Obituaries
Lori Thompson
Sep 26, 2025
Lori passed on Friday, September 26th, 2025 at her care facility in Detroit Lakes. She was 67 years old and surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
Formal services will be announced shortly. Please check back for details.
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...
JoAnn Wilma Mark
Aug 27, 2025
JoAnn (Joni) Wilma Mark, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Ecumen in Detroit Lakes after a short battle with lung cancer.
She was born on April 5, 1940, at the home of her parents, John and Wilma (Frikken) Mark in Fergus Falls, MN. She was the youngest of 5 girls. She attended and graduated from Fergus Falls...
Chuck McWethy
Aug 26, 2025
Charles “Chuck” McWethy, 57, of Fargo, ND, passed away on August 26th, 2025.
Born on June 24, 1968, in Fargo to Otto and Mary McWethy, Chuck will be remembered for his unwavering kindness and generous spirit. Whether volunteering at a homeless shelter or helping to build a school on a mission trip to Haiti with his brother Mike. Chuck lived a...
Joy Betty Schooler
Aug 23, 2025
Joy Betty Schooler, 83, Hutchinson, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Joy Schooler was born May 4, 1942 in Windom, MN to Orville and Adona (Baird) Van Normman. She is a 1960 graduate of Swanville High School. Following graduation, she moved to the Twin Cities where she worked...
Jean Edna Sailer
Aug 19, 2025
Jean Edna (Nelson) Sailer, 100, passed away on Aug. 19, 2025, at the Hadley House in Perham, MN.
Jean was born on Dec. 1, 1924, at home on the family farm near Butterfield, MN., to Milton and Edna (Slaalien) Nelson. Jean was a 1942 graduate of Butterfield High School.
She married Archie Sailer on June 1, 1943, in Hill City, MN. Following...
Renee Singleton
Aug 18, 2025
As I write this obituary, I have stared death in the face every day with our mom and my sister on Facetime, she was a grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, but most importantly, our mom.
I now have a newfound respect for the final stages of life. It is a beautiful process, one that I came to know every...
Terry Olson
Aug 18, 2025
Terry Lloyd Olson was born to Lloyd and Elaine Olson in Rockford IL, on February 13, 1946.
He was baptized by his grandfather the Reverend George Field and confirmed at Second Congregational Church, in Rockford IL. He graduated from East Highschool of Rockford IL, then attended Moorhead State, MN where he received his BA in 1968.
Terry married Ingrid Rolfson on June...
Lois L. Oelfke
Aug 5, 2025
Lois Louise (Svenkesen) Oelfke born October 26, 1932 to Willie and Margaret (Corbett) Svenkesen passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Lois graduated from Frazee High School class of 1950. She married Clarence Oelfke July 18, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Height of Land. Clarence and Lois moved to California for work After the...
Walter Sanders
Aug 4, 2025
Walter Olaf Sanders (87), of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. Walt was a unique man with many interests and crossed paths with all kinds of people throughout his life and loved sharing his experiences with everyone he met. He married Marcia Refsal on May 31, 1958, and they had three children together, Shari, Tom and...
Jill Schoon
Aug 3, 2025
Jill Schoon, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated professional, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was born on May 7, 1963, in Fridley, Minnesota.
Jill pursued her dreams with determination, earning a master's degree in engineering. She built a fulfilling career in highway maintenance, where her skills and dedication contributed to the communities she served.
Jill was...
