Obituaries
LeRoy Stark
Jan 26, 2026
LeRoy Wesley Stark, age 86, of Kensington, MN, went home to be with Jesus after living a full and faithful life on January 26, 2026. LeRoy was born on December 20,1939, in Morris, MN to Robert and Lillian (Jesness) Stark of Kensington, MN. He was baptized at home and confirmed at Aeneas Lutheran Church. For the first seven years of...
Mark Erickson
Jan 22, 2026
Mark Erickson, 71, of Morris, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Stevens County Hospital. There will be a memorial service in Mark’s honor at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Minnesota. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.
Mark Dale Erickson was born on December 15, 1954, in...
Harlan Haarstad
Jan 22, 2026
Harlan Haarstad, age 88, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the farmstead where he lived his entire life, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Harlan was born on July 15, 1937, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Elmer and Amanda (Holte) Haarstad. On February 2, 1963, he married the love of his life, Sandra Mecklenberg, in Nashua, Minnesota. Together...
Gary Hauer
Jan 19, 2026
Gary Hauer, 70 of Elbow Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 19, 2026.
There will be no services at this time for Gary.
Assisting the family is Erickson-Smith Funeral Home.
Kathleen Kvamme
Jan 17, 2026
Kathy Kvamme, 77 of Barrett, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
She was born in Minneapolis to Ernest & Helen Hansen on April 12, 1948.
She is survived by two children, Mary Jo (Larry) Ronn, and Michael (Brenda) Kvamme; three grandchildren, Wesley, Kelly, and Lily; and one great-granddaughter, Avery.
There will be no services at this time for...
Robert "Bob" Bennett
Jan 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Bennett, 87, of Wendell, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Barrett Care Center.
Robert Lee Bennett was born on September 24, 1938, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to Herbert and Ester (Schmidt) Bennett. When Bob was only 2 weeks old, his mother Ester passed away, and his grandmother, Ida Schmidt, helped care for him and his brother,...
Marilyn Weigand
Jan 13, 2026
Marilyn Weigand, age 90 of Wendell, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake.
Rick Mickelson
Jan 11, 2026
Richard “Rick” Franklin Mickelson, age 65, of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, passed peacefully into eternal rest on January 11, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 18, 1960, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Franklin and Ethel Mickelson, Rick lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and an unwavering love...
David Strunk
Jan 3, 2026
David Strunk, 85, of Hoffman, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Hoffman Assisted Living Center.
David Allen Strunk was born on April 8, 1940, to Cam and Helen (Haberer) Strunk in Pomme de Terre Township, Minnesota. He attended country school for 4 years, then attended school in Hoffman until the 9th grade when he transferred to Morris agricultural...
JoAnn Brehmer
Jan 2, 2026
JoAnn Brehmer, daughter of Carl and Hannah Otteman, passed away at the age of 93 on January 2, 2026. She was a resident at Ashby Living Center for the past 11 years. Funeral Services were held on January 6, 2026, at Christ Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake with Reverend Bill Aufdenkamp officiating. Burial will be at Christ Lutheran Cemetery in...
Darlene Elmquist
Dec 26, 2025
Darlene Elmquist, age 79 passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.
Darlene Marie Elmquist was born February 23, 1946, in Kensington, Minnesota to Alfred and Betsy (Mithun) Elmquist. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. Darlene attended the Hoffman Public School. After her schooling she worked a couple jobs before becoming a caretaker for her...
David Jacobson
Dec 3, 2025
David Jacobson, 89 of Elbow Lake, Minnesota died Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.
David Roger Jacobson was born on April 4, 1936, the son of Herbert O. and Hilda A. (Jern) Jacobson. He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Evangelical Lutheran Church by Leaf Valley and attended Rural School by Garfield.
David and Juanita May Householder were married...
Karen Dunkelberger
Nov 22, 2025
Karen Ann Dunkelberger, age 82, passed away very unexpectedly on November 22, 2025, at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, surrounded by her family.
Karen was born on March 16, 1943, to Richard and Alice (Waterman) Petersen. She grew up in Iowa and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. On December 29, 1962, she married John “Scott” Waller, and together they...
Lyle Krusemark
Nov 22, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce Lyle Kenneth Krusemark, age 86 of Elbow Lake has lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.
Lyle was born in Alexandria on June 26, 1939, to Clarence & Agnes (Getz) Krusemark. He grew up on a farm with four brothers, never a day without...
MaryAnn Erickson
Nov 8, 2025
MaryAnn Erickson, age 90 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 8, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a Visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Inurnment at St. Loretto Catholic Cemetery.
MaryAnn Inez was born on April 11, 1935, on a...
Joanne Cully
Oct 29, 2025
Services for Joanne Cully age 85, of Elbow Lake will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wendell, MN with Dr. Eugene Boe presiding. A visitation with family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Chokio Lutheran Cemetery following fellowship.
Joanne Cully was born on September 29,...
Reuben Island
Oct 25, 2025
Reuben Odell Island, 94, of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence under the care of Vivie Hospice. There will be a family planned memorial service at a later date.
Reuben was born in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, on October 24, 1931, to Albert and Hazel (Berg) Island. He attended country school until the 8th grade. Then...
Marilyn Ricks
Oct 22, 2025
Marilyn Ricks, 88 of Elbow Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Maplewood Manor.
Marilyn Ricks was born on March 20, 1937, on a farm southwest of Wendell, MN, to Raymond and Bessie (Beech) Larson.
Marilyn was a dedicated and compassionate individual, who embarked on her professional journey immediately after graduating high school, beginning her career at a Dentistry Office in...
Orville Lester Johnson
Oct 18, 2025
A Memorial Service for Orville will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lincoln Lutheran Church, rural Hoffman with visitation starting at 10:00 AM.
Orville Lester Johnson was born on March 15, 1928, in Roseville Township, rural Hoffman, Minnesota the son of Theodore and Olga (Endreson) Johnson. He was raised in the Lincoln Lutheran Church and attended Rural...
Shelby Stonestrom
Oct 13, 2025
Shelby Carol Stonestrom, age 88, passed away in hospice care on October 13th, just before midnight, after a brief stay at Prairie Ridge Hospital.
Her family and friends will remember her warmth and gentle spirit. They will especially miss her laughter and talents that she so graciously shared. Shelby could out-Martha Stewart even Martha Stewart herself. For summer BBQs and holidays,...
