The Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Chilstrom, 88, the first presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), died Jan. 19 at his home in Green Valley, Ariz. He was born in Litchfield, Minn., on Oct. 18, 1931. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Corinne (Hansen), also a Lutheran pastor; a daughter,… Read More

Arylss Ann Bjornson, 84, died peaceably on Friday, January 31st, 2020 in Altru Hospital Grand Forks ND surrounded by family. Arylss was born May 17th,1935 in Grafton ND. She was the daughter of John and Mildred (Larson) Evens. She attended school in Voss ND thru the third grade.  In 1947, her family moved from the farm… Read More

Alvin William Glawe, 88, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, November 16, 2019, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Arrangements are pending with the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Alvin William Glawe, 88, passed away on November 16, 2019 at PioneerCare Center,   Fergus Falls. He was born March 24, 1931 to Adolph and Ida Glawe and… Read More

Gladys Mildred Davis, age 92, of Bagley, MN, and former longtime resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Sanford Northwest Medical Center, Bemidji, MN.   Gladys Mildred Norgren was born April 29, 1927, near Elizabeth, MN, the daughter of Alfred and Freda (Sheffler) Norgren.  She was a resident of Pelican… Read More

Esther Lorraine “Dolly” (Clauson) Amundson, age 93, of Pelican Rapids, MN, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Pelican Valley Senior Living, Pelican Rapids, MN. Dolly was born August 19, 1926 in Pelican Rapids, MN to Morgan and Olive (Swenson) Clauson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Grove Lake… Read More