargo High School.Brodie had a passion for the outdoors and hunting. He was a junior instructor with the North Dakota Game and Fish Hunter Safety Program. Brodie was the youngest volunteer at the Red River Regional Marksmanship Center. Within the last year, he joined the West Fargo Police Cadet Program, where he had attained the status of Corporal and named as the Cadet of the Year. He treasured being a part of the Cadets. He had the heart of a volunteer who wanted to give back and always thought about others. He volunteered serving food with his mom at the Salvation Army, along with other volunteer activities.Brodie loved spending time with his pets Mara and Toby. They would spend a lot of time laying with him. He received Mara when he was first diagnosed with cancer and Mara became a true companion. Brodie will be remembered as inclusive and caring to those around him.Brodie is survived by his mother, Vanessa Gilbertson, of West Fargo, ND; grandparents, Jackie Gilbertson of Moorhead, MN and Howard (Tammie) Gilbertson of West Fargo, ND; great grandmother, Eleanor Deeton of Baker, MN; aunt, Ashley (Ben Cassidy) Gilbertson of Rochester, MN; great uncles, Glen (Heidi) Deeton, John (Deb) Gilbertson, Ed (Patty) Gilbertson and Dennis (Beth) Gilbertson; and numerous cousins and his brothers and sisters in Blue.He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Harvey and Joyce Gilbertson and Clifford Deeton, and great uncles, Bruce and Leslie Gilbertson.Brodie passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, from his 186 day battle with leukemia in Fargo at Sanford Children’s Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends from the West Fargo Police Cadets.Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN with Pastor Lorelee Benz officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Barnesville where Brodie will be buried near his family. #BravelikeBrodie

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Marvin Lloyd Hanson - July 27, 1930 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Marvin Lloyd Hanson was born on July 27, 1930, to Loyd Lane and Diana “Geneva” (Larson) Hanson in Janesville, WI where he was baptized. As a small child, the family moved to Breckenridge, MN and he attended a one-room school house, District 61 Country School in Wilkin County, MN. He was confirmed in faith in Breckenridge, MN. Marvin served his country in the US Army from 1952 to 1954. He completed basic training in Kentucky and was stationed in the infantry in Germany.In the late forties, Marvin met his future wife while roller skating in Breckenridge, MN. After his release from the service, he married Mary Elizabeth Hemness on August 14, 1954, and they started their family soon after. They lived in the Twin Cities for about a year and a half before moving to Santa Ana, CA where he continued to work in housing construction. In 1958, Marvin and his family moved from California to Rollag, MN where they and their 4 children were members of the Rollag Lutheran Church.Marvin continued his trade as a master craftsman for many years, but he also had a farm where he raised feeder and dairy cattle and pigs. His routine for many years was milk the cows, work construction in Fargo, do some field work, and then milk the cows again. It seemed that hard work ran in his veins. In the early seventies, Marvin and his business partner, Fred Kraft, started K & H Construction. He found building houses and general contracting both challenging and rewarding work and the two continued the business for more than 35 years.After their children grew up, Marvin and Mary began traveling to Mississippi in the winters, where Marvin would find local construction work. They both loved visiting family and friends there. In later years, Marvin was often found tending to his expansive garden, tinkering with various projects, and even ambling around on his ATV. Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting the bull with anyone and everyone. He spent many hours saddled up to the kitchen island with his mug sharing stories. Marvin lived on his farm near Rollag until December of last year when he moved to Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo.Marvin is survived by three children: Lynn (Diane) Hanson, Diana Bontjes, Keith Hanson, daughter-in-law Julie Hanson, and 10 grandchildren: Jeremy (Kathleen) Hanson, James Hanson, Cory (Rebecca) Hanson, Josh Hanson, Gina Buchanan, Nathan Bontjes, Dana (Lindsey) Bontjes, Danielle (Eric) Lind, Jessica (Zac) Hanson-Thurn, and Nick Hanson. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 2008, son Lloyd, two brothers David and Norman Hanson, his parents, grandson-in-law Lance Knaup, and dear friends Norman “Kelly” Tolbert and Phyllis Engen.Marvin died on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo at the age of 91.Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM, Friday, March 25, 2022, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM at Rollag Lutheran Church in Rollag, MN with Rev. Jim Greene officiating. Burial will be in the Rollag Cemetery.

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Charles David Schindler - January 11, 1959 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Charles "Chuckles" David Schindler was born on January 11, 1959, to Charles Leo and Ruth Helen (Bredemeier) Schindler in Moorhead, MN. Chuck grew up in Barnesville and attended Assumption School and Barnesville High School, graduating in 1977.Chuck worked in several places in the Barnesville and Fargo-Moorhead Area since graduation. Chuck loved garage sales and keeping in contact over Facebook. He was a very kind person and loved being with his family. He also liked to entertain the deer hunters every year. The 4th of July was a favorite time of the year and he enjoyed setting off fireworks.He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Doug Larson, brother, Dale Schindler, brother and sister-in-law, Bart and Crisy Schindler; two nephews, Chad and Stacy Larson and Charlie Larson; one niece, Sam Schindler; and great nephews, Justin and Larissa Larstra and Jordan Larson; and great niece, Alison Larson. Also surviving Charles are three aunts: Grace, Lois, and Ruby; and cousins, along with many many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth.

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Barbara Jean Schwecke - August 04, 1946 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Barbara Jean Smith was born on August 4, 1946, to Billy and Frances (Hayes) Smith in Colorado Springs, Co. She grew up in Moorhead, MN and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1964. Barbara was a stay-at-home mom, raising four children: David, Kathy, Lisa, and Chelsey. Barb made her home in Dickinson for the last 15 years near two of her children.Barb enjoyed shopping and the thrill of finding a good bargain and had to stop at every clearance rack she walked by. She especially enjoyed listening to Big Sticks Baseball Games in Dickinson, ND. She had a big, sweet tooth and always tried to get the biggest piece of pie at holiday feasts. Most of all she cherished the times she had with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, especially when all the family would get together.Barb is survived by four children: David Ouellette, of Dickinson, ND, Kathy (Bill) Braton, of Barnesville, MN, Lisa (Dean) Yerks, of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Chelsey (Derrick) Symionow, of Dickinson, ND; her mother, Frances Smith, of Moorhead, MN; and her sister, Judy Johnson, of West Fargo. Grandchildren: Brooke (Luke) Leno, Brandi (Nick) Grant, Tanner (Lexi) Ouellette, Matthew Ouellette, Cole Yerks, Hunter Yerks, Tristin, Caymen, Mason and Julian Symionow. Great grandchildren: Jade, Kai, Oakes, Hudson, and one on the way; along with several other relatives and friends.Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her father Billy; sisters, Nancy & Linda; great-grandchild, Baylor; a nephew, Nicky; and brother-in-law Ken Johnson.Barb died at her home in Dickinson, ND on Friday, March 11, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the funeral service.

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Wanda Derro - May 12, 1970 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Wanda Marie Hansen was born on May 12, 1970, in St. Paul, MN to Terrance and Sara (Jorgenson) Hansen. She started out life living in St. Paul, where she attended grade school and her family eventually moved to North Branch, MN where she graduated high school in 1989.She then became a mom to Sarah-Jo. While hanging out in a park, she met her life partner Scott Derro. They lived in Stacy, MN for a long time and added three more children to the mix including: Scott, Sami, and Summer. For many years, Wanda was a stay-at-home mom. As the children got older, she went back to work, and they lived in a few places around the area including Foxhome, Wahpeton, and Dwight, before moving to Barnesville about 11 years ago.Wanda was very artistic. She loved to color, draw, paint, and do embroidery work. She also enjoyed writing poetry and was a good cook. Her mashed potatoes were amazing. She was also a wonderful grandmother to her grandchildren.Wanda is survived by her husband Scott, of Barnesville, MN; four children: Sarah-Jo (Nicolas Hernandez) Johnson of North Branch, MN, Scott II (Emily Kriske) Derro, of Elk River, MN, Sami Derro of Fergus Falls, MN, and Summer (DJ Mullins) Derro, of Barnesville, MN; eight grandchildren and five siblings: Wendy (Jimmy) Woods, of Florida, Tristan Wilkins, Travis Hansen, Josh Hansen, and Jessica Hansen, all of Minnesota.Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, and one infant sister, Dawn.A time of remembrance will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 14, 2022, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to that time.

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Grace Katherine Olson - January 06, 2003 - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Grace Katherine Olson was born on January 6, 2003, to Shawn and Trina (Peasley) Olson in Fargo, ND. She came home to two sisters, Saydi and Emily, in Barnesville, MN. She attended school in Barnesville and graduated from Barnesville High School in May of 2021. During her school years, she played softball, participated in Sue's dance, was a member of FFA, and a stats girl for wrestling and football. During her senior year she managed school and three jobs: at Front Street Nutrition, a waitress at the Pitchfork, and worked at Dean's Bulk gas station. This past fall, she began going to NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND where she had plans to become a nurse. In November she took a job as a nursing assistant at ValleyCare and Rehab in Barnesville and was a true blessing to the residents.Grace enjoyed hanging out with her friends! She loved shopping, especially at the Boot Barn, Scheels, and Target. She liked to get herself a drink from Starbucks. Her favorite place to eat was at Izumi eating sushi. Her favorite music was Country Music. Her style of clothes included her favorite Carhartt Sweatshirt, Carhartt stocking hat, and boots. Grace's favorite thing to do with her family were trips to the Twin Cities to go shopping. She also enjoyed trips to see various places all over the country. Grace was known to have a stubborn streak and be a bit sarcastic. She has two favorite cats Remi and Oliver.Grace is survived by her parents, Shawn and Trina Olson, of Barnesville; three sisters: Saydi (Taran) Hoff, of Baker, MN; Emily Olson, of Barnesville, MN; and Claire Olson, also of Barnesville; grandparents, Ernie and Connie Peasley of Barnesville; Larry and Carol Olson of Twin Valley, MN; and Rosanne Kuehn of Twin Valley; great grandmother, Kitty Bolgrean of Fargo; her boyfriend, TJ Underhill of Battle Lake, MN; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by a multitude of friends and her NDSCS family.She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Merrill Kuehn, and her great grandparents.Grace died in an automobile accident near Underwood, MN on Sunday, February 27, 2022.Visitation will be 2-5 PM on Sunday, March 6, at Assumption Catholic Church with a Prayer Service at 5:00 PM. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service on Monday.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 7 at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery Barnesville.

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Freemont Ray Pender - February 07, 1956 - February 23, 2022

Departed: 02/23/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Freemont Ray Pender, 66, of Baker, MN, passed away at his home on Wednesday February 23rd, 2022.Visitation will be from 5-8 PM, Friday, March 11, 2022, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN.A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Baker, MN with Pastor Lorelee Benz officiating.Freemont Ray Pender was born on February 7, 1956, to Howard Sr. and Evelyn (Kluck) Pender in Moorhead, MN. He grew up on their family farm located near Baker. He was active in 4-H and helping on the family farm. He graduated from Barnesville High School in 1974. He furthered his education for a few years, then he served his country in the US Army for four years. He then returned home to finalize his education at NDSCS in Wahpeton in 1983.Freemont met Lori Kay Johnk and they were married on May 27, 1983. They built their life together on the family farm. In addition to helping on the family farm, he raised pigs, and did agronomy work for elevators in Glyndon, Sabin, and Lake Park. He also worked at Cargill in Wahpeton for 16 years. He then went to work at American Crystal Sugar in Moorhead for a couple of years, before his multiple myeloma diagnosis.He was a highly active member of the Baker-Downer Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was known to be a go to person for guidance. He was also known for being a hardworking and thoughtful man. Freemont had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, or anything that got him outdoors. Tall tales were always sure to follow any of his adventures. He was an excellent husband and father. His true calling, being a grandpa, was found after his initial cancer diagnosis. He cherished his time spent with his family, but his grandkids most of all.Freemont is survived by his loving wife and best friend Lori, children: Levi (Katie) Pender of Fargo, ND, Ashley (Darrin) Tucker, of Sabin, MN, Kara (Paul) Linz, of Cold Spring, MN, six grandchildren: Maggie and Chloee Linz, Marley and Jenner Pender, Wyatt and Ella Tucker, siblings: Susan Pender, Howard Pender Jr (Renae), Phillip Pender, brother-in-law Gary Coon, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.Freemont was preceded in death by his parents Howard Sr. and Evelyn Pender, siblings Nola Mae Coon, John Pender, brother-in-law Gary Briss and sister-in-law Josie Pender.In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Baker-Downer Westminster Presbyterian Church. Thank You!

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Merlyn Bekkerus - July 30, 1932 - February 04, 2022

Departed: 02/04/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Merlyn Tyler Bekkerus passed away Friday, February 4th, 2022, at the age of 89 at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville with family at his side.

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Gene J. Janssen - August 17, 1932 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Gene Janssen, age 89, of Barnesville, MN died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at ValleyCare and Rehab in Barnesville.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, MN with Rev. Chris Leach officiating. Burial will follow in City Cemetery, Barnesville, MN.Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Saturday.Eugene John Janssen was born on August 17, 1932, to John and Lillian (Anderson) Janssen on the farm in rural Barnesville, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Barnesville. He attended a one room school, District 19, for three years and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1950. He lived on the farm for 70 years. He farmed with his brother, Duane for 50 years, farming grain and cattle. Gene wintered in Apache Junction in Arizona for 35 years.On November 17, 1991, Gene married Lois Asp in Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fargo. The couple made their home on Gene's farm east of Barnesville. In 2002, they moved into Barnesville where Gene continued to live until entering ValleyCare and Rehab in 2018. Gene was a lifelong member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville. He liked old cars, and he was a member of the Fargo Red River Valley Horseless Carriage Club of America. He took many old car tours throughout MN, ND, and SD. He also enjoyed many tour bus trips around the USA and Canada, Alaska. He was born with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-an inherited lung disease, he suffered life long with it.Gene is survived by one nephew, Jerry (Vicki) Janssen of Barnesville; and three nieces: Laurie (Steve) Parsons, Fargo, ND; Lisa (Alan) Christenson, Moorhead, MN; and Lynn (Blaine) Thorkildson, Barnesville; step children: Sharon (Carl) Taute, Merrifield, MN; Daniel Asp, Gilbert, MN; Mathew (Donna) Asp, Hankinson, ND; Andrew (Jeanine) Asp, Fridley, MN; and Joel (Stacy) Asp of Harwood, MN; step grandchildren; several great nieces & nephews; other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois in 2008; his parents; brother, Duane; and sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Dianne.

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Bev Braton - February 07, 1940 - January 28, 2022

Departed: 01/28/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Bev Braton, age 81, of Barnesville, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo. Private gathering will be held. Beverly Sharon McEvers was born on February 7, 1940, to Stephen and Myrtle Beatrice (Peterson) McEvers at Fargo, ND. She grew up in Baker, MN the youngest of eight children. She attended school in Barnesville, graduating in 1957. On July 20, 1957, Bev was united in marriage to Ronald Wayne Braton at St. James United Church of Christ. They lived in the Barnesville area before building a home south of Barnesville and moved into that home in 1964, and continued living there until the time of her death. She raised her six kids. During her years, she worked at Ben Franklin, the Barnesville Care Center, Cenex, Eventide, Senior Citizen Center, and finally Golden Manor Assisted Living. Bev will be remembered for her cooking and her famous donuts, frying 50 dozen at a time. She had a love of animals and had many pets over the years. She was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries. Some of her favorite pastimes was gardening, going to the casino, cheering on the Minnesota Twins, and watching Jeopardy. Bev was known for her beautiful white hair and how she called it like she saw it. Bev is survived by 5 children: Dennis (Sharon) Braton, Barnesville; Shannon (Ron) Norling, Barnesville; Dean (Beckie) Braton, Moorhead; Shelly Stanton, Barnesville; and Sharon (Jeff) Davis, Barnesville; daughter-in-law, Kay Braton; son-in-law, Ponch Davis; 18 grandchildren: Kelly, Devin, Karissa, Kimberly, Jessica, Jennifer, Sarah, DJ, Becca, Chris, Shawn, Dani, Grayson, Ryland, Thomas, Emmy, Katie and Abby; 15 great grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters: Joyce Burns of Moorhead and Janet Peterson of Barnesville; sisters-in-law: Grace McEvers, Donna (Robert) Braton, Janice Braton, and Beverly Thompson; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Bev was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald in 1998; son, Dale in 2018; sons-in-law: Bill Dirkes, and Tommy Stanton; four brothers: Lyle, Jim, Wayne, and Curt; one sister, Bonnie McEvers; and her parents.

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Margaret Willard - October 28, 1939 - January 25, 2022

Departed: 01/25/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Mary Willard, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Bethany Retirement Living on 42nd, Fargo, ND on January 25th, 2022.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 31st, 2022, at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, MN.Maggie's last coffee party will be Sunday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the mass on Monday.Maggie was born on October 28th, 1939, in Selz, ND, to Anton and Mary (Volk) Gisi. One of 9 children, she grew up on a farm in a family that always knew the value of hard work, good fun and laughter. After Selz Elementary School, she attended high school in Hankinson, ND, and then joined the convent there. For 8 years, she was Sister Jacinta of the St. Frances Convent in Hankinson. While in the convent, she graduated from Presentation Junior College in Aberdeen, SD with a teaching degree, and taught in several Catholic schools. After leaving the convent, she graduated from University of North Dakota and went on to teach at Washington Elementary School in Moorhead.She met Loren Willard at a YMCA singles group, and they married 3 months later on June 23rd, 1973, at Nativity Church in Fargo. They made their home in Fargo, and Susan was born 1 year later. She was followed by Julie, and Deb. They moved a few times within the first few years of marriage, finally buying property east of Downer, MN. There they built their home and raised their family.Maggie enjoyed hard work. On their property, she grew a garden that was way too big for the family so that she could sell produce and run "Maggie's Market". Always loving plants and flowers, she then started selling her extra plants and thus the business became "Maggie's Greenhouse". Her daughters then became known as "Maggie's Girls", a title that stuck for life. She was proud of her family, and often said that raising her family and running the Greenhouse were the best years of her life. When she wasn't working in the garden, she enjoyed making crafts. For several years she held craft/bake sales, where her caramel rolls and caramel corn became legendary.Maggie loved to laugh and play just as much as she worked. Every year around mid-June, she'd close the greenhouse so there would be plenty of summer left for camping trips. She'd insist there was always enough time and money for family adventures. Whenever she had a free moment, she'd get on the phone with a friend or relative and plan the next outing. She loved to socialize, and loved to laugh - having regular coffee parties, and even "Wild Wednesdays" - the day where she met friends for coffee in the morning, lunch at noon, and tea in the afternoon. Her friends meant the world to her.Her grandchildren added immense joy to her life. Always the goofy grandma, she loved to spend time with her grandkids, and would always have something fun planned for when they'd visit.Maggie was a dedicated member of Assumption Catholic Church. She was a woman of strong character and faith. She always said you should "live your faith". Hers was a type of natural kindness recognizing those in need and helping however she could. After retirement, she and Loren moved into Barnesville planning to live out their golden years together. Loren soon suffered a stroke, and Maggie became his devoted caregiver for 14 years. She lived her faith well.She is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Loren; her parents; brothers, Marvin, John and Jim Gisi; and sister, Leah Gumeringer, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.She is survived by her 3 daughters - Sue (Alex) Roeser, Delano, MN; Julie (Chad) Shannon, Vergas, MN; and Deb Willard, Moorhead, MN; 4 grandchildren, Chuck and CJ Roeser, Avery and Ryken Shannon; 3 sisters, JoAnn (Ron) Trom, Florence, AZ; Rita Doering, Minot, ND; and Mary Jane (Glen) Lueck, Lidgerwood, ND; 1 brother, Leon (Peggy) Gisi, Harvey, ND; several brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

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Jeanette Irene Kava - May 13, 1933 - January 22, 2022

Departed: 01/22/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Jeanette Kava, age 88, of Barnesville, MN passed away at the Golden Manor Assisted Living in Barnesville, MN under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.Mass of Christian Burial will be at Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville, MN on Saturday, January 29, with Father Todd Arends presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, MN.Visitation will be Friday, January 28, from 5-8 PM, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to Mass.Jeanette Irene Dickelman was born on May 13, 1933, to Alvin & Edna Jane "Jennie" (Cook) Dickelman at home in rural Sabin, Alliance Township, Clay County, MN where she was raised and grew to womanhood.On August 26th, 1953, Jeanette was united in marriage to John Lawrence Kava at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbanks, Alaska where he was stationed in the Army.They returned to rural Barnesville in the summer of 1954, where they raised six sons and two daughters, living there until 1987; when they purchased a rural home just two miles north of the home farm. Jeanette moved to Barnesville in 2014 and became a resident of VallyCare and Rehab in October of 2020, and the Golden Manor Assisted Living in February of 2021.Being a farmer's wife, homemaker and raising eight children was just the beginning of her long list of titles. She was employed as a teacher's aide at Atkinson Elementary, was a Real Estate Agent, and also an office administrator for a bankruptcy clerk, all in Barnesville.Jeanette has been a faithful long-time member of Assumption Catholic Church in Barnesville. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #153 of Barnesville, in which she held many positions on the Local, District, Department and National levels. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 4628. She was involved in 4-H as a youth and later assisting their children and serving as a leader with the Wilkin County Fair. The Kava's were also involved in the AFS program hosting a foreign student from Sweden, Roland Engstrom. Through the 4-H exchange summer program, they hosted Olav Hasle from Norway and Koji Tobashi from Japan. She enjoyed music, sewing, baking, and traveling; but nothing more than spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She kept lists of everything, and family history was very important to her.She is survived by her children: Michael (Connie) Kava of Detroit Lakes; Andrew (Ruth) Kava of Barnesville; Patrick (Brenda) Kava of Fergus Falls; Shirley (Rick) Umberger of Dent; Jeffrey (Kay) Kava of Scottsbluff, NE; John (Wendy) Kava of Prescott, AZ; and Gregory (Nermeen) Kava of Fairfax, VA; and Mary (Peter) Klovstad of Pelican Rapids. She is also survived by her brother, Donald (Arlene) Dickelman, Moorhead; sisters, Muriel (Marcus) Stenback, Sacramento, CA; Carol Thompson, Moorhead; and Ardis Rosenfeldt, Moorhead; and 31 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, John in April of 2016; infant twin son and daughter, Donald and Darlene; two great granddaughters: Madison and Sydney Cox; brother, Darryl Dickelman; sister, Virginia Hansen; and her parents.

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Larry Dean Lammers - September 12, 1952 - January 10, 2022

Departed: 01/10/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Lawrence "Larry" Dean Lammers was born on September 12, 1952, in Moorhead, MN to Dallas and Ann (Nosal) Lammers. He grew up in the Barnesville, MN area. He attended school at Assumption Catholic School and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1970.Larry worked various jobs including Silverline, Kost Brothers, Warehouse Food Market and Dakota Hospital while attending Interstate Business College. He started working at the United States Postal Service in 1985, retiring from the USPS in 2009 in Barnesville.He married Sherry (Anderson) Lammers on June 22, 1974, in Barnesville. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sherry of Moorhead; three children: Alisen (Don) Santer, of Grand Forks, ND, Carrie Iverson (Ted Brown) of Moorhead, MN and Jeffrey Lammers of Moorhead, MN; seven grandchildren: Jeff (Megan) Santer, of Fargo, ND; Jacob (US Navy) (Elizabeth Schiller, US Marine) Santer, of Corpus Christie, TX; Ridley Santer, of Grand Forks, ND; Colton Iverson (Baley Pederson) of Bemidji, MN; Keowa (Ethan Tain) Brown, of Westerly, RI; Ryan Lammers of Moorhead, MN; and Ella Lammers of Moorhead, MN; one great granddaughter, Ellison "Ella" Brown of Westerly, RI; two sisters: Jan Stuverud, Moorhead, MN and Susie (James) Heng of Barnesville, MN; two brothers: Jerry (Karen) Lammers of Fargo, ND and Ron (Kari) Lammers, of Fargo, ND; two sisters-in-law, Julie (Don) McLaughlin of Arizona and Janet (Mike) Tupa of Fargo, ND; and one brother-in-law, Joel (Dawn) Anderson, of Barnesville, MN. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.In addition to spending summers at Strawberry Lake, near Ogema and wintering in Rockport, TX he enjoyed gardening (Master Gardener of Clay County, MN), served on the LARL board for five years, taught CCD at Assumption Catholic Church, Pastoral Council for nine years, and held the secretary position, and communion minister until time of retirement. He also enjoyed reading and sharing music CD's with friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Ann Lammers; one sister, Karen Foslien; and one grandson, Jacobi Iverson; his brother-in-law, Gary Anderson; and in laws, Gerhardt and Audrey Anderson.Larry Lammers, age 69, died at his home in Moorhead under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, after a long fight with cancer, on Monday, January 10, 2022. Throughout his cancer battle, Larry connected and appreciated the compassion received by his care team.Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Moorhead, MN. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date.Visitation will be 4-7 pm, Sunday, January 16 at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Mass on Monday.

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Walter Olson - June 24, 1940 - January 08, 2022

Departed: 01/08/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Walter Olson, age 81, of Barnesville, MN died in Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead, MN on Saturday, January 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with Rev. Chris Leach officiating. Burial will follow in City Cemetery in Barnesville, MN.Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the funeral service.Walter Kalmer Olson Jr. was born on June 24, 1940, to Walter Kalmer Olson Sr. and Calma Joann (Venstad) Olson in South St. Paul, MN. At the age 2 he moved with his mother and siblings to Barnesville, MN. He attended school in Barnesville. Following school Walter began working. During his lifetime he worked at SilverLine Boats in Moorhead, MN for several years. He also worked as a janitor at the Barnesville School and eventually the West Central Turkey Plant in Pelican Rapids.On November 2, 1961, Walter was united in marriage to Joan Olson in Moorhead, MN. The couple made their home in Pelican Rapids and in 1972 moved to Barnesville, MN. Walter loved his family and enjoyed all the grandchildren's sporting events. Through the years, he spent time in the garden, shooting hoops with his kids in the driveway, and fishing. He and Joan enjoyed traveling, restaurants, casino visits, dancing, and Elvis. Walter will be remembered for his quick sense of humor, his quirky comments, and being light-hearted.Walter is survived by three children: Judi Hudson of Fargo, Tony Olson, of Barnesville, MN, Sandra (Cory) Ly of Moorhead; 12 grandchildren: Greg (Jessica Charging) Alonzo, Jason Alonzo, Tracy (Matt) Douglass, Patricia Olson, Austin Hudson, Kaia Hudson, Monica Almanza, Olivia Almanza, Terry (Sam) Olson, Kortni Olson, Cassandra (Brett Langston) Linderman, Richie Linderman, Cody (Emejin Belgrade) Ly and Colin Ly; 21 great grandchildren: Abby, Destiny, Anthony, David, Matthew Jr., Eva, Precious, Diamond, George, Natalia, Cortez, Javier, Catalina, Tylen, Tailey, Brayden, Cayden, Selina, Araseliz, Katyelis, and Alaura; siblings: Delores Canon of Sheboygan, WI, Joann Olson of Fosston, MN; brother-in-law, Vern Lahlum of Pelican Rapids, MN; and sister-in-law, Karen Lahlum of Pelican Rapids, MN; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Joan in 2003; two sons, Randy and Walter Olson; one daughter, Sherry Grandbois; and two grandchildren, Dylan and Ashley; his mother Calma Hanson, siblings: Morris Venstad, Gladys Moberg, Alice Olson, Betty Olson, Anna Nicklay, Caroline Olson and James Hanson.

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Harriet M. Tillotson - January 05, 1929 - January 04, 2022

Departed: 01/04/2022 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Harriet Maureen Bekkerus was born on January 5, 1929, in Pelican Rapids, MN, the daughter of Albert C. and Hilda T. (Skogen) Bekkerus. The family was of Norwegian heritage. She attended District 47 Country School near her home.Harriet was united in marriage to Willis Tillotson on October 30, 1948, in the Assembly of God Church in Barnesville. The couple made their home in Barnesville where they raised their family. Harriet babysat for a few other families in Barnesville. She was active in the Assembly of God Church in Barnesville, and served in various roles, including the Sunday School Secretary. They wintered in Arizona for 16 years.She was good at baking. She also liked to sew and made baby quilts for each of the grandchildren.She is survived by three daughters: Kay (Albert) Holmquist of Dilworth, MN, Janet (Jerry) Greenquist of Holdrege, NE, and Julie (Seth) Desing of Barnesville, MN; 10 grandchildren: Jason (Mary) Herbrandson of Moorhead, MN, Jeremy (Carol) Herbrandson, of Moorhead, MN, Joel (Celeste) Herbrandson of Rochester, MN, Nathan (Jennifer) Herbrandson, of Dilworth, MN, Angela (Andy) Joneson of Dilworth, MN, Matthew (Suzanne) Greenquist of Hastings, NE, Adam (Beth) Greenquist of Seward, NE, Andrew Greenquist of Holdrege, NE, Travis Desing of Barnesville, MN, and Carrie (Jesse) Feigum of Fargo, ND; 29 great grandchildren: Jesse, Justin, Grace, Ethan, Erin, Mira, Sonja, Wesley, Jemma, Stuart, Henry, Alexander, Emily, Collin, Grant, Austin, Lane, Willis, Brooks, Finnley, Camille, Baker, Olivia, Chloe, Quinn, Jonah, Seth, Henry, and Ben; two brothers, Merlyn Bekkerus of Barnesville, MN, and Alan (Grace) Bekkerus of Grand Forks, ND; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Harriet was preceded in death by her husband Willis in 2011; son Keith; her parents, Albert and Hilda; and sisters, Claudia Gilbertson and Arlene Gilbertson.Harriet died one day shy of her 93rd birthday, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Pelican Valley Health Center in Pelican Rapids, MN.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 AM in Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville, MN with Rev. Kevin Skarrett officiating.Burial was held at City Cemetery, in Barnesville, MN.

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Arlene Carol Gilbertson - September 25, 1927 - December 26, 2021

Departed: 12/26/2021 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Arlene Carol was born September 25, 1927, at her grandfather's home in Tansem Township of Clay County, the daughter of Albert C. and Hilda T. (Skogen) Bekkerus. The family was of Norwegian heritage. She attended grade school in Wilkin County and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1947. Arlene worked for various families in the area.On November 15, 1947, she married Orrie E. Gilbertson at the Barnesville Assembly of God Church. The couple resided and farmed near Rollag before moving into Pelican Rapids where Arlene resided until her passing.She served as a Women's Leader and Secretary at the Assembly of God where she was a member. Arlene was also a faithful Sunday School teacher.Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, and gardening (especially geraniums).Preceding her in death were her husband, Orrie; parents; sister, Claudia; and granddaughter, RuthAnne.Her family includes daughter, Faith (Pastor Richard) Davis of Lorton, Virginia; three sons, Daniel (Christine) of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Joel of West Fargo; and Mark of Fargo: four grandchildren, Jonathon (Elisabeth); Christa (Brian), Melissa, and Jesse; sister, Harriet Tillotson of Pelican Rapids; two brothers, Merlyn of Barnesville and Alan (Grace) of Grand Forks, ND; three great-grandchildren, Curtis, Jenea, and Amelia - along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, December 31, 2021 at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Pelican Rapids, MN with Pastor Bob Satterlie officiating. Burial will follow in Aspeland Cemetery, Tansem Township, Minnesota.Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM at Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville.

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Betty Ann Bodine - September 07, 1937 - December 16, 2021

Departed: 12/16/2021 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Betty Ann Bakken was born on September 7, 1937, to Walter and Rosella (Rude) Bakken in Decorah, IA. At the age of three, Betty was placed at The Children's Home in Waverly, Iowa, along with her five siblings, due to her mom's tuberculosis. At the age of five, she was adopted by Rev. Fredrick A. J. and Twilma Meyer. Betty was raised in a loving household in Scranton, ND with three adopted siblings. She loved growing up in a small town and was active in cheerleading, basketball, softball, and Peace Lutheran Church, where her dad served as the pastor and her mom as the music director. She graduated from Scranton High School and then went on to Wartburg Lutheran College in Iowa. During this time, Betty would return home for the summer and play softball, where she met her future husband, John Bodine, who coached the team. Betty and John were married in Minneapolis on February 27, 1960, where their four children were born. They moved to Lisbon, ND in 1970, where John taught school until he began working at Bobcat. In 1976, the family settled in Barnesville, MN.Betty had a distinguished 30+ year career in the Animal Range Science Department at NDSU in Fargo. She treasured the people she worked with and the students she met throughout her years there.Betty was an enthusiastic follower of her children's activities and sporting events. She was active throughout her lifetime, volunteering her time at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the Clay County Fair, Medora, ND, an election judge, Potato Days, Rollag Steam Threshers Reunion, and many other community events.Later in life, Betty was able to reconnect with her birth siblings and remained close with both families.She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Bodine of Barnesville, MN; four children: Jackie (Dave) Berg of Rosemount, MN, Beth (Ralph) Sheldon, of Tempe, AZ, John (Kelly) Bodine, of Geneva, IL and Patrick (former daughter-in-law Angel) Bodine, of Spring Park, MN; nine grandchildren: Jacey Berg, Marc Berg, Rachel (Michael) Truso, Chad (Cassidy) Berg, Craig Sheldon, Kyle Bodine, Maggie Bodine, Jack Bodine and Angela Bodine; four great grandchildren: Francis Truso, Ignatius Truso, John Christian Truso and June Berg; four siblings: Phyllis Goodman, of Queen Creek, AZ, Wanda Lawthers, of Marshalltown, IA, Jack Meyer, of Rapid City, SD and Jill Gearhart, of Rapid City, SD; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Betty was preceded in death by her birth and adoptive parents; and four siblings: Morene Koehler, Eugene Bakken, Jimmy Bakken, and Ramona Brown.Betty passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 16th, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children, after a brave battle with cancer.

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Alan Jerger - December 05, 1956 - December 11, 2021

Departed: 12/11/2021 (Barnesville)

Obituary Preview: Alan Jerger, age 65, of rural Rothsay, MN, died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Harvest Outreach Church in Wahpeton, ND with Pastor Dominick Warne officiating. Burial will follow Manston Cemetery, in rural Wilkin County, MN.Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday.Alan Lee Jerger was born on December 5, 1956, to Walter and Mavis (Peake) Jerger in Moorhead, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Manston Township, Wilkin County, MN. He attended school in Barnesville graduating from Barnesville High School in 1974.On March 1, 1980, he was united in marriage to Nancy (Schleske) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, MN. They started out their married life on the farm that they currently reside at. Al worked as an Over the Road Truck Driver for many years, farmed, and most recently retired from recycling.Al was very family oriented and loved them immensely. He spent many hours in the garden, sharing his produce with family and friends. He definitely had a green thumb. Al had a passion for ice fishing, and would spend many hours in his fish house, hoping to bring home supper.He and Nancy enjoyed spending time in Florida and Texas for many winters.Alan is survived by his wife, Nancy Jerger of Rothsay, MN; two daughters: Jamie (Cole) Nordick of Rothsay, MN and Lisa (Dusty) Nordick, of Rothsay, MN; 4 grandchildren: Griffin, Breklyn, Brynlee and Daxton Nordick; mother, Mavis Jerger, of Rothsay; his 8 siblings: Rose Rodacker, Casselton; Ron (Deb) Jerger, Barnesville, MN; Susie (Ron) Jordan, Fargo, ND; Sandy (Ron) Desmarais, Fargo, ND; Jon (Roxanne) Jerger, Fargo, ND; Sharri (Todd) Drussell, Hawley, MN; Jackie (Brian) Nelson; and Gene (Vickie) Thompson, Kindred, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.Alan was preceded in death by his dad, Walter; sister, Annette Jerger; and brother Jay Thompson.

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