Obituaries
Merlyn Shelstad
Oct 24, 2026
Merlyn Shelstad, 84, passed away on October 24, 2026, following a long journey with Alzheimer's disease.
When Merlyn was diagnosed, our family's greatest fear was Alzheimer's would change who he was. But his steady presence and loving demeanor remained until the very end.
Merlyn was born on June 12, 1942, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Juel and Miriam (Martinson) Shelstad....
Service of Remembrance 2026
Aug 1, 2026
We invite you to join us for our Service of Remembrance.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
This service is a time to honor and reflect upon those we have loved and lost. There will be a time of music, message, and reflection. It is our hope that this service offers you a sense of comfort and strength.
Bruce VonMosch
Nov 12, 2026
Bruce VonMosch, 78, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 12 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.
Arrangements pending with Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Mary Odden
Nov 9, 2026
Mary Odden, 78, of Elbow Lake, died Monday, November 9, 2026.
Full obituary to follow.
Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Susan Husfeldt
Nov 9, 2026
Susan Husfeldt, 56, of Eden Prairie, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026 at Sanford in Fargo after her battle with cancer.
Susan Beth Husfeldt was born on March 16, 1970 to Donald "Don" and Elizabeth "Liz" (Ehlers) Husfeldt at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls, MN. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Sandra and Kathy at their home on...
Randall Mann
Nov 8, 2026
Randall "Randy" Mann, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, November 8, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church in Fergus Falls, with a time of sharing of 5:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one-hour prior to the service.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Grace United...
Eric Finseth
Nov 7, 2026
Eric William Finseth, 70, of Underwood, MN passed away peacefully at home with family on November 7, 2026.
Eric was born August 24, 1956, to Erling and Dorine (Smith) Finseth. He grew up in Underwood where he attended and graduated from Underwood School in 1975. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball. He met Rita Norman in high school. They were married...
David Sundberg
Nov 6, 2026
David Norman Sundberg was born on June 16, 1935, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Walter and Hazel Sundberg. The oldest of four children, he grew up in the Fergus Falls area and remained connected to his community throughout his life. He passed away on November 6, 2026, in Fergus Falls.
David was a lifelong member of Augustana Lutheran Church in...
Marjorie Holmgren
Nov 5, 2026
Marjorie (Marge) Anne Holmgren, 82, of Kulm, North Dakota, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 5, 2026, following a short battle with cancer. She was welcomed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now at peace in His eternal care.
Marge was born on July 4, 1944, to Victor and Anna...
R. Craig Rude
Nov 1, 2026
R. Craig Rude of Battle Lake, MN died on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, after a battle with dementia.
Craig was born on February 13, 1951, in Fergus Falls, MN to James and Anitra Rude of Battle Lake.
Craig attended Battle Lake public schools before completing his senior year at Fergus Falls High School where he graduated in 1969. Craig was...
Lowell Tollerson
Oct 31, 2026
Lowell C. Tollerson, 81 of Fergus Falls, died October 31, 2026, at PioneerCare. Lowell was born at Wright Hospital and raised in Fergus Falls, the son of Kenneth and Lorena (Evavold) Tollerson. He was baptized at Grue Lutheran Church of rural Battle Lake and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.
He married Nancy Gast of Wahpeton in 1973...
Geraldine L. Drechsel
Oct 30, 2026
Geraldine "Gerry" LaVaine Drechsel, 92, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls.
She was born on December 19, 1933 in Rothsay, to Clara (Hovland) and John Moen. She graduated from Rothsay High School in 1952.
On June 24, 1953, Gerry married James "Jim" G. Drechsel. Together they farmed near Jewett Lake for many...
Lila Zimney
Oct 29, 2026
Lila Zimney
Lila Zimney, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at St. William's Living Center in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.
Lila was born on December 6, 1936, in Woonsocket, South Dakota, to William Albert Haffner and Anna Caroline (Thompson) Haffner.
During her childhood, the Haffner family moved from Woonsocket to...
Harold R. Larson
Oct 26, 2026
Harold Larson, 94, of Rothsay, died Monday, October 26, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Harold Robert Larson was born February 16, 1932 to Arthur and Navy (Mattson) Larson in Rothsay. He was baptized and confirmed at Hamar Lutheran Church. He attended country school #28, Rothsay Public School, and his last four years at Morris Ag School.
He enlisted in...
Thomas Hought
Oct 25, 2026
Thomas Hought, 92, of Foxhome, died Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home.Thomas Eberhart Hought was born on January 14th, 1934. He was the fourth of eight children born to Lowell and Dora (Hasbargen) Hought. Tom was born at home on the farm in Runeberg Township in Becker County near Menahga, MN. He grew up with a large loving family...
Marion June Araskog
Oct 21, 2026
Marion June Lundeen Araskog, 100, of Otter Tail Lake, MN and Bonita Springs, FL passed away on October 21, 2026 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Battle Lake, MN.
She was born on December 4, 1925 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of William and Dorothea (Friedrich) Lundeen. She grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1944 from Fergus Falls...
Kathleen Amelia Sethre
Oct 20, 2026
Kathleen Amelia Sethre, 86, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Kathleen Amelia Sethre was born on September 23, 1940, at her family home in Willow River, Minnesota, to Henry J. Orvedahl and JoAnn Marie (Schumacher) Orvedahl.
Kathleen graduated from Fairmount High School in Fairmount, North Dakota, in 1958. She continued her education...
Matthew Thomas Schauff
Oct 18, 2026
Matthew Schauff, 46, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Matthew Thomas Schauff was born September 21, 1980 to Jerome and Diane (Wedll) Schauff in Fergus Falls. He attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic School and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1999.
After high school he worked for H & R construction doing road signs and Shoremaster for...
Homer Godel
Oct 18, 2026
Homer Franklin Godel, 91, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Dementia on Sunday October 18th, 2026 at SMP Health - St. Catherine North in Fargo. He was the seventh of seven sons of Leonard and Mary (Kays) Godel born on March 28, 1935 on First Silver Lake located north of Battle Lake. The family moved to Second...
Patricia Hensch
Oct 17, 2026
Patricia Ann Hensch, 84, of Doran, died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Patricia Ann Kenyon was born November 12, 1941 to Maurice Lyman and Thelma Ruth (Buss) Kenyon in Fergus Falls. She was baptized and confirmed at First United Church of Christ in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Fall, graduating from Fergus...
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