Obituaries
Tara Marie Force
Jan 17, 2025
Tara Force, age 47, of Fergus Falls, passed away way too young on Friday, January 17th, 2025. She was born on July 11th, 1977 to Steven and Donna (Krog) Hauge in Fergus Falls, MN.
Tara Tot spent her childhood enjoying time with her cousins, family, and friends. Her first job was parking cars with them at the Wee Town race track!...
Christopher Johnson
Jan 16, 2025
Chris Johnson, 54, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Christopher Lynn Johnson was born on July 25, 1970, in Austin, MN, the son of Lynn and Holly (Tamke) Johnson. Chris and his family lived in Blooming Prairie, MN, until they purchased Vacationland resort on Ottertail Lake.
Chris was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed life, and...
Viviann Christenson
Jan 14, 2025
Viviann Ann (Knutson) Christenson was born in Grand Forks, ND to Reverend Alfred and Hazel (Klonglan) Knuston on October 24, 1944. She was welcomed by her older brother, Robert Knutson, and older sister, Esther Knutson (Barnum). She moved from rural Fargo, ND and attended elementary school in Argusville, ND at Sheyenne #14. She continued her education at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy...
Leonard Allen Kiser
Jan 11, 2025
Leonard Allen Kiser, 87, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center in Barrett, Minnesota. His memorial service is set for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church in Maine, Minnesota. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at St. James Catholic Cemetery...
Darlene Olson
Jan 9, 2025
Darlene Ann Olson (Melby) passed away peacefully at the Evansville Care Center in Minnesota on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, Bruce John Olson, and close family members.
Darlene was born on October 29, 1938, in Alexandria, Minnesota and spent most of her childhood years in the Alexandria and Evansville areas. As a teenager, she also...
Roberta Dorothy Erickson
Jan 8, 2025
Roberta Dorothy Erickson was born on March 26, 1943, and raised on the family farm near Cormorant, MN. She was the younger daughter of Evelyn D. and Robert W. Erickson, and sister to Linda Hildegaard Erickson. She died in Fergus Falls, MN, from complications related to a fractured hip.
Roberta led an interesting life. In her youth, she lived in Hawaii,...
Marian Mary Gorman
Jan 7, 2025
Marian Gorman passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 7, 2025 at the age of 92.
Marian was born on September 10, 1932 in Little Sauk Township, Todd County, to Edwin and Martha (Perlinger) Kuefler.
Marian married Donald Gorman on December 2, 1961.
She is survived by her daughter Lynn (Greg) Permann, stepson Terry (Denise) Gorman, sisters: Carole...
Diana June Marra
Jan 5, 2025
Diana June Marra (Van’t Hul) was born June 30, 1940, in Hull, Iowa to William and Nellie (Vos) Van’t Hul. Diana grew up in Hull, graduating in 1958. After high school, she attended cosmetology school.
In 1959, Diana married the love of her life, Eugene Marra. Together they had one daughter, Leslie. In 1964, Diana and Eugene moved to Northern St....
Darlene Lorraine Hanson
Jan 4, 2025
Darlene Hanson, 91, of Evansville, formerly of Hoffman, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Evansville Care Center in Evansville, Minnesota.
Darlene Lorraine Hanson, a dedicated nurse, beloved wife and mother, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully at the Evansville Care Center on January 4, 2025. Her remarkable 91-year journey began on a farm near Belvidere, Nebraska, where she...
Marlys Klimp
Dec 31, 2024
Marlys Klimp, 77 of Ashby died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Ashby Living Center.
Marlys Ann Klimp was born on February 3, 1947, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Philip and Ruth (Johnson) Heald. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Marlys attended the Ashby Public School, graduating from the Ashby High School in 1965, and continued...
Gary Lee Boen
Dec 25, 2024
Gary Lee Boen, age 66, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his residence. Born on August 11, 1958 to Elroy Clifford and Joanne Marie (Kiehne) Boen in Fergus Falls, MN, Gary’s life was marked by a deep connection to his roots and a profound love for his family and friends.
Gary grew up on the family...
Bobbie Schmidt
Dec 23, 2024
Bobbie Schmidt, 80, of Fergus Falls, passed away December 23, 2024, at St. Williams' Living Center in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Her memorial service is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Hilltop Celebration Church in Fergus Falls, MN. There will be a visitation one hour prior. There will be a private family burial in the spring.
Bobbie...
Catherine Stortroen
Dec 20, 2024
Catherine Stortroen, 93, of Fergus Falls, passed away on December 20, 2024, at Pioneer Care Center.
Catherine Matilda Nelson was born January 21, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Theodore and Alice Nelson. She resided in Chicago and attended Catholic School until her parents passing when she was 11, then she moved to Fergus Falls to be raised by her family, Lawrence...
Sumnow Flink
Dec 19, 2024
Sumnow Flink
Age 80 of Fergus Falls
Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
Spouse:
Joel Flink
Children:
Tony (Darcy) Flink
Phil (Shelly) Flink
JoAnna (Greg) Kjono
Grandchildren:
Chris (Fern) Fierstine
Madison Fierstine
Ryan (Courtney) Flink
Aaron (Steffi) Flink
Sumnow was a loving mother of three and grandmother to four. A talented cook, she was known for her delicious egg rolls, which became a beloved staple at team banquets and family gatherings. Her greatest joy was her family,...
Myrtle Larsen
Dec 13, 2024
Myrtle Esther (Kivley) Larsen died peacefully at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls on Dec. 13, 2024. She was born in Bellingham, Washington on September 28, 1928, the youngest of 8 children. She attended Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada for high school and college.
On June 22, 1951, she married Morris C. Larsen and served with him as a missionary...
Joseph "Joe" Anderson
Dec 13, 2024
Joseph David Anderson, 44, of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at his residence.
Joe's memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at a later date.
Joseph was born and raised in Fergus Falls, where...
Betty Ann Spanswick
Dec 9, 2024
Betty Ann Spanswick, 90, of Ottertail, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2024. A visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2024, with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ottertail, Minnesota with Pastor Karl Weber officiating the service.
Betty was born on November 14, 1934, in Doran, Minnesota...
Allen Russell Albertson
Dec 7, 2024
Allen journeyed to is heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 7, 2024.Allen Russell was born to Kenneth and Florence (Bergman) Albertson near Fergus Falls, Minnesota. They later moved to the farm south of Foxhome.Allen married Barbara Jorgenson on July 28, 1957. They had two children Dawn (Lee) Alderin, Center, ND and Dallen (Sue) Albertson of Wall Lake.Allen...
Cadence Monroe Hartman
Dec 5, 2024
On Thursday, December 5th the light and rhythm of Cadence’s life was taken from us all too early, but instantly he was living in Jesus’ light singing praises in heaven. He loved Jesus, his family (especially his brother Clayton), church, music, theater, scouting, camping, and computers. Cadence had a large heart for others and wanted to be helpful whenever he...
Dean Allen Ladwig
Dec 1, 2024
Dean Ladwig, a passionate outdoorsman, passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 62 at the Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.
Dean Allen Ladwig was born August 16, 1962, at the Elbow Lake hospital. Dean was the son of Carl and Marie (Bartness) Ladwig. He was raised on the family farm north of Elbow Lake.
Dean was baptized October...
