Obituaries

Aug 26, 2021

Joann G. Knapp, 87 born on February 11, 1934 in Aurora, IA and passed away peacefully on August 26,2021 at Emmanuel Nursing Home. Joann spent her high school years in Spring Lake Park, MN and was a long time resident of Detroit Lakes, MN.  She was known as a local artist, junior high art teacher, & led water aerobics classes for Community...

Aug 24, 2021

Freida Mae Schoning Soyring passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2021 at Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.

Freida was born to Edna Jane Norman and Christopher Lind Schoning on May 18th, 1930, in Decatur Illinois.  She spent her early years there before meeting Eino Soyring.  They married on August 15th, 1946, in Dixson, IL, and...

Aug 22, 2021

Phyllis Yvonne (Soland) Leitheiser, 85, of Detroit Lakes passed away, August 22, 2021..

Phyllis was born to Alvin (Ole) and Lucille (Lachowitzer) Soland on December 1, 1935, at her aunt Ella’s house in Vergas, MN.

Her first job was at Nash Finch where she worked as a bookkeeper. She also worked at the Detroit Lakes...

Aug 21, 2021

Norman “Red” Vareberg, 87, of Detroit Lakes, MN, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

Norman Ancor Vareberg was born on September 7, 1933 in Tower City, ND to Martin and Lucille (Boddy) Vareberg. He grew up and attended a country school in Detroit Lakes.

Aug 18, 2021

Darrell Kenneth Sorensen, 87 passed away peacefully on August 18, 2021. Darrell was born July 15,1934 in Center, ND to Ray and Rosalind Sorensen.

He grew up on the farm near Driscoll, ND and attended elementary school in Sterling, ND and high school in Bismarck, ND.   He returned to farm near Driscoll and was united in marriage...

Aug 14, 2021

Ruby Jean (Belland) Weaver, 74, of White Earth, MN passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Ruby Jean Weaver was born on November 26, 1946 in White Earth, MN to Leslie “Happy” Sr. and Florence (Jackson) Belland. She grew up in the White Earth area her whole...

Aug 14, 2021

Richard Charles Bellcourt of White Earth, MN passed away peacefully in his home on August 14, 2021.

Richard was born on July 7, 1947 to Joseph and Grace (LaChapelle) Bellcourt. He attended the White Earth Public School and later earned his certification as an electrician.

He enjoyed being outside in nature, cultivating garden and house...

Aug 10, 2021

Beverly Elaine (Puttbrese) Myogeto, 80, of Pelican Rapids, MN passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Beverly Elaine Myogeto was born on September 28, 1940 in Rochert, MN to Irvin and Mildred (Pederson) Puttbrese. She had three siblings and they grew up around Cotton Lake. Beverly graduated from Frazee High...

Aug 9, 2021

James St. Clair, 73, of White Earth, MN passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Visitation for James will be on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the White Earth Community Center in White Earth from 4-7pm.  Funeral service will be on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the White Earth Community Center at 10am.

James Herbert St. Clair...

Aug 6, 2021

Gerald Allen Spiesz was born June 15, 1941 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Woodrow and Eleanor (Fuchs) Spiesz. He passed away August 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Jerry grew up in Moorhead and graduated from Moorhead high school with the class of 1959. He continued his education at Moorhead State University...

Aug 3, 2021

Maria Beatrice Denomie, 45, of White Earth, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2021. Maria was born in Minneapolis, MN. on October 24, 1975, to Richard Denomie & Dawn Thompson. Maria attended high school at South high and then went to college for human resources. She met Todd Thompson and had four wonderful children Dylan, Miranda, Phillip, &...

Jul 30, 2021

Samantha Deline Robbins, 24, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Samantha Deline Robbins was born on July 24, 1998 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Rex Robbins Sr. and Cynthia Tucker-Robbins. She grew up in Ponsford, MN and attended Bemidji High School as part of the class of...

Jul 30, 2021

Carl A. Nelson, 86, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Carl A. Nelson was born in Audubon, MN on August 4. 1934 to Beatrice and Carl G. Nelson.  Carl grew up in Detroit Lakes where he graduated from high school in 1952.  He went on to graduate...

Jul 29, 2021

Sara (Sally) Vail Oja was born to parents Lawrence and Marion (Buck) Nelson, on March 18, 1932, in Little Falls, MN. When she was nine years old the family moved to Detroit Lakes, MN. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. She continued her education at Macalester College, graduating with a B.A. degree in Christian Education. Later, she received...

Jul 28, 2021

Gerald S. “Jerry” Price, 90, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Wednesday, July 28 at Pelican Landing, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 10 at 12 Noon at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, Pastor Joe Skogmo, officiating.   Following lunch, interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Rites provided...

Jul 26, 2021

Jane Elsie Ballard, 64, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of July 26, 2021.

Jane was born on July 17, 1957 in Red Wing, MN on her dad’s birthday. Jane graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1975 and was a Music Education Major at University of Wisconsin- River Falls. Jane was always...

Jul 26, 2021

Margaret Lorraine “Dolly” Basswood age 80 of Pine Point, MN passed away July 26, 2021 at Sanford hospital in Fargo, ND. Dolly was born on January 28, 1941 to Anna & Albert Basswood Sr. She lived most of her life in Pine Point/Ponsford area. As a young woman Dolly would harvest wild rice with her father, she played softball...

Jul 26, 2021

Donald  Ness, 78, of Frazee, MN passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 11AM with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Holy...

Jul 25, 2021

Stephen Randolph Andrews Sr., 65 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Sunday July 25th at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  He was born on September 23, 1955 in Samson, AL to Roy and Macy (Goodwin) Andrews.

Stephen grew up as a small southern town country boy.  He had big dreams and joined the Marine Corps in...

Jul 25, 2021

Leonard “Bucky” Kertscher, 89, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at his home on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Leonard Vernon Kertscher was born on July 5, 1932 to Leonard and Anna (Larson) Kertscher in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was the fifth child of ten children.  Bucky went to school in Detroit Lakes, MN. On January 8, 1951...