Obituaries

McKayla Schicker

Dec 6, 2024

McKayla Ann Schicker, 27, of Battle Lake, died Friday, December 6, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Battle Lake, MN, with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the church.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent...

Audrey Stach

Dec 6, 2024

Audrey Ann entered the world April 23, 1934 to Walt and Pearl (Bergan) Shol. The middle of seven children. A native of Fergus Falls, Audrey's family had a few different addresses. Finishing life in town above Walt's Café on the 100 block of Lincoln. Her family eventually put down roots in a small settlement, later named, Weetown. A move made...

Jewell Ofstedal

Dec 3, 2024

Jewell Ofstedal, 96, of Glenwood, MN, formerly of Fergus Falls passed away peacefully at Glenwood Retirement Village.

Jewell was born September 27, 1928, to Earl and Bertha (Hartely) Lively of Beltrami, MN. She attended High School in Fertile, MN, graduating in 1946. Jewell was a senior in High School when she met Howard Ofstedal, home on leave from Italy...

Lee Parr

Dec 2, 2024

Lee Parr, 77, of Vadnais Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo.

Lee was born in Minneapolis and shortly thereafter his parents moved to California to help him with his asthma but eventually they relocated to back to Minnesota. After high school he entered the Air Force where he served in military intelligence...

Margaret Thunselle

Nov 29, 2024

Margaret Thunselle, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, November 29, 2024 at Heart to Home in Mendota Heights, MN.

Margaret Gertrude Sheldahl was born September 27, 1934 to Reverend AJ and Lillian Sheldahl in Williston, ND. She grew up in rural North Dakota and Minnesota where her father served as Pastor for multiple rural congregations.

She met Dale...

Troy Macheel

Nov 26, 2024

Troy Macheel, 49, of Pelican Rapids, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Essentia in Detroit Lakes.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Marilyn Ragan

Nov 25, 2024

Marilyn Ragan, 61, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Curtis Bergerson

Nov 24, 2024

Curtis Franklin Bergerson, 87, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, passed away on November 24, 2024 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. He was born in Dalton, Minnesota on September 17, 1937, to parents Clinton and Florence, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1955. Curt met Sharon Mauer at the bowling alley in Fergus Falls and they were...

Arvy Larson

Nov 23, 2024

Favorite Answer to 'How are you?': 'I'm Still Walking on the Grass'

 Arvy was born in Rothsay on the family farm to Art and Navy Larson on June 25, 1930. He had recently come back to roost in the VA Home in Fergus Falls, a place he had carefully chosen to live out his last years. You may have heard him...

Etta Johnson

Nov 23, 2024

Etta Mae Johnson was born into heaven on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:43 a.m. at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

In Etta's 21 weeks in mommy's tummy, she heard and felt the love of her mommy, daddy, big brothers, and fur sister, Nellie.

Etta Mae will be forever remembered and loved by her parent's Cody and Whitney Johnson, her big...

Timothy Freeland

Nov 23, 2024

Timothy Freeland, 77, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Sharon Pederson

Nov 22, 2024

Sharon V. Pederson, 88, resident of Fergus Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 22, 2024, at LB Broen Home also under the care of Vivie (Knute Nelson Hospice) in Fergus Falls, MN.

Sharon was born on October 8, 1936, to Harvey and Carrie (Elmore) Ott in rural Maine Township. Sharon...

Charlene Tolbert

Nov 21, 2024

Charlene Tolbert, 58, of Detroit Lakes, died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

The Celebration of Life service will be at True Life Church in Detroit Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation, Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Jennifer Saurer

Nov 20, 2024

Jennifer Louise Saurer, 56, of San Diego, died recently at her home.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1968 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of John Lloyd Saurer and Georgia June Anderson (Benhardus). She graduated from Minneapolis South High School and received her associate's degree from Normandale Community College. She served as an administrative assistant in Bloomington, MN before moving...

Raymond Hanson

Nov 20, 2024

Raymond Hanson, 81, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Raymond Allen Hanson was born November 7, 1943 to Harry and Josephine (Johnson) Hanson in Maine Township, rural Underwood, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Tingvold Lutheran Church. He attended District 146 Country School and Fergus Falls High School for...

Michael Toso

Nov 20, 2024

Michael D. Toso, 73, of Erhard, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his residence.

Michael Dean Toso was born February 25, 1951 to Henry Toso and Gladys (Olson) Kurynatnik in Fergus Falls. He attended Fergus Falls Public schools.

He worked at M and H Gas Station, Phillips Fur and Wool in Wahpeton, and Thom Linen (also known as...

James Crouse

Nov 16, 2024

James B. Crouse, 89, of Ottertail, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his residence.

James Bradley Crouse was born November 15, 1935 in Paullina, Iowa to Harry and Maidie (Davis) Crouse. He graduated from Paullina High School in 1954. He was a pioneer in the cable television industry from 1956 to 1986. Jim retired in 1986.

He...

Andrea Lopez

Nov 16, 2024

Andrea Rose Lopez, 29, of Phoenix, AZ, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ.

Andrea Rose Lopez was born January 14, 1995 in Mesa, AZ to Josue Lopez-Mendoza and Jessica Rose Lopez. She attended Desert Mountain High School, graduating in 2013. After high school she attended Mesa Community College.

Andrea is survived by her daughter, Violet Rose...

LeRoy Thelen

Nov 13, 2024

LeRoy Thelen, 89, of Fergus Falls, died November 13, 2024, at Park Gardens Senior Living.

LeRoy Frederick Thelen was born November 5, 1935 in Howard, SD to Raymond and Elizabeth (Rieff) Thelen. He attended school in Deer Creek, MN graduating in 1953. After high school he attended Brown Institute and earned his degree as an Electrical Engineer. He worked...

Carol Rose

Nov 11, 2024

The family of Carol Frances Rose of Fergus Falls, MN is saddened to announce her passing on November 11th, 2024, at the age of 84 years.

Carol was born October 27th, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN. Royal Ernest Grandlund and Lillian Frances (Gaarden) Grandlund, of Fergus Falls, MN chose her as their own daughter in March of 1941.

Carol attended McKinley Grade School...