Obituaries
Norman Donald Schoening
Aug 30, 2026
Norman Donald Schoening, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.He was born on December 5, 1931, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Bernard and Anna (Schulz) Schoening. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanual Lutheran Church in Friberg Township. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1949. After high...
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.
Denyce Bigelow
Sep 14, 2026
Denyce Bigelow, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 14, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with visitation one-hour prior to the service.
Clergy: Reverend Phil Tobin
Interment: Trinity-Faith Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to...
Judy Neu
Sep 13, 2026
Judy Neu, 77, of Fergus Falls, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. She is now sheltered in the arms of God. Judy loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Judy Marlene Neu was born January 25, 1949 to Clinton and Clareen (Ott) Neu. Judy was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dent....
Toni Ann Lindquist
Sep 12, 2026
Toni Lindquist, 74, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, September 12, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Toni Ann MacLeod was born November 10, 1951 to Everett and Pearl (Gulbranson) MacLeod in Hutchinson, MN. She graduated from Moorhead Technical College in 1972.
On February 3, 1974 Toni married Wilfred Lindquist in Dilworth, MN.
She worked as a legal secretary for the State Attorney in...
Bruce Roland Winterfeldt
Sep 10, 2026
Bruce Roland Winterfeldt, 79, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at PioneerCare Cottages, Fergus Falls, MN.
Born in Glencoe, Minnesota, Bruce's early years were marked by frequent moves as his father's social work career took the family to communities throughout Minnesota. He attended schools in South St. Paul, Thief River Falls and Detroit Lakes before graduating...
Darrel Weers
Sep 10, 2026
Darrel Weers, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the MN Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.
Darrel Roger Weers was born on November 28, 1943, to Oscar and Mildred Weers in Morris, MN. He was the third of four children, alongside his siblings Arlene, George, and Harlan.After graduating high school in 1961, Darrel worked on the family...
Richard Field
Sep 9, 2026
Richard Duane Field, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026, surrounded by love and the family who meant so much to him.
Richard was born April 17, 1934, to Vivian and Fern (Lambert) Field. He was raised in Fergus Falls, along with his siblings Arlene, Eugene, Marlene and David. He grew up with a strong sense...
Roberta Ouse
Sep 4, 2026
Roberta June Ouse, age 88, of St. Peter, MN, (formerly Rothsay, MN) passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Roberta was born June 2, 1938, in Osakis, MN to Robert and Rosina (Arlie) Erickson. She and her family moved to Rothsay, MN in 1949. She graduated from Rothsay High School in 1956.
On November 9, 1957, Roberta...
Loran Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Loran L. Johnson, 95, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 30, 2026 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Loran Leo Johnson was born June 7, 1931 to George L. and Clara I. (Nehring) Johnson in Fergus Falls. He attended rural school District #252 in Orwell Township and Washington High School in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1949. He also attended...
Bette Eileen Bensch
Aug 27, 2026
Bette (Hult) Bensch, 84, of rural Ashby, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Good Samaritan in Battle Lake.
Bette Hult was born April 27, 1942, to Donald and Margaret (Frederick) Hult in Fergus Falls. She grew up in the Amor area on Twin Lake, attended country school at Amor through eighth grade and then graduated from Battle Lake...
Lorraine Mavis Holst
Aug 26, 2026
Lorraine Holst, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 after a short stay at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Lorraine Mavis Olson was born June 27, 1936 to Selmer and Mildred (Chilson) Olson in Veblen, SD. She graduated from Veblen High School.
On June 29, 1958 Lorraine married Leslie Holst at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Veblen.
She worked...
Kathleen Dean
Aug 20, 2026
Kathleen Rae Dean, age 84, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Kathleen was born November 25, 1941 in De Soto, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ray and Almeda Grimm. She was baptized and confirmed in the De Soto Methodist Church. She attended elementary and high school in De Soto and graduated in 1960.
She worked for a Medical...
Edward McWane
Aug 16, 2026
Edward McWane, age 77, passed away peacefully at his Fergus Falls, Minnesota home on August 16, 2026. Edward McWane was a guardian who protected, provided refuge, encouraged thought, served his community, and quietly helped others find their way through life's storms.Born on July 8, 1949, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Edward was the eldest of six children. His earliest years were...
Deborah Stock
Aug 16, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Stock, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Pioneer Cottages Memory Care.
Deborah Dosen Stock was born January 23, 1949 to Charles and Ilene Dosen in Fergus Falls. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church. She graduated with honors from Fergus Falls in 1967. Debbie married her high school sweetheart, David Stock,...
Michele Benda
Aug 15, 2026
Michele Benda, Fergus Falls, MN passed away at the age of 63. There are no simple words that can express how amazing Michele was, but we will try.
Michele was born in Oregon, on January 16, 1963, to Margaret Benda. Michele later gave birth to her son Dustin, of whom she was very proud.
In January 1994, Michele met the...
Marjorie Johnson
Aug 14, 2026
Marjorie Naomi Johnson, 95, a resident of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls under the care of hospice.
Margie was born October 2, 1930 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Inga (Hanson) Salmonson. She was confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Margie graduated from Fergus Falls High School...
Ashley Duckwitz
Aug 12, 2026
Ashley Duckwitz, 42, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.
Ashley Christine Emelia was born to Mike and Linda (Ecker) Kronemann on April 25, 1984 in Fergus Falls, MN. Although she was an only child, she had a large extended family...
Mary Kay Haiby
Aug 12, 2026
Mary Haiby, 65, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Essentia in Fargo.
Mary Kay Anderson was born September 19, 1960 to Kenneth and Margaret (Mooney) Anderson in Breckenridge, MN. She attended grade school and high school in Breckenridge. After high school she attended Wahpeton Science and Moorhead Technical College for business.
She worked at Fargo Glass and...
Norbert John Tacner
Aug 7, 2026
Norbert Tacner, of Dalton, a friend, a brother and most importantly, a father, died unexpectedly on August 5th, 2026 at the age of 45 while riding home on his motorcycle.
Norbert is survived by his children, Rylan, Ashtyn, Izzebelle and Charlotte. He is predeceased by his father, Daniel Tacner.
Norbert was born in Iowa City on February 17th 1981. He...
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