Obituaries
Dale Mickelson
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...
Danny Aanenson
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...
Rebecca Peterson
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...
Lowell Ricks
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...
Roger Soberg
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...
Rosemary Torgusen
Feb 21, 2025
Rosemary “Rosie” Torgusen, 69 of Elbow Lake, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Rosemary Evelyn Torgusen was born on October 26, 1955, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Math and Elsie (Weichmann) Notch. She was baptized in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa, Minnesota. She attended grade school at the Elrosa Catholic School and graduated...
Kathryn "Kitty" Schneeberger
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...
James "Jamie" Diermier
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...
Claremont Anderson
Feb 8, 2025
Claremont Anderson, 88 of Hoffman died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Barrett Care Center.
Claremont Marlin Anderson was born on June 21, 1936, in Barrett, Minnesota the son of Albin and Lillian (Leraas) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended first grade in Ashby, the family moved to Barrett where he went through the eighth...
Thomas Woodall
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...
Larry Stamness
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,...
Joan F. Miller
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...
Lyle Huseth
Jan 14, 2025
Lyle Huseth, 86 of Elbow Lake, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Ashby Assisted Living.
Services will be held at a later date.
Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Elbow Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frances Pochan
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.
Keith Stanley Mickelson
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,...
Karleen Fodstad
Dec 25, 2024
Karleen Dorcas Peterson died peacefully surrounded by family on December 25, 2024 at Fargo Sanford Medical Center at the young age of 41.
She was born in Glenwood, MN to the parents of Alan and Becky (Hasse) Peterson on May 5th, 1983. She was the 5th of 8 children. Karleen went to elementary school in Elbow Lake, MN and graduated from...
Eleanor Olson
Dec 21, 2024
Eleanor Olson, 97 of Wendell, Minnesota died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Park Gardens Assisted Living in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Eleanor Elizabeth Olson was born on May 9, 1927, in Tintah, Minnesota the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Koziol) Keller. She attended rural school through the eighth grade and was then needed to help on the farm.
On September 28, 1950, Eleanor...
Robert Brooks
Dec 19, 2024
Robert “Bob” Brooks, a beloved resident of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, unexpectedly passed away on December 19, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on July 6, 1954, Bob had many passions in life, most notably his love for pool and poker, often gathering friends for spirited games. He was a frequent host of cornhole tournaments and bonfires in his backyard,...
Dora Suzanne Ziemer
Dec 17, 2024
Dora "Suzy" Ziemer, 91 of Hoffman, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Autumn Cottages Assisted Living in Alexandria. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 27, 2024, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman with visitation starting one hour prior.
Dora Suzanne Olsen was born April 10, 1933. She was the youngest of the six children born to...
James Nisja
Dec 15, 2024
James Nisja was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fergus Falls on October 23, 1933, the only child of Halvor and Julia (Anderson) Nisja. He attended grade school at District 36 in Grant County and graduated from the Barrett Public School in 1951. Following the mechanics course of study at Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Jim returned to Barrett where he...
