Obituaries

Dorothy Gehrke

Aug 19, 2024

Dorothy L. Gehrke, 93, of Campbell passed away under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, on August 19, 2024.

Dorothy was born at home on June 20, 1931 to Anton and Valdine (Skyberg) Hanson. She was one of ten children, having 5 brothers and 4 sisters. At the age of 17 her mother passed away leaving...

Roger Schulz

Aug 18, 2024

Mr. Roger Bruce Schulz, son of the late Beverly (Paulson) Schulz and Alfred Schulz was born September 12,1957 in Joliet, Illinois and raised by his loving parents in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He attended public school in Otter Tail County and was a graduate of Fergus Falls High School Class of 1976.

He attended Zion Lutheran church as a child in Fergus...

Sherilyn Wallace

Aug 17, 2024

Sherilyn (Sherry) Georgene Knight Wallace passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 17 at the age of 83 at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Sherry was born on August 14, 1941, to George and Violet (Leikness) Knight, Jr. at Crookston, MN. She was adopted by her stepfather, Harold Oberg at the age of 6. She attended...

Donna Peterson

Aug 15, 2024

Donna Jean "DeeDee" Peterson, 73, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away at her home, under the care of Hospice, on August 15, 2024. DeeDee was born to LeRoy and Florence (Nordby) Larson in Fergus Falls on May 27, 1951. The family resided in Elbow Lake, MN, and DeeDee was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake. DeeDee...

Clifford Hieb

Aug 12, 2024

Clifford Hieb, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. 

Clifford Hieb was born September 5, 1935, in Goodrich, ND to Emil and Martha (Dutt) Hieb. He grew up in McClusky, ND where his great grandparents homesteaded and his grandparents lived and farmed. He attended country school and had to do the chores...

George Fick

Aug 12, 2024

George Dean Fick, 84, a resident of Detroit Lakes, died Monday, August 12, 2024, at Pelican Landing assisted living facility.He was born November, 23, 1939, in Fargo, ND to Walter A. and Edna (Schleske) Fick. He grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High in 1957.

On May 1, 1959, George married Joan (Rix) at Trinity Lutheran...

James Sylte

Aug 11, 2024

James Norman Sylte was born in Fergus Falls Minnesota, on February 18, 1939, to Cleon T. and Geline (Holbeck) Sylte.

He grew up on a farm S.E. of Underwood, Minnesota in Tordenskjold township, attended District school in 1961 with a degree in accounting and business administration. He went on to join the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Carson and...

David Kantrud

Aug 10, 2024

David Edwin Kantrud left this world in an unexpected drowning accident on Otter Tail Lake on Aug. 10, one day after his 63rd birthday.

David was born in Fergus Falls on Aug. 9, 1961, to Harley and Lorraine (Toso) Kantrud. The youngest of four children, David joined his rambunctious Kantrud siblings, Larry, Kay and Jane in adding infectious laughter to each...

Tobbie Soukup

Aug 9, 2024

Tobbie Soukup

Tobbie L. Soukup, 50, of Fergus Falls, died August 9, 2024.

Private family Memorial will be at a later date.

Assistance provided by the Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls

Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com

Ervin Rocholl

Aug 9, 2024

Ervin Rocholl, 87, formerly of Maine Twp., died Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Hadley House in Perham, MN. 

Ervin Rocholl, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather and lifelong farmer, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2024. Born March 20, 1937 at his country home near Heilberger Lake, the son of Henry and Irene (Kugler) Rocholl. Ervin dedicated his life to...

Faye Luedtke

Aug 8, 2024

Faye Luedtke, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her residence under the care of Hospice.

Faye Ann was born on November 11, 1953, to Carl and Hazel (Lillis) Quiram in Perham. She attended Dent Elementary School and graduated from Perham High School in 1972.

 On June 16, 1972, Faye was united in marriage to William Luedtke in Sisseton,...

Ellen Andersen

Aug 6, 2024

Ellen Andersen, 86, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at The Meadows on University in Fargo, ND.

Ellen Louise was born October 6, 1937, daughter of Hallace and Mildred (Carter) Merkins in Ada, MN. She attended country school, Ada Elementary and Ada High School, graduating in 1955. Ellen graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1958 from...

Mary Ann McDonald

Aug 5, 2024

Mary Ann McDonald, 82, died peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, CO.

She was born Mary Ann Handsuch on July 11, 1942 in Montgomery, MN, the daughter of Mary Anne Geronime Handsuch and William Joseph Handsuch. She was the youngest of four children.

As a young woman, she moved to Fergus Falls, MN with her brother,...

Florence Skow

Aug 5, 2024

Florence C. Skow, 89, died at her residence on August 5, 2024 following a courageous battle with kidney disease.

She was born April 25, 1935 in Hastings, MN, to the late Christian and Catherine (Therres) Palm.

Florence was Baptized and Confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings and attended St. Boniface Parochial School. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1953....

Carolyn Stabnow

Aug 5, 2024

Carolyn Stabnow, age 83, passed away August 5, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House surrounded by family. 

She was born August 31, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Charles and Leola Harris. Both of her parents were deaf; therefore, ASL sign language was her first language.

Carolyn married Curtis Vernon in Alabama and they had 3 children together; Pat, Tony and Liz....

Randy Vangrud

Aug 1, 2024

Randy Ray Vangrud, 65 of Fergus Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice and surrounded by his loved ones.

Randy, aka Bob Randall, was born on May 2, 1959 in a St. Cloud hospital on the bank of the Mississippi River to Robert & Dorothy Vangrud. He was welcomed home by his older...

Alvin Gehrke

Aug 1, 2024

Alvin Robert Gehrke was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday, August 1, 2024. 

Alvin (Bud) was born May 30, 1923, in Western Township, MN to Max and Emma Gehrke. He was born, raised, and married in the Lawrence Presbyterian Church.

After attending School District 45 for 8 years, Bud started working for his dad at the age of 16. Always...

Ronald Lien

Jul 28, 2024

Ronald Owen Lien, age 89, of Richfield, MN, passed away on July 28, 2024.

Ron was born to his parents Sander and Olive Lien on March 24, 1935, in Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Underwood High School in 1953, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, Ron attended the University of Minnesota and graduated...

David Thompson

Jul 27, 2024

David Arlen Thompson, 86, of Fergus Falls, died July 27, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Battle Lake, MN.

David was born July 15, 1938, to Maurice and Esther (Sundlie) Thompson in Fergus Falls, MN. He attended school in Fergus Falls.

On August 20, 1971, David was married to Carole (Lehman) Halvorson.

David...

Conley Nygaard

Jul 26, 2024

Conley Theodore Nygaard, 91, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away on July 26, 2024, 6 months and 3 days after his wife Carol. He was under the care of the staff at Fergus Falls Veterans Home and Knute Nelson Hospice. He fought a very long battle with dementia.

Conley was born on September 22, 1932 in Holt,...