Obituaries

Eugene "Gene" Keller

Eugene "Gene" Keller

Oct 24, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Keller, 78, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Eugene Francis Keller was born June 10, 1945 to Peter and Dorothy (Kauffman) Keller in Dickinson, ND. He graduated from Flaxton High School in 1963. After high school he joined the United States Air Force, Offutt AFB, in Omaha, NE serving during the...

Jean Radke

Jean Radke

Oct 23, 2023

Jean Marie Radke was a caring wife, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on October 23, 2023. She was 69 years young. Her favorite hobby was watercolor painting and being involved in the art community. She cherished her basset hounds, loved nature and animals, delighted in Pittsburgh Steeler victories, and never missed an NBA playoff game....

Ramona Kumm

Ramona Kumm

Oct 19, 2023

Ramona H. Kumm, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, October 19, 2023. Ramona Helene Trosvig was born in Fergus Falls to Oscar and Lillian (Peterson) Trosvig on September 19, 1933. A lifelong resident of Fergus Falls, she raised her family and served the community. She married Wilbur Boese, who passed in 1959. In 1961 she married Clarence Kumm. Always one...

Joseph M. Lorsung

Joseph M. Lorsung

Oct 15, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Lorsung, 64, of rural Callaway, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, from health-related concerns at his residence. Joseph Micheal Lorsung was born on February 24, 1959, to Robert and Sharon (Gullickson) Lorsung in Alexandria, MN. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1977, where he participated in baseball and hockey. He was proud to be a pitcher for...

Rebecca Wedll

Rebecca Wedll

Oct 13, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Lea Wedll, 73, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, October 13, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Rebecca Lea Homes was born May 7, 1950, in Fergus Falls, to Betty (Hanson) and Lyle Homes. She attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating in 1968. On June 19, 1970, Becky married James Wedll at...

Carrol Peasley

Carrol Peasley

Oct 9, 2023

Carrol Peasley, 84, of Erhard, died Monday, October 9, 2023 at his residence. Carrol Dean Peasley was born December 24, 1938 to William 'Bill' Peasley and Nettie (Helgeson) Peasley on the family farm east of Erhard, MN. Being born on Christmas Eve, he was his moms Christmas Carol-and that is how he got his name. Carrol attended school up to...

Richard Stavaas

Richard Stavaas

Oct 5, 2023

Richard A. Stavaas, 83, of Fergus Falls, died October 5, 2023, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Richard was born September 20, 1940, to Orvin and Ila (Larson) Stavaas in Fergus Falls. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1958 and attended Hennepin County Vo-Tech. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He...

Adella Berg

Adella Berg

Oct 4, 2023

Adella M. Berg, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Denise Busko

Denise Busko

Oct 3, 2023

Denise Joy Busko, 67, of Fergus Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo after a long and courageous battle with bone marrow cancer. Denise Joy Miller was born November 26, 1955 in Fergus Falls, MN to Doyle and Joyce (Underhill) Miller. She attended Battle Lake Country School, Dalton Elementary School, and graduated...

Donald C Stock

Donald C Stock

Sep 30, 2023

Donald C. Stock, 87, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. Don was born June 7, 1936 to Henry C. Jr. and Karen (Bertelsen) Stock in Maine Township of Otter Tail County MN. When Don was young, his family lived on several farms, finally settling in Orwell Twp. He graduated high school from WCSA...

Virginia Brunko

Virginia Brunko

Sep 30, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Ginny, age 75, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Broen Home under the compassionate care of Knute Nelson Hospice. Ginny was born on October 27, 1947 to LaVerne G. and Eileen (Crocker) Rentz in Wadena, MN. She was third of nine siblings. She grew up in Wadena, MN and graduated from Wadena High School in...

Patricia Pearson

Patricia Pearson

Sep 30, 2023

Patricia Ann “Patty” Pearson, 82, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Patty was born in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Bernice (Smedberg) Fitzpatrick in April 13, 1941. She graduated from Minneapolis South High School. She married Wallace “Wally” Pearson on December 29, 1962, her husband and the love of her life. They moved to Fergus Falls...

Donald Fick

Donald Fick

Sep 27, 2023

Donald Walter Fick, 85, a resident of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls. He was born on May 8, 1938, in Cass County, Fargo, ND, the son of Walter A. and Edna (Schleske) Fick. Don was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. He attended Lincoln Elementary School,...

James B. Johnson

James B. Johnson

Sep 26, 2023

James “Jim” B. Johnson, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. James Bertram Johnson was born October 12, 1939 to Bertram and Margaret (Kapell) Johnson in Breckenridge, MN. He attended country school in Foxhome and later earned his GED. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps for three years. He served in...

Larry Griepentrog

Larry Griepentrog

Sep 26, 2023

Larry E. Griepentrog, 84, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Lilac Homes Enhanced Assisted Living Memory Care in Dilworth, MN. Larry Eugene Griepentrog was born June 17, 1939 to Earl and Doris (Schleske) Griepentrog in Fergus Falls. He attended country school in Elizabeth, MN until eighth grade and the Fergus Falls High School, graduating in 1957. He...

Vivian Rotering

Vivian Rotering

Sep 25, 2023

Vivian Rotering passed away on September 25, 2023, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 91. She spent the majority of her life on a farm near Amidon, North Dakota and in and around the town of New England, North Dakota. Vivian was an active member of a local homemaker’s club, a 4-H club leader, and taught religion classes....

Nancy Aydt

Nancy Aydt

Sep 24, 2023

Nancy R. Aydt, 70, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. Nancy Rose Aydt was born February 28, 1953 in Minneapolis to Shirley and Luella (Ford-Lindenfelser) Aydt. She attended St. Louis Park High School and earned her GED. After high school she attended Anoka Tech and studied to become a Health Unit...

David Neu

David Neu

Sep 22, 2023

David Henry Neu passed away on September 22, 2023 at his home at the age of 70. He was a resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He served in the Navy for six years, after that he worked with his brother in Montana for many years. From there he worked at Northern Contours until retirement. He enjoyed playing music, hunting, fishing,...

Steven J. Brown

Steven J. Brown

Sep 22, 2023

Steven J. Brown, 57, of Dalton, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Steven John Brown was born April 27, 1966 to Milton and Virginia (Dimke) Brown in Fergus Falls. He attended school in Fergus Falls. Steve was self-employed as a truck driver. He enjoyed Nascar, hockey and wrestling....

Orrin Sorum

Orrin Sorum

Sep 19, 2023

Orrin Sorum, 89, died September 19, 2023 at Pelican Valley Senior Living, in Pelican Rapids. Orrin Burnett Sorum, 89, was born October 15, 1933 in Norwegian Grove Township, rural Pelican Rapids, the son of Orville and Bernice (Halbakken) Sorum. He was baptized at North Immanuel Church rural Pelican Rapids and confirmed at Hamar Lutheran Church, Rothsay, MN. He attended rural...

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