Obituaries
Patricia Ann Barth
Sep 24, 2025
Patricia Ann Barth, lovingly known as Pat, Patty, or Trish, age 73, of Battle Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, following a brief battle with metastatic cancer.
Born in Campbell, MN, to Russell and Marjorie (Murray) Barth, Patty was a proud graduate of Campbell High School and a cherished member of her...
Richard Hippen
Oct 6, 2025
Richard "Rich" Hippen, 82, of Ashby, died Monday, October 6, 2025 at Ashby Assisted Living in Ashby.
Richard Dean Hippen was born July 8, 1943 to John and Rosella (Hoffman) Hippen in Ortonville, MN. He graduated from Wilmot High School in South Dakota and then attended South Dakota State University and earned a degree in printing.
On January 25, 1963,...
Linda Bjork
Oct 31, 2025
Linda S. Bjork, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Service details pending.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Lorraine Kantrud
Oct 29, 2025
Lorraine Kantrud, 102, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Pastor Ruth Hetland
Interment: First Lutheran North Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences...
Keith Watkins
Oct 29, 2025
Keith Watkins, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his home in Erhard. He was surrounded by family and friends while losing his battle with lung cancer.
Keith was born April 28, 1958, in Bemidji, MN, the son of Richard (Dick) Watkins and Marie (Wilander) Paulson. He attended school in Fergus Falls and Pelican Rapids graduating from the "school of hard knocks".
Keith truly fit...
Margaret Kratzke
Oct 29, 2025
Margaret Kratzke, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. She was born March 6, 1935 to Olaf and Gertie (Thorson) Rysstad on the family farm ten miles south of East Grand Forks, MN.
She was welcomed home by four siblings and all have preceded her in death. When she was nine years old,...
Brian Korby
Oct 24, 2025
Brian Lee Korby, 53, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully with his sisters by his side on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo after a brief illness.
Brian was born on February 25, 1972, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Susan (Hesse) Pellett and Donald Korby. He grew up between Bloomington and Fergus Falls and was confirmed at...
Douglas Kjellerup
Oct 20, 2025
Douglas Lee Kjellerup, was called to his heavenly home on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on April 23, 1941, in Graceville, Minnesota, Doug was the son of Leo and Ardell Kjellerup, both of whom, along with his sister Connie Kelly and son Todd Kjellerup, preceded him in death. He departed this earthly realm in Fergus Falls,...
Christopher Madole
Oct 17, 2025
Christopher Madole, 46, of Pelican Rapids, died Friday, October 17, 2025 at his residence.
Christopher Roy Emmanuel Madole was born May 20, 1979 to Eugene Ronald and Barbara Jean (White) Madole in Billings, Montana. He graduated from Fergus Falls Alternative High School in 1998.
On July 6, 2002 Christopher married Amber Taylor in Fergus Falls.
He worked for Ballard Sanitation for many years....
Ronald Schetnan
Oct 16, 2025
Ronald Schetnan, 80, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, October 16 at Pioneer Cottage in Fergus Falls.
Ronald Dean Schetnan was born December 15, 1944, in Pierre, South Dakota, to Lewis and Florence Schetnan. Ron was the 3rd child in a family of 5 boys. He graduated from Brandon Valley High School in 1963 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from...
Greg Honrud
Oct 12, 2025
Greg Honrud
Greg Honrud, 56 of Rothsay, died Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo.
Greg Duane Honrud was born July 3, 1969 to DuWayne and Beverly (Thom) Honrud in Fergus Falls. He attended Rothsay High School and earned his AA Degree at NDSCS.
He worked at Thiele Technology Inc., now known as Barry - Wehmiller since 2004.
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Boniveve Findley
Oct 10, 2025
Boniveve "Bonnie" Findley, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Boniveve Mae Hanson was born on February 3, 1938 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Conrad and Myrna (Ritchey) Hanson. Bonnie attended country school and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. She attended beauty school to learn the art...
Lonny Kilde
Oct 7, 2025
Lonny Kilde, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Fergus Falls.
Lonny Jay Kilde was born June 14, 1957 to Arvid and Grace "Ilene" (Harstad) Kilde in Fergus Falls. He earned his GED through the Army. He was a member of the United States Army, serving for two years in Germany.
He...
Eugene Schmidt
Oct 4, 2025
Eugene ElRoy "Gene" Schmidt, age 91, a resident of Fergus Falls, died on Oct 4, 2025, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls, while under the care of HIA Hospice.
He was born May 3, 1934, in French, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, the son of Henry E and Olga M (Nehring) Schmidt. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church...
Betty Engelhart
Oct 3, 2025
Betty Lou Engelhart, 71, of Fergus Falls, passed away on October 3, 2025 at the MN Veterans Home.
Betty was born on June 3, 1954 to Orville and Mary Ann (Neigel) Anderson in Fergus Falls. She attended grade school in Minot, ND and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1972. She went on to complete boot camp and signed...
Jerry Burris
Oct 3, 2025
Jerry Burris, age 85, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 under the loving care of PioneerCare Center and Vivie Hospice.
Jerry was born on May 14, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Woodrow Burris and Frances Christensen. In 1972 Jerry made his home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Jerry was employed for many years at Productive Alternatives in Fergus...
Hayzen Stachowski
Oct 1, 2025
With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved baby boy, Hayzen, who left this world far too soon at just 3.5 weeks old.
Born on September 5, 2025, Hayzen brought a light and love into our lives that words can hardly capture. Though his time with us was brief, his impact was immeasurable. His tiny presence taught us...
Mark Muchow
Sep 28, 2025
Mark Muchow, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 28, 2025 unexpectedly, but peacefully in his favorite chair.
Mark Alan Muchow was born February 12, 1957, to Ronald and Luverne (Anderson) Muchow in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1975. He also attended Fergus Falls Community College and Bemidji College for photography.
Over the years, Mark...
Lon Hanson
Sep 27, 2025
Lon Kirby Hanson, 76, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home, under Vivie hospice care, surrounded by family on 9/27/2025.
Lon was born on July 13, 1949, in Fergus Falls, to Arlo Marcus Hanson and LeVonne Elizabeth (Swenson) Hanson. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1967, continued his education at Alexandria Technical College, and was drafted into...
Nathan Eide
Sep 24, 2025
Nathan Eide, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Frazee Care Center in Frazee.
Nathan 'Nate' Lee Eide was born on August 11, 1946, to Howard and Lorraine (Svare) Eide in Fergus Falls. He grew up on the family farm in Carlisle, MN where he got into mischief and did everything he could to get out of...
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