Obituaries

James Wehler

James Wehler

Feb 9, 2023

James Wehler, 74, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his residence under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Services are being planned for the summer of 2023 in Carrington, ND. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Lavonne Doubrava

Lavonne Doubrava

Feb 7, 2023

Lavonne E. Doubrava, 84, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Lavonne Elizabeth Steffel was born February 28, 1938 to Lawrence Sr. and Laura (Julius) Steffel in Olivia, MN. She attended school in Olivia. In 1962, Lavonne married Fred Doubrava in South St. Paul, MN. Over the years she was employed at...

Marilyn Beighley

Marilyn Beighley

Feb 6, 2023

Marilyn M. Beighley, 84, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, February 6, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Marilyn Mildred Graham was born September 25, 1938 to Mildred (Moen) and William Graham. She attended Perham High School, graduating in 1957. She moved to the Twin Cities where she was a model. On March 25, 1961, Marilyn married David Beighley, they had...

Dawn Anderson-Dalquist

Dawn Anderson-Dalquist

Feb 5, 2023

Dawn R. Anderson-Dalquist, 60, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her residence. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, service will be held in the chapel. Clergy: Reverend Loren Mellum Interment: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN to be held in the spring Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home...

Patricia "Pat" Askegaard

Patricia "Pat" Askegaard

Feb 4, 2023

Patricia “Pat” (Nelson) Askegaard, 73, of Otter Tail Lake, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 30, 1949 to John Eugene and Olive Irene (Arves) Nelson in Valley City, ND. She attended high school in Litchville, ND graduating in 1967 and NDSU graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Patricia worked for the...

Herman Rocholl

Herman Rocholl

Feb 4, 2023

Herman C. Rocholl, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Herman Carl Rocholl was born December 31, 1939, to Carl F. and Lena E. (Boeder) Rocholl in Friberg Township. He attended Rugg School District 187 in Edwards thru the 8th grade. He was a member of the Fergus Falls National Guard...

Donna Mae Johnson

Donna Mae Johnson

Feb 3, 2023

Donna Mae Johnson, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by her family at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Donna was born on November 28, 1933 to Henry and Laura (Olson) Dahl in Underwood, MN. She attended school in Underwood, graduating in 1951 from Underwood High School. On September 19, 1951...

Dorothy Mae Moen

Dorothy Mae Moen

Feb 2, 2023

Dorothy Mae Moen, 90, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls. Dorothy was born on November 10, 1932 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Wilma (Frikken) Mark. She attended school in Fergus Falls. On November 18, 1950 Dorothy married Ernest A. Moen in Fergus Falls. She worked at...

Jeffrey Andersen

Jeffrey Andersen

Feb 1, 2023

Jeffrey Andersen, 61, of Richville formerly of Dent, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his residence. Jeffrey Edward Andersen was born January 14, 1962 to John A. and Lenora (Bjorgo) Andersen in Fergus Falls. He attended Pelican Rapids School and then Perham, where he graduated from. He enjoyed participating in Special Olympics through West Central Community Services. He had a...

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

Jan 31, 2023

John E. Chamberlain, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. John Edward Chamberlain was born March 4, 1952, to George E. and Irma (Peterson) Chamberlain in Mankato. In 1970 John graduated from Mapleton High School and furthered his education at Mankato State University graduating in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Patricia Matheny

Patricia Matheny

Jan 31, 2023

Patricia Matheny, 70, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her residence. No services are being planned. Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Thomas Franklin Harig III

Thomas Franklin Harig III

Jan 29, 2023

Thomas Franklin Harig III, 65, of Fergus Falls, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 29, 2023 doing something he loved. Thomas Franklin Harig III was born January 20, 1958, to Thomas Franklin II and Joyce (Tuttle) Harig in Grand Forks, ND. He attended Ben Franklin Elementary School in Grand Forks and Fergus Falls High School. After high school he attended Moorhead Vo-Tech...

Amy J. Marfell

Amy J. Marfell

Jan 27, 2023

Amy J. Marfell, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Amy Jean Schroeder was born November 17, 1949, to Kenneth and Ruby (Bengs) Schroeder in Grand Forks, ND. She attended a one-room Country School in rural Thompson, ND, St. Hilaire Elementary School, and Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, graduating in 1967....

Oddvar Frustol

Oddvar Frustol

Jan 24, 2023

Oddvar Frustol, 51, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born March 23, 1971 to Reidar and Mona (Holberg) Frustol in Kristiansand, S. Norway. He attended Rosseland School in Brennåsen, Norway. The family moved to America on New Year’s Day in 1979. Oddvar graduated from Roxbury High School in Succasunna, NJ in 1990. He studied and became...

Lloyd Peasley

Lloyd Peasley

Jan 23, 2023

Lloyd Peasley,91, went home to be with his Lord, Monday January 23, 2023 at the MN Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls. Lloyd was born on January 15, 1932 in rural Erhard, to Ralph and Emma (Nelson) Peasley. He was baptized and confirmed at Tonseth Lutheran Church. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school eight miles east...

Russell Q. Anderson

Russell Q. Anderson

Jan 23, 2023

Russell Quentin Anderson, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Mill Street Residence, just six days before his 95th birthday with his family by his side. The family was planning a birthday gathering in his honor, but now we gather and celebrate his going Home to the Lord. Russell was born at...

Gerald "Jerry" Gullickson

Gerald "Jerry" Gullickson

Jan 21, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” E. Gullickson, 81, of Fergus Falls, passed Saturday, January 21, 2023, while holding the hands, of “his angels” as he called them, his daughters, Robin and Marsha and his “son” Bill by his side. Jerry was born before midnight on February 12, 1941 at his family home in Evansville, MN, the son of Elmer and Alice (Wennerstrand) Gullickson....

Ralph Carter

Ralph Carter

Jan 21, 2023

Ralph Carter passed away peacefully at his family home in Battle Lake MN on Saturday, Jan 21, 2023. In the days immediately before his passing he was able to hold hands and reminisce with his family; including his wife Sherry, his two sons and their families including 4 grandchildren, along with his two brothers and their spouses. Ralph graduated from...

Roderick McKeag

Roderick McKeag

Jan 20, 2023

Roderick B. McKeag (Rod) died on January 20, 2023 at the age of 59. Rod was born to Roderick J and Kathy McKeag in 1963. He was an avid reader and he was able to talk on almost every subject. He had a mischievous sense of humor and loved to make people smile. He had a great singing voice, and...

Steven Bugbee

Steven Bugbee

Jan 18, 2023

Steven Bugbee passed away on January 18, 2023, at the age of 73, at his home in Breckenridge. He was born January 24, 1949, to parents, Jon and Lorraine Bugbee. He had lived in Fergus Falls, Cambridge, Brainerd and Breckenridge where he attended special schools. He loved older country music and polka music, one of his favorites being Johnny Cash....

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