Obituaries

James Sylte

Aug 11, 2024

James Norman Sylte was born in Fergus Falls Minnesota, on February 18, 1939, to Cleon T. and Geline (Holbeck) Sylte.

He grew up on a farm S.E. of Underwood, Minnesota in Tordenskjold township, attended District school in 1961 with a degree in accounting and business administration. He went on to join the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Carson and...

David Kantrud

Aug 10, 2024

David Edwin Kantrud left this world in an unexpected drowning accident on Otter Tail Lake on Aug. 10, one day after his 63rd birthday.

David was born in Fergus Falls on Aug. 9, 1961, to Harley and Lorraine (Toso) Kantrud. The youngest of four children, David joined his rambunctious Kantrud siblings, Larry, Kay and Jane in adding infectious laughter to each...

Tobbie Soukup

Aug 9, 2024

Tobbie Soukup

Tobbie L. Soukup, 50, of Fergus Falls, died August 9, 2024.

Private family Memorial will be at a later date.

Assistance provided by the Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls

Online condolences may be sent to www.OlsonFuneralHome.com

Ervin Rocholl

Aug 9, 2024

Ervin Rocholl, 87, formerly of Maine Twp., died Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Hadley House in Perham, MN. 

Ervin Rocholl, a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather and lifelong farmer, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2024. Born March 20, 1937 at his country home near Heilberger Lake, the son of Henry and Irene (Kugler) Rocholl. Ervin dedicated his life to...

Faye Luedtke

Aug 8, 2024

Faye Luedtke, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her residence under the care of Hospice.

Faye Ann was born on November 11, 1953, to Carl and Hazel (Lillis) Quiram in Perham. She attended Dent Elementary School and graduated from Perham High School in 1972.

 On June 16, 1972, Faye was united in marriage to William Luedtke in Sisseton,...

Ellen Andersen

Aug 6, 2024

Ellen Andersen, 86, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at The Meadows on University in Fargo, ND.

Ellen Louise was born October 6, 1937, daughter of Hallace and Mildred (Carter) Merkins in Ada, MN. She attended country school, Ada Elementary and Ada High School, graduating in 1955. Ellen graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1958 from...

Mary Ann McDonald

Aug 5, 2024

Mary Ann McDonald, 82, died peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, CO.

She was born Mary Ann Handsuch on July 11, 1942 in Montgomery, MN, the daughter of Mary Anne Geronime Handsuch and William Joseph Handsuch. She was the youngest of four children.

As a young woman, she moved to Fergus Falls, MN with her brother,...

Florence Skow

Aug 5, 2024

Florence C. Skow, 89, died at her residence on August 5, 2024 following a courageous battle with kidney disease.

She was born April 25, 1935 in Hastings, MN, to the late Christian and Catherine (Therres) Palm.

Florence was Baptized and Confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hastings and attended St. Boniface Parochial School. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1953....

Carolyn Stabnow

Aug 5, 2024

Carolyn Stabnow, age 83, passed away August 5, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House surrounded by family. 

She was born August 31, 1940, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Charles and Leola Harris. Both of her parents were deaf; therefore, ASL sign language was her first language.

Carolyn married Curtis Vernon in Alabama and they had 3 children together; Pat, Tony and Liz....

Randy Vangrud

Aug 1, 2024

Randy Ray Vangrud, 65 of Fergus Falls, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice and surrounded by his loved ones.

Randy, aka Bob Randall, was born on May 2, 1959 in a St. Cloud hospital on the bank of the Mississippi River to Robert & Dorothy Vangrud. He was welcomed home by his older...

Alvin Gehrke

Aug 1, 2024

Alvin Robert Gehrke was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday, August 1, 2024. 

Alvin (Bud) was born May 30, 1923, in Western Township, MN to Max and Emma Gehrke. He was born, raised, and married in the Lawrence Presbyterian Church.

After attending School District 45 for 8 years, Bud started working for his dad at the age of 16. Always...

Ronald Lien

Jul 28, 2024

Ronald Owen Lien, age 89, of Richfield, MN, passed away on July 28, 2024.

Ron was born to his parents Sander and Olive Lien on March 24, 1935, in Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Underwood High School in 1953, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. After high school, Ron attended the University of Minnesota and graduated...

David Thompson

Jul 27, 2024

David Arlen Thompson, 86, of Fergus Falls, died July 27, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Battle Lake, MN.

David was born July 15, 1938, to Maurice and Esther (Sundlie) Thompson in Fergus Falls, MN. He attended school in Fergus Falls.

On August 20, 1971, David was married to Carole (Lehman) Halvorson.

David...

Conley Nygaard

Jul 26, 2024

Conley Theodore Nygaard, 91, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away on July 26, 2024, 6 months and 3 days after his wife Carol. He was under the care of the staff at Fergus Falls Veterans Home and Knute Nelson Hospice. He fought a very long battle with dementia.

Conley was born on September 22, 1932 in Holt,...

Marlow Anderson

Jul 24, 2024

Marlow Anderson, 71, of Underwood, died July 24, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Marlow Roy Anderson was born May 31, 1953, to Roy and Evelyn (Thomas) Anderson in Breckenridge, MN.

Marlow enjoyed fishing, gardening, building things and making things out of wood. He could do just about anything when he wanted to. He loved to tell silly jokes and...

Hermann Gutwin

Jul 21, 2024

Hermann Gutwin, 96, of Fergus Falls passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024.

He was born on June 21, 1928, in Fischerdorf, Ukraine to Paul and Anna (Zernikel) Gutwin. He grew up and attended school in Fischerdorf and later in Germany. He married Lieselotte (Mander) there. Together they immigrated to the United States and made their home in New Jersey until...

Marcus Fox

Jul 19, 2024

Marcus Allen Fox passed away suddenly on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Erhard, Minnesota at the young age of 27.

He was born on Saturday, November 30, 1996, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Daniel and Lisa (Johnson) Fox. He was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman, Nebraska.

Marcus grew up in Stratton, Nebraska where he attended Stratton Elementary then...

Neil Quam

Jul 19, 2024

Neil Quam, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, July 19, 2024, unexpectedly at his house rural Fergus Falls, MN.

He was born July 12, 1954, to Raymond and Gyda (Floen) Quam in Fargo, ND.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Russell; sister, Eileen "Sandy" Akers; and daughter-in-law, Andrea Berube.

Neil is survived by his son, Jason (Heather) Berube; brothers, Robert (Aletha)...

Melonie Isaac

Jul 18, 2024

Melonie Jane Isaac passed away after illness on July 18, 2024 in Fergus Falls, MN. She was born on May 6, 1951 in Berkeley CA.

She grew up in and around Berkeley, where her father, Don, was a biology professor. He would take Melonie and her sister on many adventures, such as trips to the natural history museum in...

LaVerne Rasmussen

Jul 18, 2024

LaVerne "Vern" Henry Rasmussen, 93, of Frazee died July 18, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.



LaVerne was born May 24, 1931, to George and Olga (Vagle) Rasmussen in Strandquist, MN. He attended grade school in Strandquist and graduated from Karlstad High School in 1949. He furthered his education at University of Chicago where he earned an Associate's...