Obituaries
Patricia Bonebrake
May 5, 2023
Patricia “Patty” L. Bonebrake passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Fergus Falls, MN, at the age of 78. Patty was born on July 6, 1944, she was the eldest daughter of Helmer “Hermie” J. and Lila J. Hermanson. After graduating from Fergus Falls High School in 1962, Patty attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. She returned to...
Diane Fredrickson
May 5, 2023
Diane Fredrickson, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, May 5, 2023, at PioneerCare. She was born June 18, 1943, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Clifford and Hazel (Schachtschneider) Sander. She grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls. On December 30, 1960, Diane was united in marriage to Kenneth B. Fredrickson. She had been employed by the Lantern, The...
Jane Schierer
May 4, 2023
Jane Schierer, 74, of Richville (Ottertail Lake), passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo. Jane was born December 15, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Don and Bea Shupe. She graduated high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University, where she met her lifelong partner of almost 54 years, Steve Schierer. They were...
Ann Kelder
May 3, 2023
Ann M. Kelder, 80, of Lisbon, North Dakota, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her daughter’s house under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Ann Mary Grumbo was born September 26, 1942 to Ernest and Agnes (Gooselaw) Grumbo in Pembina, North Dakota. She graduated from Pembina High School in 1960. On August 17, 1963 Ann married Victor Kelder at Assumption...
Violet Stephenson
May 1, 2023
Violet Joyce Stephenson, 79, of rural Pelican Rapids, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Violet was born in Fergus Falls, MN on April 24, 1944 to Fredrick and Viola (Peterson) Rud. She was raised on the family farm on Lake Lida, attended country school district 189 in...
Wayne Schmidt
May 1, 2023
Wayne D. Schmidt, 96, of Fergus Falls, MN, and more recently of Menno Haven, Chambersburg, PA, died May 1, 2023. He was born July 12, 1926, at Fergus Falls, MN, the son of the late William and Elvie (Peterson) Schmidt. He was united in marriage to Iva (Reardon) Schmidt on April 5, 1947. She preceded him in death in February...
Loretta Haukebo
Apr 29, 2023
Loretta Haukebo, 95, formerly of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Barrett Care Center in Barrett. Loretta was born April 18, 1928, to Otto and Jennie (Flengstad) Kolstad in Underwood. She attended School District 109 in Underwood and graduated in 1946 from Underwood High School. She furthered her education at Fergus Falls Junior College where she obtained an...
John O. Chambers
Apr 28, 2023
John O. Chambers - 1923-2023. WWII & Korean War Navy Lieutenant Colonel, family man, Commercial pilot for Republic Airlines, engineer, home builder & Avid Mountain Skier, died peacefully in Sheridan, WY on April 28, 2023. Son of Jack & Kathleen Muriel Chambers. Grew up in Deephaven, MN. Husband of Barbara B. Chambers. Survived by: Sister- Kathleen Pilkington, Children: Mark Chambers,...
Brayden Nelson
Apr 26, 2023
Brayden Travis Nelson, 17, of Fergus Falls, MN died by suicide on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at home. September 28, 2005 was a beautiful fall day in Hutchinson, MN, when the doctor told Joshua and Jill (Hakanson) Nelson, “It’s a boy!” Brayden Travis Nelson entered the world and joined his sisters; and the home was soon filled with Tonka trucks,...
James Schultz
Apr 25, 2023
James “Jimbo” Schultz, 65, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. James Allen Schultz was born October 16, 1957 in Hankinson, North Dakota and grew up in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1979. James was known for being outgoing and always having a smile...
Arlo Perry
Apr 25, 2023
Arlo Perry, 60, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. No services are being planned per Arlo’s wishes. Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
Karen Ann Larson
Apr 23, 2023
Karen Ann Larson, 80, of rural Rothsay, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. Our mom gave us the greatest gift of love. We knew we were loved deeply and it started with the love that Tex and Karen shared for over 60 years. On her fridge was a note that read, “It’s not about where you go in life, it’s about...
Mary Hanson
Apr 22, 2023
Mary Louise (Fix) Hanson, 83, of Underwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023 surrounded by her children. Mary was born on July 10,1939 to Bert and Audrey Fix whose love of adventure and one another taught Mary valuable lessons that she would pass onto her own family. In November of 2020, Mary was preceded in death by her...
Jerome Ahles
Apr 22, 2023
Jerome Ahles, 75, of Fergus Falls formerly Moorhead, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. Jerome Joseph Ahles was born June 6, 1947 to Paul and Grace (Cubb) Ahles in Oceanside, California. He graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1965. He attended NDSCS and UND, earning his Bachelor of Education Degree in 1973. He...
Marion Martha Harthun Umlauf Zimmerman
Apr 21, 2023
Marion Martha Harthun Umlauf Zimmerman, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at PioneerCare. She was born December 21, 1930, in Star Lake Township, the daughter of Martha (Stender) and Herman Harthun. She lived most of her young life in the Dent area, being baptized and confirmed at Immanual Lutheran Church in Dent. Marion was the youngest of...
Darla Adams
Apr 20, 2023
Darla Joy Adams, 75, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Sanford Broadway Campus under the care of Sanford Hospice. Darla was born August 8, 1947, to Robert and Helen (Rude) Adams in Wallawalla, WA. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Dalton. She attended country school in Dalton and Fergus Falls...
Karen Swenson
Apr 19, 2023
Karen Swenson, 80, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Karen Louise Hanson was born June 30, 1942 to Conrad and Myrna (Ritchey) Hanson in Fergus Falls. In June 1961, Karen married Gary Swenson. She earned her Beauticians License and also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Sauk City,...
Larry Torgerson
Apr 19, 2023
Larry Keith Torgerson, 83, of Battle Lake, MN passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Larry was born February 5, 1940 at the St. Paul House in Ottertail, MN to Victor and Agnes (Braaten) Torgerson. He farmed with his father and brother,...
A. Minerva Thompson
Apr 19, 2023
Minerva “Min” Thompson, 92, died April 19, 2023 at The Pines Senior Living Community in Richfield, MN. Following a week-long visit with her sister Doris and her niece Beth, she passed peacefully one day later as she slept. Agnes Minerva Thompson was born April 29, 1930, the first born to Agnes Rosvold Thompson and Theodore Millard Thompson. Her early years...
Craig Samp
Apr 19, 2023
Craig Samp, 70, of Erhard, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Craig Alan Samp was born August 9, 1952 to Marlow and Verle (Hungerford) Samp in Slayton, MN. He attended country school and also Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1970. He was a Master Plumber for AMI and owned his own business in...
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