Obituaries
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 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,...
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.
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...
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...
Clayton Hauglie
Dec 3, 2024
Clayton Howard Hauglie, 95, of Elbow Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
Clayton's memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024, at United Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Services have been entrusted to Erickson-Smith Funeral Home, Elbow Lake.
The family has...
Sylvia Phillips
Dec 2, 2024
Sylvia Phillips,87, of Wendell, MN, died on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Barrett Care Center.
Sylvia Hildegarde was born on September 5, 1937, in rural Dalton, the daughter of Halvor and Selma (Brandvold) Aasberg. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Dalton and attended school in Ashby. Sylvia worked as a housekeeper for her future sister-in-law, Gladys...
Dorothy Jochim
Nov 20, 2024
Dorothy Lillian Jochim, 82, of Herman, Minnesota, passed away on November 20, 2024.
Dorothy was born on August 14, 1942, in Fergus Falls, to parents, Grace (Carter) and Archie Raymond Shoen. On March 25, 1965, Dorothy was married to Rodney Edward Jochim until his death on December 15, 2004.
Dorothy’s survivors include her loving children; Karen, Deanna and Craig Jochim, all of...
Daryle Grayson
Nov 8, 2024
Daryle Grayson passed away in Phoenix on November 8, 2024, at the age of 79. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake with a Visitation starting at 1PM.
Daryle Lloyd Grayson was born to Robert Dale and Engeline Ida (Wiebel) Grayson of Erdahl Township on December 30, 1944,...
Baby Claire Lardy
Oct 29, 2024
Claire Lardy, infant daughter of Megan and Cord Lardy, was born on October 27, 2024, and passed away October 29, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
A private family service is being held.
Norma Pauline Olson
Oct 23, 2024
Norma Pauline Larson Olson passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at the age of 94.
Norma was born on February 8, 1930. At 18 months old, she was lovingly adopted by Louis and Lottie Larson of Underwood, MN. It’s said she ran right into Lottie’s arms when they met.
She was baptized at her family home and confirmed at Trefoldighed Lutheran...
Lydia Anderson
Oct 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Lydia Rae Anderson on October 20, 2024, at the age of 37.
Lydia was born on May 9th, 1987, in Alexandria, MN, to Kayla Anderson and Dennis Goerdt. Lydia was just minutes older than her "womb-mate," as she used to call her twin brother, Matthew Anderson. There was never a dull...
Russell Gabrielson
Oct 16, 2024
Russell Gabrielson, 89, of Hoffman passed away on October 16, 2024, at Bethany Home in Alexandria MN. Visitation will be held Thursday October 24th from 5pm to 7pm, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home, Hoffman. Funeral will be held Friday October 25, at 11 am at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, MN with Pastor...
