Obituaries

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.

Online condolences may be sent to...

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...

Jeffrey Connelly

Oct 13, 2024

Jeffrey Joseph Connelly was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He died on October 13, 2024.

He was born to Joseph Connelly and Joanne (Moberg) Connelly on August 29, 1959 in Pelican Rapids, MN. After beginning school in Granite Falls, he graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1978, where he proudly played varsity hockey. He continued on to attend...

Shelley Bernard

Oct 7, 2024

Shelley Dawn (Trout) Bernard, 71, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN was called to her Heavenly home after being attended to by hospice care. She passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at her home.

Shelley was born to Aaron and Margaret (Bengtson) Trout, in Minot, ND. She grew up on her family’s farm, 4 miles south of...

Lorraine Sundal

Oct 6, 2024

Lorraine Sundal, 97, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully at LB Broen Home, surrounded by family, Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Lorraine Juliette Sundal was born November 28, 1926, to John and Anna (Dethlefson) Sundberg in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1945. Furthering her education at Fergus Falls Junior College, she earned a clerical degree.

In the summer...

Dennis Stock

Oct 5, 2024

Dennis Alan Stock “Denny”, age 85, of Ottertail, formerly of Western Township, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at his residence, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice, surrounded by his family. 

Denny was born on April 22, 1939, to Arnold and Florence (Schreiber) Stock in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Western Presbyterian Church of Fergus Falls....

Richard Straight

Oct 4, 2024

Richard Leroy Straight, 83, passed away on October 4, 2024, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where he and his wife Bonnie have lived for the last 7 years.

Richard (Rich) was born on January 4, 1941, to Francis L. & Mary T. (Poe) Straight in Abilene, KS, the oldest of three children. He attended and graduated from Abilene High School...

Kenneth Wilson

Sep 30, 2024

Kenneth Wilson, 72, of Fergus Falls, died at his residence on September 30, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com 

Julie Pierce

Sep 28, 2024

Julie Ann Pierce, 61, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence.

Julie was born on May 9, 1963 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Robert and Donna (Moore) Pierce.

Through the years, Julie worked at City Bakery and Fleet Farm in Fergus Falls. She moved to Huron, SD and worked at Photos Now...

Roger Rustad

Sep 26, 2024

Roger L. Rustad, 91, of Fergus Falls, died September 26, 2024, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, Minnesota. 

Roger was born August 19, 1933, on the family farm in rural Ashby, Minnesota, the only child of Carl C. and Emelie (Swensen) Rustad. He attended District 9 Country School until September of 1944, when the family moved to Fergus Falls. Roger was...

Michael Parrott

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Parrott, 59, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, September 23, 2024. 

He was born in Farmington, MN to Gerald and Janis (Doyle) Parrott. He was a loving husband to Beth and together, they raised five daughters and welcomed four grandchildren, all of whom where his pride and joy. 

Mike dedicated his early life to the family recycling business before moving to Fergus...