Obituaries
Lillian Jacobson
Sep 13, 2025
Lillian Elizabeth (Washek) Jacobson, known as "Grandma Punk" 93, of Fergus Falls, passed away on September 13, 2025 at her home under the loving care of HIA Hospice and her children.
Lillian was born to Leo and Dorothy (Kiser) Washek on March 3, 1932 at their home in Sverdrup Township. She was confirmed at the Maine Catholic Church and graduated...
Deloris "Dee" Hanson
Sep 12, 2025
Deloris "Dee" Hanson, 89, of Moorhead, formerly Fergus Falls, died Friday, September 12, 2025 at Eventide Senior Living in Moorhead.
Deloris Ardelle Johnson was born March 26, 1936, to Oscar and Ruth (Clauson) Johnson in Pelican Rapids, Maplewood Township, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Maplewood Lutheran Church in Erhard. Her parents were farmers, Dee worked all aspects of farming....
Marilyn Berg
Sep 7, 2025
Marilyn Joy Berg, 80, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, after seven journeys and courageous battles with cancer. Marilyn was cherished as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose generous spirit, hospitality, and kindness touched all who knew her.
Born on February 25, 1945, in Alexandria, Minnesota, Marilyn was the daughter of Leland and...
Betty Larson
Sep 6, 2025
Betty Larson, 86, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, September 6th, 2025. Betty Joanne Michaelson was born on January 25th, 1939 to Omer and Myrtle (Heyerdahl) Michaelson in Sutton, North Dakota. She grew up and graduated from high school in Wimbledon, North Dakota where she excelled at basketball and was active in 4-H. After graduation she received radiological technology training at...
Joyce Zelinsky
Sep 4, 2025
Joyce Louise (Doll) Zelinsky passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 29, 1963, in Richardton, ND, to Alex and Rose Doll, Joyce was the youngest of eight siblings. She grew up on a farm in Glen Ullin, ND, where she was baptized and received her First Holy...
Rachel Jepson
Sep 2, 2025
Rachel Marie Jepson, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.
Rachel was born April 2, 1948, to Milton and Jane (Foster) Johnson in Barnesville, MN. She attended school in Pelican Rapids.
Rachel worked at many jobs throughout her life. She developed lasting friendships with many of her former employers and coworkers. Those jobs included picking...
Randy Wiese
Aug 31, 2025
Randy Wiese, 67, of Fergus Falls, died August 31, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls
Arrangements are pending with Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Darlene Fichtel
Aug 31, 2025
Darlene Fichtel, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Darlene Kristine Walls was born November 14, 1934 in Hibbing, MN to Hubert and Mabel (Hatlestad) Walls. Her family moved to rural Underwood, where Darlene attended country school. She was confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church, and graduated from Underwood Public School.
In 1964 she started working as a Senior Psychiatric Technician...
Howard Ost
Aug 30, 2025
Howard Albert Ost, 88, of Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 2, 1937 to Walter and Alice (Meyers) Ost in Parkers Prairie. He graduated from Parkers Prairie High School in 1955 and he served in the Army from 1959 - 1961.
On January 20, 1973 Howard married Jean Wierspecker in Lake Lillian.
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Melvin Hoaas
Aug 27, 2025
Melvin Hoaas, 94, of Dent died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home under hospice care.
Melvin was born January 4, 1931 in rural Oklee, MN to Martin & Emma (Warstad) Hoaas. He was baptized and confirmed in Oklee at Ebnezer Church. Melvin graduated from Oklee High School and worked in carpentry and construction all his life. He worked on...
Melissa Anderson
Aug 26, 2025
Melissa Lynn Anderson, 40, of Dickinson, ND, formerly Fergus Falls, MN died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. Alexis Hospital in Bismarck, ND.
Melissa was born on June 3, 1985 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Kevin Wheeler and Kathy Jo Dahlstrom. She grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls. On October 13, 2004, Melissa became a mom,...
Janice Johansen
Aug 26, 2025
Janice Johansen, 90, of Underwood, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
She was born October 21, 1934, to Emil and Bernice (Orndorff) Fenske in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School.
On June 7, 1952, Janice married Vernon Johansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She was...
Harriet Nelson
Aug 21, 2025
Harriet Nelson, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls.
Harriet Irene Sherbrooke was born October 12, 1933 to George and Hannah (Kringen) Sherbrooke in Pelican Rapids, MN. She attended Pelican Rapids Public School and graduated in 1952.
On January 24, 1953, Harriet married Gordon D. Nelson in Pelican Rapids.
She was a...
Alma Ronningen
Aug 21, 2025
Alma Karen Ronningen, 84, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 surrounded by family, under hospice care.
Alma Karen Westergard was born on "the farm" in rural Otter Tail County, on Jan 15, 1941 to Anton and Olga (Carter) Westergard. Growing up in the rolling hills and woods of rural Maplewood township gave Alma a lifelong...
Sharon Johnson
Aug 19, 2025
Sharon Kay Amundson Johnson, 79, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on August 19, 2025 with her family by her side at PioneerCare Center.
Sharon was born in Washington DC to Joseph and Betty (Heid) Amundson on November 28, 1945.
When she was six her family moved to Sharon, ND, which led her to forever be "Sharon from Sharon". She graduated...
Blakelynn Nehk
Aug 16, 2025
Blakelynn Fern Nehk was baptized and given her heavenly welcome into Jesus' arms on August 16, 2025.
Blakelynn was born to Jacob and Kasey (Clark) Nehk.
She is survived by her parents; siblings, Avery, Kash and Briggs; grandparents, Amy (Brian) Holt, Christopher (Jessica) Clark, Carolyn (Scott) Nelson and Christopher (Krista) Nehk; aunts and uncles, Karmen (Travis) Tabatt, Wyatt Clark, Amelia Holt, Mason...
Ethelynn Snyder
Aug 15, 2025
Ethelynn Louise Snyder, age 77, of Ottertail, MN passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.
Ethelynn was born June 29, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Walter and Ethel Holweger. She was raised on a farm along with her brother Eugene. Ethelynn married Wayne Snyder on April 21, 1967, at the Arvilla Presbyterian...
Tara Reynolds
Aug 14, 2025
It is with our heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tara Reynolds, who left us peacefully surrounded by her Tribe on August 14, 2025 at the age of 47.
Tara was a devoted mother, cherished family member, and beloved friend. She will be remembered for her smile, thoughtfulness, giving nature, strength, and kindness. Her presence brought laughter and...
Karen "Karie" Dynan
Aug 13, 2025
Karen "Karie" Dynan, 58, of rural Underwood, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her residence.
Karen Elizabeth Johnson was born December 14, 1966 to William and Bernice (Roles) Johnson. She attended Elk River High School, graduating in 1985.
On October 19, 1991 Karie married Bryan Dynan in Elk River, MN.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, fishing, and spending time with family....
Todd Rachels
Aug 11, 2025
Todd L. Rachels, 62, of Fergus Falls, died August 11, 2025, at his home.
Todd LeRoy Rachels was born April 18, 1963, in Fergus Falls to Gaylord Rachels and Mary Carlson Ranum. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1981. He was employed by Global Specialty Contractors from 1993-2022 working in Minneapolis during the week and returning home on the weekends. Most recently, during retirement,...
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