Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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