Obituaries
Gary Duane Toftely
Oct 31, 2024
Gary Toftely, age 86, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his resident near Pelican Rapids, MN.
Services will be held in the spring.
Full obituary will be coming at a later date.
Wesley Dean Johnson
Oct 27, 2024
Wesley Dean Johnson passed away due to health issues at Pelican Valley Nursing Home on Sunday, October 27th, 2024.
Wes was born March 24, 1945, in Pelican Rapids, MN to Elrick and Emma Johnson. He attended and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. After high school, Wes began his lifelong farming career east of Pelican Rapids with his dad and brother,...
Norman Alfred Sabye
Oct 21, 2024
Norman passed after a brief illness on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his care facility at the age of 95. A devoted husband and honored veteran, his loss will be felt by his family, the community, and the country he so proudly served.
Norm was born unto Odin and Lucie Sabye (Christiansen) in Chicago, IL and married the love of his...
Micheline "Mimi" Helene Uhrig
Oct 21, 2024
Micheline (Mimi) Helene Agnes Scheppler Uhrig, born on January 28, 1945, in Rothau, France, daughter of René and Marie-Louise (Schwebel) Scheppler. Mimi met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Uhrig, while he was stationed overseas teaching for the Air Force. They married on July 5, 1966, and soon after, they moved to the United States, settling near Bob’s family...
Matthew Jon Larson
Sep 29, 2024
Matthew Jon Larson, born on June 17, 1980, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, departed this world unexpectedly near his home in Rothsay on September 29, 2024 at the age of 44.
Matthew's life was a vibrant tapestry woven through his passion for service, kinship, and laughter. As a devoted volunteer fireman and first responder for eight years with the Rothsay Fire Department,...
Eileen Ardis Robley
Sep 21, 2024
Eileen Ardis Johnson, age 86, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died Saturday, September 21, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by family and loved ones.
She was born to Walfred and Martha (Damschen) Johnson in Pelican Rapids, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended Dunn Township school district 167 through grade 8, then attended and graduated...
Carol Johnson
Sep 8, 2024
Carol Rae (Whyte) Johnson, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Carol Rae was born on April 13, 1945, in Pine City, Minnesota to Robert and Mae Whyte. She grew up on a farm just east of Hinckley, attending school in town. At a young age,...
William "Billy" David Hamberg
Aug 10, 2024
William “Billy” David Hamberg, 44, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Billy spent his early years in Vergas, MN, before moving to Pelican Rapids, MN, at the age of 7. He attended school in Pelican Rapids, graduating with the class of 1999. At 18 years of age, Billy joined the National Guard and served for 6 years....
Mary Lou Johnson
Aug 2, 2024
Mary Lou Johnson, age 85, lost her heroic battle with cancer on August 2, 2024, at Sanford Hospice House. She was a beloved mother, sister, and friend whose spirit touched the lives of many.
Born to Clemens and Carlotta Marick in Breckenridge on July 10, 1939, she grew up in rural Kent, Minnesota. Her formative years were spent surrounded by her...
Rodney Eugene Ellingson
Jun 25, 2024
Rodney Ellingson, age 84, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Riverfront on Main, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota with his family at his side.
Rodney Eugene Ellingson was born August 7, 1939, in Glasgow, Montana, the son of Emil N. and Nita (Smith) Ellingson. He was confirmed at Grove Lake Lutheran Church in rural Pelican Rapids....
Norris L Haglund
Jun 13, 2024
Norris Haglund, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Pelican Valley Senior Living Center and under the tender care of hospice, in Pelican Rapids, MN.
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Larson Funeral and Cremation Service in Pelican Rapids, MN with Allen Westby S.A.M. officiating. A...
Conrad "Connie" Olson
Jun 6, 2024
Karl Conrad “Connie” Olson, age 86, from Pelican Rapids, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 6, at his home on Tamarac Lake in Otter Tail County.
Connie was born in rural Brantford, North Dakota to Lloyd and Alice (Black) Olson. He went through the West Fargo school system and was active in football and other activities. He often spent summers helping...
Eugene "Geno" Glen Krause
Jun 6, 2024
With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to Glenn “Geno” Eugene Krause of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 90 on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Pelican Valley Senior Living.
Born on January 4, 1934, Eugene's journey began in Maple Grove Township near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to parents Albert and Sophia (Sanden) Krause. His life was marked...
Keith Dean Gummeringer
Jun 2, 2024
Keith Gummeringer, age 50, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home. Born on November 4, 1973, in New Rockford, North Dakota, to loving parents Jeff Dean Gummeringer and Deborah Kay (Ulness) Gummeringer. He was married to Shelley Sorum in 2000 at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota.
Keith was a hardworking...
Lori Ann Tabery
May 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori Ann Tabery, age 63, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota died at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on April 19, 1961, to Dudley and Roseann (Erickson) Demuth in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Harvey Gerhardson was a father to Lori and helped raise her. Lori lived a life filled with...
John Kroll
Apr 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Kroll. Born on November 2, 1943, in Bridger, Montana, John lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love for his family and friends. He passed away on April 22, 2024, at SMP Health-St. Catherine South in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 80.
He grew up in...
James "Jim" Ruud
Apr 14, 2024
James “Jim” Ruud, formerly of Pelican Rapids, MN died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Avera Granite Falls Care Center.
James Henry was born September 4, 1932, near Pelican Rapids, MN, the son Henry and Clara (Jensen) Ruud. He was baptized and confirmed at Pelican Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids. Jim attended the rural district school that later became...
Scott "Butch" Rice
Apr 6, 2024
Scott "Butch" Rice, a resident of Perham, left this world at the age of 50 on April 6, 2024, working outdoors with a friend near Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Born on August 5, 1973, to Bruce and Linda (Berg) Rice in Pelican Rapids, Scott's journey was one marked by love, laughter, and a deep love for tinkering with anything mechanical.
Scott attended...
Bonnie Bring
Apr 6, 2024
Bonnie Bring passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the age of 81, in the comfort of her home on Lake Lida, under the gentle care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Born on January 26, 1943, to Otto and Hazel (Mehus) Satrom, Bonnie grew up near Galesburg, North Dakota, and attended Mayville Teachers College. She was united...
Esther Sleen
Apr 6, 2024
Esther Sleen, age 95, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Pelican Valley Senior Living, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Esther May Ellingson was born on March 7, 1929, in Bradford Township, rural Doran, MN, the daughter of John and Mabel (Shelstad) Ellingson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Vukku Lutheran Church in rural Doran. Esther...
