Obituaries
Dale Bentley
Mar 29, 2010
Dale Roland Bentley was born on November 28, 1968 to Roland and Karen (Manning) Bentley in Mahnomen, MN. Dale grew up in the Waubun area and furthered his education at Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN. While in college, Dale became very active in the area Straw Hat group for non-equity actors, where he followed his passion for theatre. Also, it was...
Adeline Rothschadl
Mar 16, 2010
Adeline will be remembered and missed by her son Tony (Sandra) Rothschadl of Parker, CO, her grandchildren: Paula (Brian) Vargo of Littleton, CO and Robin (Al) Boileau of Parker, CO along with three great grandchildren; Christopher Iliff, A.J. Boileau, and Kennedy Boileau.
Kathleen Anderson
Mar 12, 2010
Kathleen A. Anderson, 68, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Friday, March 12 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 20 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes with Pastor Jeff Teeples, officiating. Interment will be in the Holt Cemetery at Holt, Minnesota. Kathleen Ann Anderson was born January 11, 1942 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota...
Pauline Anderson
Mar 8, 2010
Pauline is survived by her children: Ricky (Karen) Anderson of Detroit Lakes, Susan (Hamilton) Werner of Baron, WI, Michael Anderson of Waubun, MN and Kari Anderson of White Bear Lake, MN. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren along with two sisters: Shirley (Neil) Pollard of Clarissa, MN and Brenda (Tim) Page of Henning, MN.
Adeline Seifert
Mar 7, 2010
Addy enjoyed a variety of activities inside and outside of the home. She lovingly worshiped her God and loved her family. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Cancer Society.
Donald Fineday
Mar 4, 2010
Donald Joseph Fineday was born October 29, 1951 in Ponsford, MN to Willis Rock and Susan M. Fineday. At the age of three, he moved to Cambridge State Hospital. He also lived in Brainerd, MN and Fergus Falls, MN. In 1994, he moved to Perham. He attended Productive Alternatives during his stay there. He loved going to Pow-Wows and especially his trips to the...
Eleanor Bigger
Mar 4, 2010
Eleanor Eileen Bigger was born June 14, 1925 in Abingdon, Illinois to Harold and Linnea (Olson) Way. She moved with her family to Frazee, Minnesota as a young girl and graduated from Frazee High School in 1943. Elly was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Bigger, August 28, 1955 in Detroit Lakes. They made their home in rural Frazee until moving into Frazee...
Muriel Aarnes
Feb 28, 2010
Muriel Caroline Aarnes was born April 25, 1916 in Gully, MN to Walter and Clara (Paulson) Ohm. She was raised and educated in Gully. Muriel was united in marriage to Carl Aarnes in 1936 in Crookston, MN. They lived in Crookston until moving to Oregon in 1940. They returned to Crookston in 1947 where she worked for many years for Bridgeman Creameries. Muriel...
William Dillon
Feb 26, 2010
Glenwood, MN to Andria Ellis and Ralph Dillon. At such a heart rending time, we must give thanks for the opportunity that we have had to be a part of such a tremendous person. Though Willy was taken prematurely from our lives, he will be truly missed and always remembered and loved by all those that had the opportunity to know...
Dylan Peterson
Feb 25, 2010
He will be remembered and deeply missed by his parents, Jon “Tate” Merchant of Mobridge, SD, and Tara Peterson of Detroit Lakes, MN, brothers: Brett VanVugt – Merchant of Mobridge, SD and Anthony Larson of Detroit Lakes, one sister: Marissa Merchant of Detroit Lakes, grandparents: Corinne Fingalson of Rochert, MN and Jerome Fingalson of Rochert, MN, great grandparents: Holly (Judi)...
Kathie Sagmo
Feb 20, 2010
Kathie was born August 15, 1951 in Detroit Lakes to Chester and Eileen (Harthun) Sagmo. She was raised in Detroit Lakes and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1969. Kathie enjoyed going to bingo and to the casino and also getting together with the coffee crew and just laughing. Kathie is preceded in death by her niece,...
Donna Barnett
Feb 19, 2010
Donna was born on November 13, 1953, to Charles and Florence (Jackson-Oshkinowe) Bunker in Park Rapids, MN. Donna grew up in Minneapolis, MN where she attended school. Donna was blessed with 11 children that she raised in Minneapolis. She made her home in the Detroit Lakes, MN area in 1997. She gained employment at the Frazee Care Center where she worked for a time. When...
Henry Johnson
Feb 15, 2010
In 1942 Henry enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy. He was discharged in 1945. After his discharge Henry enrolled in Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Georgia. Upon graduation from college, Henry felt called to attend Seminary. He attended The Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia. His first pastorate was in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and he served there until 1965. He served...
Rose Hayes
Feb 15, 2010
Her first job as an RN was at St. Mary’s Hospital where she spoke fluent Finnish and was often used as an interpreter. She later went on to work for the Veteran’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. While working in Milwaukee, she found love and was united in marriage to John “Jack” Hayes. She worked as a nurse in Amarillo, TX, Dumas, TX,...
Charles Stone
Feb 14, 2010
Charles will be remembered and missed by his nieces: Naomi Jones of Pine Point, Juanita Hardy of Pine Point and Eleanor Stone of Woodbury, MN. He is also survived by those that called him Grandpa Charlie, 31 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 43 great -great grandchildren.
John Wesbrook
Feb 11, 2010
John was born May 4, 1940 in Kotzebue, Alaska to Delos and Doris (Hunter) Wesbrook. In 1956 they moved to Bowman, ND where Delos accepted a pastoral position at the Methodist Church. John graduated from Bowman High School in 1959 lettering in 4 sports his freshman year. Throughout his life he was involved in sports activities. He refereed high school basketball for a...
Philip Birkelo
Feb 11, 2010
Phil married Hope Deaver, December 25, 1943. They were later divorced. On May 22, 1974, he married Lucille Berkner. Lucille passed away in April of 1996. On October 11, 1997, Phil married Arlene Brickley. Phil and Arlene lived in Detroit Lakes until August of 2002. They relocated to Cresco, Iowa where they were living at the time of his death....
Leona Bisson
Feb 10, 2010
Leona enjoyed playing BINGO, making rugs and her worship at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Survivors include 3 daughters: Brenda (Sanford) Beutner – Lake Park, MN; Barb (Jeff) Hanson – Detroit Lakes; Shellie (Kevin) Racer – Osage, MN; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a brother: Harry Hefta Jr - Forest River, ND and a sister: Anna Mae (Roger) DeVries – Battle Mountain,...
