Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

We offer traditional burial and cremation services (on-site crematory) to families of all faiths and

04/29/2026

Congratulations to all the 7th grade honor students at Kennedy Secondary School. You're hard work doesn't go unnoticed and we truly are honored to sponsor this event each year. Keep up the great work!!!

04/21/2026

https://www.glendenilson.com/obituaries/victor-lundeen

View Victor Thomas Lundeen's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/10/2026

https://www.glendenilson.com/obituaries/kyle-kellington

View Kyle Kellington's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/05/2026

Easter offers a moment of renewal, reflection, and the celebration of enduring hope. We extend our warmest wishes for a joyful and peaceful day to all who observe.

04/02/2026

April marks National Donate Life Month, a time to honor the families and individuals who have chosen to give the extraordinary gift of life through organ donation. We are privileged to support many of these families, whose loved ones’ generosity has offered profound hope and healing to those in need. If you are considering becoming a donor, your decision could save lives and change the future for many.

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03/20/2026

Spring is here! With blooming flowers and brighter days, it’s the perfect time for new beginnings. Let’s embrace the season and all the beauty it brings!

03/17/2026

Wishing you plenty of luck and just the right touch of green today! May the spirit of the day bring a little extra joy to your heart!

03/11/2026

Funeral directors are often unsung heroes, working quietly with compassion, professionalism, and grace to ensure every detail of caring for loved ones and arranging meaningful services is handled with dignity. Their work allows families to focus on healing during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Today, we honor their steadfast dedication to supporting both those who have passed and the loved ones who grieve them. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the care and comfort they provide so many. Thank you for all that you do.

02/14/2026

Today may feel especially heavy as you remember someone you love. Please give yourself the space to honor their memory and to care for your own heart. Love continues to live on in those who carry it.

02/07/2026

View John Joseph Obowa's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/02/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month—a time to focus on early detection, healthy choices, and supporting those impacted by cancer. Let’s work together to raise awareness and build a healthier future.

02/01/2026

Throughout February, we observe Black History Month by reflecting on the remarkable contributions, perseverance, and leadership of Black individuals throughout history and today.

Address

301 E Washington Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
56537

Telephone

+12187367064

Website

http://www.glendenilson.com/

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Our Story

The Glende-Johnson-Nelson-Nilson Funeral Homes have served the families of our communities with caring and compassion for over 50 years.

Evan Glende, lifelong resident of the Fergus Falls area, together with Sam Miller, built the present facility in 1950 called the Glende-Miller Funeral Home. Years later, Adolph Johnson joined the firm and the name Glende-Johnson Funeral Home was adopted.

In 1969, Doug Nelson joined the firm and in 1995, Glende-Johnson-Nelson Funeral Home partnered with Bruce Nilson, who owned and operated the Nilson Funeral Homes of Fergus Falls, Battle Lake, Ashby, and Evansville. Today, the firm is staffed by five full time funeral directors: Rick Mekalson, Chris Carlson, Andrew Yaggie, Luke Johnson, and Michael McIlheran, with continued assistance by Bruce Nilson and Doug Nelson.

After nearly 50 years of operation in the same facility, the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service held an open house on Thursday, July 11, 2002 to celebrate a major renovation and expansion. As part of the remodeling, a state-of-the-art 4,200 square foot addition was constructed in what was the original funeral home parking lot. Among many other things, the renovation included the addition of a brand new chapel and crematory.