Obituaries

James Schultz

James Schultz

Apr 25, 2023

James “Jimbo” Schultz, 65, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. James Allen Schultz was born October 16, 1957 in Hankinson, North Dakota and grew up in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1979. James was known for being outgoing and always having a smile...

Arlo Perry

Arlo Perry

Apr 25, 2023

Arlo Perry, 60, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. No services are being planned per Arlo’s wishes. Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Karen Ann Larson

Karen Ann Larson

Apr 23, 2023

Karen Ann Larson, 80, of rural Rothsay, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. Our mom gave us the greatest gift of love. We knew we were loved deeply and it started with the love that Tex and Karen shared for over 60 years. On her fridge was a note that read, “It’s not about where you go in life, it’s about...

Mary Hanson

Mary Hanson

Apr 22, 2023

Mary Louise (Fix) Hanson, 83, of Underwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 surrounded by her children. Mary was born on July 10,1939 to Bert and Audrey Fix whose love of adventure and one another taught Mary valuable lessons that she would pass onto her own family. In November of 2020, Mary was preceded in death by her...

Jerome Ahles

Jerome Ahles

Apr 22, 2023

Jerome Ahles, 75, of Fergus Falls formerly Moorhead, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Jerome Joseph Ahles was born June 6, 1947 to Paul and Grace (Cubb) Ahles in Oceanside, California. He graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1965. He attended NDSCS and UND, earning his Bachelor of Education Degree in 1973. He...

Marion Martha Harthun Umlauf Zimmerman

Marion Martha Harthun Umlauf Zimmerman

Apr 21, 2023

Marion Martha Harthun Umlauf Zimmerman, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at PioneerCare. She was born December 21, 1930, in Star Lake Township, the daughter of Martha (Stender) and Herman Harthun. She lived most of her young life in the Dent area, being baptized and confirmed at Immanual Lutheran Church in Dent. Marion was the youngest of...

Darla Adams

Darla Adams

Apr 20, 2023

Darla Joy Adams, 75, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Sanford Broadway Campus under the care of Sanford Hospice. Darla was born August 8, 1947, to Robert and Helen (Rude) Adams in Wallawalla, WA. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Dalton. She attended country school in Dalton and Fergus Falls...

Karen Swenson

Karen Swenson

Apr 19, 2023

Karen Swenson, 80, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Karen Louise Hanson was born June 30, 1942 to Conrad and Myrna (Ritchey) Hanson in Fergus Falls. In June 1961, Karen married Gary Swenson. She earned her Beauticians License and also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Sauk City,...

Larry Torgerson

Larry Torgerson

Apr 19, 2023

Larry Keith Torgerson, 83, of Battle Lake, MN passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Larry was born February 5, 1940 at the St. Paul House in Ottertail, MN to Victor and Agnes (Braaten) Torgerson. He farmed with his father and brother,...

A. Minerva Thompson

A. Minerva Thompson

Apr 19, 2023

Minerva “Min” Thompson, 92, died April 19, 2023 at The Pines Senior Living Community in Richfield, MN. Following a week-long visit with her sister Doris and her niece Beth, she passed peacefully one day later as she slept. Agnes Minerva Thompson was born April 29, 1930, the first born to Agnes Rosvold Thompson and Theodore Millard Thompson. Her early years...

Craig Samp

Craig Samp

Apr 19, 2023

Craig Samp, 70, of Erhard, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Craig Alan Samp was born August 9, 1952 to Marlow and Verle (Hungerford) Samp in Slayton, MN. He attended country school and also Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1970. He was a Master Plumber for AMI and owned his own business in...

Vicky Anderson

Vicky Anderson

Apr 17, 2023

Vicky R. Anderson, 73, of West Fargo, died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Vicky was born July 1, 1949 in Fergus Falls to Dick and Millie (Sherbrooke) Stein. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Vicky’s greatest accomplishment was her children and their families. She was...

Marcella "Sally" Brause

Marcella "Sally" Brause

Apr 15, 2023

Marcella “Sally” Brause, 90, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Marcella was born January 13, 1933, to John C. and Hazel (Loomer) Will III, on the family farm in Western Township in Otter Tail County. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Western Township. In 1950 she graduated...

Arnold Rotering

Arnold Rotering

Apr 13, 2023

Arnold Rotering passed away on April 13, 2023, at the age of 91. Arnold was and has always been a very kind, gentle, well-loved, giving, and helpful man. As such, he was on many boards and committees throughout his life, and always available to lend a hand to anyone and everyone. He was a quiet man who had an infectious...

Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller

Apr 13, 2023

Ruth L. Miller, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at PioneerCare Cottage in Fergus Falls under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Ruth Louise Emelia Rocholl was born November 16, 1935 to Carl and Lena (Boeder) Rocholl in Friberg Township, Erhard, MN. She attended Rugg’s School District 187 thru eighth grade. She got her GED and then...

Charles Hansel

Charles Hansel

Apr 13, 2023

Charles R. Hansel, 78, of Dalton, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Charles (Chuck) Richard Hansel was born October 5, 1944, to Clarence and Ruth (Halverson) Hansel in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1962 and entered the Army Reserves. Chuck lived on Hansel Lake his entire life and was...

Philip Peterson

Philip Peterson

Apr 12, 2023

Phil Peterson, age 68, sadly passed away in his home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born June 15, 1954 to Clifford and Francis Peterson of Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High School in 1972. He also graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in accounting. He worked at several companies in...

Larry Ohe

Larry Ohe

Apr 11, 2023

Larry passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in rural Rothsay on April 11, 2023, with family present. He was 73 years old. Larry lived his entire life on the family farm in Rothsay, Minnesota. Larry was an icon in the community and the school, a beloved brother and son, an idol and mentor to his nieces, nephews...

Donna M Johnson

Donna M Johnson

Apr 3, 2023

Donna Mae (Moen) Johnson, 86, a resident of Underwood, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at her home under the care of Moments Hospice. Donna was born on July 29, 1936 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Claber and Mildred (Leitch) Moen. She grew up in rural Underwood, attended school and graduated from Underwood High School in 1953. On April 22,...

Betty Graff

Betty Graff

Apr 1, 2023

Betty Graff, 96, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of hospice. Betty Lou (Turner) Graff, was born on January 29, 1927 to Martin and Ina (Brown) Turner in rural Pierce County, WI. She attended Missouri Valley Country School and Colfax High School,...

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