Obituaries

James Brown

Jan 29, 2025

James "Jim" D. Brown, 75, of Dalton, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

James Dean Brown was born February 26, 1949 the son of Perry and Viola (Young) Brown in Fergus Falls, MN. He attended Ashby Public School, graduating in 1967. He served in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972, and...

Joyce Perez

Jan 25, 2025

Joyce Marie Perez (80) passed away peacefully on January 25th at her home in Fergus Falls, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joyce was born to Arnold and Hildegard Anderson on April 27th, 1944, in Williston ND. She grew up in Ray ND where she was active in 4-H, Church Youth Group, Cheerleading,...

IdaMae Buckingham

Jan 25, 2025

IdaMae Buckingham, 96, of Rothsay, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

IdaMae Keeling was born October 22, 1928 the daughter of Herbert “Herb” and Ellenia “Helen” (Dumas) Keeling in Calvin, North Dakota. She attended Calvin Glenila School, graduating in 1947.

On November 23, 1947 IdaMae married Vincent Buckingham in Calvin, North Dakota. Vincent died March 24,...

Sidney Johnson

Jan 23, 2025

Sidney “Sid” Johnson, 75, of Rothsay, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence, after a long battle with cancer.

Sidney Jeffrey Johnson was born December 18, 1949 the son of Royal and Dorothy (Grabanski) Johnson in Grand Forks, ND. He attended Midway School, graduating in 1968.

He was a member of the United States Navy from 1968-1972, serving during the Vietnam...

Mary Jo Kilde

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary “Jo” Baker Kilde, 94, of West Battle Lake, on January 22, 2025.

Jo was born January 20, 1931, in Fergus Falls, to Roy A. and Inez L. (Engel) Baker. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1949 and Fairview School of Nursing, Minneapolis, with her RN in 1952....

Roger Neuleib

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Joseph Neuleib, a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully at his residence on January 22, 2025 at the age of 86.

Roger was born on June 23, 1938 in Fergus Falls, MN to Walter and Minerva "Minnie" (Teberg) Neuleib.

On June...

Rudolph Hasbargen

Jan 22, 2025

Rudolph "Rudy" Hasbargen, 82, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.



Rudolph Einer Hasbargen was born on July 26, 1942, to Rudolph and Ida (Hempel) Hasbargen in Graceville, Minnesota. He was raised on his family farm in Traverse County and attended the Country School District 17 through eighth...

Steven "Steve" Vallevand

Jan 21, 2025

Steven “Steve” Vallevand, 72, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Fargo VA Medical Center.

Steven Martin Vallevand was born February 16, 1952 to Carl R. and Marian S. (Nelson) Vallevand in Fergus Falls. He attended Roosevelt High School in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1970. He was a member of the United States Army from 1971 to 1973,...

Lucille Scramstad

Jan 15, 2025

Lucille (Lucy) Hasse Scramstad passed away on January 15, 2025, at the Broen Home, in Fergus Falls, MN.

The daughter of Fred and Sophie (Schmidt) Hasse was born on June 26, 1926, in Wilkin County on a farm near Campbell, MN. She was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Nashua, MN and attended school in Campbell,...

Donna Foss

Jan 15, 2025

Donna Foss, 93, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at LB Broen Home.

Donna Rae was born September 17, 1931 to Emil and Mae (Neitzel) Rossow. Donna was born and raised in Western Township and attended the District #243 school in Otter Tail County. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Campbell, MN....

Shirley Drechsel

Jan 13, 2025

Shirley Ann (Hauge) Drechsel, 86 years old of Fergus Falls, MN died on January 13, 2025 at Park Gardens Memory Care.

Shirley was born on February 12, 1938 in Fergus Falls, MN to Telford and Ruth (Rippie) Hauge. Shirley married the love of her life, Vernon Drechsel, on September 8, 1956. After they married, they moved to Fort Bragg,...

Gary Spies

Jan 11, 2025

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 Gary Spies, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Gary James Spies was born February 21, 1942, to George Christian and Laura Judith (Berg) Spies in Fergus Falls. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1960. He was proud to have earned...

Bonnie Synstelien

Jan 11, 2025

Bonnie Synstelien, 77, of Fergus Falls, died January 11, 2025.

Bonnie Jane Larson was born May 27, 1947, in Wheaton, MN, to Dorance and Ora Clare (Rosedahl) Larson. She was the third of seven children, Jean, Judie, Bonnie, Dorry, Nancy, Dayton and Jana. She went to school in Wheaton. When she was 10 years old her mother passed...

Donald Korby

Jan 10, 2025

Donald Wayne Korby, 74, of Fergus Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his children and under the care of hospice.

Don was born in Duluth, MN, on September 9, 1950, to Austin and Edna (Downing) Korby. In his early years, the family moved to Fergus Falls, where Austin founded Korby Contracting Company....

Gloria "Nicky" Opatz

Jan 8, 2025

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Gloria "Nicky" Opatz, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Lake Region Healthcare.

Gloria "Nicky" Opatz was born on November 4, 1935, in Minot, North Dakota, to Martin and Olga (Holen) Nickelson. Nicky graduated from Mohall High in Mohall, North Dakota, in 1953. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1956 and married...

Donna Pickett

Jan 6, 2025

Donna Rae Pickett passed away peacefully at home in the care of her loving husband on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Donna Rae Dunlop was born April 30, 1949, to Donald and Lorraine (Dipple) Dunlop in Grand Forks, ND. Donna attended Grafton Central High School and graduated in the class of 1967. She graduated from the University of North Dakota...

Connie Boole

Jan 6, 2025

Connie Lee Boole, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at 76 years on January 6, 2025 peacefully in her home, after battling Multiple Sclerosis and then cancer courageously. Connie was surrounded by family. She was born July 5, 1948 in Ada, Minnesota to Don and Doris (Morgan) Lee. She is survived by her husband Greg Boole, her children Julie...

Thomas Saurer

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas E. Saurer, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at his home, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born November 4, 1933, in Fergus Falls, the son of Anton and Irene (Kidder) Saurer. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He attended rural school District #208 and...

Eleanor Rittenour Auseth

Dec 31, 2024

Eleanor Rittenour Auseth, 102, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Eleanor Frances Barlage was born February 15, 1922 to James and Annie (Braaten) Barlage in Monson Township, Traverse County, MN. Eleanor Barlage was married to Raymond Rittenour in Wheaton, MN on March 1st, 1939. Together they farmed and raised their...

Marion Rund

Dec 31, 2024

Marion Helen Rund, 71, of Fergus Falls, a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by family, after fighting a month-long illness at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Marion Helen Rund (Rude) was born on March 28, 1953, to Kalmer and Mayme (Enger) Rude in Hazen, ND. The family moved around a lot in...