Obituaries

Roger Grunewald

Feb 4, 2025

Roger Grunewald, 83, of Rothsay, formerly of Elizabeth, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Sanford in Fargo.

Roger Ernest Grunewald was born March 25, 1941, in Pelican Rapids to Ernest and Ellen (Erickson) Grunewald.

On June 6, 1964, Roger was united in marriage to Donna Helvick at Friborg Lutheran Church, rural Rothsay. Donna died in June of 1998....

Janice Gudmundson

Feb 4, 2025

Janice LaVonne (Johnson) Gudmundson, 80 of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls.

Janice was born on March 13, 1944, to Orvin T. and Nadine C. (Johnson) Johnson in Alexandria, MN.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Petri Lutheran Church, Rural Brandon, MN.

Janice grew up on the family farm in Urness Township, Douglas County,...

Harold Boese

Feb 4, 2025

Harold H. Boese, 91, of rural Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the MN Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.

A private service will be held.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Douglas Noyes

Feb 3, 2025

Douglas Alan Noyes, age 78, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on February 3, 2025. Born on April 16, 1946, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Russell Milton Noyes and Etta Grace Cook, Doug lived a life marked by service, dedication to family, and an unwavering positive spirit.

A 1964 graduate of Barnesville High School, where he was active in...

Roger Johnson

Feb 1, 2025

Roger Owen Johnson of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born to Owen and Rocell (Klev) Johnson on June 22, 1938, in rural Fertile, MN. Roger graduated from Fertile High School in 1956 and the University of North Dakota in 1960. On September 17, 1960, Roger...

Bonnie Straight

Feb 1, 2025

Bonnie Reeser Straight, 82, of the Pioneer Home in Fergus Falls, MN, died peacefully on February 1st, 2025, at her home in Pioneer.

Bonnie was born on November 17, 1942, in Inglewood California, to James and Evelyn (Ash) Reeser, the oldest of 4 daughters. Always curious and an avid reader, she loved and excelled in school, graduating as the...

Mary Ann Blair

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Ann Blair, 82, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family after her battle with Alzheimer's and cancer.

Mary Ann Raymond was born to Isabelle and Francis Raymond in Grand Forks, ND. She was the youngest of two children with her brother, Joe. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School through high school...

Bruce Walkup

Jan 30, 2025

Bruce Walkup, 85, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his residence.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Olson Funeral and Cremation Chapel in Fergus Falls with a visitation one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Clergy: Pastor Kevin Patch

Military Participation: Fergus Falls VFW Post 612 and Fergus...

Lawrence "Mike" Pettengill

Jan 30, 2025

Lawrence "Mike" Pettengill, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls surrounded by his family.

Service details are pending.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

James Brown

Jan 29, 2025

James "Jim" D. Brown, 75, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

James Dean Brown was born February 26, 1949 the son of Perry and Viola (Young) Brown in Fergus Falls, MN. He attended Ashby Public School, graduating in 1967. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972, and...

Joyce Perez

Jan 25, 2025

Joyce Marie Perez (80) passed away peacefully on January 25th at her home in Fergus Falls, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joyce was born to Arnold and Hildegard Anderson on April 27th, 1944, in Williston ND. She grew up in Ray ND where she was active in 4-H, Church Youth Group, Cheerleading,...

IdaMae Buckingham

Jan 25, 2025

IdaMae Buckingham, 96, of Rothsay, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

IdaMae Keeling was born October 22, 1928 the daughter of Herbert “Herb” and Ellenia “Helen” (Dumas) Keeling in Calvin, North Dakota. She attended Calvin Glenila School, graduating in 1947.

On November 23, 1947 IdaMae married Vincent Buckingham in Calvin, North Dakota. Vincent died March 24,...

Sidney Johnson

Jan 23, 2025

Sidney “Sid” Johnson, 75, of Rothsay, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence, after a long battle with cancer.

Sidney Jeffrey Johnson was born December 18, 1949 the son of Royal and Dorothy (Grabanski) Johnson in Grand Forks, ND. He attended Midway School, graduating in 1968.

He was a member of the United States Navy from 1968-1972, serving during the Vietnam...

Mary Jo Kilde

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary “Jo” Baker Kilde, 94, of West Battle Lake, on January 22, 2025.

Jo was born January 20, 1931, in Fergus Falls, to Roy A. and Inez L. (Engel) Baker. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1949 and Fairview School of Nursing, Minneapolis, with her RN in 1952....

Roger Neuleib

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Joseph Neuleib, a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at his residence on January 22, 2025 at the age of 86.

Roger was born on June 23, 1938 in Fergus Falls, MN to Walter and Minerva "Minnie" (Teberg) Neuleib.

On June...

Rudolph Hasbargen

Jan 22, 2025

Rudolph "Rudy" Hasbargen, 82, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.



Rudolph Einer Hasbargen was born on July 26, 1942, to Rudolph and Ida (Hempel) Hasbargen in Graceville, Minnesota. He was raised on his family farm in Traverse County and attended the Country School District 17 through eighth...

Steven "Steve" Vallevand

Jan 21, 2025

Steven “Steve” Vallevand, 72, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Fargo VA Medical Center.

Steven Martin Vallevand was born February 16, 1952 to Carl R. and Marian S. (Nelson) Vallevand in Fergus Falls. He attended Roosevelt High School in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1970. He was a member of the United States Army from 1971 to 1973,...

Lucille Scramstad

Jan 15, 2025

Lucille (Lucy) Hasse Scramstad passed away on January 15, 2025, at the Broen Home, in Fergus Falls, MN.

The daughter of Fred and Sophie (Schmidt) Hasse was born on June 26, 1926, in Wilkin County on a farm near Campbell, MN. She was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Nashua, MN and attended school in Campbell, MN.

Lucille was...

Donna Foss

Jan 15, 2025

Donna Foss, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at LB Broen Home.

Donna Rae was born September 17, 1931 to Emil and Mae (Neitzel) Rossow. Donna was born and raised in Western Township and attended the District #243 school in Otter Tail County. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Campbell, MN....

Shirley Drechsel

Jan 13, 2025

Shirley Ann (Hauge) Drechsel, 86 years old of Fergus Falls, MN died on January 13, 2025 at Park Gardens Memory Care.

Shirley was born on February 12, 1938 in Fergus Falls, MN to Telford and Ruth (Rippie) Hauge. Shirley married the love of her life, Vernon Drechsel, on September 8, 1956. After they married, they moved to Fort Bragg,...