Obituaries
Sharon Oeltjen
May 15, 2020
Sharon Ann Oeltjen, 55, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN
Sharon Ann Olson was born on June 19, 1964 to Dwayne and Mary Lou (Komarek) Olson in St. Paul, MN. She earned her associate’s degree in cosmetology. She was united in marriage to Jim Hesley in the summer of...
David Fihn
May 13, 2020
David John Fihn, age 87, was born to Luther John and Ruth Fihn of Halstad, MN. Thirteen years later they moved to Braham, MN where he graduated in the class of 1951. He attended the University of Minnesota and completed dental school there in 1957. That summer he worked one last time as waterfront director at Tomahawk Scout Reservation....
William "Bill" Rutherford
May 13, 2020
William “Bill” James Rutherford, 66, passed away on May 13, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family.
William Rutherford was born on January 31, 1954 to Harold and Bette (Colbert) Rutherford in Valley City, ND. He had two older sisters Sharon and Pat and they all grew up in Cuba, ND. Bill was...
Daryle "Ole" Olson
May 10, 2020
Daryle "Ole" Olson, 82, passed away Sunday, May 10th at Fargo Veterans Hospital with his wife by his side.
Daryle Gene Olson, known as Ole, was born February 11th, 1938 to Alvin and Emily (Hegland) Olson. He was a 1956 graduate of Lake Park High School. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy and was stationed in Turkey and...
Andrew Schmitz
May 5, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Andrew William Schmitz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Wanetta Lenius
May 3, 2020
Wanetta Virginia (Perrine) Lenius, 89, passed away peacefully on an early Sunday morning May 3, 2020 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
She was born December 13, 1930 in Blue Earth, MN to Ignatius Donley (Don) Perrine Sr. and Minnie New Year (Miller) Perrine. The family later moved up to Becker County where they...
Darlene Nordlund
May 1, 2020
Darlene Nordlund, 87, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Oak Crossing.
Darlene Mae Powers was born on August 22, 1932, in Casselton, ND to Al and Bessie (Wilcox) Powers. At a very young age the family moved to the Strawberry Lake area. Darlene attended school in Waubun, MN.
One...
Peggy Jager
Apr 30, 2020
Peggy LaMay Ryan was born on February 28, 1932 in Salina Kansas. She was raised in Kansas before moving to Bemidji, MN with her grandmother Mabel in her teen years. Peggy was working as a waitress when she met the love of her life Albert. On May 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to Albert Jager. They made...
Norman Vogt
Apr 30, 2020
Feb. 4, 1937 - April 30, 2020 FARGO, N.D. - Norman Vogt, 83, Rochert, Minn., died Thursday, April 30, in Sanford Medical Center.
No services scheduled.
Angeline "Angie" Mann
Apr 23, 2020
We are saddened to announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Angeline Jasken Mann, age 84, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Angie passed away on April 23rd at Pelican Landing surrounded by her family. She was born July 9th, 1935 to Herman and Iona Jasken. She grew up on the family farm near Ogema, Minnesota...
David Stearns
Apr 20, 2020
David Arthur Stearns (a.k.a. Crocker) 68, died from complications due to Influenza A /pneumonia at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND on April 20, 2020. David was born August 25, 1951 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Earl and Margaret (Vizenor) Stearns.
Dave graduated from Frazee High School, class of 1969. In 1974 Dave married Kathleen (Jacobson) Stearns. They...
Jerome Janke
Apr 10, 2020
Jerome Janke, 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN died peacefully under hospice care at his home on April 10, 2020.
Jerome Leroy Janke was born on May 13, 1936 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of the late Julius and Leona (Ready) Janke. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes. Jerome worked many years at the...
Walter Christensen
Apr 8, 2020
Walter George Christensen, 84, of Erie Township, Becker County, passed April 8, 2020 at his residence.
Walter was born February 17, 1936 to Albert A. and Alma G. (McGregor) Christensen near Osnabrock, Cavelier County, North Dakota. His family moved to a farm Northeast of Detroit Lakes in 1950. Walter attended Frazee High School and then joined the...
Karen Sutter
Apr 8, 2020
Karen Marie Sutter, 83, died peacefully on April 8, 2020, at The Cottage, Ecumen, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Karen was born July 19, 1936, in Hamburg, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Glenn) Zach. She graduated from Rock Port High School in 1954. After graduation she attended both Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and...
Roger Fulmer
Apr 7, 2020
Roger Fulmer, age 71, passed away on April 7, 2020 at his home on East Battle Lake in Vining, MN. He will be forever remembered for his positive attitude, helpfulness and his beaming infectious smile as he greeted so many at the window of the Detroit Lakes Post Office for so many years. He loved his family and being...
Susan "Suzi" Johnson
Apr 6, 2020
Susan “Suzi” Johnson 66, of Ogema, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Susan “Suzi” Ann Mertens was born on June 4, 1953, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Anthony and Beatrice (Dalve) Mertens. Suzi graduated from Waubun High School with the class of 1971.
On July 6,...
Dennis Johnson
Apr 3, 2020
Dennis Johnson, 75, Lake Park, MN, joined his heavenly father on April 3rd, 2020. He passed away peacefully at his home on the lake.
Dennis was born on March 24, 1945 in Virginia, MN to Kenneth and Lenore Pat Johnson. He had a deep love for the Iron Range and would visit it frequently throughout his life....
Marcella Bates
Mar 30, 2020
To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC. Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences page available with the obituary on our website. We also encourage you to view the video tribute and/or webcast of the service that may...
Edward Miller Sr.
Mar 29, 2020
Edward Thomas “Norm” Miller Sr. was born May 27, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Reginald and Beatrice (Fairbanks) Miller. He passed away Sunday March 29, 2020 at his home in Ponsford under the care of Hospice and surrounded by his family.
His father worked for The Bureau of Indian Affairs, and he lived in many...
Adela Lamson
Mar 22, 2020
Adela (Del) Marie Lamson, 69, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND with her family by her side.
Del was born on September 13, 1950 in Boscobel, WI to Hubert and Altha (Curtis) Lester. The family later moved to Montana, where Del graduated with the...
