Obituaries
Junice Sandness
Jul 23, 2026
Junice Sandness, age 91, passed away on July 23rd, 2026, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, MN.
Junice Sandness was born on Feb 27th, 1935 on a farm near Doran, MN, to Milton and Mabel Aasness. She attended elementary school in Doran and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1953. Junice grew up with a deep appreciation for community and hard...
Albert Johann Sandness Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Reverend Albert J Sandness, Jr., age 93, passed away June 11, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, MN.
Reverend Albert J. Sandness, Jr. was born on April 26, 1933 in LaMoure, ND to Albert and Clara Sandness. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of nine children, enjoying a youth filled with boundless fun on the prairies of...
Lorraine Drews
Jul 22, 2026
Lorraine Heggestad (Mrs. Gerald) Drews, age 92, of Fergus Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
She was born April 16, 1934, to Martin and Marian (Steffen) Heggestad in Starbuck, MN. Until she was six years old, she lived with her family in Cyrus. In 1941 they moved to Lowry, MN where she attended grade...
James Larry Walters
Jul 14, 2026
James Walters, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at his residence.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Ryan Brandriet
Jul 14, 2026
Ryan John Brandriet, 51, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at the Hospice House in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by the love of his family.
Ryan was born on August 5, 1974. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School with the Class of 1992. Following graduation, he proudly served in the Army Reserves before continuing his education at Minnesota...
Dennis Harlan Bergerud
Jul 2, 2026
Dennis Harlan Bergerud, 85, passed from this life into Glory on July 2, 2026 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls. He was surrounded by his loving family and special friends.
Dennis was born November 14, 1940, to Ernest and Irene (Skinnemoen) Bergerud in Fergus Falls. He attended District #12 Country School, Wendell Elementary, and graduated from Elbow Lake High School...
Vernon Aldis Swift
Jun 29, 2026
Vernon Swift, 94, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls.
Vernon Aldis Swift was born October 8, 1931 to James D. and Eunice K. (Kube) Swift in Lawrence Township, MN. He attended District #45 country school and Morris Agriculture School, graduating in 1952. Vernon was a Sargent in the United States Army,...
Paul Stavaas
Jun 25, 2026
Paul Stavaas, 76, of Battle Lake, died Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
No services are being planned at this time.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Jennifer Johnson
Jun 24, 2026
Jennifer L. Johnson, 53, of Fergus Falls died, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Service details pending.
Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Russell E Erlandson
Jun 19, 2026
Russell Erlandson, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, June 19, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Russell Edwin Erlandson was born July 26, 1936, the second of four boys, to Edwin Erlandson and Ruth (Haarstad) Erlandson in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Aastad Lutheran Church. He attended Morris West Central School of Agriculture and later served in...
Harley H Oyloe
Jun 15, 2026
Harley Oyloe, age 105, passed away on June 15, 2026, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Harley H. Oyloe was born on September 21, 1920, the son of Gerhard and Elyn Oyloe. He spent his early years in Benson, Minnesota and later moved with his family to Moorhead, MN, where he graduated from High School.
Following graduation, he briefly attended the...
Zachariah Leeb
Jun 14, 2026
Zachariah Levi Leeb (26) was born November 19th, 1999, in Watertown, South Dakota to Carin Hanson and Chris Leeb. He was the youngest of his siblings. Zach will be remembered for his spirited personality and the ability to make friends with literally anyone. He never passed judgment on anyone and was the most generous and accepting person we knew.
He graduated...
Margaret Marie Barringer
Jun 8, 2026
Margaret Marie Barringer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 8th, at the age of 94. Margaret was born on March 2nd, 1932 to Charles and Augusta Poppel, on their farm in Nordick Township. She started school when she was six years old, at a country school two miles from their farm, which she walked...
Helen Pearl Sundberg
Jun 4, 2026
Celebrating the life of.... Helen Pearl Sundberg, 94, a resident of Fergus Falls and Mill Street Residence, transitioned from earth to heaven on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Although she will be missed by family and friends, she looked forward to her eternal home in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and her many family and friends who have...
Rickie Jensen
Jun 3, 2026
Rickie Jensen, 63, of Fergus Falls died Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Jeanne Blake
Jun 3, 2026
Jeanne Louise Fahey Blake passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of intelligence, compassion, service, and friendship that touched countless lives.
Jeanne was born on October 6, 1948, in Seattle, Washington to Phyllis and Eugene "Gene" Fahey. In 1949, the family moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, where her father attended St. John's University. The family later...
Carol Marie Hanson
Jun 3, 2026
Carol Marie Hanson, 71, of Dalton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Carol Marie Hanson was born November 5, 1954 to Selvin O. and Margaret Richter. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls. She became a member of the First...
Karin Ware
May 30, 2026
Karin Ware, 83, originally of the greater Cleveland, Ohio area, passed away on May 30, 2026 under the wonderful and dedicated care of LB Broen Home and Moments Hospice staff in Fergus Falls. A proud native of northeastern Ohio, in her prime Karin enjoyed spending time with friends and family, cooking, riding motorcycles, attending air shows, traveling to New York...
Sharon Wilde
May 28, 2026
Sharon Leona Lehman Wilde, age 85, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026 after a five-year battle with Lymphoma.
Sharon was born on January 2, 1941 at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN. She was the second daughter of Joseph and Gladys Lehman. She attended country schools while growing up in the farm communities of Breckenridge...
Kevin Field
May 27, 2026
Kevin Field. 63, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his residence.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
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