Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

Marlow Anderson

Jul 24, 2024

Marlow Anderson, 71, of Underwood, died July 24, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Marlow Roy Anderson was born May 31, 1953, to Roy and Evelyn (Thomas) Anderson in Breckenridge, MN.

Marlow enjoyed fishing, gardening, building things and making things out of wood. He could do just about anything when he wanted to. He loved to tell silly jokes and...

Hermann Gutwin

Jul 21, 2024

Hermann Gutwin, 96, of Fergus Falls passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024.

He was born on June 21, 1928, in Fischerdorf, Ukraine to Paul and Anna (Zernikel) Gutwin. He grew up and attended school in Fischerdorf and later in Germany. He married Lieselotte (Mander) there. Together they immigrated to the United States and made their home in New Jersey until...

Marcus Fox

Jul 19, 2024

Marcus Allen Fox passed away suddenly on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Erhard, Minnesota at the young age of 27.

He was born on Saturday, November 30, 1996, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Daniel and Lisa (Johnson) Fox. He was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman, Nebraska.

Marcus grew up in Stratton, Nebraska where he attended Stratton Elementary then...

Neil Quam

Jul 19, 2024

Neil Quam, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 19, 2024, unexpectedly at his house rural Fergus Falls, MN.

He was born July 12, 1954, to Raymond and Gyda (Floen) Quam in Fargo, ND.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Russell; sister, Eileen "Sandy" Akers; and daughter-in-law, Andrea Berube.

Neil is survived by his son, Jason (Heather) Berube; brothers, Robert (Aletha)...

Melonie Isaac

Jul 18, 2024

Melonie Jane Isaac passed away after illness on July 18, 2024 in Fergus Falls, MN. She was born on May 6, 1951 in Berkeley CA.

She grew up in and around Berkeley, where her father, Don, was a biology professor. He would take Melonie and her sister on many adventures, such as trips to the natural history museum in...

LaVerne Rasmussen

Jul 18, 2024

LaVerne "Vern" Henry Rasmussen, 93, of Frazee died July 18, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.



LaVerne was born May 24, 1931, to George and Olga (Vagle) Rasmussen in Strandquist, MN. He attended grade school in Strandquist and graduated from Karlstad High School in 1949. He furthered his education at University of Chicago where he earned an Associate's...

Roger Jorgenson

Jul 16, 2024

Roger Owen Jorgenson, 66, of Rothsay, died July 16, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Roger was born January 3, 1958, in Fergus Falls, to Edward and Doris (Weik) Jorgenson. He attended country school and graduated from Rothsay High School.

He was employed with Flaten Insulation for many years, Rothsay Elevator and most recently he did farm...

William Schulz

Jul 12, 2024

William "Bill" Schulz, 86, of Fergus Falls passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Bill was born on November 16, 1937, in Backus, MN to Frederick and Camilla (McAllister) Schulz.

He started grade school in Fargo, ND at St. Mary's Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Anthony's Grade School in 1951, completing 8 years of elementary...

J. Ellard Johnson

Jul 6, 2024

J. Ellard Johnson, 94, of rural Underwood, died, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

John Ellard Johnson was born August 21, 1929, to Elmer and Rose (Norgren) Johnson in Elizabeth Township. He started country school at District #115 in Friberg Township and then attended District #247 till 8th grade after...

Allen Hanson

Jul 5, 2024

Allen L. Hanson, 81, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024. His wife, Bernice, was by his side.

Allen was born on October 2, 1942 in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Underwood High School in 1961 and enlisted in the Army for three years. After being discharged, he worked in sales and customer service for many years in Minneapolis, MN.

 He was...

Edwin "Ed" Brist Jr.

Jul 3, 2024

Edwin “Ed” Brist Jr., 76, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home under the care of hospice.

Edwin was born September 17, 1947, to Edwin M. and Opal (Mickelberg) Brist in Fergus Falls. He grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1965. After high school, Ed worked in plumbing and heating....

William Boll

Jun 27, 2024

William R Boll 86, formerly of Wahpeton ND, current residence of Ottertail Lake, died June 27, 2024 under the care of Red River Valley Hospice and his loving family.

William Ralph Boll was born June 26, 1938 in Breckenridge, MN to William Anthony and Edith (Murphy) Boll. William "Bill" graduated from Wahpeton High School 1957, married Elaine Gullickson at...

Ricky "Rick" Kraning

Jun 23, 2024

Ricky “Rick” Kraning, 69, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Lake Region Healthcare.

Rick was born on February 27, 1955 in Ellendale, ND, the son of John and Irene (Haro) Kraning. He spent his early years in LaMoure, ND, where he made many lifelong friends. The family moved to Fergus Falls in 1967, where Rick graduated...

Charles "Chuck" Dale

Jun 22, 2024

Charles “Chuck” G. Dale, 76, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.

Chuck was born on October 7, 1947 in Fertile, MN, the son of Melvin and Pearl (Iverson) Dale. He grew up and attended school in Fertile, graduating from Fertile High School in 1965. After high he attended the...