Obituaries
Gerald Elliott
Jul 7, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Raymond Elliott, 65, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Fergus Falls, on October 19, 1955, to Herbert and Cora (Holte) Elliott. He grew up in Fergus Falls, graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1974. After high school he...
Russell Nelson
Jul 5, 2021
Russell Allen Nelson, 70, a resident of Belle Fourche, SD, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away July 5, 2021, after a long hard battle with Cancer. Russ was born July 6, 1950, to Charles and Dorothy (Wheeler) Nelson in Fergus Falls, MN. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1968 and went on to attend Wahpeton State School...
Mildred Karlgaard
Jul 4, 2021
Mildred Viola (Skrove) Karlgaard, 95, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Mildred was born May 29, 1926 on the family farm in Bradford Township, Wilkin County MN to Soren and Mathilda (Ulsaker) Skrove. She was baptized and confirmed at the Stiklestad Lutheran Church, rural Doran. Mildred attended the one room Deal school (District...
James Zimmerman
Jul 4, 2021
James “Jim” Thomas Zimmerman, 88, of Eden Prairie, MN died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his lake home on Ottertail Lake. Jim was born October 18, 1932, in Fergus Falls, to Searle and Helen (Anderson) Zimmerman. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1950. After graduation from high school, he attended the University of North...
Clara Louise Boldt
Jul 1, 2021
Clara Louise was born February 11, 1923, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Walter Christian and Wilhelmina Louise (nee Misselhorn) Pfaffman. She was baptized on March 18, 1923, and confirmed on May 16, 1937, in Kendallville, by Pastor M.F. Kretzmann, at St. John Lutheran Church. Her confirmation verse was: “Ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and...
Beverly Jo Anderson
Jul 1, 2021
Beverly Jo Anderson, 45, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, unexpectedly from a heart attack at her residence. Bev was born on February 2, 1976 to Stan and Deb (Anderson) Anderson in Fergus Falls, MN. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1994 and attended the Fergus Falls Community College. Bev worked in health care for many...
Jimmy Noplos
Jun 30, 2021
Jimmy Noplos, 44, of Fergus Falls, was tragically taken from us on June 30, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1977, in Hutchinson, MN. From a young age, Jimmy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and playing sports. He grew up in the dance studio and earned top awards at numerous competitions. He played football, basketball,...
Birdelle Saurer
Jun 27, 2021
Birdelle Marie (Lein) Saurer, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Birdelle was born October 26, 1941, to Chester and Myrtle (Strommen) Lein in Fergus Falls. She grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1960. She moved to Novato, California and married David Saurer on...
Robert "Bob" Lorsung
Jun 24, 2021
Robert (Bob) Mathias Lorsung was born May 29, 1934, to Robert A. (Bubs) and Clara (Koeplin) Lorsung in Millerville, MN and passed peacefully on June 24, 2021 at his home on Wall Lake with his wife by his side. Bob was the oldest boy in his family of twin girls and five boys. He attended eight grades at St. Mary’s...
Simone Christensen
Jun 24, 2021
Simone Marie (Gabel) Christensen, 61, of Fergus Falls passed away on June 24, 2021. Simone leaves behind three loving children, Vanessa (Ryan) Christiansen of Cohasset; Jacob Christensen of Wahpeton; and Angela (Adam) Jensen of Fergus Falls; as well as three beloved grandsons, Cameren, Carter, and Cole; a sister, Paulette (Mark) Drake, in Texas; and eleven nieces and nephews. She is...
Dixon Esary
Jun 23, 2021
Dixon Lee Esary,65, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Dixon was born April 6, 1956, to Ronald and Barbara (Moore) Esary in Burlington, Washington. He attended Underwood High School, graduating in 1974. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served for three years, one being in South...
Larry Stundahl
Jun 23, 2021
Larry Aldus Stundahl, 73, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born April 29, 1948 in Ada, MN to Elster “Roy” and Joyce (Underdahl) Stundahl. He grew up on their family farm outside of Twin Valley, MN and was baptized and confirmed at Wild Rice Country...
Evelyn Kidder
Jun 19, 2021
Evelyn (Luebke) Kidder, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, MN. Evelyn Ida was the daughter of Henry and Cornelia (Krause) Luebke, born on February 19, 1916, on the 160-acre family farm one mile northeast of Elizabeth, in Otter Tail County, MN. She was baptized and confirmed...
Eldon Kratzke
Jun 18, 2021
Gracious, Thoughtful, Loving, and Kind On June 18, 2021, at the age of 90, two days before his 62nd wedding anniversary, Eldon Emil Kratzke’s physical body passed away solid in his Christian faith and secure in the knowledge that he was well-loved by his family and friends. Eldon was born April 6, 1931, to Emil and Irene (Davis) in Lida...
Elof "Sonny" Norgren Jr.
Jun 18, 2021
Elof Norgren Jr., 88, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence. Elof Martin Norgren Jr. known as Sonny, was born on July 7, 1932 to Elof and Anna Norgren. He attended School District #37 receiving a diploma June 22, 1945 and then helped out on the family farm until he enlisted in the Army in 1956....
Greg Fjestad
Jun 16, 2021
Greg Norman Fjestad, 69, of Fergus Falls passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls after a short but courageous battle with cancer and complications from diabetes. Greg Norman Fjestad was born on November 6, 1951 in Fergus Falls, MN to Norman and Harriet (Swensdrud) Fjestad. He was baptized and confirmed at Hedemarken Lutheran Church in rural...
James Karst
Jun 13, 2021
James Michael “Skeeter” Karst, 59, of Ottertail, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 surrounded by family. James was born September 1, 1961 in Fergus Falls to Robert Edward Karst and Janice Karst Ramsey. He grew up in Fergus Falls and attended Fergus Falls High School graduating in 1979. Being the youngest of six children, James always got his way. He was...
Mark Viger
Jun 11, 2021
Mark David Viger passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2021, at the age of 54. Mark was born on November 17, 1966, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Roland and Elizabeth “Betty” Viger. Mark grew up on Swan Lake in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1985. He attended Minnesota State Community Technical College and the University...
Christopher R. Grunewald
Jun 11, 2021
Christopher Robert “Butch” Grunewald, 44, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, June 11, 2021. Chris was born March 15, 1977, to Dennis Grunewald and Robin (Larson) Binstock, in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Rothsay High School in 1995. He worked at Minn-Dak in Wahpeton for several years. He also worked as a skilled welder for various companies in Minnesota and North...
Vernyl Fronning
Jun 10, 2021
Vernyl Dale Fronning, 72, of Aastad Township, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Vernyl was born March 2, 1949, in Fergus Falls to Palmer and Mabel (Holte) Fronning. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1967 and Alexandria Area Technical School in 1969 with a degree in Production Agriculture. On October 15, 1977, he married...
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