Obituaries

Dennis Nau

Dennis Nau

Nov 14, 2023

Dennis B. Nau, 74, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed peacefully on November 14, 2023. He was born on September 22, 1949, in Laramore, ND to Isabel and James Nau. In his professional life, Dennis was an entrepreneur and the owner of three unique businesses. A manufacturing company, an art gallery, and a restaurant. Those who knew Dennis probably knew he...

Walter W. Smith

Walter W. Smith

Nov 12, 2023

Walter W. Smith, 91 years old, a resident of Pioneer Home in Fergus Falls went home to his Lord on Sunday November 12, 2023. Walter and his twin brother Wallace were born on January 20, 1932. They were welcomed home by their parents, Ruth (Duryea) and W. Paul Smith and older brother Robert, in Livingston, New Jersey. Walter graduated from...

Barry "Omar" Anderson

Barry "Omar" Anderson

Nov 11, 2023

Barry “Omar” Anderson, 60, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Sanford in Fargo. Barry Allen Anderson was born May 3, 1963 in Two Harbors, MN to Floyd H. and Elaine H. (Torgerson) Anderson. His family lived in Silver Bay until moving to Fergus Falls in 1971. He attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating from Fergus Falls Senior...

Rita Kuester

Rita Kuester

Nov 10, 2023

Rita Kuester, 86, of Richville, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at her farm. Rita Joan Brubaker was born June 24, 1937 to Adeline Brubaker in Logansport, Indiana. She attended school and graduated from Logansport, Indiana high school. On November 10, 1982 Rita married Robert Kuester at St. Frances Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She owned Western Sales and Service a feed...

Duane Mavis

Duane Mavis

Nov 9, 2023

Duane Mavis, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Duane Orwin Mavis was born to Emil Bernard Mavis and Roseanna Marie (Schleske) Mavis on May 19,1933 at home in Friberg Township. He was baptized in St. Paul Lutheran Church east Friberg and confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls in 1948....

Frances "Francie" Lineweber

Frances "Francie" Lineweber

Nov 6, 2023

Francie J. Lineweber, 73, of Rochert, MN passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, MN. Francie was born July 6, 1950, in Highmore, SD to Carl & Hazel (Hillmer) Stuart. From a very young age, Francie was very musically talented, and shared her gift though out her lifetime. Best known by her family as ‘Sis’. Francie...

Jean Rund

Jean Rund

Nov 6, 2023

Jean I. Rund, 85, of Ten Mile Lake, rural Fergus Falls, was severely injured in a car accident on November 3, 2023 and died peacefully, Monday, November 6, 2023 at Sanford Health in Fargo, surrounded by her family. Jean Ida (Sperr) was born on December 6, 1937 at home in Donnelly, MN, the daughter of Julius and Florence (Feelhaver) Sperr....

Darrell Albertson

Darrell Albertson

Nov 3, 2023

Darrell Eugene Ivrin Albertson passed away on November 3, 2023 in Fargo, ND at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his wife, Patty, and three children. Darrell was born to Myles (Gordon) and Irene Albertson on December 26, 1939, in Foxhome, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Vukku Lutheran Church, Doran, MN. He was raised on the...

Warren C. Johnson

Warren C. Johnson

Nov 2, 2023

Warren C. Johnson, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Warren was born December 20, 1933 to William A. and Helen (Hazen) Johnson in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating from Fergus Falls Senior High School. He was employed by International Harvester, he also remodeled homes, apartment buildings, and hotels....

Margaret Kruschke

Margaret Kruschke

Oct 31, 2023

 

Margaret “Peg” Kruschke, 81, of Battle Lake, MN, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her residence.

Peg was born August 5, 1942, in Breckenridge, MN, to George and Frances (Boll) Antrim, Jr. Peg grew up on tenth street north in Breckenridge and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. As a young girl, she established a relationship with her grandparents Philip and Margaret...

Constance Thibodeau

Constance Thibodeau

Oct 30, 2023

Constance Thibodeau, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, October 30, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Celebration of Life: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Diane and Bob Bourassa residence, 1931 3rd Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Arlyn "Sammy" Samuelson

Arlyn "Sammy" Samuelson

Oct 28, 2023

Arlyn “Sammy” Samuelson, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home. He was born in Fergus Falls on January 31, 1940 to Selmer and Alice Samuelson. He graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1957. On November 19, 1961, he married Donna Wilde. Sammy worked for the Otter Tail County Highway Department until 1962. Then he...

Phillip "Bob" Hallett

Phillip "Bob" Hallett

Oct 27, 2023

Phillip Robert “Bob” Hallett, 76, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully in his home under the care of hospice Friday, October 27, 2023. He was born December 2, 1946 to Phillip and Adeline (Groen) Hallett in Lisbon, ND. He grew up and attended grade school and high school in Milnor, ND. On October 21, 1967, he was united in marriage...

Arlene B. Weisser

Arlene B. Weisser

Oct 26, 2023

Arlene B. (Rude) (Adams) Weisser, last living decedent of Hans and Thilda (Brenden) Rude, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Park Gardens Senior Living in Fergus Falls, at the age of 98. Arlene Bernice Rude was born to Hans and Thilda Rude on April 27, 1925, in Dalton, MN. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church by Reverend Norman....

Ruth Karst

Ruth Karst

Oct 24, 2023

Ruth Evelyn Larson Kube Karst, 89, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at PioneerCare under the care of Moments Hospice on October 24, 2023, which would have been Bob and Ruth’s 41st wedding anniversary. She was born at home in Hereford, Minnesota on November 6, 1933 to Selmer and Julia Berg Larson. She attended elementary school...

Eugene "Gene" Keller

Eugene "Gene" Keller

Oct 24, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Keller, 78, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Eugene Francis Keller was born June 10, 1945 to Peter and Dorothy (Kauffman) Keller in Dickinson, ND. He graduated from Flaxton High School in 1963. After high school he joined the United States Air Force, Offutt AFB, in Omaha, NE serving during the...

Vincent Hallock

Vincent Hallock

Oct 24, 2023

Vincent Hallock, 91, of Fargo, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at St. Catherine’s South in Fargo. Vincent Walter Hallock was born April 6, 1932 to Walter and Virginia (Schafer) Hallock in Milbank, South Dakota. On September 11, 1962 he married Mary Cassel. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hallock; his children, Kevin “Chip” (Vicky) Hedge of Milbank, Cindy McDowell...

Jean Radke

Jean Radke

Oct 23, 2023

Jean Marie Radke was a caring wife, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on October 23, 2023. She was 69 years young. Her favorite hobby was watercolor painting and being involved in the art community. She cherished her basset hounds, loved nature and animals, delighted in Pittsburgh Steeler victories, and never missed an NBA playoff game....

Ramona Kumm

Ramona Kumm

Oct 19, 2023

Ramona H. Kumm, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. Ramona Helene Trosvig was born in Fergus Falls to Oscar and Lillian (Peterson) Trosvig on September 19, 1933. A lifelong resident of Fergus Falls, she raised her family and served the community. She married Wilbur Boese, who passed in 1959. In 1961 she married Clarence Kumm. Always one...

Joseph M. Lorsung

Joseph M. Lorsung

Oct 15, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Lorsung, 64, of rural Callaway, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, from health-related concerns at his residence. Joseph Micheal Lorsung was born on February 24, 1959, to Robert and Sharon (Gullickson) Lorsung in Alexandria, MN. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1977, where he participated in baseball and hockey. He was proud to be a pitcher for...