Obituaries
Odea Light
Sep 29, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial for Odea will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Odea will always be known for her love for family, generous spirit and her strong Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings: Monica Kraft, Minnie Schwab, Bertha...
Gladys Chapman
Sep 28, 2010
When she was 30 years old, she left Fargo for Detroit, MI where she met her future husband, Bert. Gladys was united in marriage to Bert Chapman January 30, 1945 in Fargo, ND. They spent their married life in Detroit. On July 27, 1991, her husband of 46 years, Bert, passed from this life. In 1993, she returned to Fargo to retire. Gladys was...
Eugene Tollefson
Sep 28, 2010
Gene is survived by his wife, Ardis of Detroit Lakes, children: Jay (LeAnn) Tollefson of Callaway, MN, Tammy (Donnie) Tate of Detroit Lakes. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Dustin Tate, Danika Tate, Jenna Tollefson, Tyler Tollefson and Meghan Block, great grandson: Caleb along with one brother: Wayne (Sylvia Branden) Tollefson of Pelican Rapids, MN, one sister Ardel (Don) Tollefson...
June Kaiser
Sep 26, 2010
June R. Kaiser, 76, Ogema, MN, died Sunday, September 26 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday at the new Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at the intersection of Hwy 59 and Becker County Road 14 in Callaway, MN, Rev. Del Stohs, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes. Friends may...
Bernadette Adams
Sep 20, 2010
Bernie will be remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 51 years, Bud Adams of Detroit Lakes, MN, two daughters: Barbara (Joseph) Zeleznik of Fargo, ND and Patti (Mike) Schinzing of St. Paul, MN. She is also survived by her three grandchildren that she adored, Jennifer Nelson of Sioux City, IA, Jilliann Nelson of St. Paul, MN and Zachary Schinzing...
Stephen Kangas
Sep 19, 2010
Leonard and Hilma (Yoki) Kangas. Steve is a 1967 graduate of Frazee (MN) High School and earned a degree in accounting...
Arlene Thompson
Sep 10, 2010
Arlene was born April 12, 1937 to John and Mabel Watland in Knox, North Dakota where she grew up on the family farm. After the death of her father, as a teenager, the Lord directed her path to Detroit Lakes, MN where she worked and attended high school, graduating in 1955. There she met her future husband Darold Thompson and married him...
DuWayne Kolnes
Sep 10, 2010
Life will seem empty without DuWayne but he will forever be remembered by his wife Corinne of Detroit Lakes, his children: Cassie (Tim) Lien of Barnesville, MN, Mary (Frank) Kara of Barnesville, MN, Terri (Calvin) Cooley of Fergus Falls, MN and Jeff (Jackie) Zander of Moorhead, MN. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren along with one brother...
Cheryl Jackson
Sep 9, 2010
Friends may call from 4:00 PM Sunday until 10:00 AM Monday at the Karen Jackson Jones residence in White Earth and from 4:00 PM Monday until the time of the service on Tuesday at Little Earth of the United Tribes in Minneapolis. Cheri enjoyed being with her family and friends, playing BINGO and listening to 70’s music, especially the Rolling...
Arlene Johnson
Sep 7, 2010
Funeral Services for Arlene will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Emmanuel Nursing Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at Strandvick Cemetery, rural Lake Park, MN. Arlene enjoyed reading, watching her favorite singer Daniel O’Donnell and visiting with her friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, and...
Arline Johnson
Sep 3, 2010
She enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, ice skating, baking, dancing, music and WeFest.
Neil Berger
Aug 28, 2010
He enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren, traveling, snowmobiling and fishing.
Krystle Jones
Aug 26, 2010
She was raised and educated in Grand Forks . She became disabled when she broke...
Juan Lara
Aug 21, 2010
Juan Abran Lara, stillborn son of Jesus Santos and Otilia Lara, was born and died on August 21, 2010. A graveside service will be held for Juan on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 9:00 am. at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes, MN. with Father Mario Prada officiating.
Ronald Bellanger Sr
Aug 15, 2010
He is survived by his wife; Rose of Waubun, MN, three sons Ronald (Lori) Bellanger Jr., Randy (Trish) Bellanger and Robbie Bellanger all of Naytahwash, MN along with nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Francis “Butch” (Jeanine) Bellanger of White Earth, MN, Gordon (Joyce) Bellanger of White Earth, Darrell (Delia) Bellanger of Waubun, MN, Olivia...
Shawna Butcher
Aug 14, 2010
Shawna is survived by her mother, Sheena Butcher of Ponsford, MN; brother, Tyrone Butcher; grandmother Helen Butcher; grandparents, Gilbert & Julie Stewart; aunts and uncles: Anthony, Delton, Greg, Billie Jo and Chad Stewart. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Butcher I; great Grandparents, Charles & Isabelle Stewart; aunt, Rochelle K. Stewart; cousin, Terrell Stewart; and...
Melvin Bergh
Aug 11, 2010
Mel was born on November 1, 1918, in Douglas, ND, the son of Soren and Marie (Olson) Bergh. He was united in marriage to Theresa Dovre on August 25, 1944. They lived for many years, working and raising a son and a daughter, in Long Prairie, MN. Mel was totally devoted to his family. He worked as a mechanic at...
