Donald Curtis Hukee, 71, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2021. Donald was born to Earnest & Margaret (Thorstenson) Hukee on May 2nd, 1949. Donald longed to serve his country but due to a congenital heart defect he was unable to join military service. Shortly after graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1967, Donald trained to be a police officer. He served his rookie year in Detroit Lakes but soon moved to Wahpeton, ND to join...

  Mary M Riley 93 passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2021 at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead.   Mary was born January 28, 1927 in Webster ND to Marcella (Lemmar) and Thomas Volk.  She was the third oldest child of eleven and spent countless hours helping her mother with the cooking in the early years.  She attended grade school in Webster and high school at St Mary’s in Devils Lake, ND.  She moved to Fargo at the age of 18 and enrolled at...

Ruth Elaine Lia entered peacefully into her Lord’s rest on Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, under the loving care of Hospice, staff, and family. Ruth reached the age of 92 and lived a full and active life. Ruth was born to the Reverend Alfred and Frieda (Uetzman) Seltz on June, 7, 1928, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, where she enjoyed a good childhood as a PK (preacher's kid). Ruth talked about how their family was blessed during the...

Veronica Ida Ann (Mattson) Marjamaa, 68, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Veronica Ida Ann Mattson was born on June 2, 1952, the daughter of Walter and Mayme (Ekkila) Mattson in Chicago, IL. She attended Lakeview High School in Chicago and graduated as part of the class of 1970. Veronica met the love her life, Otto Marjamaa and they were united in marriage on June 21, 1980 in Becker, MN. To this union two sons were born...

Brandon (Bundy) James Kier 17, of Waubun, MN. gained his angel wings Saturday evening April 3rd, 2021. Brandon was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. April 8th, 2003, and is the Grandson of Katherine Bellanger (Thomas Bement).   Brandon was born the second child of James Kier and Nea Keezer. Brandon was a Junior at Waubun High School, Class of 2022. Brandon loved so many and was loved by everyone he crossed paths with. He was recognized for his positive...

Beverly Mae (Abdo) Gunderson, 69, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on March 26, 2021 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, MN. Beverly Mae Abdo was born on December 9, 1951 in Williston, ND, the daughter of Dabby and Mae (Goodwin) Abdo. She attended Mahnomen High School and graduated as part of the class of 1969. Beverly met the love of her life, Stanley Gunderson, and on June 19, 1971 they were united in marriage in Mahnomen, MN. To this union two sons, Jamie and...

Carolyn Ruth (Forseth) Nelson, 79, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Carolyn Ruth Forseth was born on December 15, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Kinlund) Forseth. She grew up on the family farm in Perley, MN. She attended Hendrum High School, in Hendrum, MN as part of the class of 1959. On June 3, 1961 Carolyn was united in marriage to Orland Nelson at Kirebo Lutheran Church in Perley, MN. They...

Jacqueline Dessellier, known to most as Jackie or Jacks, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the age of 59, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. Jackie was born August 14, 1961 in St. Paul, MN.  At the age of two Jackie joined the family of Jim and Connie TeVogt.  She and her foster family lived in Moorhead, Glyndon, Montevideo and Wadena Minnesota.  Jackie graduated from Montevideo Senior High School, with a Special Ed diploma, in 1982.  She lived with her foster...

The Lord welcomed Beth Delores Bergquist home on March 15, 2021.  Surrounded by her family, Beth passed away peacefully at home after courageously fighting a long illness. She was born March 9, 1952 in Pelican Rapids to Arnold and Betty Erickson.  She attended school in Pelican Rapids, graduating in 1970.  In 1971 she was united in marriage to Steve Bergquist and they made their home in Pelican Rapids.  They were blessed with three children. Beth was a lifelong...

Dovie F. Raye, 85, Passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN surrounded by his loving family. Walk through Visitation will be held on Saturday March 13, 2021 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5-7 pm with Prayer service at 6:30 pm. Private Family Funeral services will be held Sunday March 14, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Jillene Gallatin officiating. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors presented by the...