Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Timothy Lee Mitchell, 36, Detroit Lakes and East Grand Forks, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 1, 2023.

He was born in Grand Forks, ND on March 22, 1987, a son of Barbara (Mason) Bennett and the late Loran Mitchell.  Tim attended East Grand Forks Senior High School and went on to work for Northern Plains Grain Inspection. 

Tim loved...

Dec 1, 2023

Nov 26, 2023

Elaine A. (Dalve) Zima, 94, Waubun passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Elaine Agnes Dalve was born October 22, 1929, to Delbert and Julia (Dobmeier) Dalve.  As a young girl, she lived on various farms in the Callaway and Ogema area.  Elaine was united in marriage to John Zima...

Nov 26, 2023

It is with loving hearts that the family of William “Bill” Henri Ferryman Jr., 88, announce his death on November 26, 2023. Bill died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Ecumen’s Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

 

Bill was born in Havre, Montana on September 17, 1935, to William Henri and Gladys Jeannette (Fee) Ferryman. He was...

Nov 25, 2023

Marlene Y. (Schroeder) Branden, 86, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Oak Crossing with her family by her side. 

Marlene was born in Cavalier, ND on December 20, 1936, a daughter of the late Alfred G. and Katherine (Falk) Schroeder.  Marlene came with her family to the Audubon area in 1946.  She married Arvin M. Branden at the First...

Nov 22, 2023

Stanley Eugene Warren, 85, Callaway, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at home.  He was surrounded by family.

Stanley was born in White Earth, MN on June 29, 1938, a son of the late John James and Isabelle A. (Bellecourt) Warren.  He attended area schools, and went on to join the US Air Force, honorably serving his country for four years. ...

Nov 22, 2023

Bruce Neal Johnson, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 17, 1939, a son of the late Walter and Ruby (Tronsgard) Johnson.  He attended Marshal High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in business. 

In...

Nov 21, 2023

Robert Charles Gottenborg, 88, of Detroit Lakes, MN. peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Pelican Landing, Detroit Lakes, MN, under the loving care of his family, the Pelican Landing staff, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Bob was born September 24, 1935, in Detroit Lakes, MN. to Isaac and Alice Gottenborg, of Audubon, MN. Bob attended...

Nov 21, 2023

Karen A. (Bekkerus) Hanson, 86, Detroit Lakes, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes.

She was born in Barnesville, MN on December 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Hilbert and Dorothy Bekkerus.  Karen attended Barnesville schools graduating in 1952. She moved to Detroit Lakes in 1968, and held various positions over the...

Nov 18, 2023

Frank Joseph Stegmaier, age 43, St. Louis Park, MN, died unexpectedly November 18, 2023.

Frank was born to Joe and Cheryl Stegmaier in Mankato, MN. He received his bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications Digital Design and a Marketing minor in 2003 from MSU Moorhead.

After graduating college, he flourished quickly in his profession with his amazing talent and hard work...

Nov 13, 2023

Lucille Florence Olson, 94, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

She was born on May 6, 1929, in Detroit Lakes, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl (Brown) Leitheiser. Growing up in the area, Lucille received her education from local schools and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1947....

Nov 12, 2023

Richard Charles “Dick” Graham, 76, passed away on November 12, 2023, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN surrounded by his wife and children. 

He was born on November 17, 1946, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Raymond) Graham. An Alumnus of Grand Forks Central High School, Richard went on to graduate from the University...

Nov 10, 2023

Robert Barton Chase Jr, age 57, passed away on Friday, November 10 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

There will be no services at this time.

Nov 9, 2023

Kay Lorraine (Dahl) Mickelson, age 74, Detroit Lakes, passed away Thursday evening, November 9, 2023 at Oak Crossing where she had been residing the last 7 years.

Kay was born on May 19, 1949, in Detroit Lakes, a daughter of the late Clarence and Georgia Dahl.  Kay was wed to Michael Mickelson on November 25, 1967 and they made their...

Nov 2, 2023

Helen Anderson Linden age 92 of Detroit Lakes Minnesota passed away on November 2, 2023 at the Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

Helen was born July 27, 1931 in Detroit Lakes Minnesota to Helge and Mathilda (Glawe) Anderson.  She attended the Callaway Elementary School and the Detroit Lakes High School graduating June 6, 1950.  She was united...

Oct 27, 2023

Carolynn Ann Blanding passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born on September 24, 1947, to Landon and Delores (Walstrom) Miller, Moorhead, MN.  She moved to Detroit Lakes, MN in 8th grade and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1965.  She graduated from Bemidji State University with a history degree in 1968 and then...

Oct 27, 2023

Tammy Regina Koehnen, 55, passed away on October 27, 2023, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by her family.

Tammy was born on July 23, 1968, in Glencoe, MN, the daughter of John and Colleen (McNevin) Koehnen. Education played an important role in Tammy's life as she graduated from Sebeka High School in 1986. This milestone marked the...

Oct 24, 2023

Paul “Poncho” Eugene Williams, age 75, died on October 24, 2023 at Essentia Health- St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes MN surrounded by his family. 

He was born April 7, 1948 in White Earth MN. He is the son of James Allen and Margaret Louise (Fairbanks) Williams.  

Paul entered the army in 1967 and served as a combat engineer during the...

Oct 23, 2023

Arthur LeRoy Anderson, an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather died on 10/23/23 surrounded by many family members that loved him.

Art was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on May 16, 1944, a son of the late Elmo and Theoline (Besserud) Anderson. Besides the “school of farm life” as a child, he attended the district 15 school and Audubon...

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...