Obituaries

Service of Remembrance

Oct 1, 2024

Please join us for our Service of Remembrance, Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

See service details below.

Duane Barry

Nov 1, 2024

Duane Barry, 89, of Underwood, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Visitation of Remembrance: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Interment: A Private Family Burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery, Lake Wilson, MN.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

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Justin Beske

Nov 1, 2024

Justin Russell Beske, 47, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was born on August 31, 1977 to Russ and Bev Beske. He attended Underwood High School and graduated in 1996. He worked at Amcon Concrete Products for 23 years and was a dedicated team member who was respected in the organization.

To know Justin is...

Janice Eickholt

Oct 30, 2024

Janice Eickholt, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, her daughter's home, under the care of a Hospice of the Red River Valley, after a short battle with cancer.

Janice Pearl was the third child born to Doran and Mabel (Bramsen) Vaughn. She grew up in New York Mills and later the family moved to Bloomington, where Jan...

Jadie Dahlen

Oct 29, 2024

Jadie Anders Dahlen, age 87, of Fergus Falls, passed away at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Jadie was born to Hans and Lucille (Danielson) Dahlen in Milnor, ND on Christmas Day, December 25, 1936. A special day for a special person. His name, Jadie, was also special; it was the same as his initials, J.D.

He...

Robert Erickson

Oct 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" Erickson, 85, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.

Robert Lee Erickson was born March 6, 1939 to Carl and Esther (Smith) Erickson in Bemidji, MN. He grew up in Puposky, MN. Bob attended Nebish Grade School through the ninth grade. He was self-employed in the logging industry.

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Eleanor Opsahl

Oct 29, 2024

Eleanor Opsahl, 102, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her residence, Riverfront on Main in Pelican Rapids.

Eleanor Aurlette Onsum was born on August 1, 1922 to Carl and Kaija (Johanneson) Onsum of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at the Ringsaker Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. She attended Country School #26 near Pelican Rapids.

On September 21, 1941,...

Joan Kohan

Oct 26, 2024

Joan Louise (Hankel, Short) Kohan of Erhard, MN died October 26, 2024, at 7:42pm. Joan Kohan was born May 31, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN. She attended parochial schools in Minneapolis and graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School. Following graduation from the University of MN in 1970, she served as a Vista Volunteer for a year in the Arkansas...

Floyd Synstelien

Oct 21, 2024

Floyd died peacefully October 21, 2024, at Cannon Rivers Assisted Living in Cannon Falls, MN at the age of 95.

Floyd Leroy Synstelien was born on May 26, 1929 to Clarence and Clara (Clauson) Synstelien. He was the fifth child of eight in the family and attended District 4 Elementary School in Dalton, MN one mile from his home....

Marlene Anderson

Oct 21, 2024

Marlene Anderson, 87, of Battle Lake, died October 21, 2024, at her residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. 

Marlene was born January 30, 1937, to John and Sybil (Derr) Stine in Freeport, Illinois. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, Broen Home Auxiliary, Underwood Firemen’s Auxiliary, and a former member of Sverdrup...

Mary Lou Grewe

Oct 21, 2024

Mary Lou Grewe, 75, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, October 21, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. 

Mary Lou Kantrud was born December 28, 1948, in Fergus Falls to Ernest and Luella (Tohm) Kantrud. She grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. After high school she went to school to become a computer keypunch...

Wade Klinnert

Oct 20, 2024

Wade Alan Klinnert, aged 56, passed away on October 20, 2024, at home in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Born on March 14, 1968, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Wade was known for his profound love for the outdoors, his dedication to imparting life skills to children, especially teaching them about hunting, and his deep faith in God.

Wade's early years were marked by his...

Gwendolyn Jorgenson

Oct 19, 2024

Gwendolyn Faye Jorgenson, 95, died Saturday, October, 19, 2024, at Pelican Valley Senior Living in Pelican Rapids.

She was born Gwendolyn Faye Olson on November 28, 1928, to Emil and Annie (Svare) Olson. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1947.

On November 2, 1947, she married Harley Jorgenson. They made their home in Rothsay for 30 years. They moved to...

Maynard Smith

Oct 18, 2024

Maynard Smith, 98, of Dalton, died Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

Maynard John Smith was born on July 22, 1926, to Henry and Susie (Zevan) Smith in Pipestone, MN.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Pease Christian Reformed Church, Pease, MN.

Military Participation: American Legion Post #178

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation...

Michelle Bernier

Oct 18, 2024

Michelle Ann Bernier, 52, a resident of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Please remember Michelle by saying a little prayer for her.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

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Richard "Rick" Sieg

Oct 18, 2024

Richard Sieg, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 18th, 2024 at the age of 81. 

Born on August 18, 1943 in Fargo North Dakota to James and Deloris (Larson) Sieg. He grew up in Moorhead, MN where he graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961. He went on to attend Moorhead State University...

Frank Zickur

Oct 17, 2024

Frank Zickur, 64, of Maplewood Township died peacefully at his home on October 17, 2024.

Frank Jay Zickur was born, November 1, 1959, to Kenneth and Lottie (Burley) Zickur in Fergus Falls where he resided and attended school. 

Within the trade industry, Frank was self-employed as a wood butcher, carpenter, roofer, heavy equipment operator, and painter. 

On November 8, 1980, he was united...

Brenda Whitlock

Oct 16, 2024

Brenda Joy (Boldt) Whitlock, 66, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home

She was born on October 28, 1957 in Hibbing, MN to Wayne and Anne (Mihelich) Boldt. She attended school in Hibbing, MN. After high school she earned a Culinary Arts degree.

Brenda married Ronnie Whitlock in May 1990.

She was Employed by Prairie...

Jeanne Toso

Oct 15, 2024

Jeanne A. Toso, 64, of Pelican Rapids, died October 15, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by family, under the care of hospice.

Jeanne Anna Maree (Trelstad) Toso was born on September 28, 1960 in Mahnomen, MN. She was the first of two daughters after four boys. Family was everything to Jeanne as she grew her circle of loved ones to include...

Gisela Tervola

Oct 14, 2024

Gisela Christine (Ciemala) Tervola, "Granny", 83, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 14, 2024 as the result of a car accident.

She was born March 27, 1941 in Augsburg, Germany to Alois and Elisabeth (Bronek) Ciemala. She attended Catholic school growing up and shared many great stories about how she and her friends would stir up trouble...