Obituaries

Larry Carlson

May 8, 2025

Larry E. Carlson passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 while enjoying the sunshine on his deck on the family farm.

Larry Elliott Carlson was born March 19, 1941 to Helge and Jerutia (Elliott) Carlson in Pelican Rapids, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church, rural Pelican Rapids. After graduating from Pelican Rapids High School, Larry began...

Bonnie Straight

Feb 1, 2025

Bonnie Reeser Straight, 82, died peacefully on February 1st, 2025, at the Pioneer Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

Bonnie was born on November 17, 1942, in Inglewood California, to James and Evelyn (Ash) Reeser, the oldest of 4 daughters. Always curious and an avid reader, she loved and excelled in school, graduating as the Salutatorian of her 1961 class.

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Donna Pittenger

May 9, 2025

Donna Pittenger, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, May 9, 2025 at her residence under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Donna Jean Sturm was born December 27, 1942 to Leonard and Viola (Graff) Sturm in Palatine, IL. She attended Quentin Elementary School and Ela Vernon High School in Lake Zurich, IL graduating in 1960.

On September 24, 1960,...

Donna Shuck

Jun 5, 2025

Donna Mae (Lebakken) Shuck was welcomed into her eternal home in heaven on June 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Donna was born December 4, 1937 to Emil and Myrtle Lebakken of Fergus Falls, MN.

Donna graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1955. She married the love of her life, Arlo Shuck on June 2, 1956. They had...

Donna Anderson

Jun 4, 2025

Donna M. Anderson, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Donna Marie Johnson was born February 25, 1935, to Rolland and Ruth (Sandahl) Johnson at the family home in Fergus Falls. She attended Jefferson Elementary School and Fergus Falls Junior High School graduating in 1954.

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Judith Kjaglien

Jun 3, 2025

Judith "Judi" A Kjaglien, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Judi Ann Irish was born March 10, 1946, to Erwin and Catherine (Mahoney) Irish in Wabasha.

She graduated from St. Felix High School in 1964.

On May 11, 1968, Judi married Peter Kjaglien at St. Agnes Catholic church in Kellogg.

Judi always put others...

Basil Keller

Jun 2, 2025

Basil Nicholas Keller was born August 27, 1930 in Tintah, MN to Nicholas and Mary (Koziol), the third of eleven children. He attended country school in Tintah through the eighth grade.

He joined the United States Army in 1951 serving in Landshut, Germany. He held many different positions, including Tank Commander. Basil was honorably discharged in 1953.

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John Kvam

May 31, 2025

John Kvam, 93, of Fergus Falls, died May 31, 2025, at Park Gardens Senior Living in Fergus Falls.

John Allen Kvam was born January 23, 1932, in Weldon, MT. The oldest of three boys born to Moses and Elizabeth Kvam. Growing up everyone called him Allen because his uncle was also named John. His mother died when John...

Tyler Petersen

May 29, 2025

Tyler James Petersen of Underwood, MN tragically passed away as a result of an injury sustained at his worksite on May 29, 2025.

Tyler was born in Fergus Falls on August 28th, 1987 to Cheryl Petersen. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 2005, and on April 13, 2019 married Sophie Russell at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus...

Mary Grim

May 29, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Grim passed away on May 29th, 2025, at the age of 70, and went to her Heavenly home.

Mary Elizabeth Nash was born on May 18th, 1955, to parents Richard and Mary (Lupkes) Nash in Breckenridge, MN. Mary was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Madison, MN. Mary lived a life marked by kindness,...

Kevin Leitch

May 29, 2025

Kevin Leitch, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Kevin Douglas Leitch was born on June 10, 1962, in Fergus Falls to Dennis Leitch and Janice (Johansen) Leitch Roelke. He attended Fergus Falls High School and graduated with the class of...

Jeannette Williams

May 25, 2025

Jeannette Mildred (Formo) Williams, 99, died peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Valley Care and Rehabilitation of Barnesville, MN.

Jeannette was born on August 19, 1925 on the family farm near Dalton, MN. She was the oldest daughter of seven children born to Sam and Mrytle (Thompson) Formo.

On April 21, 1960, she married Bennett Williams and they...

Phyllis Morrill

May 21, 2025

Phyllis Morrill, 100, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Phyllis Ardella Fabian was born on the Fabian family farm in Western Township Otter Tail County, MN on July 29, 1924. Her parents were (Frederick) Walter and Ella (Strommen) Fabian. She attended rural school District 49 and graduated from...

Patricia Jacobson

May 18, 2025

Patricia J. Jacobson, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Pioneer Care Cottages in Fergus Falls.

Patricia Joann Stock was born August 10, 1934, to Arthur and Helen (Dunlap) Stock in Fergus Falls. She attended Washington Senior High School in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1952.

On November 20, 1953, Pat married Darel D. Jacobson in...

Timothy Iversen

May 17, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Iversen, 67, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Essentia in Fargo.

Tim is survived by his sons Joe Sauer (Nadia) and Ben Iversen, granddaughters Misha and Sasha Sauer, siblings Marty Iversen, Mary Haugrud (Al), Linda Kucera, Sharon Horton (Roger) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and...

Ardell Moen

May 13, 2025

Ardell Lorraine Moen, 85, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, died on May 13, 2025 at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls.

She was born July 6, 1939 in Trondhjem Township, rural Rothsay, MN, the youngest of 10 children born to John H. and Clara (Hovland) Moen. She was baptized and confirmed at Friborg Lutheran Church, rural Rothsay. Ardell attended...

Tamala "Tammy" Rostad

May 10, 2025

Tamala Ann Rostad "Tammy", 65 of Erhard passed away Saturday, May 10th at her residence with family by her side after her 4 ½ year battle with cancer. She was born on June 19, 1959 in Fergus Falls to Robert and Sylvia Leabo. She attended country school at District 187 in Edwards, MN then attended Pelican Rapids School graduating in...

Rebecca Pederson

May 8, 2025

Rebecca A. Pederson, 71, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Rebecca Anne Panschow was born February 2, 1954 to Edward Panschow and Mary Jones in Minnesota. She was raised by her foster parents, Nicholas and Janice (Lindahl) Breuer. She attended Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park, MN, graduating in 1972.

She married Gale C....

Debbie "Deb" Wienbar

May 7, 2025

Debra Wienbar, 63, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, peacefully in her home.

She was born on May 31, 1961, to loving parents, Donald and Beverly (Olson) Wienbar in Fergus Falls. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. Debra worked at the Fergus Falls Medical Group...

Dennis Splittgerber

May 4, 2025

Dennis Splittgerber, 85, of Erhard, died Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Dennis Lloyd Splittgerber was born March 27, 1940, to Heinrich and Thelma (Leeper) Splittgerber at their family home in Minnesota.

He attended District #187 Country School in Edwards, MN and Pelican Rapids High School. Dennis was a Dairy Farmer all of his life, and also worked as a...