Obituaries

Service of Remembrance 2026

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.

Eileen Huntley

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

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...

Lorrin Jordahl

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,...

Omar Wayne Ersland

Omar Wayne Ersland

Sep 22, 2026

Omar Ersland, 95, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at his residence.

Omar Wayne Ersland was born September 16, 1931, to Gaspard and Shirley (Gunsell) Ersland in Red Lake Falls, MN. He attended elementary school in Kanawha, IA and Clarion High School in Iowa, graduating in 1951. He attended Luther College, St. Cloud State University, and Moorhead State...

Ella Watson

Ella Watson

Sep 22, 2026

Ella May Watson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 90.

Ella was born on October 30, 1935, in Champaign, Illinois, to William and Esther Gilman. She married James Harvey Watson, Sr. on February 18, 1955, in Covington, Indiana, beginning a life together filled with faith, family, love...

Gary T. Schiesser

Gary T. Schiesser

Sep 21, 2026

Gary Schiesser, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 21, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family.

Gary Thomas Schiesser was born August 5, 1953 to Harold and Marian (Drechsel) Schiesser in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Church of Peace United Methodist Church in Fergus Falls. Gary grew up on a farm in Orwell Township. He attended...

Maureen Marie Ricks

Maureen Marie Ricks

Sep 20, 2026

Maureen Ricks, 85, of Dalton, died Sunday, September 20, 2026.Maureen "Meanie" Marie Ricks (nee Bauer) was born September 25, 1940 in Wahpeton, ND to Gregory and Angela (Bernard) Bauer. She attended St. Francis Academy in Hankinson, ND (8 miles from the farm). She started driving to school at age 12! For those of you who knew her, you will not...

Marvin Bellmore

Marvin Bellmore

Sep 17, 2026

Marvin Bellmore, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, September 17, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Marvin Frederick Bellmore was born May 1, 1934, to Bill and Katherine (Neppl) Bellmore in Wolverton, MN on a farm near a gravel pit. The family moved to Kent, MN, then to Breckenridge, and back to Kent. They moved to Henning in 1942. He...

Katherine Kensinger

Katherine Kensinger

Sep 16, 2026

Katherine Marie "Kathy" Kensinger, of Underwood, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Kathy was born on October 16, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio, the eldest child and only daughter of Robert and Margaret (Ryan) Kensinger. Four younger brothers followed, and Kathy quickly established herself as their ringleader. Bright, spirited and independent, she spent her childhood leading...

Roger G Johnson

Roger G Johnson

Sep 16, 2026

Roger Gerald Johnson ("Rog") of Battle Lake, MN, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026.

Rog was born on September 18, 1941 to Arthur and Eleanor Johnson in Minneapolis, MN. After grade school Rog moved with his family to Deephaven, MN. He played hockey and football for the Skippers and graduated from Minnetonka High School...

JoAnn Prischmann

JoAnn Prischmann

Sep 16, 2026

JoAnn Renae Prischmann, 76, of Fergus Falls, died on September 16, 2026 under the care of Hospice at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.She was born in Fergus Falls to Harvey and Eleanor (Knutson) Halvorson on August 21, 1950. She was the youngest of three children.

JoAnn was a quiet...

Julianne Rae Sethre

Julianne Rae Sethre

Sep 16, 2026

Julianne Sethre, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at her residence in Fergus Falls, surrounded by her family.

Julianne Rae Sletting was born to Edythe Luella Sletting in Fargo, ND. She attended grade school and high school in Fairmount, ND graduating as valedictorian of her class in 1956. She then attended St. Luke's School of Nursing and...

Denyce Bigelow

Denyce Bigelow

Sep 14, 2026

Denyce was known by those around her as a strong and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She peacefully passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on the morning of September 14, 2026, at Pioneer Care in Fergus Falls. She was 83 years old.Denyce lived a vibrant life, spending her days raising pigs, tending to her blooming gladiolas, fishing in Reed...

Judy Neu

Judy Neu

Sep 13, 2026

Judy Neu, 77, of Fergus Falls, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. She is now sheltered in the arms of God. Judy loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Judy Marlene Neu was born January 25, 1949 to Clinton and Clareen (Ott) Neu. Judy was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dent....

Toni Ann Lindquist

Toni Ann Lindquist

Sep 12, 2026

Toni Lindquist, 74, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, September 12, 2026 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Toni Ann MacLeod was born November 10, 1951 to Everett and Pearl (Gulbranson) MacLeod in Hutchinson, MN. She graduated from Moorhead Technical College in 1972.

On February 3, 1974 Toni married Wilfred Lindquist in Dilworth, MN.

She worked as a legal secretary for the State Attorney in...

Bruce Roland Winterfeldt

Bruce Roland Winterfeldt

Sep 10, 2026

Bruce Roland Winterfeldt, 79, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at PioneerCare Cottages, Fergus Falls, MN.

Born in Glencoe, Minnesota, Bruce's early years were marked by frequent moves as his father's social work career took the family to communities throughout Minnesota. He attended schools in South St. Paul, Thief River Falls and Detroit Lakes before graduating...

Darrel Weers

Darrel Weers

Sep 10, 2026

Darrel Weers, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the MN Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.

Darrel Roger Weers was born on November 28, 1943, to Oscar and Mildred Weers in Morris, MN. He was the third of four children, alongside his siblings Arlene, George, and Harlan.After graduating high school in 1961, Darrel worked on the family...

Richard Field

Richard Field

Sep 9, 2026

Richard Duane Field, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026, surrounded by love and the family who meant so much to him.

Richard was born April 17, 1934, to Vivian and Fern (Lambert) Field. He was raised in Fergus Falls, along with his siblings Arlene, Eugene, Marlene and David. He grew up with a strong sense...

Roberta Ouse

Roberta Ouse

Sep 4, 2026

 

Roberta June Ouse, age 88, of St. Peter, MN, (formerly Rothsay, MN) passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Roberta was born June 2, 1938, in Osakis, MN to Robert and Rosina (Arlie) Erickson. She and her family moved to Rothsay, MN in 1949. She graduated from Rothsay High School in 1956.

On November 9, 1957, Roberta...