Obituaries

Dec 27, 2017

Ilse Alexejew, age 84, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.  A private family interment of her ashes will be held in spring.

Ilse was born on October 20, 1933, to Walter and Charlotte (Kaserlitze) Tetzlaff in Swinemunde, Pomeranian.  She, her mother, and her...

Dec 24, 2017

Harriet A. Jonason, 101, Detroit Lakes, MN died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Oak Crossing NH, in Detroit Lakes.

Memorial Services for Harriet will be held Thursday, January 4 at 1PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Harriet Arlene Nelson was born July 24, 1916 in...

Dec 19, 2017

Michael Stensgaard, 43 Detroit Lakes, MN, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at his home.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 14 at 11AM in David Donehower Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held one hour prior.

Michael was born June 5, 1974 in Detroit Lakes, MN.  After graduation from Detroit Lakes Senior High School,...

Dec 19, 2017

Michael D. Brun, 67, Detroit Lakes, MN died Tuesday, December 19 at Essentia Health in Fargo.

Funeral Services for Michael will be held Wednesday, December 27 at 10AM in Harvest Fellowship Church in Frazee.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 26 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with a 7pm Prayer Service and time of sharing....

Dec 18, 2017

Margery Marie “Margie” Bellanger, age 78, of Waubun, MN, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Sanford Health Hospital in Fargo, ND, after a long battle with cancer.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at St. Columba Episcopal Church in White Earth, MN.  A visitation will begin at 5:00...

Dec 11, 2017

Thomas Anthony “Tom” Kubat, age 58, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.  A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, December 15, 2017, at David Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, with a time of gathering an hour prior.  His ashes will be buried at...

Dec 10, 2017

Beatrice M. Mertens, 92, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Sunday, December 10 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 16 at 10AM in Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Ogema, MN.  Visitation will be held Friday, December 15 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with a 6:30pm Rosary...

Dec 5, 2017

James George “Jim” Kulzer, age 75, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at the V.A. Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, with a time of gathering an hour prior. A visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm...

Nov 28, 2017

Edward G. Schwartz, 83, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Tuesday,  November 28, 2017 at Essentia Health in Fargo.

Funeral Services for Edward will be held Tuesday, December 5 at 10AM in David Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Edward George Schwartz was born October 24, 1934 in Weyburn,...

Nov 28, 2017

Ronald G. Germain, 58, Henning, MN died Tuesday, November 28 in Clitherall, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 2 at 3pm in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held Friday, December 1 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with a 7pm Prayer Service.  Visitation will also continue at the...

Nov 22, 2017

Jesse A. Kolnes, 31, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Lakes Group Homes in Detroit Lakes.

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Thursday, November 30 from 6pm-8pm at David Donehower Funeral Home.

Jesse Andrew Kolnes was born December 9, 1985 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Ronald D. and...

Nov 20, 2017

Franklin “Bud” Heisler, 78, Ogema, MN, died peacefully at home Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by family and under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

A  Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 25 at 10AM in St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, White Earth.  Visitation will be held Friday, November 24 at David Donehower...

Nov 19, 2017

Irene Rose Byer, age 82, of Frazee, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Frazee Care Center under the care of the Hospice of the Red River Valley.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee, with a time of gathering an hour...

Nov 16, 2017

Christine M. Eidenschink, 72, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Thursday, November 16 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM, Wednesday, November 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes, Msgr. Timothy McGee, officiating.  Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Friends may call 4:00 – 7:00 PM with...

Nov 16, 2017

Georgia L. Reiffenberger, 66, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Thursday, November 16 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 20 at 1:30PM in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 19 from 5pm-7pm with a 6:30pm Rosary Service and 7PM Prayer Service. Visitation will also...

Nov 13, 2017

Eugene A. Schouviller, 86, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Essentia Health- St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Funeral Services for Eugene will be held Saturday, November 18 at 2pm in Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Callaway, MN.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.  Interment will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery...

Nov 7, 2017

James Walter Thompson passed peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his loving family at Essentia Hospital in Fargo during his final days and moments.

Jim (as everyone knew him) was born to Harry and Violet (Corke) Thompson on December 2, 1936, in Frazee, Minnesota.  He graduated from Frazee...

Oct 31, 2017

Genevieve M. Olk, 91, Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Mass of Christian Burial for Genevieve will be held Monday, November 6 at 1:30PM in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held at David Donehower Funeral Home on Sunday, November 5 from 5pm-7pm with a...

Oct 26, 2017

Glenn L Clark Jr., 72, Lake Park, MN, died Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Essentia Health- St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Memorial Services for Glenn will be held Monday, October 30 at 6 PM in David Donehower Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

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Oct 26, 2017

Violet “Vi” J. Christensen, age 96, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.  A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at The Congregational United Church of Christ in Detroit Lakes.

Violet J. Mercer was born on August 1,...