Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

Kenneth William Yost, 83, joined his wife in heaven on March 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Oak Crossing Nursing Center in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Ken was born April 11,1936 in Twin Valley, MN to Herman and Evelyn Yost. Ken attended Mahnomen High School where he excelled in sports, especially football, and graduated in 1954....

Mar 6, 2020

Melvin Wischnak age 84 passed away Friday March 6th at Oak Crossing Nursing Home.

Melvin Leonard Wischnak was born September 27, 1935 in Vergas, Minnesota the son of Otto and Bertha (Kading) Wischnak. He passed away March 6, 2020 in Detroit Lakes at Oak Crossing Nursing Home, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley....

Mar 6, 2020

David Rousu Jr age 52 of Callaway, passed away at his home on Friday, March 6, 2020. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 12, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Callaway from 5-7pm with a 7pm prayer service. Funeral will be on Friday, March 13, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 11am.

David Theodore Rousu Jr was...

Mar 5, 2020

Margaret Faye Melton passed away Thursday, March 5 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Margaret Faye Melton was born March 6, 1960 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Daniel and Wanda (Hall) Melton and Laverne Melton.  She was baptized into the Christian faith and grew up in Dallas. In 1978 Faye graduated from Carrie High School...

Mar 5, 2020

Mari Jayne Clark, 32, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in her home in Ponsford, MN.

Mari Jayne Clark was born February 23, 1988 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Clarence and Barbara (Basswood) Clark. She lived her whole life in Pine Point. She had six children Deshawn Clark, Aleicia Clark, Cynthiana Clark, Noah Crowell, Payton Robbins,...

Mar 4, 2020

Donald Richard Coder, 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Oak Crossing Nursing Home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and surrounded by his family.

Donald Richard Coder was born July 25, 1938, the second of identical twins to Norris and Alpha (Hansen) Coder.  Donald grew up and graduated with honors...

Feb 26, 2020

Duane “Doc” Wething, 92, Detroit Lakes, MN, died February 6, 2020 at Essentia – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.  Private family services have been held with burial in the United Methodist Memorial Garden.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a date to be determined later.

Duane Palmer Wething was born August 22, 1927 in...

Feb 26, 2020

James “Jim” Bruce Alexander age 58, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Jim was born September 29, 1961 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota the son of John and Anne (Teiken) Alexander. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating with the class of 1980.  Jim worked at...

Feb 24, 2020

Rodney Paul Oltman Passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Rodney was born June 05, 1965 in Moorhead, MN, the son of Larry and Janice Oltman. He graduated from Sebeka High School with the class of 1983 and became a service member for the U.S. Navy.  Rodney later attended MState in Detroit Lakes...

Feb 22, 2020

LaVon (Vonnie) Hanson, 86, passed into eternity of natural causes surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

LaVon was born June 18, 1933, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Melvin and Alice (Peterson) Jaranson. Vonnie graduated from Central High School in Fargo in the class of 1951....

Feb 21, 2020

Laurie Ann Gjerde, 53, of Rochert, MN passed away at her home on February 21, 2020.  Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes at 2 pm.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Laurie Ann Gisi was born on December 27, 1966 to...

Feb 17, 2020

Phillip L. Tomlinson age 79 of St.Cloud passed away on Monday, February 17 at St. Cloud hospital surrounded by family.

Phil was born on August 4, 1940 in Wadena, Minnesota to M.D. (Mack) and Ozella Tomlinson. He was a fighter, being born prematurely at 2 lbs, 13 ounces, and spent his first 7 weeks in the hospital. Phil...

Feb 16, 2020

Lenora (Casey) Muriel Roper was born November 9, 1934 in Brenton, Alberta, Canada.  She was the daughter of William Case and Edith (Hartman) Case. She passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, with her granddaughters by her side at Emmanuel Nursing Home, under Hospice Care in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

She grew up and attended school in Jackson, MN...

Feb 15, 2020

Avis Marie (Bevins) Pederson age 63, of Ogema, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Ogema, MN.

Avis Marie Bevins was born on October 23, 1956 in Northville, MI to George and Lois (Smith) Bevins. When she was an infant her family moved back to Minnesota where they made their home. Although she lived in...

Feb 14, 2020

Richard “Dick” E. Lindstrom, 71, of Audubon, MN and Ahwatukee, AZ passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at his home in AZ under the care of Haven Hospice. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 26, 11am at Cormorant Lutheran Church in Lake Park, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Feb 7, 2020

Frank Lawrence, 82, of Honey Brook, PA, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020, surrounded by his family with the assistance of Hospice.

Frank was born on April 19, 1937 in West Chester, PA to Joseph and Gertrude (Holston) Lawrence. In Frank’s early 20’s he met the love of his Life Louise...

Feb 1, 2020

Beverly Jean Runger, 83, of Casselton, ND, formally from Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Beverly Jean Squires was born on March 15, 1936 in Moorhead, MN to Jareld and Audrey (Olson) Squires. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1954, after which she attended...

Jan 30, 2020

Evelyn Alma Canham was born February 11, 1922 in Hankinson, North Dakota, the daughter of Percy and Frieda (Klawitter) Anderson. She passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home in Detroit Lakes surrounded by her family.

She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton. Evelyn graduated from Breckenridge High...

Jan 30, 2020

Richard Lynn Baity was born August 14, 1940 in Chokio, Minnesota, the son of Guy and Violet (Karsten) Baity. Richard, age 79, passed away January 30, 2020 at his home in Ogema with his wife by his side.

He grew up and attended school in Chokio, White Earth, and Oregon. While in Oregon, Richard cut cedar shakes,...

Jan 22, 2020

Roger Neal Priewe, 78, of rural Lake Park passed away on January 22, 2020 at home under the care of Hospice.  He was born August 18, 1941, in Hunter, ND, baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Arthur, ND, and confirmed at Martin’s Lutheran Church, Casselton, ND. He grew up on a farm near Amenia, ND and attended country...