Obituaries
Harold Erickson
Apr 6, 2026
Harold Gene Erickson, of Elbow Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 6, 2026, at The Meadows Senior Living. There will be a Memorial Service at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Erickson-Smith Funeral Home in Elbow Lake with a visitation starting at 10:00AM until the time of the service. Burial, with military honors, will be...
Darrel Hagen
May 12, 2026
Darrel was born on the farm in Malta township, Big Stone County, MN, to Martha (Weinman) Hagen and Eveard Hagen. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church, Clinton, graduated from Clinton High School in 1957, and entered the army shortly after, stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He loved to share fond memories of milking cows and riding horses with...
Judy Gunderson
May 8, 2026
Judith Gunderson, a devoted art educator and respected community leader, passed away on May 8, 2026, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Born Judith Sperling on December 5, 1947, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, she lived a life marked by dedication to her craft, her faith, and the many people she touched throughout her career and personal life.
Judith, affectionately known...
Susan Blehr
May 5, 2026
Sue Blehr, 73 of Barrett, Minnesota passed away on May 5, 2026, at the Barrett Care Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman with a visitation starting at 1:00PM. Inurnment at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Hoffman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Grant County...
Charles "Chuck" Olson
May 4, 2026
Charles M. Olson (“Chuck”), 89 of Barrett, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home in Barrett, MN. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by the love of his life, Eileen, and his faithful canine companion, Rambo.
Charles Morten Olson was born on September 21, 1936, in Barrett, Minnesota the son of Albert and Magdeline (Sletten) Olson. He remained...
Charlotte Buck
Apr 15, 2026
Charlotte Sylvia Buck, age 89 passed away at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND on April 15, 2026, with all five children by her side.
Charlotte Sylvia Buck was Born May 20, 1936, in Webster, Wisconsin, to Fred and Irene (Peck) Danielson. She graduated from St. Peter High School, St. Peter, MN in 1954. Soon after she met Virgil Buck and they...
Lois Mickelsen
Apr 3, 2026
Lois Jeanette Mickelsen, 88, of Elbow Lake, Minnesota went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:22 am at Maplewood Manor.
Lois was born July 9, 1937, to Victor and Ethel (Robertson) Manlove in Des Moines, Iowa. She married Maurice Mickelsen at First Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake on October 29, 1955, and together...
Lyle Olson
Mar 27, 2026
Lyle Willard Olson 91, of Evansville went to his heavenly home March 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born to Charlie & Ida (Ellingson) Olson on October 23, 1934, in Fergus Falls MN. Baptized November 26, 1934, and confirmed in his Lutheran faith on Palm Sunday at Our Saviors Church in 1949. March 6, 1957, married...
Joyce Virginia Nelson
Mar 5, 2026
Joyce Nelson, 83, of Barrett, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Joyce Virginia Nelson was born on March 7, 1942, in Appleton, Minnesota, to Sig and Marion (Anderson) Dahl. She was a graduate of Barrett High School. After high school, she went on to further her education earning a BA degree at Southwest...
Irene Getz
Mar 2, 2026
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan, MN with visitation starting at 11:00 AM. A Committal Service will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Co. Hwy 8, Barrett, MN. In lieu of flowers send donations to the Mount Calvary Lutheran...
Gloria Lee
Feb 28, 2026
Gloria Viola Island Lee, 96 years old, was born on April 17, 1929, the daughter of Louis and Alma (Christopherson) Island. The only girl in a family of five brothers, Clifford, Lloyd, Roy, Orlin, and Norlin.
Gloria grew up on the family farm north of Elbow Lake, baptized and confirmed at Ness Lutheran Church. She graduated from Elbow Lake High School...
David Lee Danielowski
Feb 17, 2026
David Danielowski, 86, of Kensington, Minnesota, passed away on February 17, 2026, at his residence. A celebration of David’s life is being held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at the Kensington Bar and Café. A meal will be provided by the family.
David Lee Danielowski was born on February 1, 1940, on the family farm outside...
Lorie Jean Anderson
Feb 17, 2026
Lorie Anderson, 67 of Wendell, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Barrett Care Center.
Lorie Jean Anderson was born on May 15, 1958, to Henrietta and Harvey Anderson. Lorie grew up in rural Barrett, MN and graduated from Barrett Highschool in 1976.
After graduating high school, Lorie never really left Grant County. Having various jobs such as waitressing at the...
Roy Rech
Feb 15, 2026
Roy Rech, 73 of Farwell, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Glenwood Retirement Village.
There will be no services at this time for Roy.
Arrangements by Erickson-Smith Funeral Home of Hoffman.
Lee Ronhovde
Feb 12, 2026
Lee O’Neill Ronhovde, 74, of Barrett, Minnesota, died Thursday, February 12, at the Barrett Care Center.
Lee was born March 8, 1951, in Glenwood, Minnesota, to Ardis (Pederson) and Merton Ronhovde. He was raised on the family farm, first homesteaded by his great-grandfather Ole K. Alvstad in 1870. The farm is in Lien Township, southwest of Barrett, and it’s where his...
David Getz
Feb 11, 2026
David Getz, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the Barrett Care Center in Barrett, Minnesota. He was born on August 28, 1947, in Barrett, the son of Roy and Lorna, where he spent his early years before embarking on a path that would take him across various roles and experiences.
David graduated from Barrett...
Florence Anderson
Feb 9, 2026
Florence Marie (Powers) Anderson was born on May 31, 1927, at her home in rural Barneveld, Wisconsin to her parents R. Elliott and Mabel (Miles) Powers. She attended grade school in rural Barneveld. In 1935, her parents packed up everything and moved to rural Barrett, Minnesota. Florence graduated from Barrett High School in 1945. She went on to attend two...
Joyce Hanson
Feb 9, 2026
Joyce Kay Hanson, born on September 4, 1950, in Alexandria, left this world on February 9, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. She was a beloved figure in her community, a nurturing spirit whose heart of gold shone brightly through every aspect of her life. Joyce was the first of the esteemed Hanson dozen to pass, leaving a...
Mary Carlson
Feb 8, 2026
Mary Carlson, 96, of Elbow Lake passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by family, at Sanford Health in Fargo.
Mary Frances (Keller) Carlson was born on July 14, 1929, in Tintah, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Koziol) Keller. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Galls Catholic Church in Tintah. Mary attended country school until 6th grade...
Stacy Waye
Feb 2, 2026
Stacy Waye, 49, of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, went home to Jesus on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Lake Region Hospital in Elbow Lake. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Bethlehem Church in Elbow Lake. There will be a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place at Pelican Lake Cemetery in Ashby, Minnesota.
Stacy...
