Obituaries

May 25, 2021

Betty Lorraine Prussia (Rothschadl), 70, died unexpectedly at home on May 22, 2021. Betty was born June 18, 1950, in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Jim and Elizabeth Rothschadl.

Betty graduated from Waubun High School in 1968.  She was married to Chuck Prussia on November 7, 1971.  Early in their marriage, Chuck and Betty lived in Virginia,...

May 25, 2021

Elaine J. Lewis, 93, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Oak Crossing.

Elaine June Lewis was born August 19, 1927 in Perham, MN to Edward and Emelia (Sandau) Wilschewski.  She was raised in Vergas and is a graduate of Frazee High School.  Elaine was united in marriage to Leonard Lewis, October 30, 1948...

May 24, 2021

Frederick Schacher, age 70, of Detroit Lakes passed away on May 24, 2021 at his home.

Frederick Lewis Schacher was born on June 6, 1950 to Clifford and Elaine (Evans) Schacher in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  Fred grew up in the Saint Paul area, later moving to South Saint Paul and graduating from South Saint Paul High School....

May 20, 2021

John J Vander Maten passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones, beautiful weather, and a colorful spring garden.

The man couldn’t be (and wouldn’t want to be) defined by just one occupation.  Whether it was touring the country with a mime troupe, starting a business, or running a foster home, he was...

May 16, 2021

Robert Lee Humphreys, 74, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on May 16, 2021 at his home.

Robert Humphreys was born on August 13, 1946 in Lancaster, CA, the son of Robert Earl and Lavonne (Anderson) Humphreys.

Robert enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1963 and served his country during the Vietnam War...

May 13, 2021

Linda Kay (Beaupre) Gullard, 69, of Ogema, MN passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home.

Linda Kay Beaupre was born on October 6, 1951 to Paul and Lucille (Erb) Beaupre and was raised in White Earth, MN. She graduated from Waubun High School in 1969 and then attended the Vocational Technical College in Detroit Lakes. Linda was united in...

May 13, 2021

Debra Ann Warren passed away peacefully on May 13th 2021 at her home in White Earth, MN.

Debra was born in Park Rapids, MN on December 14th 1956 to Patricia Ann Warren and Roderick John Warren. She grew up in Minneapolis, going to school there before moving up here to the Pine Point area, she graduated at Park...

May 13, 2021

Lillian Irene Greene, age 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep while under hospice care on May 13, 2021 at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN where she was surrounded by loved ones. It saddens our family to say Lillian lost her battle with cancer.

Lillian, known as Lily or Irene to friends and family was born...

May 11, 2021

Jeanne Marie Annalora was born April 8, 1943, to John and Mary (Boit) Annalora. Jeanne and her twin sister Joanne had three older siblings Phyllis, Rosie, and Carl. Jeanne graduated from Dilworth High School in 1961. After high school she attended Interstate Business College. She and Lorren Crawford were married in 1962 in a double wedding ceremony with her sister Joanne and...

May 4, 2021

Melvin (Mel) J. Hoeschen, 93, Detroit Lakes, MN, went to his eternal home on May 4, 2021 at Pelican Landing in Detroit Lakes MN.

Melvin was born April 3, 1928 in Freeport, MN to Albert and Rose (Barhorst) Hoeschen.  In his growing up years, he worked on area farms until he began working for Swift and Company...

Apr 29, 2021

Marcel “Mark” Jay Basswood, 29, of Ponsford, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home.

Marcel was born on May 12, 1991 to Nora Lee Jones and Richard Leroy Basswood Jr. in Park Rapids, MN. Mark went to Pine Point School. He liked to draw, cook, and play video games. He loved being...

Apr 25, 2021

Robert Porter Tilton, age 94, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather died on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Mahnomen Health Care Center, where he was a resident for the past four years. He was born at Freewater, Oregon on October 16, 1926 to Mark Sherman Tilton and Agnes Amelia (Priebe) Tilton. At young age he moved with his...

Apr 19, 2021

Gene Hill, age 79, of Detroit Lakes passed away at Emmanuel Nursing Home on Monday April 19, 2021 surrounded by his family after a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Gene Albert Hill was born June 17, 1941 to Albert and Alice (Stensgaard) Hill in Billings, MT. His parents moved the family to Rocksprings, WY in 1942 and...

Apr 19, 2021

Edward “Ed” James Montplaisir, 79, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Monday April 19, 2021 at Essentia – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Ed was born on November 22, 1941 to Henry and Jeanette (Lerum) Montplaisir in Horace, ND. He grew up on a farm near Horace, ND, with 11 brothers and sisters. Ed graduated from...

Apr 13, 2021

Gayle Annette (Olson) Johnson, 79, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Gayle Annette Olson was born on October 21, 1941 to Leonard and Hazel (Peterson) Olson in Breckenridge, MN. She grew up in Walcott, ND. Gayle...

Apr 12, 2021

Gregg A. Johnson, 65, of Audubon, MN passed away into Jesus arms at his home on Monday, April 12, 2021 after a battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 23, 3pm at the Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club. The service will be held outside, please bring a lawn chair.

Gregg Arlen Johnson...

Apr 12, 2021

Jon R. “Rock” Stone, age 73 of Lake Park, MN, passed away on April 12, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Jon was born on September 17, 1947 in Bethesda Naval Hospital. He grew up in Rapid City, SD, where he graduated in 1965 and then joined the U.S. Navy and served on the Destroyer U.S.S. Higbee during...

Apr 10, 2021

Ruth Elaine Lia entered peacefully into her Lord’s rest on Saturday, April 10th, 2021, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, under the loving care of Hospice, staff, and family. Ruth reached the age of 92 and lived a full and active life.

Ruth was born to the Reverend Alfred and Frieda (Uetzman) Seltz on June,...

Apr 5, 2021

Veronica Ida Ann (Mattson) Marjamaa, 68, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Veronica Ida Ann Mattson was born on June 2, 1952, the daughter of Walter and Mayme (Ekkila) Mattson in Chicago, IL. She attended Lakeview High School in Chicago and graduated as part of the...

Apr 3, 2021

Brandon (Bundy) James Kier 17, of Waubun, MN. gained his angel wings Saturday evening April 3rd, 2021. Brandon was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. April 8th, 2003, and is the Grandson of Katherine Bellanger (Thomas Bement).   Brandon was born the second child of James Kier and Nea Keezer. Brandon was a Junior at Waubun High School,...