Obituaries
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.
Matthew Thomas Schauff
Oct 18, 2026
Matthew Schauff, 46, of Elizabeth, died Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at Brenny Hall in Elizabeth, MN, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one-hour prior to the service at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Elizabeth.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church...
Homer Godel
Oct 18, 2026
Homer Godel, 91, of Moorhead, died Sunday, October 18, 2026 at SMP Health-St. Catherine North in Fargo.Memorials preferred to HIA Hospice, St. Cathrine's North or the Alzheimer's Association of Fargo.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one-hour prior...
Patricia Hensch
Oct 17, 2026
Patricia Ann Hensch, 84, of Doran, died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Patricia Ann Kenyon was born November 12, 1941 to Maurice Lyman and Thelma Ruth (Buss) Kenyon in Fergus Falls. She was baptized and confirmed at First United Church of Christ in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Fall, graduating from Fergus...
Zander Michael Karsnia
Oct 12, 2026
Zander Karsnia, 22, of Underwood, died Monday, October 12, 2026.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Olson Funeral and Cremation Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Clergy: Reverend Tammy Jacobson
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Sharon Bourcy
Oct 11, 2026
Sharon Bourcy, born August 13, 1944, in Perham, MN, passed away on October 11, 2026. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School.
Sharon was a gifted artist, hardworking entrepreneur, a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a woman who lived life in her own way. Sharon built a career in designing and restoring auto and boat interiors. She worked at...
Charles Frank Piekarski
Oct 11, 2026
Charles Frank Piekarski of Fergus Falls, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home from complications of ALS. He was 78 years old. He was born on April 15, 1948 to Steven and Rachel (Sanco) Piekarski of Fergus Falls. Growing up on a farm west of town, Charles (Charlie) started his schooling, walking to a one-room schoolhouse #1506 that...
Barbara Larson
Oct 8, 2026
Barbara Ann (Branden) Larson, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 8, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer.
Barb was born on October 16, 1945, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Theodore and Sylvia Branden. She attended Claire Ann Shover Nursery School and Fergus Falls Public Schools before continuing her education at the Minnesota School of Business.
On...
Eugene Field
Oct 8, 2026
Eugene Jay Field, 84, of Frazee, formerly Fergus Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends following a gallant battle with cancer.
Born on August, 3, 1942 in Fergus Falls, MN to Vivian Arthur and Fern Francis (Lambert) Field, Eugene grew up alongside siblings Arlene, Richard, David and Marlene.
Eugene...
Geraldine Elshaug
Oct 7, 2026
Geraldine Elshaug, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Geri was born in Fergus Falls to George O. and Flora M. (Jacobson) Berger. During her childhood, she attended elementary school in Park River, ND, and later attended Fergus Falls High School.
On March 25, 1953, Geri M. Berger married Carroll W....
Marilyn June Kvam
Oct 5, 2026
June Kvam, 99, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, October 5th at Park Gardens Senior Living in Fergus Falls under the care of Moments Hospice.
June was born June 24th, 1927 to Frank and Blanche (Erickson) Funkhouser in Fergus Falls. She was baptized and confirmed at Vukku Lutheran Church in rural Foxhome MN. June grew up and attended school in Campbell...
Lorraine Flaten
Oct 4, 2026
Lorraine Flaten, 95, of Maple Grove formerly Fergus Falls, died Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Lorraine Edith Johnson was born August 25, 1931 to Clarence A. and Madeline (Westling) Johnson in Stephen, MN.
On November 24, 1950, Lorraine married Clifford D. Flaten.
She enjoyed sewing, reading, and Southern Gospel Music.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Clifford; parents, Clarence and...
Vernon Wayne Olson
Oct 3, 2026
Vernon W. Olson, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls.
Vernon was born March 28, 1934, to Magnus 'Mox' and Louise (Nelson) Olson in Detroit Lakes, MN. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1952. In his senior year he was named MVP of the Laker football, basketball and baseball teams....
Peggy Virginia Walz
Oct 1, 2026
Peggy Virginia Walz, the heart of the family, 77, of Campbell MN, gained her angels wings on Thursday October 1, 2026 at Sanford Hospital surrounded by her family.
Peggy Walz was born on March 18th, 1949 in Wadena, MN to Edgar Norman and Helen Nelson. She grew up around the Wadena area, with fond memories of her grandparent's lake home....
Charles W. Swanson
Sep 30, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Swanson, 82, of Minneapolis, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026, of Parkinson's Disease, at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Minneapolis.
Charles "Charlie" W. Swanson was born February 5, 1944, in Minneapolis to parents Harvey and Irene Swanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. In 1959 he moved with his parents and...
James P. Donahue
Sep 29, 2026
James P. Donahue (Jim), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, friend, educator, counselor, and community leader, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 89 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Jim's greatest pride and joy was his family. He was deeply devoted to his wife of 67 years, Sharon F. Beccue, whom he...
Eileen Huntley
Sep 29, 2026
Eileen Louise Huntley, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at HIA Heather's House, surrounded by the love of her family.
Eileen was born on September 25, 1951, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Joseph and Florence (Fallon) Follen. She attended grade school and high school in Brewster, Minnesota, and later attended Minnesota State University in...
Joanne Larson
Sep 28, 2026
Joanne Margaret Larson, 81, of Dalton, MN passed away September 28, 2026 at Sanford in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family.
Joanne was born to George Miller Rossow and Mable Lillian (Hanson) Rossow on November 17, 1944 in Fergus Falls, MN.
Joanne attended high school in Fergus Falls before attending Bemidji State University to receive her teaching degree. Out of...
Jerry Johnson
Sep 27, 2026
Jerry Johnson, 80, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 27th at his home surrounded by his family under the care of Moments Hospice.
Jerry Alan Johnson was born October 10th, 1945 to Harlin and Delores (Glorvigen) Johnson in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. Jerry grew up on a farm in Orwell...
Lorrin Jordahl
Sep 26, 2026
Lorrin Jordahl, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Lorrin Julian Jordahl was born May 2, 1936 in Pelican Rapids to Ethel (Mundstock) and Lars Jordahl. He was the first son and middle child. He was raised in Pelican Rapids and attended school there until he and a friend moved to Wyoming to do construction work. While growing up,...
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