Obituaries
Thomas Francis Fritz, DDS
Oct 16, 2023
Thomas Francis Fritz passed away peacefully on October 16, 2023 with his wife Cathy by his side.
He was born on March 2, 1942 to Francis and Florence (Christofferson) Fritz, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the place he would call home the remainder of his life. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1960. He went on to attend St. John’s...
Gerard "Jed" Johnston
Oct 15, 2023
Gerard (Jed) Paul Johnston age 70 of Detroit Lakes, MN died October 15, 2023 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley at Diamond Willow in Detroit Lakes.
There will be a visitation from 10AM until 11AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at David-Donehower Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11AM for family and...
Gretchen Noreen Wold
Oct 10, 2023
Gretchen Noreen (Majer) Wold, 84, Detroit Lakes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Sunnyside Care Center. She was surrounded by family.
Gretchen was born on May 6, 1939, in Greenbush, MN, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Nelson) Majer. She married Harold Wold on December 20, 1958, and together they raised four boys. Gretchen worked...
JoAnne Catherine Lillis
Oct 9, 2023
JoAnne Catherine Lillis, a remarkable woman whose life was filled with love, compassion, and dedication, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023. Born on August 7, 1947, in Perham, MN, JoAnne was known for her warm heart and caregiving nature. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
JoAnne's journey...
Gabriel Stephen Anderson
Oct 4, 2023
Gabriel (Gabe) Stephen Anderson, age 48, passed away on October 4, 2023, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He had been in hospice after an illness. Gabriel was formerly of Memphis, TN but he had adopted Detroit Lakes as home for the last several years of his life. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Teresa (Quaranta) Anderson and his many...
Kevin G. Clark Sr.
Sep 29, 2023
Kevin George "Midnight" Clark Sr., age 60, of Ponsford, MN died on September 29, 2023.
Kevin was born September 10, 1963, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Glenn and Pearl Clark. He graduated from Park Rapids High School and moved to Minneapolis, MN, to pursue a career in carpentry. Eventually moving back to the lakes area to be closer...
Thomas Allen Mulholland
Sep 28, 2023
Thomas Allen Mulholland, 60, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023, at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth, MN. He was surrounded by his loved ones who will forever cherish his memory.
Born on December 18, 1962 in Lima, OH, Thomas was the beloved son of Robert and Addie (Eccard) Mulholland. Throughout his life, he brought joy and laughter to those...
Nancy Louise Moulden
Sep 22, 2023
Nancy Louise Moulden (nee Bliss) was born on October 27, 1941, in El Dorado, Kansas. She passed away on September 22, 2023, at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Nancy was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to teaching – in the elementary school classroom, in crafting workshops, at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge – and...
Dean Frederick Long
Sep 19, 2023
Dean Frederick Long, 79 of Frazee, Minnesota died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his dog, Sadie, and wife, Barbara, by his side.
Dean was born on June 24, 1944, the son of Wendell and Vi (Meyenberg) Long in Montevideo, Minnesota. Dean graduated at Detroit Lakes High School in 1962. After graduation, Dean went on...
Charles Merry
Sep 16, 2023
Charles Morris Merry, age 88, a resident of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for more than sixty-six years, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. All his children were present during the week and a half he was at Essentia.
A memorial service celebrating Chuck’s life will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at David-Donehower...
Connie Bergren
Sep 15, 2023
On a beautiful fall day, as the leaves were changing color and the air began to cool, Connie Kay Bergren: Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Daughter, beloved family member and dear friend to so many, passed away peacefully in her home at 69 years old. She was surrounded by her many loved ones as she gained her angel...
Elaine Fannie (Wichern) Reller
Sep 12, 2023
Elaine Fannie Reller, age 89, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Waubun, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. A visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Strawberry Lake Mennonite Church, with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of...
Rozella Alberta Honcik-Bigalke
Sep 9, 2023
Rozella Alberta Honcik, lovingly known as “Rosie”, peacefully passed away on September 9, 2023, at Ecumen, The Cottages in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born on December 1, 1933, in Richville, MN to her proud parents, Fred and Hazel (Bordhardt) Jorgenson. With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on the...
Daniel Jager
Sep 8, 2023
Daniel L. Jager, 69, Detroit Lakes, MN, died suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by friends, doing what he loved most.
Dan was born in Detroit Lakes on July 1, 1954, a son of the late Albert and Peggy (Ryan) Jager. He attended local schools. Dan worked for many years for Hauge's Landscaping and Works Metal. He was a...
Terrence Christiansen
Sep 4, 2023
Terrence “Terry” Lee Christiansen, age 72, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Essentia Health- St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.
A celebration of his life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the David-Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes, with a time of gathering an hour prior.
Terry was...
Edward L. Scribner
Sep 2, 2023
Graveside services for Edward L. Scribner will be held on September 8, 2023, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A celebration of his life with friends and family will follow at his beloved lake home on the south shore of Big Detroit Lake. Edward died unexpectedly on September 2, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
Edward...
Eleanor "Ellie" Tingelstad
Aug 31, 2023
Eleanor Anna Lois Tingelstad, 90, went home to her Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Eleanor “Ellie” was a resident at Ecumen Nursing Home. She had moved to Detroit Lakes from Fergus Falls, MN in May of 2021.
Ellie was born on February 17, 1933 at Boysen’s Hospital in Pelican Rapids, MN to Anton and Minda Tingelstad. She was named...
Jack Cecil Archer
Aug 27, 2023
Jack Cecil Archer, age 78, of Detroit Lakes, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 27th, 2023, at the Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
A visitation for Jack will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, with a prayer service at...
Lee Ann Hagle
Aug 24, 2023
Lee Ann Elizabeth (Gilbertson) Hagle, Detroit Lakes, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Minneapolis, MN, on November 20th, 1946, to Levan and Delores (Bethke) Gilbertson. Lee Ann spent her early...
