Obituaries

Nov 23, 2020

Phyllis Jean Schmit, age 92, of Detroit Lakes passed away at her home on Monday, November 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Phyllis Jean Brogren was born on September 27, 1928 in Willmar, MN to Elmer and Mabel (Smith) Brogren. Phyllis moved from Willmar at...

Nov 22, 2020

Kenneth John Wick, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 under the care of hospice. He was born on April 11, 1940 in Perham, MN to Herman and Alma (Frahm) Wick. He grew up on the family farm helping his parents with the chores. He would also bring home injured or abandoned animals and make them his pets;...

Nov 21, 2020

Cheryl R. Roman, age 72 of Detroit Lakes, MN. formerly of Waubun, MN. died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Cheryl Rae (Williams) Roman, the daughter of Charles A. and Marjorie (Holweger) Williams, was born on October 6, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND.

Cheryl graduated from West Fargo High School...

Nov 21, 2020

Wayne was born September 7th 1920 in Abilene, Kansas, and died November 21st 2020 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota at the age of 100. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife Virginia, 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was also a war hero and a P.O.W.

Wayne...

Nov 18, 2020

Marvin “Whitey” Vareberg, 85, of Detroit Lakes, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 18.  A Celebration of Whitey’s life will be on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at David-Donehower Funeral Home at 11am, visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  For all those that are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed at www.daviddonehower.com...

Nov 17, 2020

John Irl Brady died peacefully in Detroit Lakes, MN on November 17, 2020 at the age of 84.

John is survived by wife, Ruth Ann; children, Laurie Bush (Steve), John C. Brady (Cheri), and Michelle Brady-Hanson (Paul); seven grandchildren and one great grandson; twin sisters, Marvel Hoffman of Denver, Co, and Beverly Palmer of Seattle, WA. He...

Nov 16, 2020

Carl Norman Strehlow was born in Height of Land Township on January 13, 1939 to Ruben and Bernice (Behl) Strehlow. He passed away on November 16, 2020 at the age of 81.

He and his family moved to the outskirts of Detroit Lakes, MN when he was young. He attended Detroit Lakes schools. He started working for...

Nov 15, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Charles Anton Mann, age 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN.

Chuck passed away on November 15th, 2020 in the arms of his children. He was born March 20th, 1934 to George and Susie Mann in Lucca, ND. His family moved to Ogema,...

Nov 14, 2020

Randall “Randy” Scott Nelson, 57, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Randy was born on May 13, 1963 in Moorhead, MN, the son of Orland and Carolyn (Forseth) Nelson. He attended Moorhead High School and graduated as part of class of 1982. He went to further his education earning his forestry degree...

Nov 14, 2020

Jerome A. Matter, 98. Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home as a result of the Covid Virus.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  A walk-through visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday at David-Donehower Funeral Home.  The Knights of Columbus will pray the...

Nov 14, 2020

Norman A. Nelson, 82, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, November 14 at Oak Crossing.  A private family service is being planned.  Interment will be in the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in rural Detroit Lakes.

Norman Arthur Nelson was born February 15, 1938 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Harry and Bertha (Anderson) Nelson.  He attended the Seventh Day...

Nov 11, 2020

Curt Richard Cigelske, 73, of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Curt was born in Mahnomen, MN on June 07, 1947 to John and Gladys Cigelske.

Curt joined the United States Air Force in September of 1965 and remained a devoted patriot all his life. On June 18, 1966, Curt married his perfect woman and...

Nov 5, 2020

James Donald Shasky was born November 18, 1934 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, to Michael and Mamie (Greenwood) Shasky.

He passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his immediate family.

He grew up and attended school in the Richville and Perham area.  Graduating from Perham High...

Nov 3, 2020

Galen “Speed” Haglund, 79, passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in his home.

Galen Joy Haglund was born on February 21, 1941 at the family home to Earl and Myrtle (Arntson) Haglund. He attended high school at Perham High and graduated as part of the Class of 1959. After high school, Galen enlisted...

Nov 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Deborah Mary (Egan) Pederson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 2, 2020

David Anthony “Tony” Karsnia, age 49 of East Bethel, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home.

Tony was born on September 12, 1971 in Detroit Lakes, MN to David and Sandra (Johnson) Karsnia. In 1975 they moved to Sauk Centre and returned to Detroit Lakes in 1982. Tony graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1989. While in...

Nov 2, 2020

Preston “Scotty” Spenst, 51, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.

Preston Scott Spenst was born on May 4, 1969 in Breckenridge, MN to Robert and Betty (Berneking) Spenst. He was the middle child of three siblings. Growing up Preston and his family moved to Breckenridge, Abercrombie, ND and then they settled back down in Breckenridge.

Oct 22, 2020

Jackie Bellows, age 89, longtime resident of Detroit Lakes died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home.

Jackie was born on August 8, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to Les and Dora (Schwartz) Dols. She attended Ascension Catholic Grade School and graduated from North High School in Minneapolis, and then attended St. Cloud Teacher’s College in St. Cloud,...

Oct 18, 2020

Richinda Lois Rock was born December 16, 1951 in White Earth, Minnesota the daughter of Albert and Anna (Rice) Basswood. She passed away October 18, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Chinda grew up in the Pine Point area and graduated in the Honor Society from Park Rapids High School. She was very active in...

Oct 13, 2020

Marcia (Refsal) Sanders, 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully at her lake home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Marcia was born in Tracy, MN to Arthur and Clara Refsal and grew up on the family farm with her brother Harley where they attended country school and eventually graduated...