Obituaries
LaVonne Kenyon
Jun 30, 2025
LaVonne (Vonnie) Gail Kenyon, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home with compassionate care from Red River Valley Hospice. (HIA Hospice)
Born on July 23, 1943, to Heinrich (Henry) and Thelma (Leeper) Splittgerber in Fergus Falls, MN. Vonnie spent her childhood years growing up on a...
Dianne Jo (Vigesaa) Kimberlin
Jun 26, 2025
Dianne passed on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
A memorial service will be conducted for Dianne on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at David Donehower Funeral Home beginning with a time of visitation...
Sylvia Vogt
Jun 24, 2025
Sylvia Mackenzie Vogt, 77, was lovingly welcomed into the arms of the Lord on June 24th, 2025.
The world first embraced her on June 29, 1947, in Glasgow, Scotland. She was the beloved child of Aleseander and Ana Mackenzie. Sylvia spent most of her childhood in Gibraltar with her grandparents before coming to the United States, where she married the love...
Beverly Tougas
Jun 13, 2025
Beverly Tougas, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Detroit Lakes. Born on December 3, 1962, in Moorhead, Beverly led a lighthearted and devoted life centered around her family and her faith.
A proud graduate of Audubon High School in 1981, Beverly pursued a life of simplicity, always prioritizing the needs of her loved ones....
Marianne M. Burnside
Jun 13, 2025
Marianne Burnside, a remarkable woman of 93 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 5:30 a.m. at Frazee Care Center in Frazee, Minnesota, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on June 16, 1931, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Florence and Henry Hoffman, Marianne’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with dedication to family, community, faith, and an...
Warren Woytassek
Jun 13, 2025
Warren Woytassek, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at home in Peoria, Arizona, on June 13, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on December 26, 1940, Warren was a dedicated professional and a cherished member of his community, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment to those he loved.
Warren’s educational journey began...
Ruth Ann Seidel
Jun 13, 2025
Ruth Ann Seidel, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the age of 85.
Born on November 19, 1939, in Park Rapids, MN, Ruth was the youngest of 13 children and the last surviving member of her large Swedish family. She graduated from Nevis High School in 1957 and...
Merl Johnson
Jun 11, 2025
Merl Louis Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully in his home on June 11th, 2025.
Merl was born June 8th, 1952, to Merl and Irene (Kunz) Johnson in Detroit Lakes, MN. He built his life there. Merl played hockey and football and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1970. After graduation he continued his education at Detroit Lakes Area Vocational-Technical Institute.
In...
Josephine "Jodi" Wheeler
Jun 7, 2025
Josephine (Jodi) Wheeler, 80, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She had been battling numerous health issues since January of 2025. The compassionate attendants of Hospice of the Red River Valley were brought in to care for her in March of 2025. Jodi’s wishes were to pass at home, surrounded...
Ken T. Carpenter
Jun 6, 2025
Ken T. Carpenter passed away on June 6, 2025, at Ecumen Assisted Living of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the age of 83. Born on December 26, 1941, in Detroit Lakes, Ken lived a life dedicated to serving his community and family, with a profound sense of pride in his career and enjoyment of the outdoors.
After completing his education at Detroit...
Maureen Schreder
Jun 4, 2025
Maureen Schreder passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born September 23, 1933, to Howard and Mabel Metcalf and was raised in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Shortly after graduating, she married the love of her life, Francis Schreder, and together they raised 9 children.
She is survived by her children, Mike (Joy) Schreder, Jan...
Gordon D. Berg
Jun 3, 2025
Gordon Duane Berg, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND with his family at his side.
Gordy was born on September 3rd, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was the son of Lois and Einar Berg. He attended school in Detroit Lakes, MN and ended his high school career early to enter the...
Bruce Alan Wisted
May 24, 2025
Bruce was born on January 6th, 1947, to Morell and Beatrice Wisted (Olson) in Detroit Lakes, MN. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1965 and continued his education at Bemidji State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in mathematics, with a minor in music. He taught math to 8th grade and high school students for the next...
Lillian Mary Welle
May 24, 2025
Lillian Mary (Lieser) Welle, age 93, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. She spent her last days surrounded by her children and grandchildren as they shared memories and gently sent her off. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 3 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, beginning with the Rosary led by Catholic...
David Jones
May 22, 2025
David Jones, 70 years of age, of Callaway, MN, has passed to reunite with his loved ones in heaven on May 22, 2025. David was born on June 23, 1954, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Marcellyn C. Jones and Ruth (Ellingson) Jones. He was baptized and confirmed at Bakke Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, MN. He attended Little Floyd Lake School,...
Jerome Disse
May 17, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Disse, 81, and lifetime resident of Detroit Lakes, passed peacefully in his home on the evening of Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Jerry started his education at Garfield Dist. 107 School and went on to graduate from Detroit Lakes High School with the "Class of 63".
Jerry and Nancy Johnson were married, May 27, 1967. Their marriage was blessed with...
Raymond Stoll
May 15, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond John Stoll May 15, 2025.
Ray was born November 28, 1940 near Frazee, Minnesota, to Joseph and Anna (Yoder) Stoll, and was the fourteenth of eighteen children, though sadly, one sibling did not survive birth.
In 1969, Ray enlisted in the U.S. Army from Chicago, beginning a 23-year...
Ashley Marie Ketelhut
May 12, 2025
Ashley was a spirit like no other. Born 5 weeks early, tiny and perfect, she was excitedly welcomed and wanted by her siblings, as they both wanted a baby to help raise. They loved to hold her and help out with her, often not letting her sleep so they could spend more time with her. It took no time at...
Carson Timothy Gardner
May 9, 2025
Dr. Carson Gardner, 72, of White Earth, MN, passed away on May 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.
Born on July 1, 1952, in St. Paul, MN, Carson dedicated his life to the care of others, blending deep compassion with a sharp wit and an unwavering respect for the people and communities he served.
After...
Linda Tholkes
May 4, 2025
Linda Lee Lage Engen Tholkes went to heaven on May 4th, 2025. HALLELUJAH!!!
Linda was born in Alexandria, Minnesota to Willliam & Betty Lage on April 4th, 1947, the eldest of four daughters. She went to school in Alexandria until the family moved to Detroit Lakes in 1962.
It was while attending school in Detroit Lakes that Linda met her first husband...
