Obituaries
John E. Okke
Feb 23, 2025
John E. Okke passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and surrounded by his family.
John was born June 29, 1942, to Anthony and Anna (Gutzmer) Okke. He grew up on a farm in rural Glyndon, MN.
He married Judy Johnson in December 1975. They had three children DeOnne,...
Clark Allen Flink
Feb 5, 2025
Clark Allen Flink, 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, MN.
Clark was born on September 1, 1958, in Fargo, ND, the son of Donald Calvin and Darlene Jean (Seward) Flink. Clark attended school in Perham, MN, and Pelican Rapids, MN.
A dedicated small engine repairman, Clark was also a steel worker...
Donavon Edward O'Brien
Jan 27, 2025
Donavon Edward O'Brien, a man of remarkable resilience, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the Valley Care and Rehabilitation of Barnesville, Minnesota, at the age of 84. Born on April 5, 1940, in the quaint town of Havana, North Dakota, Donavon lived a life of independence on a path traveled by few.
In 1958, he was joined in matrimony with...
Juanita Jean Lorentz
Jan 25, 2025
Juanita passed at her home in Pelican Rapids on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at the age 71. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her.
There are currently no formal services arranged.
Ardean Erickson
Jan 16, 2025
Ardean Erickson, 73 of Pelican Rapids, MN, died January 16, 2025, in his North Port, FL, home with his wife by his side.
Ardean was born March 20, 1951, in Pelican Rapids, MN to Eddie and Louise (Schmidt) Erickson. He graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1969 and continued his education at Moorhead Technical College in sales and marketing.
On November...
Cynthia Jean Nelson
Jan 8, 2025
Cynthia J Nelson, age 66 of rural Pelican Rapids, MN died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Cynthia Jean Nelson was born October 7, 1958, in Moorhead to Ruben and Ruby Lattimore (Martin). She grew up in Moorhead and attended Moorhead High School. For many years, she worked for the Good Samaritan Center. Cindy had been disabled...
Elenore Marlys Kubitz
Jan 2, 2025
Elenore Marlys Kubitz, age 89, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on January 2, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota. She was known to all as Marlys and was born on February 3, 1935, in Erhard’s Grove Township of rural Pelican Rapids to Walter and Ruth (Johnson) Backstrom.
She spent her youth attending District 288 Country School, laboring on the...
Timothy "Hok" Herbert Haukebo
Dec 20, 2024
Timothy ‘Hok’ Herbert Haukebo, age 73, of Pelican Rapids, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 20, 2024, at Diamond Willow Assisted living in Detroit Lakes.
Timothy was born January 29, 1951, in Pelican Rapids to Herbert and Olive (Thompson) Haukebo. Timothy was baptized at Bagstevolt (Grace Lutheran) Church and later confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Pelican Rapids. He...
Donna J. Jongeward
Dec 16, 2024
Donna J. Jongeward, age 80, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died on December 16, 2024, at her home on Lake Lida.
Donna was born August 26, 1944, the daughter of Everett and Henrietta (Scofield) Annis in Minot, ND. She attended grade school in Fargo, ND and attended high school in Jamestown, ND. She then went to beauty school in Jamestown, ND at...
Donald Ronngren
Dec 8, 2024
Donald Duane Ronngren, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Born on August 28, 1939, in Jamestown, ND, he was the son of Arnold and Emma (Baana) Ronngren. Donald spent his formative years near Jamestown and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1957. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the Air...
Gary Duane Toftely
Oct 31, 2024
Gary Duane Toftely, born January 27, 1938, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, surrounded by family. He was the son of Maurice L. and Beryl A. (Ebersviller) Toftely.
Gary grew up in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, enjoying an outdoor life of hunting, fishing, and skiing. His family moved to Riverton, Wyoming, in 1954, and he graduated from...
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....
