Obituaries

Ardell Moen

May 13, 2025

Ardell Lorraine Moen, 85, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, died on May 13, 2025 at Pioneer Cottages in Fergus Falls.

She was born July 6, 1939 in Trondhjem Township, rural Rothsay, MN, the youngest of 10 children born to John H. and Clara (Hovland) Moen. She was baptized and confirmed at Friborg Lutheran Church, rural Rothsay. Ardell attended...

Tamala "Tammy" Rostad

May 10, 2025

Tamala Ann Rostad "Tammy", 65 of Erhard passed away Saturday, May 10th at her residence with family by her side after her 4 ½ year battle with cancer. She was born on June 19, 1959 in Fergus Falls to Robert and Sylvia Leabo. She attended country school at District 187 in Edwards, MN then attended Pelican Rapids School graduating in...

Donna Pittenger

May 9, 2025

Donna Pittenger, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, May 9, 2025 at her residence under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Donna Jean Sturm was born December 27, 1942 to Leonard and Viola (Graff) Sturm in Palatine, IL. She attended Quentin Elementary School and Ela Vernon High School in Lake Zurich, IL graduating in 1960.

On September 24, 1960,...

Rebecca Pederson

May 8, 2025

Rebecca A. Pederson, 71, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Rebecca Anne Panschow was born February 2, 1954 to Edward Panschow and Mary Jones in Minnesota. She was raised by her foster parents, Nicholas and Janice (Lindahl) Breuer. She attended Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park, MN, graduating in 1972.

She married Gale C....

Debbie "Deb" Wienbar

May 7, 2025

Debra Wienbar, 63, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, peacefully in her home.

She was born on May 31, 1961, to loving parents, Donald and Beverly (Olson) Wienbar in Fergus Falls. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. Debra worked at the Fergus Falls Medical Group...

Dennis Splittgerber

May 4, 2025

Dennis Splittgerber, 85, of Erhard, died Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Dennis Lloyd Splittgerber was born March 27, 1940, to Heinrich and Thelma (Leeper) Splittgerber at their family home in Minnesota.

He attended District #187 Country School in Edwards, MN and Pelican Rapids High School. Dennis was a Dairy Farmer all of his life, and also worked as a...

Patricia Jampsa

May 1, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Jampsa, 81, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Patricia Ann Tigges was born November 22, 1943 to Frank and Francis (Krips) Tigges. She worked at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls as an Administrative Assistant for 17 years.

She was a member of Tops, Senior Center, and the Gardening...

Carol Ann Dalluge

Apr 29, 2025

Carol Ann Dalluge, age 75, passed away the afternoon of April 29th at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge CO.

Carol Ann was born in Fergus Falls MN on October 26, 1949 to parents Caroll and Mary Lou (Simon) Dalluge. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1967.

After graduating high school, Carol Ann traveled...

Doris Jorgenson

Apr 28, 2025

Doris Jorgenson, 94, of Rothsay, died Monday, April 28, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Doris Avis Weik was born at home on December 29, 1930 to Wilhelm and Alma (Halbakken) Weik in Trondhjem Township. She was the sixth of nine children.

She worked as a home health aide, a housekeeper at the Holiday Inn, a...

Barbara Vaughan

Apr 26, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara "Barb" Rae Vaughan on Saturday, April 26, 2025, following a period of declining health after the loss of her beloved partner, Scott Logan. Though her passing was due to natural causes, her heart never stopped mourning the love they shared. She will be remembered for her warmth, strength,...

Beverly Eastby

Apr 26, 2025

Beverly Odella (Kolstad) Eastby, a longtime resident of Fergus Falls, MN died at her home in the arms of her family on April 26, 2025, just three days after her 95th birthday.

Bev was born on April 23, 1930, to Otto and Jennie Kolstad. She grew up on a dairy farm just north of Underwood. She attended and graduated...

Carolyn Sund

Apr 25, 2025

Carolyn Sund, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 25, 2025, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.

Carolyn Isabelle Erickson was born October 23, 1931, to Johan and Olga (Anderson) Erickson in Minneapolis, MN. She attended Corcoran Elementary School and Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, graduating in 1949. After high school, Carolyn attended the University of MN, earning a Bachelor...

James Vaughn

Apr 16, 2025

James Vaughn, 69, of Foxhome, MN died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Sanford in Fargo.

James Doran Vaughn was born August 2, 1955 to Doran and Mable (Bramsen) Vaughn in New York Mills. He graduated from Kennedy High School in Bloomington in 1975.

On December 31, 2005 James married Evonne Nikko in Las Vegas, NV.

Over the years James was employed at Auto...

Katherine "Katie" O'Meara

Apr 15, 2025

Katherine "Katie" Colleen O'Meara, age 48, of Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, with her family by her side, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with leukemia.

Katie was born on September 28, 1976, in Cambridge, Minnesota, to Patrick and Carol O'Meara. From an early age, she brought joy, kindness, and resilience to those around her. She...

Mark Wick

Apr 15, 2025

Mark Wick, 60, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his residence under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Mark Charles Wick was born April 17, 1964 to Charles "Ray" Raymond and Barbra Joyce (Allmon) Wick in Tullahoma, TN. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1983.

On June 21, 1986 Mark married Susan LeRoy...

Madeline Langlie

Apr 13, 2025

Madeline "Madge" Mae Langlie, 93, went to be with her heavenly Father after passing peacefully on April 13th, 2025 in Tulare, California.

Madge, the 2nd of 14 siblings, was born on November 23rd, 1931 to Frank and Bernadine (Larson) Justin in Saint Cloud, Minnesota where she also grew up and graduated from Saint Cloud Tech. While attending, she ran...

Edward "Ed" Thornberg

Apr 9, 2025

Edward "Ed" Thornberg, 84, formerly of Fergus Falls, died April 9, 2025, at Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park.

Ed was born October 6, 1940, to Edwin and Frances (Solberg) Thornberg in Fergus Falls. He attended Elbow Lake Public School graduating in 1958. Furthering his education at North Dakota State College of Science, he earned an Accounting...

Arlin Joe Hjelmstad

Apr 9, 2025

Arlin (Joe) Hjelmstad, 85, of Fergus Falls, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his residence.

Arlin (Joe) Hjelmstad was born October 2, 1939, to Joe and Minnie (Schwartz) Hjelmstad in Ryder, ND.

He attended New Town High School graduating in 1957. He furthered his education at Willmar Community College graduating in 1987 with a degree in...

LaVerne Wigdahl

Mar 30, 2025

LaVerne C. Wigdahl, 95, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

LaVerne was born, May 26, 1929, to Ernest and Clara (Bremer) Kort. She attended country school and graduated from Fergus Falls Highs School.

She was a farm wife for 33 years. At the age of 50 she began a...

June Lider

Mar 28, 2025

Softy and tenderly, Jesus called June Lider home to Heaven on Friday, March 28, 2025.

June was born on June 1, 1935 in Fullerton, ND, the daughter of William M. and Anna F. (Karvonen) Krapu. She attended LaMoure High School in LaMoure, ND, graduating in 1953. After high school, she attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN.

On December...