Obituaries
Kristi Joy Ritter
Jun 3, 2025
Kristi Ritter, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, died on June 3, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital Rochester at the age of 56 after fighting sepsis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.
Kristi was born February 28, 1969 in Fargo, ND to John and Mary Ann (Seter) Erickson. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1987 and went on to...
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...
Kenneth Dibley
Aug 2, 2025
Kenneth Loren DibleyJanuary 6, 1932 - August 2, 2025
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Kenneth Loren Dibley passed away peacefully at the age of 93, under the care of Hospice in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Ken was born on January 6, 1932, in Moorhead, MN to Robert and Lela (Cowan) Dibley. He attended Deerhorn Country School and graduated from Wolverton High School in...
Sharon Archuleta
Jul 24, 2025
Sharon Ashley Archuleta (Hoogerhuis) a recent resident of Detroit Lakes, MN and longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on July 24th surrounded by family and friends. Sharon was just days away from celebrating her 39th birthday.
Born on August 3rd, 1986, to parents Sherrie Lujan & Ronald Hoogerhuis, Sharon was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend. Sharon attended...
Matlyn Rose Tschider
Jul 19, 2025
Our sweet Matlyn Rose Tschider passed into eternal life on July 19, 2025 after a courageous battle with eating disorders, mental health struggles and addiction. Ultimately, her body weary from the fight, let go and found peace. For over eight years she battled these demons with stays at inpatient treatment centers, doctor consultations and outpatient programs, counseling and hospital trips....
John Carl Weets Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
John Carl Weets Sr., affectionately known to many as “Big John”, the “Muffler King, and “Budball”, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 77.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation will begin at 11am, with formal services starting at 12pm.
John Carl...
Larry Buboltz
Jul 13, 2025
Larry Gene Buboltz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and community leader died peacefully on July 13, 2025, at Sunnyside Care Center with his family by his side He was born November 2, 1942, on the family farm in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, to Stanley and Dorothy (Ebent) Buboltz.
He attended Buffalo Lake Schools graduating in 1960, In high school he enjoyed participation...
Harvey Fisher
Jul 8, 2025
Harvey Edward Fisher, 92, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, into his eternal home on July 8, 2025, at Ecumen Long Term Care in Detroit Lakes.
Harvey was born on June 10th, 1933, to Edward and Elsie Fisher in Gaylord, MN. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Hornet Carrier on the...
Pamela Spaeth
Jul 2, 2025
Pamela Spaeth, born on April 27, 1954, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and partner, Pamela leaves behind a legacy marked by her vibrant personality and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Pam was known for her infectious laughter and radiant smile, qualities that drew people to her naturally...
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 Jo (Vigesaa) Kimberlin, 73 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025 with her children by her side. Dianne was born August 10, 1951 in Ada, MN to parents Horace and Clara Vigesaa. Her childhood years were spent growing up on the family farm where she lived with her parents and siblings, outside of Twin Valley,...
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...
