Obituaries
John Edward Kvare
Oct 19, 2026
John E. Kvare, age 59, of Pelican Rapids, was killed in a vehicle accident on October 19, 2026.
Born March 16, 1967, to Charles and Barbara Kvare of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, John graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1985 and Detroit Lakes Technical College in 1988.
John spent most of his working life in the family business of trucking, salvage, and...
Nancy Haglund
Oct 14, 2026
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Nancy Mae Haglund, 79, of Vergas, MN, closed her eyes to this world at home and was peacefully reunited with loved ones who have gone before her.
Nancy was born on August 24th, 1947 in Fergus Falls, MN to Tyler and Lorraine (Markle) Peterson. She was the oldest having 3 younger brothers. Nancy grew up in...
Jean A Hitter
Oct 11, 2026
Jean Audrey Anderson was born on February 24, 1934 to Peter O. and Thelma (Halbakken) Anderson. Jean passed peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Oregon where for 3 years she had made her home with her son Eric and daughter-in-law Jami. She grew up on a dairy farm, attending country school at district 78 through 8th grade. She then...
Roland James Jordahl
Sep 23, 2026
Roland's Celebration of Life livestream: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1K1ovJ1AHp/
Roland James Jordahl passed away on September 23 at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota at the age of 91 1/2.
Roland was born March 16, 1935 to Elmer and Vivian (Pederson) Jordahl of Lake Benton, MN. He was an outdoor enthusiast from a young age enjoying hunting, fishing, and helping on his grandparents’ farm. He...
Ordean Gilman Berg
Sep 23, 2026
Ordean Gilman Berg, 90, was born on January 18, 1936 at home near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to Odin and Gilma (Dunham) Berg. He was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He attended country school at District 288 in Erhards Grove Township and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1954. He was a member of the Erhard...
Drew Alan Emanuel
Aug 31, 2026
Drew Alan Emanuel, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, August 31, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by laughter and devotion to the people he cared for most.
Born December 12, 1946, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Paul and Violet (Lileks) Emanuel, Drew was the oldest of three siblings. His childhood was rooted in family, tradition,...
Richard M Treichel
Aug 30, 2026
Please click on the link to view Richard's service. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFG-OAdEtq3nrqaMJFPCGA
Richard M. Treichel, age 78, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his residence under the care of HIA Hospice.
Richard was born on June 13, 1948, in Ada, Minnesota, to Frank and Stella (Habedank) Treichel. He attended school in Ada, MN and graduating from Moorhead High School....
Curtis George Nelson
Aug 19, 2026
Curtis George Nelson, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Pelican Rapids, MN.
Curtis was born in Minneapolis, MN, September 23, 1965. He went to school in Barnesville, MN. He had a natural talent for mechanics and worked at local automotive shops. He then left the area to work construction in the Twin Cities. He was a hardworking...
Corinne "Connie" Alvina Monson
Aug 16, 2026
Corinne A. “Connie” Monson, age 93 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Cura Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 28 at the Larson Funeral Home in Pelican Rapids. Entombment will be in Northwest Cemetery in Pelican Rapids.
Visitation will be held one...
Alan Ray Sandvig
Aug 12, 2026
Allan "Al" Sandvig, age 87, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Pelican Valley Senior Living on August 12, 2026. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Faye Olson-Sandvig, who passed away just nine months prior.
Al was born to Leonard and Marie Sandvig. A talented woodworker and craftsman, Al spent much of his life remodeling houses, restoring furniture...
Donna Mae Poach
Aug 9, 2026
Donna Poach, age 95, a resident of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Riverfront on Main, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Donna Mae Poach was born to Herbert and Vera (Jones) Plunkett on January 8, 1931, on the very day her family moved into their new home in Bowden, North Dakota, after moving from Roanoke, Virginia.
Donna attended country school in...
Richard Peter Craig
Aug 4, 2026
Richard P. Craig, age 70, passed away peacefully August 4th 2026 at Sanford Broadway Hospital in Fargo North Dakota after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born February 24th 1956, in Fergus Falls Minnesota to Norman and Elizabeth (Lehn) Craig. He spent most of his years living in Erhard MN and worked various mechanic jobs.
One of Rick's passions was...
Shirley Opal Ralston
Jul 25, 2026
Shirley Ralston, age 88, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota died Saturday, July 25, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House, Fargo, North Dakota.
Shirley Opal (Ellingson) Huseby Ralston was born October 11,1937 in Glasgow, Montana to Emil and Nita (Smith) Ellingson. Shirley was baptized in Larslan, Montana and attended school in Plentywood, Montana. Her family moved to Minnesota, where she attended schools in Ulen...
Albert Orvial Jones, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
Albert Jones, Jr., age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his residence in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Albert Orvial Jones was born on February 6, 1968, in Billings, Montana to Albert and Marjorie (McComb) Jones, Sr.
Al's life ended exactly as he lived it - outside, fishing in Maplewood State Park with his son Trevor. The outdoors was his...
Charlotte Stoen Moline
Jul 9, 2026
Charlotte Stoen Moline, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026, after a short battle with leukemia. Born on June 11, 1936, in Clay County, Minnesota, Charlotte was the cherished daughter of Dorph and Ellen Stoen.
On January 30, 1959, Charlotte married Frank Moline, at the University Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington. Together, they...
LaMae Elizabeth Norman
Jul 7, 2026
The life of LaMae Elizabeth Norman, 92, of Dunvilla, MN drew to a close with her family at her side on July 7, 2026 at Heather’s Hospice House, Fargo, ND.
LaMae was born April 18, 1934 to Thilda and Oscar Lisell at Roseau, MN. She attended and graduated from Roseau High School in 1952. She raised her family in Stephen and...
Gloria Ruth Erickson
Jun 27, 2026
Gloria Ruth Erickson, 81, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026.
Gloria was born on November 21, 1944, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, to Eddie and Danah (Anderson) Erickson. She attended country school before graduating from Lake Park High School with the Class of 1962.
Gloria married Robert Wiedewitsch in 1965, to which two children were born,...
David Mark Habedank
Jun 24, 2026
David M. Habedank, 55, a resident of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
He was born May 21, 1971, in Wadena, MN. He was the second son of Deanna (Hanson) and Milton Habedank.
David graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1992. He worked for Productive Alternatives cleaning many local businesses: Shoremaster, Northern...
Melanie Jo McElderry
Jun 8, 2026
Melanie (Martin) McElderry, age 65, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Essentia Health Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Melanie Jo was born October 19, 1960 to Melvin and Joan (Ogreen) Martin in Minneapolis, MN. She was an only child. She grew up in Coon Rapids, MN, where she stayed until moving to Pelican Rapids 2 years ago to be by her daughter...
Pauline "Polly" Ann Berndt
Jun 2, 2026
Pauline “Polly” Ann Berndt, age 75, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Polly was born in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Harold and Arlene Erickson.
Polly graduated in 1969 from Moorhead High School. Polly worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for two years, and she also worked at Quality Bakery in Moorhead. Polly’s greatest...
