Obituaries
Dorothy Schultz
May 24, 2024
Dorothy Schultz, age 88, formerly from Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully at The Pines of Carmel in Pineville, North Carolina on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harold and survived by her daughter Barb (Andy) Dragan from North Carolina and son Jim (Jackie) Schultz from Rosemount, MN along with her four grandchildren Alexis and Chase (Meredith)...
William "Bill" Jordan
May 15, 2024
William "Bill" Robert Jordan, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a battle with lymphoma on May 15, 2024. A funeral will be held on Sunday May 19, 2024, at Detroit Lakes United Methodist Church - visitation at 3 PM followed by a service at 4 PM.
Bill was born on September 14, 1949 in...
Craig Bratvold
May 8, 2024
Craig Allen Bratvold, OD, was born December 5, 1957 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Claude and LaVonne Bratvold. He died peacefully in his sleep at home in Detroit Lakes on Wednesday May 8, 2024.
Craig is survived by his wife, Teresa Erickson and her three sons: Eric Stanley (Kate), St Paul, MN, Matthew Stanley (Roxanne), Detroit Lakes, MN and Brian Stanley...
Reverend Raymond Larson
May 6, 2024
Raymond S. Larson passed away the morning of May 6th with his family surrounding him at Oak Crossing Nursing Center.
He was born July 20, 1942, to Margaret A. and Gilbert O. Larson and grew up in the hills of Stillwater, MN. He graduated from the College of Gustavus Adolphus and continued to obtain his Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary...
Honorable William E. Walker
May 2, 2024
William (Bill) E. Walker, 84, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, just the way he wanted it; in the home he built, surrounded by treasures collected over a lifetime, and with his dear wife nearby. Bill was born in Waukegan, IL to Don and Bebe Walker on September 6, 1939. Bill graduated from Grant High...
Harold Paul Rebenitsch
Apr 30, 2024
Harold Paul Rebenitsch, 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on April 30, 2024 at home.
Harold was born in Mandan, ND to Paul and Mary Rebenitsch on November 1, 1937. Harold earned a bachelors and a master’s degree in chemistry from Gonzaga University and then the University of Northern Iowa. He worked as a chemistry teacher at various schools and...
Dianne M Erickson
Apr 26, 2024
Dianne M. Erickson, 72, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 26th, 2024.
Dianne was born on August 2, 1951 to James and Marie Griep. Dianne spent most of her life working in auto sales. She was able to travel frequently during that time and really enjoyed that. In her free time Dianne loved to fish!...
Richard (Dick) Joseph Pratt
Apr 25, 2024
Richard Joseph Pratt passed away on April 25th in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. He was born May 22, 1932. in Fargo, North Dakota, to Audrey and Lester Pratt.
Growing up on Fargo’s south side, Dick (as he preferred being called) enrolled in kindergarten at Agassiz where he attended nine years going on to Fargo Central High School. “I always walked home for...
Janice Joyce Teiken
Apr 25, 2024
Janice Joyce (Kozitka) Teiken, 75, Dilworth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday April 25, 2024.
She was born in Detroit Lakes on January 7, 1949 to Clarence and Joyce (Leizert) Kozitka. She attended local schools and was a 1967 graduate of Waubun High School. After Graduation attended College for one year in Detroit Lakes
Janice married Thomas Henry Teiken on June 27,...
Richard Carl Anderson
Apr 25, 2024
Richard C. Anderson age 59 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 25, 2024, at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
Richard Carl Anderson was born August 9, 1964, in Moorhead, MN. He was raised by his loving parents, Morris and Lilli Anderson, along with his sister Kristen “Tula”, and Grandma Ethel Larsen. Together they had many adventures over the...
Dennis Paesler
Apr 23, 2024
Dennis Paesler of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota passed away on April 23, 2024, in the town of Perham, MN.
Dennis was born in Perham, MN to Albert and Marjorie Paesler on July 28, 1947. He graduated from Frazee High School and attended Moorhead State College.
He married Karen Mattson of Detroit Lakes in 1968. One child, Gretchen was born to this union. In...
Roger Alan Harmer
Apr 23, 2024
Roger Alan Harmer, 85, died April 23, 2024. Roger was born February 2, 1939 to Gladys and Ward (Don Sr.) Harmer. He grew up in Frazee where he was an outstanding high school athlete. After graduating from college, he joined the military and subsequently had several careers in various cities across the country. In 2016 he moved back to the...
Leanda Jane Brase
Apr 22, 2024
Leanda Jane Johnson was born on November 13, 1930, in Corliss Township, Perham, Minnesota, to Henry and Emma (Matz) Johnson. Leanda was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corliss. She attended rural school and graduated from Perham High School in 1948. She attended St. Cloud State College graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education....
Diana Kay Jacobson
Apr 22, 2024
On April 22, 2024, Diana Kay Jacobson was called home and set free from all her Earthly suffering.
Diana Kay Matson was born on March 2, 1958, in Moorhead, MN to parents Harlan and Vivian Matson. The fourth of what would become six children, Diana was given the nickname DeeDee by her youngest brother and it would stick with her...
Mary Ann Carrabou
Apr 18, 2024
Mary Ann Carrabou, 78, of Detroit Lakes, MN died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.Mary was born on December 25, 1945 in White Earth, MN. She was the daughter of George and Leona (Neuhalfen) Chilton. As a child she attended school in White Earth and Detroit Lakes. In 1964 she married Jim Carrabou, and...
Delores Jean Bellanger
Apr 15, 2024
Delores Jean “Dolo” Bellanger, 73, of Pine Point, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 15th, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 12th, 1950 in White Earth, MN to John (Johnny Bell) Bellanger and Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Rock. Dolo grew up in Pine Point, MN where she spent the majority of her life. After graduating from high school,...
John Joseph Gunderson
Apr 14, 2024
John Gunderson, 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
John Joseph Gunderson was born to Joseph R. and Gladys M. (Grant) Gunderson in Albert Lea, MN on March 7, 1943. An active, athletic boy, he excelled in swimming, wrestling, and hunting.
John graduated from St. Olaf College, utilizing his degree teaching high school biology and coaching...
Judith Carolyn Nelson
Mar 28, 2024
Judith “Judy” Carolyn Nelson, passed away in Osage, MN leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Born in Detroit Lakes, MN, to William and Olvida Martinson. Judy grew up in a full household made up of 10 siblings, Judy being the 6th born child. Judy's life was a tapestry...
Virginia Ione Hoff
Mar 26, 2024
Virginia I. Hoff, 88, of Moorhead and formerly of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo.
A time for visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at David-Donehower Funeral Service. A funeral service will then begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Melissa Pickering officiating. Interment will take place at Hamar...
Robin Marie Nelson
Mar 20, 2024
Robin Marie Nelson, 34, of Detroit Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with her family by her side.
Robin was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on June 25, 1989, and attended local schools. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 2007 and went on to get a certificate in early childhood education from M-State. She loved her...
