Obituaries
James Runger
Jan 11, 2025
James T. Runger, age 80, of Detroit Lakes, Mn passed away January 11, 2025 at the VA hospital in Fargo ND, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born August 3, 1944, as the son of Harry and Helen (Clark) Runger. Jim graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1962 and went on to study sheet metal refrigeration at Wahpeton...
Jacob Cooper
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacob Cooper, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, who tragically took his own life on January 8, 2025. Jake was 35 years old.
Born on June 16, 1989, to Anna and Scott Cooper, Jacob was known for his sarcastic sense of humor, infectious laugh, and deep...
Patricia Arth
Jan 7, 2025
Patricia Anne Arth, age 89, of Detroit Lakes passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1935, as the third child of Frank and Laura Meath. She had an older brother Don Meath, Jim Meath and younger sister Mary Jo (Reimer). She loved to read in her childhood and throughout...
Nadine Marie Vigdal
Jan 5, 2025
Nadine was born on October 20, 1936, in Estherville, Iowa. The daughter of Warren and Lillian (Messinger) Mortimore. Nadine married David Vigdal on September 26, 1964, and they enjoyed 55 years together before his passing in 2020.
She enjoyed shopping, sewing, crafting, reading and decorating, especially at Christmas time.
Nadine had a passion and love for travelling. With her husband, Nadine travelled...
Carolyn Sue Williams
Jan 1, 2025
Carolyn Sue Williams was born August 31, 1953, in White Earth, MN to the late William John and Martha Heisler. She passed away on January 1, 2025, holding her daughter Martha’s hand, under the care of Hospice.
Carolyn was raised in the Ogema area and graduated from Waubun High School and attended DL Vocational Tech in Detroit Lakes MN. She married...
Penny Friesen
Dec 31, 2024
Penny L. Friesen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home in Elk River, MN. Her devoted husband, children and grandchildren were there to love her until she went to be with Jesus.
Penny was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on December 6, 1947. She was the daughter of Orien and Irma Auck of Driscoll, ND. She was...
Jerald Joseph Tidemann
Dec 28, 2024
Jerald "Jerry" Tidemann age 72, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed peacefully on December 28th, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born on November 10, 1952 in Albert Lea MN, to Richard and Millie Tidemann. Jerry was united in marriage to Julie Swenson on October 14, 1972. In 1980 they moved to Detroit Lakes along with their...
Martha Clare Casey
Dec 22, 2024
Martha “Mitsy” Clare Casey peacefully passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, leaving a legacy of kindness and hope for many years to come.
Mitsy was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on January 27, 1939, to Kenneth and Minnie "Jean" Jeanette Johnstad. Along with her younger brother, Robert, their family settled in Mahnomen, Minnesota, where she graduated from...
Leatrice Arlene Wirtz
Dec 21, 2024
Leatrice Arlene Wirtz, 101, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Oak Crossing.
Leatrice was born on December 12, 1923, the oldest daughter of William and Thora (Thorson) Joy in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Leatrice lived and grew up at the State Fish Hatchery grounds. Leatrice graduated from Holmes School in Detroit Lakes...
Larry David Mills
Dec 21, 2024
Larry Mills, 85, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was under hospice care.
Larry was born September 2, 1939 to David and Helen Mills in Spencer, Iowa. On July 20, 1957 Larry married his high school sweetheart Lillian. They had two children, Vicki and Terry and lived...
Serenity Tobias
Dec 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Serenity Lee Ann Tobias, who passed away peacefully on December 20th at the young age of 15. She was and always will be a shining light in our lives and will be forever remembered for her kindness and compassion.
Serenity enjoyed watching horror movies, playing video games,...
Carol Jean Bellanger
Dec 19, 2024
Carol Jean Bellanger
February 16, 1965-December 19, 2024
Carol Bellanger, 59, of Waubun, MN met the creator on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home in Waubun, MN surrounded by her family.
Carol Jean was born February 16, 1965, to Wallace and Helma (Tweten) Knapp in Racine, WI. Growing up and attending school in Kenosha, WI– later moving to Thief River Falls, MN...
Duane Edsal Lindsay
Dec 18, 2024
Duane (Dewey) Lindsay, 80, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at his home under hospice care surrounded by his loved ones. Duane was born March 22, 1944 to Dallas and Vivian (Lusty) Lindsay at Detroit Lakes, Minn.
He grew up in the Strawberry Lake area on the family farm and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horse, visiting...
Frances Rosina Carlson
Dec 18, 2024
Frances (Doll) Rosina Carlson May 17, 1920 – December 18, 2024
Frances was born May 17th, 1920, to Louis and Katherine Eidenschink of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was the 2nd of nine children, with three brothers and five sisters. Fran and her siblings attended a country school in Erie Township, completing the 8th grade.
After a couple of years, Fran moved to...
Robyn Raye Willette
Dec 17, 2024
Robyn Willette, age 60, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2024 at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Born on January 6th, 1964 to Charlie and Suzanne Willette, Robyn became a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of her own. She had a passion for reading books and watching true-crime stories, as well as spending time with her...
Richard W Brudevold
Dec 9, 2024
Richard Wesley Brudevold, 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Veteran’s Hospital of Fargo in Fargo, ND.
Born on January 26, 1941, at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, ND, Richard was the son of Wesley and Bertha (Deardorff) Brudevold. He grew up in Golden Ridge and graduated from Central High School in 1959. Richard...
Cheryl Hiemenz
Dec 8, 2024
Cheryl Ann Hiemenz, age 80, died peacefully at home, on Sunday December 8th, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Cheryl was born on July 22, 1944 in Wilmar, Minnesota to Winton and Ruth Lindman. She graduated from Ortonville High School in 1962 and then attended college at St. Cloud State University for elementary education. She married Michael R Hiemenz in 1968.
Cheryl was passionate...
Service of Remembrance 2024
Dec 6, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024 ~ 6:00 p.m.
David-Donehower Funeral Home
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Special Music by Something Special Acapella Group singing “CHRISTmas”
Words of Hope from Pastor Lauryl Ivers
Lighting Candles & Presentation of Ornaments
“Silent Night”
Rodney Paul Rodeman
Dec 4, 2024
Rodney Paul Rodeman was born in Yoder, WY on July 10, 1943 to David and Iris Rodeman. Rodney worked as a Superintendent constructing roads and highways for multiple companies throughout his career and he was an avid hunter who traveled across North America and Africa in pursuit of his next big adventure. Amidst his time building the nation's roadways, Rodney...
Michael Chesley
Dec 3, 2024
Michael Chesley, born on December 29, 1951, in White Earth, passed away peacefully at home in Ponsford, on December 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old.
Michael’s journey began in White Earth, where he developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the importance of family. As he grew older, he carried these values...
