Obituaries
Marlys Bodem
Feb 23, 2019
Marlys J. Bodem, 82, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 23 at Lincoln Park Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was surrounded by family.
Memorial Service for Marlys will be held this Friday March 1 at David - Donehower Funeral Home, 609 Highway 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Visitation will begin at 4pm...
Mary Beebe
Feb 22, 2019
Mary Maud Baker Stranathan Beebe, passed away in Detroit Lakes MN on February 22, 2019. She was just shy of her 88th birthday when she lost the struggle with cancer at the age of 87. Mary married her husband Arthur A Beebe, on December 10, 1954.
She is survived by her children: Brenda Beebe Wieland of Detroit...
Arleen Faltersack
Feb 22, 2019
Arleen R. Faltersack, 96, of Detroit Lakes, died Friday, February 22 in Essentia Oak Crossing Nursing Home.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, with a prayer service at 7pm Thursday, February 28 at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will continue from 10-11am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am Friday, March 1,...
Marion Mikkanen
Feb 18, 2019
Marion Mikkanen, 91, of Mahnomen went to her home in heaven on February 18, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, at 1:30pm at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation will be held 30min prior to the service.
Marion was born on October 1, 1927, to Howard and Mae (Klein)...
Joyce Groth
Feb 15, 2019
Joyce Marie Groth was born May 25, 1951, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the daughter of Arden and Leora (King) Wiemerslage. She passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at the Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Moorhead, Minnesota after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myloma cancer.
Gerald Christensen
Feb 15, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Christensen, 82, of Rochert, MN, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at Essential Health in Fargo.
Jerry was born November 22, 1936 to Floyd and Durema (Hart) Chrristensen at the White Earth Reservation Hospital. Jerry graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1954. After graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy...
Paul Person Sr.
Feb 11, 2019
Paul George Person Sr, 55, died unexpectedly on February 11th, 2019 at his home. He was born May 6th, 1963 in Mahnomen, son of Floyd Person and Vivian (Jackson) Person.
Paul was raised in the White Earth area by Vernon and Rose (Mom) Weaver. Paul attended White Earth Elementary and then Waubun High School. Paul lived in...
Bryan Mischke
Feb 11, 2019
Bryan C. Mischke, 60, Lake Park, MN died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral Services for Bryan will be held Sunday, February 17 at 5PM at the David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Interment will be held in the spring at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Detroit Lakes.
Bryan...
Sharon Lavalier
Feb 10, 2019
Sharon Elizabeth Lavalier, age 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at her home.
Sharon was born on May 14, 1941, to Arthur and Gladys (Hanson) Fredrickson in Ryder, ND. She was raised in the Moorhead area before moving at a young age to Detroit Lakes, MN. On October 29, 1959, Sharon...
Richard Kalinoski
Feb 5, 2019
Richard V. Kalinoski, Detroit Lakes, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, February 5 at his residence.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, February 11 at 1pm in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes. A gathering of friends and family will be held Sunday, February 10 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 4pm-6pm with a 6pm...
Charles Reynolds
Feb 1, 2019
Charles O. Reynolds, 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, February 8th at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. Interment will be in the Spring at Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN...
Gary Wicker
Jan 31, 2019
Gary Allen Wicker, 59, died January 31, 2019 at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN of pancreatic cancer. He was so strong and positive throughout his illness and he fought so hard, even the doctors and nurses were amazed at his resiliency.
A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held Saturday, February 9 at 2pm in...
Janine Vogt
Jan 31, 2019
Janine Marie Vogt, 65 , of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Thursday, January 31, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN, at 3 pm. Visitation will be from 2:30-3:00, on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit...
Roland Morton
Jan 30, 2019
Roland E. Morton, 75, Detroit Lakes passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 30 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.
Memorial Services for Roland will be held Tuesday, February 5 at 11 AM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Audubon. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Rose Gunderson
Jan 30, 2019
Rose M. Gunderson, 74, Detroit Lakes, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Funeral services will be 7:00 PM, Monday, February 4 at David-Donehower Funeral Home, Reverend Rachael Simonson, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral...
Inez Drowley
Jan 30, 2019
Inez Lorraine Drowley, 88, formerly of Grand Marais, MN. died January 30, 2019 at Detroit Lakes, MN.
Inez was born on February 16, 1930 to Albert and Mary (Denewitt) Bentley in Grayling, MI, where she grew up and graduated from high school. She worked as a clerk in Sorenson’s store for several years before marrying Donald Drowley...
Marietta Broberg
Jan 29, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Marietta Faye (Johnson) Broberg. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Thelma Derstine
Jan 29, 2019
Thelma Mae (Moyer) Derstine, 89, Detroit Lakes, MN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2019 at Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes.
Funeral Services for Thelma will be held on Tuesday, February 5 at 7PM in David Donehower Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation will begin at 5PM and continue until the...
Cherin Quittschreiber
Jan 29, 2019
Cherin R. “Cheri” Quittschreiber, 73, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Tuesday, January 29 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital. A Celebration of Cheri’s life will be 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 9 at the Steve and Terri Quittschreiber residence, 12560 Carow Circle, Frazee, MN.
Cherin Rae Quittschreiber was born November 13, 1945 in Kentfield, CA to Crawford and Bette...


