Obituaries

Brenda Whitlock

Oct 16, 2024

Brenda Joy (Boldt) Whitlock, 66, of Fergus Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home

She was born on October 28, 1957 in Hibbing, MN to Wayne and Anne (Mihelich) Boldt. She attended school in Hibbing, MN. After high school she earned a Culinary Arts degree.

Brenda married Ronnie Whitlock in May 1990.

She was Employed by Prairie...

Jeanne Toso

Oct 15, 2024

Jeanne A. Toso, 64, of Pelican Rapids, died October 15, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by family, under the care of hospice.

Jeanne Anna Maree (Trelstad) Toso was born on September 28, 1960 in Mahnomen, MN. She was the first of two daughters after four boys. Family was everything to Jeanne as she grew her circle of loved ones to include...

Gisela Tervola

Oct 14, 2024

Gisela Christine (Ciemala) Tervola, "Granny", 83, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 14, 2024 as the result of a car accident.

She was born March 27, 1941 in Augsburg, Germany to Alois and Elisabeth (Bronek) Ciemala. She attended Catholic school growing up and shared many great stories about how she and her friends would stir up trouble...

Jeffrey Connelly

Oct 13, 2024

Jeffrey Joseph Connelly was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He died on October 13, 2024.

He was born to Joseph Connelly and Joanne (Moberg) Connelly on August 29, 1959 in Pelican Rapids, MN. After beginning school in Granite Falls, he graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1978, where he proudly played varsity hockey. He continued on to attend...

Shelley Bernard

Oct 7, 2024

Shelley Dawn (Trout) Bernard, 71, of Grand Forks, ND, formerly of Fergus Falls, MN was called to her Heavenly home after being attended to by hospice care. She passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at her home.

Shelley was born to Aaron and Margaret (Bengtson) Trout, in Minot, ND. She grew up on her family’s farm, 4 miles south of...

Lorraine Sundal

Oct 6, 2024

Lorraine Sundal, 97, of Fergus Falls, died peacefully at LB Broen Home, surrounded by family, Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Lorraine Juliette Sundal was born November 28, 1926, to John and Anna (Dethlefson) Sundberg in Fergus Falls. She attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated in 1945. Furthering her education at Fergus Falls Junior College, she earned a clerical degree.

In the summer...

Dennis Stock

Oct 5, 2024

Dennis Alan Stock “Denny”, age 85, of Ottertail, formerly of Western Township, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at his residence, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice, surrounded by his family. 

Denny was born on April 22, 1939, to Arnold and Florence (Schreiber) Stock in Fergus Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Western Presbyterian Church of Fergus Falls....

Richard Straight

Oct 4, 2024

Richard Leroy Straight, 83, passed away on October 4, 2024, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where he and his wife Bonnie have lived for the last 7 years.

Richard (Rich) was born on January 4, 1941, to Francis L. & Mary T. (Poe) Straight in Abilene, KS, the oldest of three children. He attended and graduated from Abilene High School...

Service of Remembrance

Oct 1, 2024

Please join us for our Service of Remembrance, Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

See service details below.

Kenneth Wilson

Sep 30, 2024

Kenneth Wilson, 72, of Fergus Falls, died at his residence on September 30, 2024.

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 

Julie Pierce

Sep 28, 2024

Julie Ann Pierce, 61, of Fergus Falls, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence.

Julie was born on May 9, 1963 in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Robert and Donna (Moore) Pierce.

Through the years, Julie worked at City Bakery and Fleet Farm in Fergus Falls. She moved to Huron, SD and worked at Photos Now...

Roger Rustad

Sep 26, 2024

Roger L. Rustad, 91, of Fergus Falls, died September 26, 2024, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, Minnesota. 

Roger was born August 19, 1933, on the family farm in rural Ashby, Minnesota, the only child of Carl C. and Emelie (Swensen) Rustad. He attended District 9 Country School until September of 1944, when the family moved to Fergus Falls. Roger was...

Michael Parrott

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Parrott, 59, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, September 23, 2024. 

He was born in Farmington, MN to Gerald and Janis (Doyle) Parrott. He was a loving husband to Beth and together, they raised five daughters and welcomed four grandchildren, all of whom where his pride and joy. 

Mike dedicated his early life to the family recycling business before moving to Fergus...

Ruth Westby

Sep 23, 2024

Ruth Westby, 90, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Fall.

Ruth was born September 20, 1934 to Oscar and Agnes (Roeder) Krueger in Sisseton, SD. She attended school in Hankinson, ND and graduated from Hankinson High School. She furthered her education at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton,...

Elizabeth Wiese

Sep 21, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” A. Wiese, 88, of Elizabeth, MN, died September 21, 2024, at her residence. 

Elizabeth Ann Ecker was born July 31, 1936 to Perry and Alice (Nelson) Ecker in Dane Prairie Township at her family farmhouse. She graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High School in 1954.

On November 23, 1954 Liz married Emery Wiese in North Country, Iowa. 

She was a Medical...

Donna Johnson

Sep 16, 2024

Donna Mae Johnson, 87, a lifelong resident of Fergus Falls, died Monday, September 16th, 2024 at Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls.

Donna was born February 28, 1937, in Fergus Falls to Arthur and Myrtle Loften . She was baptized and confirmed at First English Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls. After graduating from high school in 1955 she worked at various...

Howard Maki

Sep 14, 2024

Howard Maki, 80, of Battle Lake, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his residence on Otter Tail Lake.

A private family interment will be held at a later date.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation of Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Lucille Harworth

Sep 14, 2024

Lucille Helen (Loop) Harworth of Fergus Falls, Minnesota made her journey to Heaven on September 14, 2024, at the age of 102 at Broen Home. She was born December 15, 1921, in Star Lake Township, Ottertail County, Minnesota to Lucian and Cora (Noble) Loop.

On November 28, 1939, she married Edwin Harworth at Saint John Lutheran Church parsonage in Elizabeth, MN....

Elaine H. Olson

Sep 14, 2024

Elaine H. Olson, 95, a lifelong resident of Fergus Falls, died, Saturday, September 14, 2024. She spent the last few days of her life at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls from complications due to a recent fall at her home. Her family is forever grateful for the support and care offered by PioneerCare and Knute Nelson Hospice.

She was born April 24,...

Kenneth Rasmussen

Sep 11, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Rasmussen,74, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Clitherall, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his residence.

Kenneth Gene Rasmussen was born August 18, 1950, to Teman and Adeline (Nelson) Rasmussen in Fergus Falls. He grew up in Clitherall and spent the majority of his life on Clitherall Lake.

In 1968 Ken graduated from Battle Lake...