Obituaries

Richard D. Hunter

Richard D. Hunter

Sep 24, 2015

Richard D. Hunter, 76, of Underwood, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Richard Duane Hunter was born on November 28, 1938, in Fargo, ND, to Kenneth and Iris (Jones) Hunter. As a young boy, the family relocated to the family farm in rural Underwood. He attended country school and graduated from Underwood High School. He moved to the twin...

Russell L. Mitlyng

Russell L. Mitlyng

Sep 24, 2015

Russell “Russ” L. Mitlyng, 65, a resident of Underwood, died Thursday, September 24, 2015, as a result of a heart attack, which caused a single vehicle accident. Russell was born on February 17, 1950, in Clarkfield, MN, the son of Edgar and Evelyn (Johnson) Mitlyng. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School in 1969. After high...

Robert G. Erickson

Robert G. Erickson

Sep 23, 2015

Robert Erickson 84, formerly of Breckenridge, MN, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN. Robert Gordon Erickson was born on February 27, 1931, in Rollag, MN, to Roy H. and Allie (Fjaer) Erickson. Robert attended grade school in Rollag, graduated from Hawley High School in 1949, and served in the United States Air Force...

David E. Mattson

David E. Mattson

Sep 23, 2015

Family directed services being planned. Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home.

Richard E. Kittilson

Richard E. Kittilson

Sep 22, 2015

A family directed service will be held at the Salvation Army Chapel on Monday, Setpember 28, 2015, at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens in Fergus Falls.

Margaret "Peggy" T. Peterson

Margaret "Peggy" T. Peterson

Sep 21, 2015

Margaret “Peggy” T. Peterson, 57, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015, at her home, following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Margaret Therese Culhane was born on February 24, 1958, in Marshall, MN, to William C. and Frances (Fargen) Culhane. She attended elementary school at Holy Redeemer and graduated from Marshall High School in 1976....

Adeline J. "Addie" Leverson

Adeline J. "Addie" Leverson

Sep 20, 2015

Adeline “Addie” J. Leverson, 89, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family. Adeline Josephine Moum was born on April 23, 1926, in Ayr, ND, to Phillip and Cora (Hagen) Moum. She was baptized and confirmed in Ayr Lutheran Church. Addie graduated from Ayr High School in...

Michael R. "Mike" Karsnia

Michael R. "Mike" Karsnia

Sep 16, 2015

Michael Roger Karsnia, 67, passed away at his home on September 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Lakeland Hospice. He valiantly fought a nine year battle with multiple myeloma and prostate cancer, never wavering to make the most of every day. Mike was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on August 21, 1948, the 4th of...

Clorice M. Truax

Clorice M. Truax

Sep 16, 2015

Clorice Mildred Truax, 82, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Clorice was born on February 21, 1933, to Martin and Mildred (Mosher) Langemo, in Claremont, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Johanes Church, in Havana, MN. She attended school in Claremont and Deer Creek, graduating from Deer...

Harold F. Boese

Harold F. Boese

Sep 16, 2015

Harold F. Boese, 84, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Harold Fred Boese was born on August 13, 1931, in Fergus Falls Township. He was the son of Fred Jr. and Meta (May) Boese. Harold was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School. Harold was...

Paul B. Wentzel

Paul B. Wentzel

Sep 15, 2015

Paul Bradley Wentzel, 61, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Fargo VA Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born on April 2, 1954 in Fergus Falls, the son of Arthur and Corinne (Peterson) Wentzel. He attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls in 1972. After high school he entered the...

Michael R. Ryan

Michael R. Ryan

Sep 14, 2015

Michael “Mike” Ryan, 59, of Fergus Falls died on Monday, September 14, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family, under the care of Lakeland Hospice. Michael Robert Ryan was born on August 24, 1956, in St. Paul, to Robert and Gloria (Severson) Ryan. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from White Bear Lake “Mariner” High School. He...

Dorothy Harrang Henry

Dorothy Harrang Henry

Sep 14, 2015

Dorothy Harrang Henry, 91, a resident of Spring, TX, formerly of Underwood, MN, died September 14, 2015 at her residence. Dorothy was born November 7, 1923 in Underwood Minnesota, twin daughter of Monrad and Mary (Moe) Harrang. She was an honor graduate of Fergus Falls High School and attended Minnesota Business College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was employed as an...

Orlin B. Fick

Orlin B. Fick

Sep 8, 2015

Orlin B. Fick, 84, of Fargo, North Dakota, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Orlin Byron Fick was born on April 15, 1931, in Fergus Falls, to Walter and Edna (Schleske) Fick. He attended school at Jefferson Elementary in Fargo and Lincoln Elementary in Fergus Falls and...

Keith W. Rude

Keith W. Rude

Sep 7, 2015

Keith Rude, 63, of Ashby, died Monday, September 7, 2015, at The Ashby Living Center, in Ashby, surrounded by his family. Keith Wayne Rude was born on February 26, 1952, in Hazen, ND, to Kalmer and Mayme (Enger) Rude. He attended school in North Dakota and Ashby. Keith worked as a carpenter most of his life. He will be remembered...

Van J.K. Hoff

Van J.K. Hoff

Sep 3, 2015

Van Jonathan Kent Hoff, 68, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Broen Memorial Home, in Fergus Falls, supported by his family and loving girlfriend. He was born February 21, 1947, in Fergus Falls, the son of Kenneth and Vivian (Mavis) Hoff. Van was baptized and confirmed at Aastad Lutheran Church and attended school in Aastad and Dane...

Victor F. Dunford

Victor F. Dunford

Sep 3, 2015

Victor F. Dunford, 42, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at his home. Arrangements are pending with the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.

Clarence L. Gowin

Clarence L. Gowin

Sep 2, 2015

Clarence L. Gowin, 99, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 2, 2015 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Clarence Lester Gowin was born September 30, 1915, in Victor, SD, to Orman and Maggie (Bresnahan) Gowin. He attended school through the 8th grade. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army from July of 1941 to November of...

Irene Umlauf

Irene Umlauf

Sep 1, 2015

Irene M. Umaluf, 105, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls. Irene was born on September 10, 1909, to William and Augusta (Schutte) Block, in Chickasaw County, New Hampton, IA. She was one of eight children. In 1916, when Irene was seven years old, her family moved by train, to...

Eileen J. Larson

Eileen J. Larson

Aug 31, 2015

Eileen J. Larson, 77, of Battle Lake, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015, at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center in Battle Lake. Eileen JoAnn was born on January 30, 1938, to Reuben and Emma (Pasbrig) Stoltenow, in Breckenridge. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion EUB in Great Bend, ND. She attended school until 8th grade in Great...