Mary (Allen) Lundquist – Battle Lake, MN

Mary (Allen) Lundquist, 95, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Battle Lake Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home with her family at her side. Mary was born February 7, 1931 to parents Luke and Gladys Allen in Perham, MN. She was raised in New York Mills, MN by her father and aunt, Dessie. Mary graduated from New York Mills High School before continuing her education at Moorhead State, where she earned her teaching degree. She taught school for 17 years in Otter Tail County and metro area. August 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Roger Lundquist in New York Mills by Reverend Irwin Brandjord. To this union two children were born, Michelle and Allen. Mary was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake and participated in many church activities including being a Sunday School teacher and the quilting club. She enjoyed making quilt tops for the church and making quilts for children in LSS. Mary was also a member of the Everts Birthday Club. Mary was known as an amazing cook who could prepare food for any number of people. Most importantly, Mary loved her family. Being a grandmother and great-grandmother was her greatest joy. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents, Luke and Gladys Allen; siblings, Lois Brandjord, Delvin Kaiser and Darnell Brown; sister-in-law, Arlene Lundquist; brothers-in-law, Bud (Harriet) Lundquist Lundquist and Gene (Irene) Lundquist. She is survived by her children, Michelle (Mark) Lachowitzer of Battle Lake and Allen (Deb) Lundquist of Battle Lake; grandchildren, Craig Lachowitzer, Luke Lachowitzer, Tom Lachowitzer, Samantha Lund-quist, Melody Lundquist and Emmie Lundquist; great-grandchildren, Percy and Olin Lachowitzer, Dylan, Will, Lauren Korbmacher, Liam and Harrison Lachowitzer; and her sister, Corrine (Bruce) Johnson. A memorial service was at 11 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake, MN with a visitation that began an hour prior to the service. Burial at a later date at Skibtvedt Cemetery. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNilson.com.