Obituaries

Sep 21, 2019

David Theodore DeMars of Big Cormorant Lake passed away at age 77, peacefully in his sleep, on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home.

Dave was born on October 7, 1941 to Archie and Ruth (Nelson) DeMars in Westhope, N.D. He graduated from Westhope High School as President of the class of ‘59.  After High School he...

Sep 20, 2019

Sandra Marie Pierson, age 69, passed away after a short battle with cancer on September 20, 2019, surrounded by her family.  Sandra was born on August 30, 1950, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Nels and Lorene Wergeland.  They moved to Jamestown in 1955 where Sandra grew up and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1968.  Sandra married Roger Pierson on...

Sep 19, 2019

Rita F. Frenzel, 97, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM Thursday, September 26 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes, Msgr. Timothy McGee, officiating.  Interment will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis at 1:15 PM on Monday, Sept. 30.

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Sep 17, 2019

Gladys Evelyn Wilke, age 100, passed away peacefully in her residence on September 17, 2019.  Gladys was born on November 7, 1918, to E.W. and Emma (Boehmer) Jasch in Crookston, Minnesota.  The family moved to Detroit Lakes when Gladys was a young child.

Gladys attended school in Detroit Lakes where she graduated from High School.  She married...

Sep 16, 2019

Ron Peterson, 69, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.  Ron was born November 13, 1949 in Fargo, ND to Alton and Alyce (Pederson) Peterson.  The family resided in Detroit Lakes until moving to Moorhead in 1960.

Ron graduated Moorhead High School in 1967 and the University of...

Sep 14, 2019

Richard “Dick” Wild, 83, Lake Park, MN died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 19 at 11AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Lake Park.  Visitation will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Friday, January 18 from 5pm-7pm with a 7pm...

Sep 14, 2019

Laurel Ann Blackdeer, 66, White Earth, MN, died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Laurel Ann Blackdeer was born August 23, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Veronica (Murray) Johnson.  She lived in Minneapolis until moving to Waubun, MN at age 12.  She is a 1970 graduate of Waubun High School.  Laurel...

Sep 14, 2019

Tamrie “Tami” Kohoutek, 57, of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital.  No services will be held at this time. David-Donehower Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Tamrie “Tami” Dalberg was born on May 23, 1961, to Donald and Jean (Peterson) Dalberg in Veblen, SD.  Tami was raised in...

Sep 9, 2019

Jean A. Cariveau, 75, Ada, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN, died Monday, September 9, 2019 in the Benedictine Community Nursing Home in Ada.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, September 16 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Friends may call 1...

Sep 6, 2019

Odelia Katherine (Heinen) Tietz was born in 1927 in Spring Creek township of Becker County to parents Peter and Pauline (Woeste) Heinen. She grew up during the depression era in a German Catholic community of Ogema MN. Odelia’s early life included close-knit neighbors, good country living, and outdoor sports or activities. She attended district #114 country school, followed by...

Sep 3, 2019

Tyler Bloom 23, of White Earth, MN, passed away on Tuesday,September 3, 2019, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A traditional wake will start on Sunday September 8, 2019, at the White Earth Community Center at 4p.m. Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 1p.m. at the White Earth Community Center.

Tyler...

Sep 3, 2019

Constance “Connie” Gray, 80, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Monday. September 9, 2019 at David-Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. The Rosary by the Catholic Daughters will begin at 6:30pm with a Prayer Service...

Sep 2, 2019

Ottis P. Yoder longtime resident of Strawberry Lake, MN, passed away peacefully Monday September 2, 2019 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.

Funeral Services for Ottis will be held Saturday, September 7 at 11AM in Strawberry Lake Mennonite Church, Strawberry Lake, MN.  Visitation will be held Friday, September 6 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with...

Sep 2, 2019

Angeline L. “Angie” Harmer, 87, Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Frazee, MN, died Monday, September 2 2019 at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.  Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, September 7 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, Reverend Amy Strom, officiating.  Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Frazee.

Friends may call 5:00 –...

Aug 30, 2019

Stacy W. Kraemer, 71, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, August 30 at Sanford Health in Fargo.

Funeral Services for Stacy will be held Friday, September 6 at 11AM in Seventh Day Adventist Church of Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held Thursday, September 5 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with a 6:30pm Prayer Service.  Interment will...

Aug 23, 2019

On Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 81, Rodney L. Collins was called home to be with the Lord.  At the time of his passing, Rodney was a resident at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN along with his wife Mary Collins.

For family and close friends, a prayer service will be held at...

Aug 20, 2019

Edwin Charles Hruby, 82, Audubon, MN died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 20 near Itasca, MN, while attending the annual Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers show with his best buddy, his grandson, Carter, doing what he loved best - showing off his tractors and talking to people.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 24, at 11:00...

Aug 18, 2019

Barbara Ann Basswood-Clark, 54, started her journey on  August 18, 2019 at the University Of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

Barbara was born October 13, 1964 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Mary Lou Basswood and Norman Blakely of Pine Point, MN.  She lived her whole life in Pine Point raising her children and grandchildren.  She loved playing bingo...

Aug 16, 2019

Karen E. Merry, 77, Detroit Lakes, MN died Friday, August 16 at Ecumen-The Cottages of Detroit Lakes.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 23 at 1pm in David Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.  Interment of ashes will be in the Chilton Family Cemetery, rural Frazee.

Aug 14, 2019

Evelyn “Evie” Cecilia Storm (Tuhy), 76, passed away on August 14, 2019 at Diamond Willow, Detroit Lakes surrounded by her family.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 11:00am in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass.

Evie was born on February 15, 1943 to...