Obituaries
Gordon Bakken
Jul 1, 2025
Gordon Earl Bakken, 89, died July 1st, 2025 at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Gordy was born September 18, 1935 to Clifford and Annie (Sunblad) Bakken in the "Erhard Hills", Erhard MN. Gordy attended Underwood School. Gordy was married to Geraldine Boek on August 5th, 1961. Together they raised their three children at their home on Heilberger...
Delane Berg
Aug 7, 2025
Delane Berg, 65, of Campbell, MN, died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Per Delane's 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
Barbara Maki
Aug 3, 2025
Barbara Louise Maki, age 82, of Battle Lake, MN, said goodbye to this world on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was surrounded by loving family and was encouraged by the many texts and calls from beloved friends in her final days.
Barbara was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Howard Maki, and her parents, Charles and Louise Swenson.
She...
Candace Leitch
Jul 31, 2025
Candace "Candy" Joy Leitch, 69, of Fergus Falls, a hard worker with a heart of gold passed away Thursday, July 31, at PioneerCare, with her loving family by her side and under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Candy was born February 27, 1956, to Severn and Stella (Foss) Halena. She was the fourth of five children - and the only...
Irene McCormick
Jul 30, 2025
Irene McCormick, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 98, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Broen Memorial Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Irene was born May 23, 1927 in Columbia, South Dakota. Irene met Lyle McCormick at a dance at the VFW in Aberdeen, South Dakota. They were married June 10,...
Jerald Thompson
Jul 30, 2025
Jerald Thompson, 87, of Erhard, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his residence, under the care of Moments Hospice.
Jerald Dean John Thompson was born May 22, 1938 to John and Mabel (Danielson) Thompson in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Underwood, graduating in 1956. He also attended Wadena Technical College. Jerald was a member of the Minnesota National Guard...
Russell Hall
Jul 25, 2025
Russell R. Hall, 64, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 25, 2025 at his residence.
Russell Roy Hall was born September 13, 1960, to James Robert Hall and Elizabeth Marie (Goltra) Thompson in Minneapolis. Russell attended Richfield High School, earning his GED.
He worked as a manager for Marriot Host MSP, an aid for Marty Rodick, and as a general...
Gail Bolstad
Jul 20, 2025
Gail Gene Bolstad, 68, of Onamia, passed away Sunday July 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born October 9, 1956 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The eldest son of John & Betty (Peasley) Bolstad.
He worked his life as a carpenter and was highly skilled in his field, with his last place of employment being Peak Design & Construction before...
Jason Denbrook
Jul 13, 2025
Jason, Denbrook, 56, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Eagle's View - Living Hope Home in St Cloud.
Jason Denbrook was born October 25, 1968, to Arnold and Ardis Denbrook. He was the last born of six children. Jason grew up and went to school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1987. He went on to college in Alexandria. Jason lived...
Janet Welch
Jul 12, 2025
Janet Evelyn Welch, 93, a resident of Ashby, died Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Evansville Care Center.
Janet was born on November 14, 1931 in Perley, MN to Elmore and Beda "Gena" (Lystrom) Nyberg. She graduated from Twin Valley High School in 1949 and went on to complete Beauty School.
On November 5, 1955, she married Frank Welch in Nevada....
Bruce Wahl
Jul 10, 2025
Bruce Wahl, age 76, passed away at his residence on July 10, 2025, surrounded by his family and under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Bruce was born on November 24, 1948 to Marlo and Helen (Wentzel) Wahl in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1967, briefly attended the community college and then went on to...
Madonna "Donna" Nord
Jul 9, 2025
Donna (Madonna) Marie Nord, 96, a resident of Moorhead (formerly of Rothsay), died Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at River Pointe Memory Care in Moorhead.
Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband, Sonny, who died in 2007.
She is survived by her children, Belinda (Bob) Smart and Greg (Linda) Nord; four grandchildren, Jeff, Casey, Alex, and Emily; and ten great-grandchildren.
A...
Brenda Keilen
Jul 7, 2025
Brenda Lee Keilen, 52, a resident of Fergus Falls, went home to the Lord Monday, July 7, 2025.
Brenda was born on October 28, 1972 to Ronald Marvin Fitzner and Lois Eldora (Timian) Fitzner in New Ulm, Minnesota. She attended Fergus Falls Public Schools and graduated in 1992. She then went on to attend college at South Central Technical College...
Vernon Vallevand
Jul 7, 2025
Vernon Rueben Vallevand, 92, of Fergus Falls, died, Monday, July 7, 2025, at Lake Region Healthcare.
Vernon was born October 7, 1932, in Clitherall, MN, the son of Martin and Bertha (Sandahl) Vallevand. He spent his younger years attending Barnard School through the 8th grade. He then continued his education at Fergus Falls High School for the next two years....
Robert Greve
Jul 4, 2025
Robert Greve, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 4, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Robert was born on January 22, 1937 to Edwin & Eleanor (Larson) Greve in Chicago, IL. He attended grade school in Medinah and Bloomingdale, IL and graduated from Glen Ellyn, IL High School.
On November 8, 1958 Robert married Carol Mueller. Robert...
Mary Gadow
Jul 2, 2025
Mary Gadow, 88, of Foxhome, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN.
Mary Louise Lee was born August 18, 1936 to Willis J. and Rema Rose (Lenzen) Lee in Foxhome. She attended Breckenridge School, graduating in 1954.
On April 14, 1956 Mary married Robert "Bob" Louis Gadow in Foxhome.
She was a clerk at Woolworth's...
Robert Coleman
Jul 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Jerome Coleman passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness and natural causes in July 1st, 2025, while on hospice care at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Bob was born on December 5th, 1937, to Martin and Francis Coleman in Morris, Minnesota. As the youngest of six children, he grew up on a farm outside of Herman,...
Adrian Westergard
Jul 1, 2025
Adrian Warren Westergard, 92, of rural Erhard MN, died on July 1, 2025. As he wanted, he spent his final moments at home in the presence of his family.
Adrian was born on January 9, 1933 to Anton and Olga (Carter) Westergard at their farm in rural Erhard. After attending school and working on the family farm, Adrian enlisted in the...
Sandra Honrud
Jul 1, 2025
Sandra Claire Ellen (Lien) Honrud passed on Tuesday July1, 2025 under the care of Vivie Hospice at Good Samaritan Society Home at the age of 74.
Sandy was born on February 26, 1951 to Lloyd and Ilene (Moen) Lien in Fergus Falls, MN. She grew up in rural Rothsay, attended Country School District 73 and Rothsay Schools, later receiving her...
Barton Dewey
Jun 29, 2025
Barton Eldor Dewey was taken home to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at his home.
Barton was born on December 10, 1981 in Fergus Falls, MN. He was baptized February 7, 1982 at Western Presbyterian Church. He was confirmed at Federated Church. He grew up on the family farm in Campbell and graduated from Fergus Falls High School...
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