Obituaries
Willard Ystenes
Jan 3, 2014
Willard "Willy" A. Ystenes April 23, 1944 – January 3, 2014 Willard "Willy" A. Ystenes, 69, of Audubon, MN, died Friday January 3, 2014 at Essentia Health, Detroit Lakes, MN. Willard Allen Ystenes was born on April 23, 1944 in Fertile, MN to Willam and Augusta (Fliflet) Ystenes. He grew up on a farm near Bear Park, MN with his...
Richard Noel
Jan 3, 2014
Richard James Noel, 63, resident of rural Frazee, MN, died Friday, January 3, 2014 surrounded by his family. Richard "Rich" was born December 29, 1950 in Detroit Lakes. Raised by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Elva Peterson, Rich grew up and spent his childhood in Detroit Lakes and Fargo. On March 3, 1969, Rich married the love of his life,...
Richard Blanding
Jan 3, 2014
Richard C. "Dick" Blanding, 93, retired Detroit Lakes businessman, died Friday, January 3 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home. At Dick's request, a memorial service will be held in the spring when we have warmer weather. Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501 Previous Events Service Friday, January 3, 2014 David-Donehower Funeral...
Elvis Hanks
Dec 19, 2013
Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501 Previous Events Visitation Sunday, December 22, 2013 5:00 PM White Earth Commnity Center
White Earth, MN 56591
Visitation will start at 5PM and continue until the time of services on Monday.
Service Monday, December 23, 2013 11:00...
Ann Rothschadl
Dec 18, 2013
Ann Rothschadl, 92, resident of Detroit Lakes, died Wednesday, December 18 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, December 23 at 10AM. Visitation will take place Sunday, December 22 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5PM-7PM with a Prayer Service at 7PM. Ann Rothschadl, 92, resident...
Dean Ornquist
Dec 18, 2013
Dean DuWayne Ornquist of Middle River, MN shed his mortal bonds to dwell with his savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at approximately 7:00 am in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. A gathering of Friends and Family will be held at Collin's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013. Viewing will be 4:00 p.m. to 5:00...
Keith Smith
Dec 15, 2013
Keith D. Smith, 79, resident of Detroit Lakes, MN, died peacefully Sunday, December 15 at his residence. Memorial services for Keith will be held Friday, December 20 at 11AM in David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Keith Darrel Smith was born December 12, 1934 in Frazee, MN to Harry D. and Emma (Kappel)...
Anthony Brugman
Dec 14, 2013
Anthony "Tony" D. Brugman, 57, resident of Detroit Lakes, died Saturday, December 14 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 19 at 2PM in David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held in the spring at Oak Grove Cemetery. Tony was born July 5, 1956 in Moorhead, MN...
Darcy Villebrun
Dec 9, 2013
Darcy Sue Villebrun was born January 27, 1965 to Beryl Marie Bloom and Raymond Arthur Villebrun. She was raised with her four brothers and three sisters by her mother in South Minneapolis. She attended Phillips Jr. High and graduated soon after. Darcy enjoyed traveling to Pow-Wows and dancing "fancy shawl" in contests. She often placed 1st or 2nd. Her favorite...
Charles Brown
Dec 9, 2013
Charles was born March 27, 1928 in Detroit Lakes to Eddie and Ellen (Antilla) Brown. He was raised in the area along with his 10 siblings. On February 7, 1948 he married the love of his life, Sylvia Bjorlo in Moorhead, MN. Over the years he worked as a truck driver, farmer and Armour employee until his retirement. At that...
David Jepson
Dec 8, 2013
David Allen Jepson was born August 27, 1931 at the family home in Evergreen Township, rural Frazee the 8th of 11 children of Raymond and Floretta (Seger) Jepson. He grew up and attended District 84 rural school in Evergreen Township. David worked numerous jobs in Grand Forks, ND, Fargo, ND and Grand Rapids, MN prior to moving to Oregon in...
Patrick Gaffney
Dec 7, 2013
Patrick J. Gaffney, 67, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Patrick James Gaffney was born December 3, 1946 in Hawley, MN to Donald and Lucille (Sauer) Gaffney. His family lived in Rollag and later moved to Fargo, ND where he attended area schools. Patrick was united in marriage to Rosalie Alm January...
Stephen Caye
Dec 4, 2013
Stephen G. Caye was born July 20, 1949 in Detroit Lakes, MN to George and Verona (Stadatherr) Caye. He was raised and educated in Detroit Lakes and is a 1967 graduate of Detroit Lakes High School. He moved to Alexandria where he completed the Law Enforcement Training Program at the Alexandria Vo-Tech. He worked in St. Cloud and Jackson County,...
Maurice Eder
Dec 4, 2013
Maurice Joseph Eder was born July 4, 1928 in Breckenridge, MN to Joseph and Mary (Portner) Eder. He was united in marriage to Catherine Schmit, June 20, 1951. They made their home in Breckenridge, Doran, Hoffman and Detroit Lakes where Maurice worked as a manager for numerous lumber companies. Catherine died in 2010. Maurice loved music, dancing, bowling, fishing and...
Todd Gray
Dec 3, 2013
Todd T. Gray, 48, resident of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 14 at 2PM in David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held in the spring at Holy Rosary Catholic...
Florence Fritz
Nov 23, 2013
Florence Fritz, age 94, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at The Cottages in Detroit Lakes. Funeral mass will take place 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2013, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church....
Florence Goodman
Nov 22, 2013
Florence C. Goodman, 66, Ponsford, MN, died Friday, November 22 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 27 at the Old Pine Point School in Ponsford. Interment will be in the Breck Memorial Episcopal Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:30 PM on Tuesday until the time...
Donald Briese
Nov 21, 2013
Donald Arthur Briese was born to Arthur H. and Bernice (Kever) Briese on the 28th of August, 1930 in Wells, MN. He attended school in Fairmont, MN and served with the Fifth Army Quarter Master Corps at Ft. Sheridan, IL. He completed his military service as a mess sergeant with K-Company, 135th Infantry, 47th Division at Camp Rucker, AL. Donald...
Iva Molacek
Nov 20, 2013
Iva Arlene Molacek was born July 23, 1922 in Spring Creek Township, rural Ogema, MN to Rudolph and Ester (Fredricks) Korinta. She was raised and educated in rural Ogema. Iva was united in marriage to Leonard Molacek September 14, 1943 in Detroit Lakes, MN. They farmed in rural Callaway until moving to Fargo, ND in 1952. They returned to the...
Mildred Garoutte
Nov 18, 2013
Mildred A. Garoutte, 82, a resident of the Frazee Care Center, formerly of Detroit Lakes and Oceanside, CA, died Monday in the Frazee Care Center. Funeral services will be in Oceanside, CA at a later date. Funeral Home: David Donehower Funeral Home 609 Hwy 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN US 56501 Service: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Funeral Services will be...
