Obituaries
Melvin Hoaas
Aug 27, 2025
Melvin Hoaas, 94, of Dent died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home under hospice care.
Melvin was born January 4, 1931 in rural Oaklee, MN to Martin & Emma (Warstad) Hoaas. He was baptized and confirmed in Oaklee at Ebnezer Church. Melvin graduated from Oaklee High School and worked in carpentry and construction all his life. He worked on...
Melissa Anderson
Aug 26, 2025
Melissa Lynn Anderson, 40, of Dickenson, formerly Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. Alexis Hospital in Bismarck, ND.
Service details pending.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Janice Johansen
Aug 26, 2025
Janice Johansen, 90, of Underwood, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
She was born October 21, 1934, to Emil and Bernice (Orndorff) Fenske in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School.
On June 7, 1952, Janice married Vernon Johansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She was...
Harriet Nelson
Aug 21, 2025
Harriet Nelson, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls.
Harriet Irene Sherbrooke was born October 12, 1933 to George and Hannah (Kringen) Sherbrooke in Pelican Rapids, MN. She attended Pelican Rapids Public School and graduated in 1952.
On January 24, 1953, Harriet married Gordon D. Nelson in Pelican Rapids.
She was a...
Alma Ronningen
Aug 21, 2025
Alma Karen Ronningen, 84, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 surrounded by family, under hospice care.
Alma Karen Westergard was born on "the farm" in rural Otter Tail County, on Jan 15, 1941 to Anton and Olga (Carter) Westergard. Growing up in the rolling hills and woods of rural Maplewood township gave Alma a lifelong...
Sharon Johnson
Aug 19, 2025
Sharon Kay Amundson Johnson, 79, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on August 19, 2025 with her family by her side at PioneerCare Center.
Sharon was born in Washington DC to Joseph and Betty (Heid) Amundson on November 28, 1945.
When she was six her family moved to Sharon, ND, which led her to forever be "Sharon from Sharon". She graduated...
Blakelynn Nehk
Aug 16, 2025
Blakelynn Fern Nehk was baptized and given her heavenly welcome into Jesus' arms on August 16, 2025.
Blakelynn was born to Jacob and Kasey (Clark) Nehk.
She is survived by her parents; siblings, Avery, Kash and Briggs; grandparents, Amy (Brian) Holt, Christopher (Jessica) Clark, Carolyn (Scott) Nelson and Christopher (Krista) Nehk; aunts and uncles, Karmen (Travis) Tabatt, Wyatt Clark, Amelia Holt, Mason...
Ethelynn Snyder
Aug 15, 2025
Ethelynn Louise Snyder, age 77, of Ottertail, MN passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.
Ethelynn was born June 29, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Walter and Ethel Holweger. She was raised on a farm along with her brother Eugene. Ethelynn married Wayne Snyder on April 21, 1967, at the Arvilla Presbyterian...
Tara Reynolds
Aug 14, 2025
It is with our heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tara Reynolds, who left us peacefully surrounded by her Tribe on August 14, 2025 at the age of 47.
Tara was a devoted mother, cherished family member, and beloved friend. She will be remembered for her smile, thoughtfulness, giving nature, strength, and kindness. Her presence brought laughter and...
Karen "Karie" Dynan
Aug 13, 2025
Karen "Karie" Dynan, 58, of rural Underwood, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at her residence.
Karen Elizabeth Johnson was born December 14, 1966 to William and Bernice (Roles) Johnson. She attended Elk River High School, graduating in 1985.
On October 19, 1991 Karie married Bryan Dynan in Elk River, MN.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, fishing, and spending time with family....
Todd Rachels
Aug 11, 2025
Todd L. Rachels, 62, of Fergus Falls, died August 11, 2025, at his home.
Todd LeRoy Rachels was born April 18, 1963, in Fergus Falls to Gaylord Rachels and Mary Carlson Ranum. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1981. He was employed by Global Specialty Contractors from 1993-2022 working in Minneapolis during the week and returning home on the weekends. Most recently, during retirement,...
Arlene Haugrud
Aug 11, 2025
Arlene Joyce Haugrud, born June 14, 1933, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Barrett Care Center on August 11, 2025. Arlene was born in Barnesville, MN, to Nora and Ole Varholdt. She and her brother Jim were raised on a farm in rural Barnesville where the foundation was laid for her future life in farming and...
Joanne Freeland
Aug 11, 2025
Joanne Freeland, 84, of Erhard, died Monday, August 11, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo.
Joanne Theresse Freeland (née Moline) was born July 2, 1941, to James and Charlotte Moline in Rolette, ND. Her childhood on the farm in Rolette was full of lively family activity, and as the oldest of 12 children, she was a big help to her...
Scott Schei
Aug 10, 2025
Scott Schei, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 10, 2025 at his residence in Fergus Falls.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Jodi Maack
Aug 7, 2025
Jodi Maack, 59, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Jodi Lynn Weinmann was born January 5, 1966 to Gerald and Alvina (Streifel) Weinmann in Harvey, ND. She attended Cathedral Grade School and St. Mary's High School, graduating in 1984. She graduated from NDSU in 1991 with a degree in accounting.
On January 3, 2004 Jodi married Greg Maack...
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...
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