Obituaries
Claudia Alejandra Camilo
Jul 9, 2025
Claudia Alejandra Camilo was born on February 10th, 1976 in Reynosa, Tamaulipas to Maria Felix Peña and J. Jesus Cruz Moreno. She passed away peacefully at her mom’s and sister’s house July 9th, 2025 surrounded by family.
Despite working at Burger King for a little over a year, Claudia loved to sew. She would also create different crafts; paper flowers, balloon...
Arthur Bongers
Jul 8, 2025
Arthur Robert Bongers, age 77, of Pelican Rapids passed away on July 8, 2025, at Essentia Health Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, surrounded by his loving family.
Full Obituary pending at this time.
Mathilda Ann Moe
Jul 4, 2025
Mathilda Ann Aspen Moe was born on October 4th, 1936 in Soldiers Grove, WI to Alf and Ruth Aspen. She passed peacefully on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at her care facility in Fergus Falls with her loving family close at hand.
Mathilda attended Davis Dale Elementary and Soldiers Grove High School, then continued her education at Luther College and Wartburg for...
Donald Ishaug
Jun 19, 2025
Donald Ishaug, age 88, passed away on June 19, 2025 at his home on Lake Lizzie.
A funeral service will be held at North Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to the service.
Donald was born January 17, 1937, in his parents' home in rural Pelican Rapids to Henry and Melia (Johnson) Ishaug. He...
Delores Strander
Jun 17, 2025
Delores “Dee” Strander, age 85, of Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and son, at Riverfront on Main Memory Care in Pelican Rapids, MN.
Delores (Krueger) Strander was born on January 17, 1940, in Breckenridge, MN, to Ted and Frances (Burman) Krueger. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church...
Georgie-Ann Albright
Jun 15, 2025
Georgie-Ann (Virginia Beverly Thompson) Albright, age 94, passed away peacefully at the Pelican Valley Nursing Home with family by her side on Sunday, June 15, 2025 Pelican Rapids. Georgie-Ann was known all her life as Annie to her family.
Georgie-Ann was the third child of Charley and Tillie Thompson. She was born at home on February 22, 1931 in Rothsay, MN....
Margaret Lee
Jun 14, 2025
Margaret Lee, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her residence in Pelican Rapids, MN.
Margaret Tweeton Lee was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 29, 1928 to parents Edward and Clara (Johnson) Tweeton.
She attended country school, Pelican Rapids High School, and Minnesota School of Business. She worked as a bank teller for First Federal in...
Tyson Wells
Jun 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tyson Thomas Wells, who left us far too soon at the age of 27. Tyson was born on September 1, 1997, to Kim (Wells) Bakko and Luke Norgren, and passed away on June 9, 2025.
Tyson attended school in Moorhead, MN until 8th grade, before moving to Pelican Rapids, where he graduated from...
Janet Dodd
Jun 8, 2025
Janet Louise Dodd, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 8th at Pelican Valley Senior Living, Pelican Rapids, MN. Janet was born on May 25th, 1935, to Fredrick and Viola (Slonkosky) Schneider in Wapakoneta Ohio. She was baptized & confirmed at Holy Angels Catholic Church. In 1953, Janet graduated from Holy Angels Catholic School in Sidney Ohio. Janet was united...
Harold L. Miller
May 24, 2025
Harold Miller, 90, of Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025 and went to his eternal home to be with his Lord. His enduring legacy is rooted in his deep faith and devotion to his family.
Harold was born on July 19, 1934 and was raised on a farm near Erhard, MN, and graduated from high school...
Miriam Lundin
May 23, 2025
Miriam “Snella” Naomi Lundin (Hoplin) was born on August 30, 1928, in Starbuck, MN, the daughter of Ole and Esther Hoplin. On August 26, 1951, she married Lynn Lundin at St. Pauli Church in Lowry, MN. The couple resided in Columbia Heights, MN from 1956 to 1999. In 1999, they moved to Pelican Rapids, MN. Miriam was a member of...
Linda Lou Sellman
May 20, 2025
Linda Lou Fleming/Johnson/Sellman , of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on May 20th, 2025, surrounded by loving family.
Linda was born May 5th, 1947 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Lawrence Fleming and Selma Fleming(Larson) the oldest of 4 along with siblings Susan, Peggy, and Terry.
Linda graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1965, later went on to college, earning...
Deanna Olson
May 11, 2025
Deanna "Dee" Marie Olson, age 85, from Pelican Rapids, MN passed away peacefully, at Pelican Valley Senior Living Center in Pelican Rapids, MN surrounded by her loved ones on Mother's Day.
Deanna was born on August 29, 1939, in Rothsay, Minnesota to Lloyd and Ruth (Scott) Hanson. She spent her early years on Prairie Lake, where her parents operated a resort....
Janice K. Ness
Apr 29, 2025
Janice Kareen Ness was born to Lawrence and Karen (Kelsven) Sorum on February 18, 1939 in Pelican Rapids, MN. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School where she participated in Band (drums), Choir, Shada (school yearbook). After graduation, she attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND and worked as a bookkeeper.
She met the love of her life at a roller-skating...
Ruby Gillaspey
Apr 18, 2025
Ruby Gillaspey, 76, of rural Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruby was born on December 18, 1948, in Battle Lake, MN, to Oscar and Norma (Mostue) Peasley. She attended and was confirmed at Tonseth Lutheran Church near Erhard, MN. Ruby grew up in the...
Michael Jon Axness
Mar 30, 2025
Michael Jon Axness, age 69, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, at PVSL and went to his eternal heavenly home. Mike was born on January 7, 1956, to Harvey and Frances (Holt) Axness and
13 short months later Mikes brother Tom was born.
Throughout Mike’s childhood, he and his brother did many things together as they were so close in age.
When...
Orlean Rudie
Mar 27, 2025
Orlean Palmer Rudie, age 93, of Pelican Rapids, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, after a battle with cancer. He was born on June 13, 1931, at Pelican Rapids Hospital, to Peter and Olga Rudie. Orlean grew up on the family farm, alongside his brothers, Norman and Vernon, becoming the third generation to live there, and where he and...
LaVerne E. Hanson
Mar 27, 2025
LaVerne E. Hanson, a shining beacon of love, faith, and community, was born on January 7, 1925, in Elizabeth Township, MN, and departed this world peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Riverfront on Main of Pelican Rapids. She lived a remarkable 100 years, showcasing a life steeped in Christian faith that inspired all who knew her.
Raised on a farm in...
Jane Lynn Peterson
Mar 21, 2025
Jane Lynn Peterson, age 77, of Pelican Rapids, passed away on March 21, 2025, at home with her loving cat, Leif "Kitty" Erikson, at her side. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life for Jane Peterson will be on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 pm at Pelican Rapids VFW, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Eric Richard Lyon
Mar 16, 2025
Eric Richard Lyon (Diggy), 45, of Pelican Rapids, MN, passed away on March 16, 2025, after a difficult, but heroic battle with brain cancer at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND.
Eric was born on July 10, 1979, to Rick and Jayne Lyon and big brother Jay. Their sibling relationship was characterized by many as playful pranks/mischief and some trouble...
