Obituaries
Service of Remembrance
Dec 1, 2018
A time to pay tribute to those we have loved and lost. Whether your loss is new or decades old, whether we’ve served your family or not, we welcome you to enjoy this special time of music, message and reflection. A memorial ornament will be given to each family represented. Refreshments to follow. All are welcome to attend.
Kairn Marie Lewis
Nov 30, 2018
Kairn Lewis, 58, of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, under the care of Sanford Hospital, Fargo. Kairn was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Richard and Carol Harmon. In 1996 she married Gregory Bertana. They resided in Wisconsin for a time prior to moving to Minnesota. In 2012, she married the love of her life, Robert...
Ralph "Pete" Harthun
Nov 29, 2018
Ralph “Pete” Harthun, 94, of Dent, MN died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Hadley House in Perham, MN. He was born September 11, 1924, to Reinhold and Juanita (Zitek) Harthun in Dent. He attended country school near Dent. On August 29, 1945, he was united in marriage to Irene “Sally” Fiedler at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dent. Pete was...
Sarah E Schrup
Nov 29, 2018
Arrangements are pending with Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com
Arthur "Art" Norman Hoffman
Nov 29, 2018
Arthur "Art" Hoffman, 89, of Fergus Falls died November 29, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Fergus Falls. Arthur was born July 8, 1929, to Herman and Lena (Sandau) Hoffman in Vergas. He attended school in Vergas and graduated from Frazee High School in 1948. He worked various jobs including milk delivery, pickle field worker, railroad maintenance worker and a...
Robyn Beckman
Nov 27, 2018
Robyn Elaine Beckman, 65, of Fergus Falls, died November 27, 2018 at her home. Robyn was born to Robert Andrews and Y. Jean (Raffety) Ouren in Seattle, WA, on August 29, 1953. She started school in Seattle and in 1966 her family moved to Underwood where she attended school and graduated in 1971. After high school she worked at DB...
Romayne G Harrington
Nov 21, 2018
Romayne Gertrude Harrington, 94, a resident of rural Underwood, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. Romayne was born on May 20, 1924, in Underwood the daughter of Henry W. and Sena (Bjornstad) Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Tingvold Lutheran Church in rural Underwood. She had fond memories of...
Leonard E. Erlandson
Nov 17, 2018
Leonard E. Erlandson, 95 a resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, went home to the Lord Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Leonard was born June 8, 1923, to Adolph and Thora (Hole) Erlandson in Aastad Township, rural Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Aastad Lutheran Church. He attended country school at District...
Dennis Lee Danielson
Nov 16, 2018
Dennis Lee Danielson, age 77, Jewett Lake, Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018 at PioneerCare, Fergus Falls where he was a resident due to his Parkinson’s. Dennis, the son of Lawrence “Johnny” and LaVerne (Simmer) Danielson, was born on April 12, 1941 in Fergus Falls. He attended country school in Akron Township followed by high school at...
Virginia Ecker
Nov 16, 2018
Virginia M. Ecker, 91, of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls. She was born March 31, 1927, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Leonard & Dorothy (Harris) Johnson. She was raised on a farm near Wall Lake, the homestead of her maternal grandparents, Bertrum & Eleanor Harris, and attended country school...
Kenrad Salzsieder
Nov 13, 2018
Kenrad Frank “Ken” Salzsieder, 84, of Fergus Falls died November 13, 2018, at his home. Kenrad was born to Frank and Ethel (Pederson) Salzsieder on March 14, 1934. He grew up on a farm west of LaMoure, ND, and attended rural grade school graduating high school in 1952. He entered the army in 1954 and served as a clerk typist...
Barbara J Goldenstein
Nov 12, 2018
Barbara Jane (Lange) Goldenstein, 77, died November 12, 2018, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Barb was born May 13, 1941, in Fergus Falls to Herbert and Ruth (Goetzinger) Lange. She graduated from Clara City High School. Barbara earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Education with a minor in Spanish from Macalester College. Barbara married her high school sweetheart,...
Gene C Martinson
Nov 7, 2018
Gene Carroll Martinson, 81, of Underwood died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Broen Home, Fergus Falls. He was born January 31, 1937, son of Harry and Viola (Toso) Martinson. He attended school in Rothsay and graduated in 1955. On December 16, 1961, he was united in marriage to Linda Lee (Nelson) at Tordenskjold Church in Underwood. Gene was an...
M.L. "Mike" Brenna
Nov 7, 2018
M. L. “Mike” Brenna, 86, a resident of Pelican Rapids, MN, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Pelican Valley Health Center in Pelican Rapids. Mike was born on December 8, 1931 in St. Paul, Minnesota the youngest child of Melvin O. and Alice R. (Asleson) Brenna. He grew up and attended school in South St. Paul. On January 21st, 1956...
Gladys Ann Brusven
Nov 5, 2018
Gladys Ann Brusven, 87, of Fergus Falls, formerly of West Fargo, ND, died peacefully with her children at her side, Monday, November 5, 2018 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Gladys was born August 19,1931, to Ole and Mina (Widness) Moen in Fargo, ND. She grew up in West Fargo and graduated from West...
M. Alvina Christopherson
Nov 2, 2018
Magnhild “Alvina” Christopherson, 96, of Fergus Falls died November 2, 2018 at the Heritage Pioneer Cottage, Fergus Falls. She was born December 27, 1921, to Magnus and Alma (Hoel) Lund in Oscar Township, MN. She grew up in Oscar Township and graduated in 1942 from Washington High School in Fergus Falls. After high school she worked at Wright Memorial Hospital...
James Rodney Johansen
Oct 31, 2018
James Rodney Johansen, 90, of Fergus Falls, died October 31, 2018, at Lake Region HealthCare in Fergus Falls. James (Jim) Johansen was born in rural Underwood, Minnesota to Hardy and Lillian (Johnsen) Johansen on February 11, 1928. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served two years in Yokosuka, Japan in charge of the base motor pool. After being...
Alden Fyhrie
Oct 31, 2018
Alden Fyhrie, 58, passed away October 31, 2018, at his home in Erhard, under the care of LB Hospice. He was born June 8, 1960, to Conrad and Christine (Poltiske) Fyhrie in Fergus Falls. He was baptized into the Catholic faith on June 26, 1960. He was raised on the family farm in Friberg township, per Alden, “the best place...
Faye Lavon Meyer
Oct 29, 2018
Faye Lavon Meyer, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, October 29, 2018, at PioneerCare, Fergus Falls. Faye was born to Nick and Agnes (Halvorson) Wick on March 23, 1930, in Fergus Falls. Faye married Lyle Meyer on September 17, 1958. They made their home at Star Lake for many years. Lyle died in November 1997; she moved to Fergus Falls...
Judith Haugrud Peterson
Oct 28, 2018
Judith (Haugrud) Peterson, 59, of rural Underwood, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 28, 2018, at home with family present. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, is assisting with arrangements Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
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