Obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

Leroy Bellcourt, 79, of Ogema, MN passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2020 at St Mary’s Essentia Health Hospital. A traditional visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 starting at 5pm at the White Earth Community Center. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 11am, St. Benedict Catholic church in White...

Oct 8, 2020

Mary Lou Eckam, 84, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Mary Lou Austin was born on April 24, 1936, in Rochester, NY to David and Ina Lou (Whalin) Austin. Mary Lou graduated from Rush Henrietta High School in Rochester, NY with the class of 1954....

Oct 5, 2020

Geraldine M. Bugg, 87, White Earth, MN, died Monday, October 5 at her home in congregate housing surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice.

An overnight wake will begin at 6:00 PM Saturday, October 10th, 2020 followed by a funeral service starting at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the White Earth...

Oct 4, 2020

James “Jim” Hazelton, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

James Gordon Hazelton was born on February 14, 1944 to Boyd and Ella (Olson) Hazelton in Detroit Lakes, MN. After his schooling, he went to work on the neighbor’s dairy farm which is where he met the love of his...

Sep 27, 2020

Tanya Marie Bunker journeyed into the spirit world on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at her home in Minneapolis, MN.

Tanya Marie Bunker was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 13, 1971 to William Morrison Sr and Donna Bunker.   Tanya was raised in Minneapolis and lived most of her life in the Minneapolis area. She had three children,...

Sep 25, 2020

Wilbur Duane Joy, 92, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home.

Wilbur Duane Joy was born February 12th, 1928 to William and Thora (Thorson) Joy at their home on Lake Sally. He was one of six children.

Wilbur graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1946. He was...

Sep 22, 2020

Connie Thompson Furst was born May 18, 1950 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Kermit and Jean (Madsen) Harmon. She passed away September 22, 2020 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.

She grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from North High School in 1968. As a child, Connie traveled with her family due to her...

Sep 20, 2020

Gene Puttbrese 68 of Frazee, MN passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2020.  Gene was born May 9, 1952 at Detroit Lakes, MN to Alice (Pederson) and Everette Puttbrese. He grew up in the Frazee area where he attended school and later the Vo-tech in Detroit Lakes, MN for Diesel Mechanics.

Endeavors had him...

Sep 14, 2020

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Sep 11, 2020

William “Bill” Edward Neumann, 88, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

William Neumann was born on January 11, 1932 to Julius and Christine (Kolb) Neumann in Litchville, ND.

Bill found love in Sharry and they were united in marriage on April 5, 2002 and were together for...

Sep 10, 2020

Thomas Charles Schouviller was born on June 4, 1974 to Albert and Marjory (LaRue) in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was the youngest of four siblings. He went to school in Detroit Lakes, and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1992.  After high school, he furthered his education at M-State graduating with a degree in autobody. ...

Sep 6, 2020

Marilyn Ann Muellner was born April 19, 1939 in Greenwald, Minnesota the daughter of John and Rose Kulzer. She passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her granddaughter’s home in Ogema.

She grew up in the Greenwald area and attended high school in Melrose.  Marilyn moved to St. Paul and became a nanny for Tom Moore. She...

Sep 2, 2020

Dean Leitheiser, 73, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

Dean David Leitheiser was born on September, 4, 1946 to Robert and Leone (Hanson) Leitheiser in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Dean graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1964.  After high school, Dean...

Aug 31, 2020

Elnora “Nora” Putney, 89, of Lake Park, MN passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2020.

Elnora “Nora” Mae Janke was born on August 13, 1931, in Hector, Minnesota to Henry and Anna (Inselmann) Janke.  Nora graduated from Hutchinson High School with the class of 1950.

On February 17, 1951 Nora was united...

Aug 30, 2020

William H. “Wild Bill” Carlson. 65 of Palm Springs, CA, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, died suddenly, Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Joshua Tree, CA.

William Harry Carlson, known as “Wild Bill” was born December 15, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MN to Joseph and Annabelle (Erickson) Carlson.  He moved with his family to the Detroit Lakes area...

Aug 27, 2020

Larry D. Rasmussen, 75, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020, comfortably at home.  He was born August 9, 1945, the son of Henry and Clara (Maanum) Rasmussen.

Larry was a graduate of Middle River High School, served in the United States Air Force, and then graduated Moorhead State University with a degree in Accounting.  Larry spent...

Aug 23, 2020

Judy Ann Johnson passed away peacefully on Aug 23, 2020 at Oak Crossing nursing home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  She was born Oct. 10, 1942 to Lawrence and Velma Myers in Huron, South Dakota.  She grew up near Springfield, Illinois and graduated from Pleasant Plains High School in 1960.  After moving to Rockford, Illinois, she married William Viands and...

Aug 22, 2020

Garret Alan Schantzen, 34, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed on to heaven the morning of Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 28 at David-Donehower Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Frazee, MN.

Garret Alan Schantzen was born August 8, 1986 in Edina, MN to...

Aug 22, 2020

Diane Lynn Pederson of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on August 22, 2020 in her home of natural causes.  She was born February 10, 1947 in Hallock, MN, daughter of Arthur and Eileen (Wass) Pederson.

Diane was raised in the Lutheran faith; was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Hallock. She graduated from Hallock High...

Aug 19, 2020

Nichole Andrea Thompson started her journey to the spirit world on August 19th, 2020. Born June 19th, 1978 to the late Sandra K. Thompson and late Robert Tejohn Jr.. She is preceded in death by sister Marie E. Thompson. She is survived by her daughter Brittany Joan Davis and son Carl Davis III, special niece Roslyn Thompson and special...