Obituaries
Gary Wigdahl
Dec 10, 2025
Blue-Ribbon Award-winning journalist Gary Merle Wigdahl, passed away from bladder cancer on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls at the age of 83. Gary, a lifelong resident of the Rothsay area, had resided at the Fergus Falls Veteran's home since 2016.
Gary was born in Hollywood, California on July 20, 1942 to John O. Wigdahl...
Kathleen Barton
Jan 22, 2026
Kathleen Barton, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls, with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume one-hour prior to the service at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Our...
Winston Backen
Jan 17, 2026
Winston "Win" John Backen, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Fergus Falls, with family by his side.
Win was born February 26, 1942 to Roy and Bernice (Bjerken) Backen in Mahnomen, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Mahnomen and graduated from Mahnomen High School. While growing up, he worked at the...
Dollie Tangen
Jan 13, 2026
Dollie Tangen, 96, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
A Celebration of Life 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
Darlene Sigurdson
Jan 13, 2026
Darlene Dee Hanson Sigurdson, 89, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls surrounded by her family.
Darlene D. Perry was born July 12, 1936, to Dale and Evelyn (Ronning) Perry in Appleton, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Appleton and graduated as salutatorian from Appleton High...
Marvin Westvig
Jan 9, 2026
Marvin Westvig, a spirited and friendly soul, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the age of 89 in Fergus Falls, MN. Born on December 9, 1936, in Atkin, MN, Marvin's early years were marked by the same warmth and enthusiasm that would later define his life.
Marvin was a man of many passions, but perhaps none were as...
Michael Geisinger
Jan 6, 2026
RIP Mikey. I love you so much my baby boy 💔 - mom
There will be a Celebration of Life for Michael Chance Geisinger on his 35th Birthday, Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 3 pm until 6 pm at A Center for the Arts, 124 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls MN 56537.
There will be a program at about 4...
Ronald Hensch
Jan 6, 2026
Ron was born October 21, 1959, to Alfred and Donna Hensch. He graduated with the Class of 1978 in Campbell Tintah High School.
After high school, Ron worked for various companies and eventually became employed with BEK Communications splicing fiber optic cables. He ran a crew to provide fiber optics all over the U.S., New York, Miami and Honolulu. He...
Todd Kolle
Jan 6, 2026
Todd Kolle, 66 of Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Bethany Retirement Center in Fargo, ND.Todd was born March 2, 1959, to Duane Kolle and Geraldine (Houg) Kolle in Fergus Falls, MN. He was a graduate of Fergus Falls High School
Todd had a passion for sports beginning with water skiing at Pickerel Lake when he...
Darlene Dimke
Dec 30, 2025
Darlene Norma Dimke passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2025.
She was born February 12, 1932 in Plumber, MN to Eleanore and Elmer Schjelderup. She was third in line of six children. Darlene graduated High School from Plumber and moved to Fergus Falls shortly after. She lived in the nursing cottages while working at the State Hospital...
Norma Bradow
Dec 29, 2025
Norma J. Bradow, 83, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in the care of HIA Hospice Care, in Fargo, ND following a hospital stay.
Norma was born on June 19, 1942, in Western Township, Minnesota, the daughter of Clarence and Frieda (Hensch) Miller. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Western Township. Norma...
Marietta Drayton
Dec 28, 2025
Marietta Drayton, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife passed on December 28, 2025, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls, MN at the age of 91. She will be remembered for her remarkable strength, warmth, and devotion to her family.
Marietta was born on February 17, 1934, in Hinsdale, MT to Daniel F. and Oma (Risley) Thoeny. She started school when she...
Robert Emery
Dec 27, 2025
Robert Arthur Emery, 89, of rural Erhard, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at his current home at the Pelican Valley Senior Living Care Center with family at his side.
Robert Arthur was born on September 28, 1936 to Lawrence A. and Tillie M (Stensrud) Emery at their home in Friberg Township, rural Erhard, MN. He was baptized...
Gary Shelton
Dec 22, 2025
Gary Lowell Shelton, 70, passed away December 22, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Gary was born to Robert and Blanche (Fick) Shelton. He was lifelong resident of Fergus Falls. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church. In his younger years he liked helping on his uncle's farm. He loved spending time at his family's cabin...
Robert Flom
Dec 22, 2025
Robert M. Flom, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Robert Michael Flom was born March 15, 1946 in Wadena, the son of Gareld and Harriet Flom. Bob graduated from Henning High School in 1964, and enrolled in Wadena Technical College.
Bob met Barb Paulzine and they were married in June 1987. He...
Matthew Larum
Dec 13, 2025
Matthew Larum, 40, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, December 13, 2025 unexpectedly at his residence due to an Aortic Dissection, a rare and often undetected heart condition.
Matthew John Karl Larum was born December 24, 1984, to Terry and Pat Larum. He was the oldest of two children. He attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 2003. Following High School,...
Bryce Klinger
Dec 7, 2025
Bryce Paul Klinger, 77, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family at the Fergus Falls Minnesota Veterans Home on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Born on October 23, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bryce was the son of J. Paul and Margaret Susan (Brown) Klinger. Bryce was the youngest of three children, joining his sisters Marilyn Helen Klinger and...
Elaine Amundson
Dec 6, 2025
Elaine Sophie Marlys Ouren Amundson, age 96, of Rothsay, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Pelican Valley Care Center in Pelican Rapids, MN. She was born January 24, 1929 to Oscar and Eunice (Shirley) Ouren at the home of her great-grandfather, Gunder Shirley.
She attended Rothsay School for 12 years, graduating in 1947. After graduation she...
Brian Field
Dec 4, 2025
Brian Field, 61, of Frazee formerly of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his residence.
Brian Eugene Field was born December 22, 1963, to Eugene J. and Linda (Connell) Field in Fergus Falls. He attended Fergus Falls Public Schools. He worked with his dad as a tile installer.
He attended Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes, MN....
Carole Larson
Nov 25, 2025
Carole Larson, 80, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls.
Carole Lynn (Burris) Larson was born on February 26, 1945 in Fergus Falls, MN to Quinby "Tim" and Margaret (Johnson) Burris. She grew up in Fergus Falls, MN where she attended school graduating in 1963. Carole met the love of her life, Delbert...
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