Obituaries

Marilyn Ragan

Nov 25, 2024

Marilyn Ragan, 61, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo.

Marilyn Ann Ragan was born January 14th, 1963 in Hood River, Oregon and passed away on November 25th 2024 in Fargo, North Dakota. Marilyn was the 4th child of James H. Ragan and Wanda Morris Ragan, joining older siblings James Jay, Floyce Fay,...

Curtis Bergerson

Nov 24, 2024

Curtis Franklin Bergerson, 87, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on November 24, 2024 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. He was born in Dalton, Minnesota on September 17, 1937, to parents Clinton and Florence, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1955. Curt met Sharon Mauer at the bowling alley in Fergus Falls and they were...

Arvy Larson

Nov 23, 2024

Favorite Answer to 'How are you?': 'I'm Still Walking on the Grass'

 Arvy was born in Rothsay on the family farm to Art and Navy Larson on June 25, 1930. He had recently come back to roost in the VA Home in Fergus Falls, a place he had carefully chosen to live out his last years. You may have heard him...

Etta Johnson

Nov 23, 2024

Etta Mae Johnson was born into heaven on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:43 a.m. at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

In Etta's 21 weeks in mommy's tummy, she heard and felt the love of her mommy, daddy, big brothers, and fur sister, Nellie.

Etta Mae will be forever remembered and loved by her parent's Cody and Whitney Johnson, her big...

Timothy Freeland

Nov 23, 2024

Timothy Freeland, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Sharon Pederson

Nov 22, 2024

Sharon V. Pederson, 88, resident of Fergus Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2024, at LB Broen Home also under the care of Vivie (Knute Nelson Hospice) in Fergus Falls, MN.

Sharon was born on October 8, 1936, to Harvey and Carrie (Elmore) Ott in rural Maine Township. Sharon...

Charlene Tolbert

Nov 21, 2024

Charlene Tolbert, 58, of Detroit Lakes, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

The Celebration of Life service will be at True Life Church in Detroit Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation, Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Jennifer Saurer

Nov 20, 2024

Jennifer Louise Saurer, 56, of San Diego, died recently at her home.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1968 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of John Lloyd Saurer and Georgia June Anderson (Benhardus). She graduated from Minneapolis South High School and received her associate's degree from Normandale Community College. She served as an administrative assistant in Bloomington, MN before moving...

Raymond Hanson

Nov 20, 2024

Raymond Hanson, 81, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Raymond Allen Hanson was born November 7, 1943 to Harry and Josephine (Johnson) Hanson in Maine Township, rural Underwood, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church. He attended District 146 Country School and Fergus Falls High School for...

Michael Toso

Nov 20, 2024

Michael D. Toso, 73, of Erhard, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his residence.

Michael Dean Toso was born February 25, 1951 to Henry Toso and Gladys (Olson) Kurynatnik in Fergus Falls. He attended Fergus Falls Public schools.

He worked at M and H Gas Station, Phillips Fur and Wool in Wahpeton, and Thom Linen (also known as...

James Crouse

Nov 16, 2024

James B. Crouse, 89, of Ottertail, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his residence.

James Bradley Crouse was born November 15, 1935 in Paullina, Iowa to Harry and Maidie (Davis) Crouse. He graduated from Paullina High School in 1954. He was a pioneer in the cable television industry from 1956 to 1986. Jim retired in 1986.

He...

Andrea Lopez

Nov 16, 2024

Andrea Rose Lopez, 29, of Phoenix, AZ, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ.

Andrea Rose Lopez was born January 14, 1995 in Mesa, AZ to Josue Lopez-Mendoza and Jessica Rose Lopez. She attended Desert Mountain High School, graduating in 2013. After high school she attended Mesa Community College.

Andrea is survived by her daughter, Violet Rose...

LeRoy Thelen

Nov 13, 2024

LeRoy Thelen, 89, of Fergus Falls, died November 13, 2024, at Park Gardens Senior Living.

LeRoy Frederick Thelen was born November 5, 1935 in Howard, SD to Raymond and Elizabeth (Rieff) Thelen. He attended school in Deer Creek, MN graduating in 1953. After high school he attended Brown Institute and earned his degree as an Electrical Engineer. He worked...

Carol Rose

Nov 11, 2024

The family of Carol Frances Rose of Fergus Falls, MN is saddened to announce her passing on November 11th, 2024, at the age of 84 years.

Carol was born October 27th, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN. Royal Ernest Grandlund and Lillian Frances (Gaarden) Grandlund, of Fergus Falls, MN chose her as their own daughter in March of 1941.

Carol attended McKinley Grade School...

Clifford Coleman

Nov 11, 2024

Clifford Coleman, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo.

Clifford Allen Coleman was born January 20, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Charles G. and Marion W. (Wright) Coleman. Cliff moved to Kalamazoo, MI where he enjoyed his youth. He attended school in Pillager, MN graduating in 1961. He joined the...

John Dahlager

Nov 10, 2024

John C. Dahlager, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, November 10, 2024 under the care of hospice.

John Conley Dahlager was born December 29, 1930, in Lakeland, Florida to Christopher and Annie (Conley) Dahlager. In 1949 he graduated from high school and in 1957 he graduated from Valley City State College with a bachelor's degree. John served in the...

Delores Christianson

Nov 3, 2024

Delores J. Christianson, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Park Gardens Memory Care in Fergus Falls.

Delores Jane Ringquist was born December 30, 1933 to Clifford and Bernice Ringquist. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Amor, MN and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1951. She was a long-time...

Marilyn Jacobson

Nov 2, 2024

Marilyn Ardell Jacobson was born in McHenry, ND, on September 24, 1935 and entered her eternal home on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She died peacefully surrounded by her family at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN.

She was the oldest of five children born to Anton and Margrethe Haugland. The family lived on a farm near Tolna,...

Duane Barry

Nov 1, 2024

Duane Barry, 89, of Underwood, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Duane G. Barry was born March 17, 1935 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He attended Country School in Underwood.

On July 19, 1956 Duane married Helen Wicklund. After marriage, Duane and Helen moved to Lake Wilson where they raised their...

Justin Beske

Nov 1, 2024

Justin Russell Beske, 47, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. He was born on August 31, 1977 to Russ and Bev Beske. He attended Underwood High School and graduated in 1996. He worked at Amcon Concrete Products for 23 years and was a dedicated team member who was respected in the organization.

To know Justin is...