Obituaries
Patricia Ann Barth
Sep 24, 2025
Patricia Ann Barth, lovingly known as Pat, Patty, or Trish, age 73, of Battle Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, following a brief battle with metastatic cancer.
Born in Campbell, MN, to Russell and Marjorie (Murray) Barth, Patty was a proud graduate of Campbell High School and a cherished member of her...
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...
Betty Engelhart
Oct 3, 2025
Betty Lou Engelhart, 71, of Fergus Falls, passed away on October 3, 2025 at the MN Veterans Home.
Betty was born on June 3, 1954 to Orville and Mary Ann (Neigel) Anderson in Fergus Falls. She attended grade school in Minot, ND and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1972. She went on to complete boot camp and signed...
Jerry Burris
Oct 3, 2025
Jerry Burris, age 85, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 under the loving care of PioneerCare Center and Vivie Hospice.
Jerry was born on May 14, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Woodrow Burris and Frances Christensen. In 1972 Jerry made his home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Jerry was employed for many years at Productive Alternatives in Fergus...
Hayzen Stachowski
Oct 1, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved baby boy, Hayzen, who left this world far too soon at just 3.5 weeks old.
Born on September 5, 2025, Hayzen brought a light and love into our lives that words can hardly capture. Though his time with us was brief, his impact was immeasurable. His tiny presence taught us...
Mark Muchow
Sep 28, 2025
Mark Muchow, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 28, 2025 unexpectedly, but peacefully in his favorite chair.
Mark Alan Muchow was born February 12, 1957, to Ronald and Luverne (Anderson) Muchow in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1975. He also attended Fergus Falls Community College and Bemidji College for photography.
Over the years, Mark...
Lon Hanson
Sep 27, 2025
Lon Kirby Hanson, 76, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home, under Vivie hospice care, surrounded by family on 9/27/2025.
Lon was born on July 13, 1949, in Fergus Falls, to Arlo Marcus Hanson and LeVonne Elizabeth (Swenson) Hanson. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1967, continued his education at Alexandria Technical College, and was drafted into...
Nathan Eide
Sep 24, 2025
Nathan Eide, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Frazee Care Center in Frazee.
Nathan 'Nate' Lee Eide was born on August 11, 1946, to Howard and Lorraine (Svare) Eide in Fergus Falls. He grew up on the family farm in Carlisle, MN where he got into mischief and did everything he could to get out of...
Richard Long
Sep 23, 2025
Richard O. Long Jr. (Rick), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by music and love. His life was a rich tapestry of compassion, curiosity, humor, and unwavering kindness.
Born to Josephine and Richard O. Long Sr. (Dick), Rick was one of eight siblings and is now reunited in peace with his parents and his brother...
Loren Arndt
Sep 23, 2025
Loren Arndt, 94, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Loren Theodore Arndt was born July 31, 1931 in Madelia, Minnesota to parents Theodore and Matie (Blum) Arndt. He grew up on the family farm in Lewisville, Minnesota with his brothers, Earl and Vern and sisters, Delona and...
Marcella Nettestad
Sep 19, 2025
Marcella Nettestad, 96, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Marcella Genevieve Martinson was born April 27, 1929 to Gilbert and Minnie (Skriden) Martinson in Rothsay, MN. She attended Country School District #4 and Rothsay High School, graduating in 1947.
On June 30, 1948 Marcella married Vernon Nettestad at Hamar Lutheran Church...
Jack Lacey
Sep 19, 2025
Jack Conrad Lacey, 83, of Fergus Falls, MN, entered the arms of his Savior on September 19, 2025.
Born November 13, 1941, in Elbow Lake, MN to Clarence and Ruth Lacey. Jack graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1959 and soon after answered the call to serve his country through the US Army Reserve.
On September 28, 1963, Jack...
Casey Johnson
Sep 18, 2025
Casey Lee Johnson, 42, of Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly on September 18, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.
Casey was born on July 5, 1983 to Steven Johnson and Diane Wigdahl Ross in Fergus Falls. He attended Adams Elementary School and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High.
Casey worked as a forklift operator and receiver at various companies including Dacotah...
Loren Tellinghuisen
Sep 16, 2025
Loren Tellinghuisen, 64, of Pelican Rapids, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Riverfront on Main in Pelican Rapids.
Loren James Tellinghuisen was born May 19, 1961 to Burdell and Janice (Johnson) Tellinghuisen in Worthington, MN. He attended Worthington Elementary School and Underwood Public School, graduating in 1979. After high school, he attended Fergus Falls Community College.
On July 18, 1981 Loren married Laurie Henderson in...
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...
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