Obituaries
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...
Judith "Judy" Ford
Mar 16, 2024
Judith Mary (Wieck) Ford, 81, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her home following a courageous battle with liver cancer.
She was born to Henry and Marion Wieck on October 15th, 1942 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Judy lived a life full of adventure and she had many talents that she shared throughout her life. When she grew...
Margaret "Marge" A. McArthur
Mar 14, 2024
Margaret A. “Marge” McArthur, 85, Ogema, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home following a period of declining health. She was surrounded by family.
Marge was born in Ogema on January 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Henry, Sr. and Anna (Jasken) Teiken. She attended local schools and was a 1957 graduate of Waubun High School where she...
Kenneth James Carrabou
Mar 13, 2024
Kenneth James Carrabou, 56, of Detroit Lakes, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Ken was born on November 1, 1967 in Detroit Lakes, he was the son of James and Mary (Chilton) Carrabou. As a child, he moved around quite a bit, but eventually the family settled in the Strawberry...
Janice Johnson
Mar 11, 2024
Janice Arlene (Larson) Johnson, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Her family was at her side.
Jan was born in Evansville, MN on June 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Carl O. and Lillian A. (Sauers) Larson. She attended local schools, and was a 1956 graduate of Evansville High School...
Terry Wayne Saville
Mar 7, 2024
Terry Wayne Saville, age 76, of West-Fargo, North Dakota died unexpectedly on March 7, 2024, at Sanford Health, Fargo. Services for Terry will be held at a later date.
Joseph William Heit
Mar 5, 2024
Joseph William Heit, 91, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Pelican Landing Memory Care.
Joseph was born March 23, 1932 to Clarence and Barbara (Leibham) Heit on the family farm near Devils Lake, ND. He attended a rural grade school and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Devils Lake. Following graduation, he served in the...
Robert Matthew DuChene
Mar 2, 2024
Robert (Rob) Matthew DuChene of Detroit Lakes, MN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Alina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
Rob (Robbie) was born May 2, 1970 to Wilfred (Willie) and Alice (Schonhardt) DuChene in Detroit Lakes, MN. Rob grew up in Callaway, MN, attended Callaway Elementary School and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1988. Rob continued his education by going on to complete two associate...
