Obituaries
Mardell Shirley Lindstrom
Apr 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Mardell Shirley Lindstrom, age 89, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, who died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice and Pelican Valley Senior Living.
Born on July 7, 1934, to Thorsten and Reidun (Olson) Leland in Duluth, Mardell lived a life filled with love and dedication. She was baptized...
George "Stanley" Ruud
Mar 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing George "Stan" Ruud, a remarkable soul whose presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. George's journey began on November 3rd, 1932, in the quaint town of Pelican Rapids, MN, where he was born the son of George and Pearl (Moen) Ruud. Stan graduated...
Bonnie Marie Scholl
Mar 23, 2024
Bonnie Scholl, age 82, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her residence near Pelican Rapids, MN.
Please keep Bonnie’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
Patricia "Peggy" Ann Rollie
Mar 19, 2024
“He is beside me.” Soon following those parting words of faith, Patricia Ann Rollie answered God’s call to return Home on March 19th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The legacy she leaves behind is the embodiment of love: pure, unconditional, and absolute.
That love began on January 9th, 1953, in Seattle, Washington, when her parents Elizabeth (Lehn) and Norman...
Reverend Dale Jerome Pepelnjak
Mar 14, 2024
Reverend Dale Jerome Pepelnjak entered Heaven, the place he most often talked about, on March 14, 2024. He often joked his obituary would read, “He was born, he lived, and he died, Thanks be to God!”… well, here it goes…
Pastor Dale was born in Virginia, Minnesota on March 29, 1952, to George “Bebz” and Evelyn Pepelnjak. He was the youngest...
Tim James Tarnowski
Mar 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear loved one, Timmy James Tarnowski, age 59, who left us unexpectedly on March 5, 2024. Tim, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, lived a life filled with passion for hunting, outdoors and truck driving. Born on March 5, 1965, Tim was the son of Gilbert and Sharon (Fromdahl)...
Teresa Alicia Leon Grave
Feb 24, 2024
CON GRAN PESAR ANUNCIAMOS EL SENSIBLE FALLECIMIENTO DE LA NIÑA TERESA ALICIA LEON GRAVE, QUIEN PARTIÓ DE ESTE MUNDO EL SÁBADO 24 DE FEBRERO 2024 EN EL HOSPITAL DE NIÑOS DE MINNEAPOLIS MN, TERESA TRAJO GOZO Y LUZ A LAS VIDAS DE SU PADRES PEDRO LEÓN CIPRIAN Y MARTA JULIA GRAVE CHICAJ.ELLA TIENE MUCHOS MIEMBROS DE FAMILIA QUE LA AMAN:...
Earl Trosvik
Feb 18, 2024
Earl Trosvik, a true pillar of the Pelican Rapids community and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the age of 92 at his home. Born on September 7, 1931, to Lars and Mathilda (Arneklev) Trosvik, Earl grew up in Trondhjem Township west of Pelican Rapids and attended and graduated from Pelican Rapids...
Karin Kratzke
Feb 17, 2024
It is with extreme sadness that we now have to say goodbye to our Karin.
Graceful. Articulate. Unshakable. Our grandmother, wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, aunty Carrot wore many hats and led a full, happy, blessed, and beautiful life. She was all heart.
She was the woman who believed in the beauty of simplicity and found importance and meaning in “all the...
Rick Lebahn
Feb 15, 2024
Hello Darlin’ ~ Hearing this, one knew Rick Lebahn had arrived. It is unknown when he first began using this greeting though, rumor has it, he was overheard greeting his nurse upon his birth.
Rick Raymond Lebahn, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family at...
Sigrid Linda Rivington
Jan 31, 2024
Sigrid Linda Branstead Rivington, age 76, resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota died on January 31, 2024, at her residence near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.Sigrid Linda Branstead was born April 17, 1947, in Berkeley, California. She has always loved horses, singing, and cooking.
Sigrid Linda graduated from Berkeley High School in 1965 and on July 30, 1966, she married Steven Wiezorek in Eureka,...
Dr. Myron D Johnsrud
Jan 26, 2024
Dr. Myron Dale Johnsrud, 90, known for his remarkable contributions to the field of agricultural education and extension, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2024, at Bethany on 42nd , Fargo, ND.
Born on September 9, 1933, in Watford City, North Dakota, Myron was the beloved son of John and Alice (Nelson) Johnsrud. Myron grew up and graduated from Watford City...
Bonita Lyden
Jan 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Bonita Marie Lyden
Bonita Marie Lyden, beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on June 14, 1937, to Eddie and Ruth (Johnson) Ruud in Pelican Rapids, Bonita brought light and joy to the lives of those around her. With heavy hearts, we reflect on the beautiful life...
Emilie Mae Schossow
Jan 11, 2024
Emilie Mae Schossow, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence in San Tan Valley, Arizona on January 11, 2024. She was born on January 1, 1938, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Loberg. Emilie later graduated from West Fargo High School as well as Interstate Business College.She married her soulmate on August 23, 1963. Emilie dedicated...
Maynard Harold Schossow
Dec 30, 2023
Maynard Harold Schossow, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2023, at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND, at the age of 88. He was born on January 16, 1935, in Sheldon, North Dakota, the son of Harold and Eleanor (Becker) Schossow.
Maynard's life was marked by dedication and service. After graduating from Sheldon High School in 1953, he enlisted in the United...
Terry Sjostrom
Dec 28, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Sjostrom, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Terry peacefully departed from this world on December 28, 2023, in his hometown of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He fought such a fight but finally lost his long battle with cancer.
Born...
Richard Rollie
Dec 22, 2023
Richard Rollie, a beloved member of the Pelican Rapids community, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 92. A resident of Pelican Rapids, MN, Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on February 10, 1931, at home in Norwegian Grove Township the cherished son of Bernhard and Clara (Maasjo) Rollie. Richard was...
Carlos Lloyd Pfannenstein
Dec 17, 2023
Carlos Pfannenstein, age 74, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Comfort Care at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota after many years of health battles and struggles.
There will be no services at this time.
Please keep Carlos's family in your thoughts and prayers.
David Huseby
Dec 14, 2023
David R Huseby, age 85, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Born on July 28, 1938, in Moorhead, Minnesota, Dave was the son of Clifford and Ruth (Kvamme) Huseby. He spent his early years attending school at District 14 in rural Hawley, Minnesota, before graduating from Pelican...
Donna Mae Johnson
Dec 10, 2023
Donna Mae Johnson, a beloved member of the Pelican Rapids community, passed away on December 10, 2023, at the age of 92 at Sanford Broadway Hospice House, Fargo, ND. She was born on August 20, 1931, to Sigrud and Olga (Ness) Larson in Maddock, North Dakota and her stepmom Gudrun Nyhus was a big part of her life. Donna grew...
