Obituaries

Larry Stundahl

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John Hage

John Hage

Jun 7, 2021

John Robert Hage, 78, a resident of rural Fergus Falls, died Monday, June 7, 2021 in his daughter’s loving arms at her home. He was born September 10, 1942 in Madelia, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Eldora (Oredson) Hage and grew up in LaSalle. John was baptized and confirmed at LaSalle Lutheran Church. He attended LaSalle Elementary School and...

Lorna Thomas

Lorna Thomas

Jun 5, 2021

Lorna Gail Thomas, 65, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at her residence. Lorna was born May 3, 1956, in Portland, OR to Virgil Thomas and Roberta Gibbs. She attended Clinton Kelly Elementary School and Marshall High school. Lorna was employed at the turkey plant, Sandpiper, and held various other jobs. She loved to embroider and was an...

Richard A. Albjerg

Richard A. Albjerg

Jun 4, 2021

Richard A. Albjerg, 79, a resident of rural Fergus Falls, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Richard Allen Albjerg was born May 29, 1942, in Fergus Falls, to Elmer and Beatrice (Hansen) Albjerg. Over the years Richard worked construction for Mark Sand and Gravel, Johnson Brothers, and Delzer Construction. He was preceded in death by...

Roger Hutchins

Roger Hutchins

Jun 2, 2021

Roger L. Hutchins, 75, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, unexpectedly at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Roger was born August 21, 1945, in Fergus Falls, the son of Austin and Marie (Witt) Hutchins. On October 2, 1965, Roger married the love of his life Lynette Lyngstad in Fergus Falls. Roger worked hard his whole life, working...

James "Jim" Amundson

James "Jim" Amundson

Jun 2, 2021

James “Jim” LeRoy Amundson, age 95, of Rothsay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Riverfront on Main Assisted Living in Pelican Rapids. He was born April 27, 1926, to Anton and Anna (Ronningen) Amundson in the home his grandfather, Ole Amundson, had homesteaded. He was the eighth of nine children. He spent the greater part of his...

Reverend Willmore Gundersen

Reverend Willmore Gundersen

Jun 1, 2021

Reverend Willmore Marshall Gundersen, 79, of Fergus Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence. Willmore Marshall Gundersen was born and raised in a Norwegian-speaking Christian home in West Orange, NJ on April 29, 1942, to Palmer and Aagot (Olsen) Gundersen. The family attended Eagle Rock Norwegian Mission Church where Willmore began playing the guitar at an early...

Lois Bogen

Lois Bogen

May 30, 2021

Lois JoAnne (Kittilson) Bogen, 82, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, May 30, 2021. Lois was born May 20, 1939, to Orville and Marcella (Lemon) Kittilson in Walker, MN. She attended grade school in Walker and graduated from Cass Lake High School in 1957. On November 7, 1970, Lois married Dennis Bogen in Flandreau, SD. Throughout her working life she was...

Allison Anderson

Allison Anderson

May 20, 2021

Allison (Ali) May Anderson, 32, of Seattle, Washington passed away on Thursday, May 20th 2021 at her perfectly organized, stylish downtown apartment which she shared with her beloved cat Ellie, also known as Elle Belle. She was born on July, 6th 1988 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Dean and Debra (Sillerud) Anderson. Her older sister Ashley was her first best...

David Velo

David Velo

May 19, 2021

In loving memory of David Milo Velo, who passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 19, 2021. David was born to Eddie and Leola Velo on December 8, 1939, as the oldest of nine siblings, and lived most of his life in rural Rothsay, Minnesota. He attended school at ISD 78 country school, Pelican Rapids High School and...

Dale Christenson

Dale Christenson

May 16, 2021

Dale Ronald Christenson, 69, died Sunday, May 16, 2021, with family by his side. Dale Christenson was born March 14, 1952, in Fergus Falls to Donald and Violet Christenson. He was baptized and confirmed at Stiklestad Lutheran Church. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy and attended Association Free Lutheran Bible College. Dale farmed in Bradford Township and drove semi for...

Kathryn Eidsmoe

Kathryn Eidsmoe

May 16, 2021

Kathryn Eidsmoe, 97, of Fergus Falls, MN died Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Pioneer Care. Kay was born December 12, 1923, in Lockhart, MN to Edward and Genevieve (Jane) Malakowsky. She attended school in Lockhart and graduated from high school in Ada. Kay graduated from Moorhead State Teacher’s College, with a two-year degree in elementary education. Several years later she...