Obituaries
Richard Long
Sep 23, 2025
Richard O. Long Jr. (Rick), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by music and love. His life was a rich tapestry of compassion, curiosity, humor, and unwavering kindness.
Born to Josephine and Richard O. Long Sr. (Dick), Rick was one of eight siblings and is now reunited in peace with his parents and his brother...
Loren Arndt
Sep 23, 2025
Loren Arndt, 94, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Loren Theodore Arndt was born July 31, 1931 in Madelia, Minnesota to parents Theodore and Matie (Blum) Arndt. He grew up on the family farm in Lewisville, Minnesota with his brothers, Earl and Vern and sisters, Delona and...
Marcella Nettestad
Sep 19, 2025
Marcella Nettestad, 96, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Marcella Genevieve Martinson was born April 27, 1929 to Gilbert and Minnie (Skriden) Martinson in Rothsay, MN. She attended Country School District #4 and Rothsay High School, graduating in 1947.
On June 30, 1948 Marcella married Vernon Nettestad at Hamar Lutheran Church...
Jack Lacey
Sep 19, 2025
Jack Conrad Lacey, 83, of Fergus Falls, MN, entered the arms of his Savior on September 19, 2025.
Born November 13, 1941, in Elbow Lake, MN to Clarence and Ruth Lacey. Jack graduated from Elbow Lake High School in 1959 and soon after answered the call to serve his country through the US Army Reserve.
On September 28, 1963, Jack...
Casey Johnson
Sep 18, 2025
Casey Lee Johnson, 42, of Fargo, ND, died unexpectedly on September 18, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.
Casey was born on July 5, 1983 to Steven Johnson and Diane Wigdahl Ross in Fergus Falls. He attended Adams Elementary School and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High.
Casey worked as a forklift operator and receiver at various companies including Dacotah...
Loren Tellinghuisen
Sep 16, 2025
Loren Tellinghuisen, 64, of Pelican Rapids, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Riverfront on Main in Pelican Rapids.
Loren James Tellinghuisen was born May 19, 1961 to Burdell and Janice (Johnson) Tellinghuisen in Worthington, MN. He attended Worthington Elementary School and Underwood Public School, graduating in 1979. After high school, he attended Fergus Falls Community College.
On July 18, 1981 Loren married Laurie Henderson in...
Lillian Jacobson
Sep 13, 2025
Lillian Elizabeth (Washek) Jacobson, known as "Grandma Punk" 93, of Fergus Falls, passed away on September 13, 2025 at her home under the loving care of HIA Hospice and her children.
Lillian was born to Leo and Dorothy (Kiser) Washek on March 3, 1932 at their home in Sverdrup Township. She was confirmed at the Maine Catholic Church and graduated...
Deloris "Dee" Hanson
Sep 12, 2025
Deloris "Dee" Hanson, 89, of Moorhead, formerly Fergus Falls, died Friday, September 12, 2025 at Eventide Senior Living in Moorhead.
Deloris Ardelle Johnson was born March 26, 1936, to Oscar and Ruth (Clauson) Johnson in Pelican Rapids, Maplewood Township, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Maplewood Lutheran Church in Erhard. Her parents were farmers, Dee worked all aspects of farming....
Marilyn Berg
Sep 7, 2025
Marilyn Joy Berg, 80, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, after seven journeys and courageous battles with cancer. Marilyn was cherished as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose generous spirit, hospitality, and kindness touched all who knew her.
Born on February 25, 1945, in Alexandria, Minnesota, Marilyn was the daughter of Leland and...
Betty Larson
Sep 6, 2025
Betty Larson, 86, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, September 6th, 2025. Betty Joanne Michaelson was born on January 25th, 1939 to Omer and Myrtle (Heyerdahl) Michaelson in Sutton, North Dakota. She grew up and graduated from high school in Wimbledon, North Dakota where she excelled at basketball and was active in 4-H. After graduation she received radiological technology training at...
Joyce Zelinsky
Sep 4, 2025
Joyce Louise (Doll) Zelinsky passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 29, 1963, in Richardton, ND, to Alex and Rose Doll, Joyce was the youngest of eight siblings. She grew up on a farm in Glen Ullin, ND, where she was baptized and received her First Holy...
Joshua Hunt
Sep 3, 2025
Joshua James Hunt, 29, of Fergus Falls, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Josh was born on April 12, 1996 in Fergus Falls, where he grew up and made many lasting memories and friendships. Known for his adventurous spirit, Joshua touched the lives of those who knew him.
He enjoyed spending time with family and being outdoors with his...
Rachel Jepson
Sep 2, 2025
Rachel Marie Jepson, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.
Rachel was born April 2, 1948, to Milton and Jane (Foster) Johnson in Barnesville, MN. She attended school in Pelican Rapids.
Rachel worked at many jobs throughout her life. She developed lasting friendships with many of her former employers and coworkers. Those jobs included picking...
Randy Wiese
Aug 31, 2025
Randy Wiese, 67, of Fergus Falls, died August 31st, 2025, at PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls.
Randy Edward Wiese was born February 5th, 1958, to Henry and Arlene (Pederson) Wiese in Hutchinson, MN. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He was confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Rothsay and attended school through the 12th grade, graduating...
Darlene Fichtel
Aug 31, 2025
Darlene Fichtel, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Darlene Kristine Walls was born November 14, 1934 in Hibbing, MN to Hubert and Mabel (Hatlestad) Walls. Her family moved to rural Underwood, where Darlene attended country school. She was confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church, and graduated from Underwood Public School.
In 1964 she started working as a Senior Psychiatric Technician...
Howard Ost
Aug 30, 2025
Howard Albert Ost, 88, of Parkers Prairie, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 2, 1937 to Walter and Alice (Meyers) Ost in Parkers Prairie. He graduated from Parkers Prairie High School in 1955 and he served in the Army from 1959 - 1961.
On January 20, 1973 Howard married Jean Wierspecker in Lake Lillian.
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Melvin Hoaas
Aug 27, 2025
Melvin Hoaas, 94, of Dent died Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home under hospice care.
Melvin was born January 4, 1931 in rural Oklee, MN to Martin & Emma (Warstad) Hoaas. He was baptized and confirmed in Oklee at Ebnezer Church. Melvin graduated from Oklee High School and worked in carpentry and construction all his life. He worked on...
Melissa Anderson
Aug 26, 2025
Melissa Lynn Anderson, 40, of Dickinson, ND, formerly Fergus Falls, MN died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. Alexis Hospital in Bismarck, ND.
Melissa was born on June 3, 1985 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Kevin Wheeler and Kathy Jo Dahlstrom. She grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls. On October 13, 2004, Melissa became a mom,...
Janice Johansen
Aug 26, 2025
Janice Johansen, 90, of Underwood, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
She was born October 21, 1934, to Emil and Bernice (Orndorff) Fenske in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School.
On June 7, 1952, Janice married Vernon Johansen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. She was...
Harriet Nelson
Aug 21, 2025
Harriet Nelson, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Park Gardens in Fergus Falls.
Harriet Irene Sherbrooke was born October 12, 1933 to George and Hannah (Kringen) Sherbrooke in Pelican Rapids, MN. She attended Pelican Rapids Public School and graduated in 1952.
On January 24, 1953, Harriet married Gordon D. Nelson in Pelican Rapids.
She was a...
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