Obituaries

Joyce Nygaard

Feb 14, 2025

Joyce Marie Nygaard died February 14, 2025, at Broen Home, Fergus Falls, MN, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

Joyce was the third daughter of Myron and Mildred (Johnson) Nygaard, born on February 24, 1948. She attended country schools and Fergus Falls Public School, receiving special education instruction.

When her mother died in 2015, Joyce and her...

Bruce Walkup

Jan 30, 2025

Bruce Walkup, 85, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his home in Orwell Township, rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was born on March 21, 1939 in Staples, Minnesota to parents Lavelle and Ruby (Lindblom) Walkup. He attended grade school in the country school, District 261, one and three quarter miles from the Walkup farmstead and later graduated from Fergus...

Thomas Harthun

Mar 18, 2025

Thomas Harthun, 85, of Fergus Falls, died March 18, 2025, at his residence.

Thomas Earl Harthun was born April 8, 1939, to Joseph and Pauline (Lang) Klein in Tracy, MN.

He was adopted by Floyd Harthun. He attended Fergus Falls High School.

He was enlisted in the United States Air Force, in 1956, and was stationed...

Harold Hexum

Mar 16, 2025

Harold Hexum, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home.

Harold Owen Hexum was born December 12, 1945, the seventh of eight children to Ole Melvin and Gunda (Wee) Hexum. He graduated from Rothsay High School in 1964 and then Moorhead State University in 1969. After college he was drafted and served in the United States Army....

Neesa Voller

Mar 16, 2025

Neesa Ondrea Voller, 26, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer.

Neesa was born on December 3, 1998, in Seattle, Washington. She was a proud graduate of the Fergus Falls...

Deborah Faulkner

Mar 15, 2025

Deborah Faulkner, 65, of Fergus Falls, died March 15, 2025, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls.

Arrangements are pending with Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Jeannette Jorgens

Mar 9, 2025

Jeannette "Nettie" Ora Jorgens (Formo), 78, of rural Dalton, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, with her family by her side.

Nettie was born on August 10, 1946, in Fergus Falls to Donald and Gertrude (Miller) Formo. She was the youngest of the Formo Triplets. Nettie was named for the doctor who delivered...

Karen Tuil

Mar 8, 2025

Karen Tuil, 78, of Wahpeton, ND, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Sanford in Fargo.

Karen was born on February 22, 1947 to Alphonse E. and Maida L. (Beehler) Leyk in Milaca, MN.

She graduated from South St. Paul High School.

In 1968 Karen met Richard Eugene Tuil at a dance in Crosby and the couple was...

Luella Deutschman

Mar 7, 2025

Luella Deutschman, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at her residence.

Luella Jane Rude was born January 10, 1936 to Alvin and Eva Rude in Rhinelander, WI. She attended school in Rhinelander, graduating in 1954.

On September 28, 1962 Luella married Thomas Deutschman.

She spent her time being a homemaker, raising three wonderful boys. She also worked as a receptionist...

Kenneth Washek

Mar 6, 2025

Kenneth Washek, 84, of rural Henning, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his residence under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Kenneth Lee Washek was born March 9, 1940 to Leo and Dorothy (Kiser) Washek in Maine Township. He attended school in Underwood through the eighth grade.

On March 30, 1957 Ken married Maxine McAlister in Maine Township.

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Sharon Ackert

Mar 5, 2025

Sharon Ackert, 70, of Rothsay, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Sanford on 23rd in Fargo.

Sharon Christina Haslerud was born November 5, 1954 to Harry and Gertrude (Linck) Haslerud in Breckenridge, MN. She attended Rothsay Public School, graduating in 1972.

On September 23, 1973, Sharon married John Boyd Ackert in Rothsay. As a beloved wife and...

Darlene Westerhaug

Mar 4, 2025

Darlene Westerhaug, 81, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Darlene Eleanor Quam was born July 28, 1943 to Selmer Quam and Marian (Zarn) Bullock in Leadville, CO. She attended school in Vining, MN, Kindred, ND, and Fergus Falls, MN. Darlene graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fergus Falls in 1961.

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Shane Borders

Mar 1, 2025

Shane Alan Borders, a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and hardworking member of the Brainerd Lakes and Fergus Falls communities, passed away on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. He was born on February 3rd, 1958 to Emilie Anderson & Junior Borders. A gentle and kind soul, he had a way of making friends wherever he went, never meeting a stranger-just someone he...

David Anderson

Feb 28, 2025

David Allen Anderson, 72, of Fergus Falls, unexpectedly passed away on February 28, 2025, after suffering a sudden stroke.

David was born on May 20, 1952, to Shirley (Olson) and Donald Anderson in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Bloomington, MN, and graduated from Lincoln High School. After high school, Dave began his surveying career with the City...

Joyce Rix

Feb 28, 2025

Joyce Rix, 69, died unexpectedly in her sleep on February 28, 2025. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her caring spirit graced so many and her hands brought comfort in the form of hugs and delicious food.

Joyce was born September 5, 1955 to Elmer and Norma (Knutson) Anderson, and raised by Glenn and Leona (Anderson) Trosdahl after...

Sharon Lacey

Feb 27, 2025

Sharon Lacey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 27, 2025, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Born on August 8, 1943, in Fergus Falls, Sharon grew up with a...

Sharon Spies

Feb 25, 2025

Sharon Joy Spies, 82, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.



Sharon was born October 12, 1942 to Sherman William and Alice Irene (Anderson) Ferguson. She grew up in Fergus Falls attending school at Jefferson Elementary and graduating from Fergus Falls High School. As a teenager, Sharon met...

Anne DiMott

Feb 25, 2025

Anne Cashman DiMott, 86, formerly of Fergus Falls, died February 25, 2025, at Stone Crest Assisted Living in Woodbury.

Anne Barbara Cashman DiMott was born December 26, 1938, to Thomas and Dorothy (Ulland) Cashman in Owatonna, MN. She attended Roosevelt Park High School graduating in 1956.

Through the years Anne was employed at Trans World Airlines (TWA) as...

Daniel Grant

Feb 25, 2025

Daniel Vernon Grant, 66, of Erhard, MN, died February 25, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Daniel was born in Pelican Rapids, MN to Virgil and Marilyn Grant on May 7, 1958. He grew up in Edwards, MN, attending school at rural County School District 187 and later, Pelican Rapids High School.

Daniel married Jodeen...

Robert "Bob" Gettel

Feb 22, 2025

Robert (Bob) Everett Gettel passed away February 22, 2025.

Bob was born September 27, 1963, to Stanley and Elaine (Schwab) Gettel, where he was welcomed to the family by brother Jerome and sister Joan at their home in Sauk Rapids, MN. There the siblings enjoyed their early years exploring the countryside. In 1972, the family moved to Sebeka where they lived...