Obituaries

May 4, 2010

They moved to Mahnomen, MN in 1961 where she worked as nurses aid at the Mahnomen Hospital. In 1971, they moved to a farm near Bristol, WI where she worked as a nurses aid at Southern Colony, did home care, and operated a goat farm. In 1996 they purchased an old farm house on Sunfish Lake near Vergas, MN which they refurbished into...

May 2, 2010

Orin enjoyed cooking, gardening, activities at the VFW and visiting with his family and friends.

Apr 30, 2010

Apr 30, 2010

Dr. Richard N. deNiord Jr., 85, of Waubun, Minnestoa, died on April 30 th under the comforting care the Emmanuel Nursing Home staff in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Born March 6 th , 1925 in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of Richard N. deNiord and Hollis Hunt deNiord, also both physicians. He attended the School of Practice...

Apr 28, 2010

Funeral Services for Roger will be held on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM in Community Alliance Church in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held on Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Roger will be remembered and missed by his wife, Marleen “Marly” of Detroit Lakes, MN, his children; Jackie...

Apr 28, 2010

Sheri enjoyed being a “Nana”, spending time with her family, helping others, gardening, and the residents that she cared for. She was preceded in death by her Dad and her Grandparents. David-Donehower Funeral Home is serving the family.

Apr 27, 2010

Stephen married the love of his life, Claudia Madison July 30, 1977 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Together they had three daughters: Suzanna, Rebecca and Victoria. Steve loved life and lived it to the fullest everyday. He taught everyone who knew him strength, courage and how to love unconditionally. Stephen loved to cook, hunt, fish and spend time with his family and friends. The legacy of...

Apr 26, 2010

wanted her children and grandchildren to live a life of caring and providing for family, living a life of faith and sharing with family and friends. This was the example Leona set for everyone. Leona was a wonderful gardener, she enjoyed picking wild raspberries, chokecherries and then making jam for everyone to enjoy. She loved her fishing trips; whether it was...

Apr 25, 2010

Donna enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, dancing, making lefsa with her friend, Doris, visiting and working cross word puzzles. She was well known for her cooking..

Apr 17, 2010

She was raised and educated in Fargo . Louise was united in marriage to William LeCleir November 30, 1946 in Fargo . Louise learned...

Apr 16, 2010

Duane enjoyed time with his family, fishing, camping and time with his dogs: Snow and Nikki..

Apr 11, 2010

Patrick Allen Parker was born August 22, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN to John E. and Mary Florence (Velander) Parker. He is a 1972 graduate of Detroit Lakes High School. After graduation, he attended Moorhead State University for a year. Patrick was employed with the food services at Concordia College in Moorhead for two years. He lived in Fergus Falls, MN and...

Apr 9, 2010

Arlene enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, gardening, canning and flowers.

Apr 9, 2010

Ron enjoyed time with family and friends, fishing, camping, archery, wood working and collecting antiques. He was a member in good standing with AA for 31 years..

Apr 8, 2010

Estelle Veronica Wise was born January 25, 1917 in Staples, Minnesota to Harry and Kathryne (Bentler) Hollister. Estelle died on April 8, 2010 at the age of 93. Services for Estelle V. Wise will be held in Mankato.

Apr 6, 2010

Shannon will be remembered and missed by her children: Sarah, Lindsay, Jasmine, Cindy and Emily Bugge of Park Rapids, MN, her mother Janice Mikkelson of Barnsville, MN her father Gary (Glenda) Cooper of East Grand Forks, MN, one brother; John Cooper, and grandmother Mary Hottman of Fargo, ND. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Jake Hottman, John Cooper and...

Apr 5, 2010

Ralph served on the Shell Lake Township board for 16 years. He also enjoyed deer hunting, and working with wood.

Apr 4, 2010

Catherine enjoyed life. She loved golfing, gardening, flowers, reading and traveling. She had traveled extensively throughout the US as well as Europe and Mexico, and had many stories to share. She loved her family and her little dog, Maggie. Catherine was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Becker County Nutrition Center and St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary. In lieu of...

Apr 2, 2010

She was raised and educated in Frazee and is a graduate of Frazee High School .

Mar 29, 2010

Hazel Virginia Heikkinen, 88, Frazee, MN, died March 29, 2010 at Emmanuel Nursing Home, in Detroit Lakes. Services for Hazel will be Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 2:00 at the David-Donehower Chapel in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Visitation is  one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Aurora Homestead Cemetery in Niagra, Wisconsin. Hazel was a founding member...