Obituaries
Service of Remembrance
Nov 10, 2025
We invite you and your family to join us for our Service of Remembrance
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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.
Candace Bugbee
Nov 7, 2025
Candace "Candy" Ellen Bugbee, 77, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.
Candace Ellen Aune was born October 1, 1948, to Kenneth "Ken" and Olga (Shelstad) Aune of Underwood. She went to country school and graduated from Underwood High School, where she fell in love with John Bugbee. The two were...
Lee Klefstad
Nov 7, 2025
Lee Klefstad, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, November 7, 2025 at Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Lee William Klefstad was born June 6, 1943 to William O. and Evelyn (Jerve) Klefstad in Montevideo, MN. He grew up in Fergus Falls, attended school and graduated from Fergus Falls High School
He served in the Air National Guard from 1963-1969. He...
Steven Jacobson
Nov 6, 2025
Steven Martin Jacobson, 68, a resident of Fergus Falls, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home.
Per his wishes no services will be held.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Wayne Jacobs
Nov 4, 2025
Dr. Wayne Jacobs, age 85 died peacefully and was welcomed to heaven on November 4, 2025, at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls.
Wayne Martin Jacobs was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on September 1, 1940 to Martin and Regina Jacobs. He was one of six children raised on the family farm just a mile north of Fergus Falls. He spent...
Myrna Rose
Nov 3, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Myrna Kay Rose, who departed this life at home with her husband Tad by her side. Myrna was 76 years old.
After growing up and going to school in rural Erhard and graduating from Pelican Rapids High School, Myrna married Loren Nelson in 1967. Together they had five children. Myrna...
William Messenger
Nov 1, 2025
William "Willie" Messenger Jr., 96, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
William Earl Messenger Jr., was born in a house on East Mount Faith Avenue July 12, 1929 to William Earl Sr. and Pearl (Graber) Messenger in Fergus Falls. He was the first of four children. Willie started his career as a paperboy,...
Linda Bjork
Oct 31, 2025
Linda S. Bjork, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
We would love for you to join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for Linda's party! It will be held at the Spies Pavilion.
Bring your stories and your laughter (and a warm coat). There...
Lorraine Kantrud
Oct 29, 2025
Lorraine (Toso) Kantrud died peacefully at PioneerCare on Oct. 29, 2025, in the presence of her children, at the age of 102.
Lorraine's life began "way back in the woods" of Otter Tail County, in Maplewood, on Sept. 18, 1923. Born to Conrad and Elizabeth (Muchow) Toso, Lorraine was the fifth child of nine, found on the kitchen floor of...
Keith Watkins
Oct 29, 2025
Keith Watkins, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home in Erhard. He was surrounded by family and friends while losing his battle with lung cancer.
Keith was born April 28, 1958, in Bemidji, MN, the son of Richard (Dick) Watkins and Marie (Wilander) Paulson. He attended school in Fergus Falls and Pelican Rapids graduating from the "school of hard knocks".
Keith truly fit...
Margaret Kratzke
Oct 29, 2025
Margaret Kratzke, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. She was born March 6, 1935 to Olaf and Gertie (Thorson) Rysstad on the family farm ten miles south of East Grand Forks, MN.
She was welcomed home by four siblings and all have preceded her in death. When she was nine years old,...
Brian Korby
Oct 24, 2025
Brian Lee Korby, 53, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully with his sisters by his side on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo after a brief illness.
Brian was born on February 25, 1972, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Susan (Hesse) Pellett and Donald Korby. He grew up between Bloomington and Fergus Falls and was confirmed at...
Douglas Kjellerup
Oct 20, 2025
Douglas Lee Kjellerup, was called to his heavenly home on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on April 23, 1941, in Graceville, Minnesota, Doug was the son of Leo and Ardell Kjellerup, both of whom, along with his sister Connie Kelly and son Todd Kjellerup, preceded him in death. He departed this earthly realm in Fergus Falls,...
Christopher Madole
Oct 17, 2025
Christopher Madole, 46, of Pelican Rapids, died Friday, October 17, 2025 at his residence.
Christopher Roy Emmanuel Madole was born May 20, 1979 to Eugene Ronald and Barbara Jean (White) Madole in Billings, Montana. He graduated from Fergus Falls Alternative High School in 1998.
On July 6, 2002 Christopher married Amber Taylor in Fergus Falls.
He worked for Ballard Sanitation for many years....
Ronald Schetnan
Oct 16, 2025
Ronald Schetnan, 80, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, October 16 at Pioneer Cottage in Fergus Falls.
Ronald Dean Schetnan was born December 15, 1944, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Lewis and Florence Schetnan. Ron was the 3rd child in a family of 5 boys. He graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1963 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from...
Greg Honrud
Oct 12, 2025
Greg Honrud
Greg Honrud, 56 of Rothsay, died Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo.
Greg Duane Honrud was born July 3, 1969 to DuWayne and Beverly (Thom) Honrud in Fergus Falls. He attended Rothsay High School and earned his AA Degree at NDSCS.
He worked at Thiele Technology Inc., now known as Barry - Wehmiller since 2004.
...
Boniveve Findley
Oct 10, 2025
Boniveve "Bonnie" Findley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Boniveve Mae Hanson was born on February 3, 1938 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Conrad and Myrna (Ritchey) Hanson. Bonnie attended country school and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. She attended beauty school to learn the art...
Lonny Kilde
Oct 7, 2025
Lonny Kilde, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.
Lonny Jay Kilde was born June 14, 1957 to Arvid and Grace "Ilene" (Harstad) Kilde in Fergus Falls. He earned his GED through the Army. He was a member of the United States Army, serving for two years in Germany.
He...
Richard Hippen
Oct 6, 2025
Richard "Rich" Hippen, 82, of Ashby, died Monday, October 6, 2025 at Ashby Assisted Living in Ashby.
Richard Dean Hippen was born July 8, 1943 to John and Rosella (Hoffman) Hippen in Ortonville, MN. He graduated from Wilmot High School in South Dakota and then attended South Dakota State University and earned a degree in printing.
On January 25, 1963,...
Eugene Schmidt
Oct 4, 2025
Eugene ElRoy "Gene" Schmidt, age 91, a resident of Fergus Falls, died on Oct 4, 2025, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls, while under the care of HIA Hospice.
He was born May 3, 1934, in French, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the son of Henry E and Olga M (Nehring) Schmidt. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church...
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