Obituaries
Kathleen Brekken
Oct 8, 2025
Kathleen Kay Brekken passed away on October 8, 2025.
Service information and full obituary pending.
Earl Mergens, Sr.
Oct 8, 2025
Earl Mergens, Sr., passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family at Emmanuel Nursing Home. Earl's warmth and kindness touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in...
Charlotte Buehler
Oct 7, 2025
Charlotte (Glawe) Buehler, 98, was born on December 12, 1926, in Candor Township, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Sunnyside Care Center with her family by her side. She attended Frazee High School, graduating in 1945, was confirmed and married to her beloved husband, Harry Buehler, June 12, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes.
She was a...
Steven Linquist
Oct 5, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Steve Linquist**
Steve Linquist left us peacefully on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved daughter, Amber, her partner, Kevin Chase, and his cherished grandson, Hunter. In his final days, he received the compassionate care of Hearts in Action Hospice, a comfort to all who knew him.
He rejoins his loving wife, Wanda, who had been...
Lindsay Derusha
Oct 3, 2025
Lindsay (Lee) Derusha, age 60, quietly passed away on October 3, 2025, with his wife, Tracy and his two cousins Kate and Shannon by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife Tracy, his 6 siblings: Earl, Kimberly, Mildred, Billy, Bobby, and Joseph; His 3 kids: Keith, Amanda, Alizabeth and his 2 Stepchildren: Randi and Witney. He will be deeply...
Calvin Gregory Tomlinson
Oct 3, 2025
Calvin “Cal” Gregory Tomlinson was born November 1, 1951, in Callaway, Minnesota. He passed away on October 3, 2025 after a valiant battle with interstitial lung disease. He was a month shy of 74 when he died.
Cal was the 5th born of Marion “Mac” and Ozella Tomlinson’s nine children. Cal was in the middle, in the truest sense of the...
Robert Lee Stelzer
Sep 29, 2025
Robert Lee Stelzer, born September 11, 1960, in Wadena to Arthur and Helen Stelzer, lived a life as full and colorful as the stories he loved to tell. A graduate of Wadena High School’s Class of 1978, Robert was blessed to find—and marry—the true love of his life, Rita Martodam, on September 10, 1982. Together they built a family, a...
Scott Matson
Sep 26, 2025
Scott Kevin Matson, 71, of Detroit Lakes, MN, saddled up one last time and rode into the sunset on September 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He faced the disease the way he lived his life - like a cowboy; head high, boots on, and with fierce grit in his soul.
“[I was] Born on January 21, 1954, it...
Gail "Tom" Borgen
Sep 26, 2025
Tom passed away on September 26th, 2025, in Detroit Lakes, MN from cancer under care of Hearts in Action-Hospice at home. He was surrounded by family.
Tom was born on November 12, 1947, in Langdon, ND to Ethel (Lieber) and Carl Borgen. Tom grew up in Hannah, ND and graduated from high school in 1965.
Tom worked for the Romfo family in...
Lori Thompson
Sep 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lori Thompson
Lori Diane Thompson, a beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed away on September 26,2025 at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing after a battle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Lori was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on June 5, 1958 to Veronica (Dahlberg ) and Lester Nylander, the youngest of five children. She grew up south...
Michael Dillion Fletcher
Sep 19, 2025
Michael Dillion Fletcher (Mike)was born on June 13th 1996 in Pueblo, Colorado. It was a cold, rainy day. Mike was brought into this world by his loving parents, Kristine (Kristy) and Weston( West) Fletcher. He lived his early years in Penrose, Colorado moving to Frazee, Minnesota when he was nine years old. He had many adventures on the farm there....
Isabel Eugenia Pederson
Sep 18, 2025
Isabel E. Pederson age 99 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 18, 2025, at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.
Isabel Eugenia Pederson was born December 21, 1925, in Madison, SD to Jennings and Nellie (Morrison) Borah. As a young girl, Isabel moved with her family to a farm near Ogema, MN. She attended school near her home and...
Daniel Johnson
Sep 15, 2025
Daniel Wayne Johnson, age 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Dan was born on May 11, 1942, in Langdon, ND, to Chris and Juanita Johnson. He grew up on the family farm and enjoyed the quiet charm of his hometown. After graduating from high school, he proudly served...
Larry Eckre
Sep 13, 2025
Larry Eckre, a beloved dad, grandpa, and friend, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on September 13, 2025.
He was born on January 9, 1951, in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. Larry was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran church of Evergreen, graduated from Frazee High School, followed by an associate's degree from Moorhead Technical College.
In December of 1974,...
Gail Richards
Sep 10, 2025
Gail passed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home at the age of 68. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
If it is within your means, and from the kindness of your heart, contributions to Gail's funeral expense may be made by clicking the link below....
Lois Jean Wiebolt
Sep 9, 2025
Lois Wiebolt, age 93, was called home to Jesus on September 9, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1932, in Fargo, ND to Edward & Gertrude (Eggert) Kraus. Lois grew up in Alice, ND and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1950. After graduation she attended St. John's school of Nursing and received her RN degree in 1953.
She married...
Jenelle Marion Boomgaarden
Sep 9, 2025
Jenelle Boomgaarden, a radiant spirit born on November 22, 1941, in Detroit Lakes, MN, left this world on September 9, 2025, at the Essentia Oak Crossing Care Facility at the age of 83. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and love profoundly touched the lives of many.
Jenelle graduated from Minneapolis Business College in 1961 after attending...
Twyla Susan Perrine
Sep 9, 2025
Twyla Susan Perrine, 68, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Twyla was born on September 21, 1956, and grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN. Shortly after graduating high school, she married David Perrine, and together they moved to Wadena, MN while Dave attended technical school. Over the years, their journey took them...
Gail Cossette
Sep 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gail Cossette
Gail Cossette, born on November 6th, 1947, was a woman whose warmth, wit, and unwavering devotion to family shaped every chapter of her life, passed away on September 3rd, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Her legacy is stitched into the laughter of her grandchildren, the stories she told, and the quiet moments...
Betty Elizabeth Red Horse
Aug 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Auntie, and friend who departed from this world on August 31st 2025 and is mourned by her devoted family and friends.
Betty was born on October 5th, 1945 to Rev. William Hanks and Mary Ellen (Roy) Hanks. In Red Lake, MN. She was raised and educated in...
