Obituaries

Jul 2, 2025

Timothy Scheffler, 64 of Elbow Lake passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital. 

Obituary to follow.

There will be no services held at this time.

Erickson-Smith Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. 

Jul 2, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

Kenny Wohlers, 75 of Wendell passed away on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Kenneth Robert Wohlers was born on September 17, 1949, in Graceville, Minnesota, to Marvin and Veronica (Kruger) Wohlers. He was baptized at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville, celebrated First Holy Communion at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Dumont, and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Jun 13, 2025

Norlin Westrom, 94 of Elbow Lake, Minnesota died Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.

Norlin Arnold Westrom was born to Bernard and Gina (Fagerberg) Westrom on October 11, 1930, on the home farm. He was baptized as a child, and confirmed in 1946, in the Bethania Lutheran Church of rural Elbow Lake.

All three of Norlin’s brothers served in...

May 22, 2025

Sharon Marie Picht, 75, of Hoffman, MN, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home with her loving husband at her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Erickson Smith Funeral Home in Hoffman. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Sharon was born in Ladysmith,...

Apr 17, 2025

 Danny Lee Aanenson 81, of Kensington, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Alomere Health in Alexandria. His Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Our Lady of the Runestone Catholic Church in Kensington. There will be a visitation one hour prior.

Danny Lee Aanenson was born on February 11, 1944, to Alvin and...

Apr 13, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Ann Peterson died peacefully surrounded by family on April 13th, 2025, at the Evansville Care Campus, at the age of 76. 

She was born in Denver, CO to the parents of Melvin and Grace (Thompson) Hasse on November 21, 1948. She was the 1st of 5 children. Becky attended a couple of small town elementary schools in the New...

Apr 11, 2025

Lowell Ricks, 87, of Elbow Lake, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025.

Lowell Gordon Ricks was born in Grant County, Minnesota on September 13, 1937, the son of Lawrence and Gladys (Christenson) Ricks. Lowell was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wendell, Minnesota, where he was a lifelong member.

Lowell attended Elbow Lake High School and was a graduate of...

Mar 17, 2025

Roger Soberg, 91 of Barrett, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Barrett Assisted Living.

Roger Ellsworth Soberg was born on February 5, 1934, in Barrett, Minnesota, the son of Clarence and Elvira (Larson) Soberg. He was baptized on March 25, 1934, by Rev. Carl A. Gustafson at Fridehem Lutheran in Barrett. He was Confirmed on July 20, 1947, by Rev. Gene...

Feb 21, 2025

Rosemary “Rosie” Torgusen, 69 of Elbow Lake, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

The Interment for Rosie will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Loretto Catholic Cemetery, rural Elbow Lake.

Rosemary Evelyn Torgusen was born on October 26, 1955, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Math and Elsie (Weichmann) Notch. She was...

Feb 14, 2025

Kathryn (Kitty) Jo Ann Schneeberger was born on July 15, 1937, to Arthur and Goldie (Susag) Rustand in her childhood home near Wendell, MN. She was born, raised, lived most of her married life and died in that same home on the farm.

She attended Country School in North Ottawa Township before graduating from Elbow Lake High School in 1954. She...

Feb 9, 2025

Jamie R. Diermier, 53, passed away on February 09, 2025. Jamie was a devoted father and friend who touched the lives of many with his bold humor and kind spirit.

Jamie enjoyed spending his weekends with family and friends on the Crow Wing River, where he self-proclaimed himself “The River God.” He had a passion for building and spent countless hours...

Feb 8, 2025

Claremont Anderson, 88 of Hoffman died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday June 21, 2025, on Claremont’s birthday, at the Lincoln Lutheran Church, rural Hoffman.

Inurnment will be at Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery.

Claremont Marlin Anderson was born on June 21, 1936, in Barrett, Minnesota the son of Albin and Lillian (Leraas) Anderson. He...

Feb 4, 2025

Thomas Dean Woodall was born on December 24,1964, in Mankato, Minnesota to James and Ruth Woodall.

He graduated from Elbow Lake-Wendell High School with the Class of 1983.

On April 17,1992, Tom was united in marriage to his High School Sweetheart Donna Cravens after 11 years of dating.

In Tom’s younger years he worked alongside his Family in the restaurant business. He made...

Jan 29, 2025

Larry Dean Stamness, the son of Gerald and Isola (Nordquist) Stamness, was born September 1, 1964, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was baptized on October 4, 1964, and confirmed on May 4, 1970, in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Barrett, Minnesota.

He graduated from Barrett High School on May 27, 1983, and graduated from the Alexandria Technical College on May 6, 1985,...

Jan 26, 2025

Joan Miller, 88 of the Pioneer Memory Cottage in Fergus Falls, formerly of Dalton, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo.

 Joan Frances Lang was born on April 8, 1936, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the daughter of Leroy and Frances (Baumhofer) Lang. Joan was baptized and confirmed in Millerville. 

She attended rural School District #56, then continued her education graduating...

Jan 14, 2025

Lyle Huseth, 86 of Elbow Lake passed away on January 14, 2025, at Ashby Assisted Living Center.

Lyle was born to Burnell and Elizabeth (Biss) Huseth. He attended Country School, then continued his education, graduating from Elbow High School. He served with the US Army, and following his Honorable Discharge he began grain farming on the family farm.

On September 12, 1959,...

Jan 6, 2025

Frances Pochan, 101 of Hoffman, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.

A Graveside Service will be held at Plum Creek Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at a later date.

Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Jan 2, 2025

Dale Mickelson, 88 of Elbow Lake died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Fergus Falls Veterans Home. 

Dale Thomas Olaf Mickelson was born October 26, 1936, on the family farm just outside of Elbow Lake, Minnesota to Maynard Thomas Mickelson and Selma Alvina (Waugh). Dale was the second youngest of three sisters and one brother. Dale was baptized in Ness Congregation...

Dec 28, 2024

Keith Stanley Mickelson, aged 70, of Dalton, MN, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on November 2, 1954, in Fergus Falls, MN, to Elvin and Ivonne (Haraldson) Mickelson, Keith was a true embodiment of kindness and generosity.

From an early age, Keith established himself as a dedicated individual,...