Obituaries
Twyla Susan Perrine
Sep 9, 2025
Twyla Susan Perrine, 68, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Twyla was born on September 21, 1956, and grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN. Shortly after graduating high school, she married David Perrine, and together they moved to Wadena, MN while Dave attended technical school. Over the years, their journey took them...
JoAnn Wilma Mark
Aug 27, 2025
JoAnn (Joni) Wilma Mark, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Ecumen in Detroit Lakes after a short battle with lung cancer.
She was born on April 5, 1940, at the home of her parents, John and Wilma (Frikken) Mark in Fergus Falls, MN. She was the youngest of 5 girls. She attended and graduated from Fergus Falls...
Lois Jean Wiebolt
Sep 9, 2025
Lois Wiebolt, age 93, was called home to Jesus on September 9, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1932, in Fargo, ND to Edward & Gertrude (Eggert) Kraus. Lois grew up in Alice, ND and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1950. After graduation she attended St. John's school of Nursing and received her RN degree in 1953.
She married...
Jenelle Marion Boomgaarden
Sep 9, 2025
Jenelle passed suddenly at Oak Crossing Care Facility in the evening hours of Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at the age of 83. A caring and nurturing soul, known for nourishing and feeding everyone in her reach, Jenelle will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
Funeral services will be conducted...
Gail Cossette
Sep 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gail Cossette
Gail Cossette, born on November 6th, 1947, was a woman whose warmth, wit, and unwavering devotion to family shaped every chapter of her life, passed away on September 3rd, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. Her legacy is stitched into the laughter of her grandchildren, the stories she told, and the quiet moments...
Betty Elizabeth Red Horse
Aug 30, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Auntie, and friend who departed from this world on August 31st 2025 and is mourned by her devoted family and friends.
Betty was born on October 5th, 1945 to Rev. William Hanks and Mary Ellen (Roy) Hanks. In Red Lake, MN. She was raised and educated in...
Chuck McWethy
Aug 26, 2025
Charles “Chuck” McWethy, 57, of Fargo, ND, passed away on August 26th, 2025.
Born on June 24, 1968, in Fargo to Otto and Mary McWethy, Chuck will be remembered for his unwavering kindness and generous spirit. Whether volunteering at a homeless shelter or helping to build a school on a mission trip to Haiti with his brother Mike. Chuck lived a...
Joy Betty Schooler
Aug 23, 2025
Joy Betty Schooler, 83, Hutchinson, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Joy Schooler was born May 4, 1942 in Windom, MN to Orville and Adona (Baird) Van Normman. She is a 1960 graduate of Swanville High School. Following graduation, she moved to the Twin Cities where she worked...
Jean Edna Sailer
Aug 19, 2025
Jean Edna (Nelson) Sailer, 100, passed away on Aug. 19, 2025, at the Hadley House in Perham, MN.
Jean was born on Dec. 1, 1924, at home on the family farm near Butterfield, MN., to Milton and Edna (Slaalien) Nelson. Jean was a 1942 graduate of Butterfield High School.
She married Archie Sailer on June 1, 1943, in Hill City, MN. Following...
Renee Singleton
Aug 18, 2025
As I write this obituary, I have stared death in the face every day with our mom and my sister on Facetime, she was a grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, but most importantly, our mom.
I now have a newfound respect for the final stages of life. It is a beautiful process, one that I came to know every...
Terry Olson
Aug 18, 2025
Terry Lloyd Olson was born to Lloyd and Elaine Olson in Rockford IL, on February 13, 1946.
He was baptized by his grandfather the Reverend George Field and confirmed at Second Congregational Church, in Rockford IL. He graduated from East Highschool of Rockford IL, then attended Moorhead State, MN where he received his BA in 1968.
Terry married Ingrid Rolfson on June...
Lois L. Oelfke
Aug 5, 2025
Lois Louise (Svenkesen) Oelfke born October 26, 1932 to Willie and Margaret (Corbett) Svenkesen passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Lois graduated from Frazee High School class of 1950. She married Clarence Oelfke July 18, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Height of Land. Clarence and Lois moved to California for work After the...
Walter Sanders
Aug 4, 2025
Walter Olaf Sanders (87), of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025. Walt was a unique man with many interests and crossed paths with all kinds of people throughout his life and loved sharing his experiences with everyone he met. He married Marcia Refsal on May 31, 1958, and they had three children together, Shari, Tom and...
Jill Schoon
Aug 3, 2025
Jill Schoon, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated professional, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was born on May 7, 1963, in Fridley, Minnesota.
Jill pursued her dreams with determination, earning a master's degree in engineering. She built a fulfilling career in highway maintenance, where her skills and dedication contributed to the communities she served.
Jill was...
Kenneth Dibley
Aug 2, 2025
Kenneth Loren DibleyJanuary 6, 1932 - August 2, 2025
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Kenneth Loren Dibley passed away peacefully at the age of 93, under the care of Hospice in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Ken was born on January 6, 1932, in Moorhead, MN to Robert and Lela (Cowan) Dibley. He attended Deerhorn Country School and graduated from Wolverton High School in...
Sharon Archuleta
Jul 24, 2025
Sharon Ashley Archuleta (Hoogerhuis) a recent resident of Detroit Lakes, MN and longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on July 24th surrounded by family and friends. Sharon was just days away from celebrating her 39th birthday.
Born on August 3rd, 1986, to parents Sherrie Lujan & Ronald Hoogerhuis, Sharon was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend. Sharon attended...
Matlyn Rose Tschider
Jul 19, 2025
Our sweet Matlyn Rose Tschider passed into eternal life on July 19, 2025 after a courageous battle with eating disorders, mental health struggles and addiction. Ultimately, her body weary from the fight, let go and found peace. For over eight years she battled these demons with stays at inpatient treatment centers, doctor consultations and outpatient programs, counseling and hospital trips....
John Carl Weets Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
John Carl Weets Sr., affectionately known to many as “Big John”, the “Muffler King, and “Budball”, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 77.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation will begin at 11am, with formal services starting at 12pm.
John Carl...
Larry Buboltz
Jul 13, 2025
Larry Gene Buboltz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and community leader died peacefully on July 13, 2025, at Sunnyside Care Center with his family by his side He was born November 2, 1942, on the family farm in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, to Stanley and Dorothy (Ebent) Buboltz.
He attended Buffalo Lake Schools graduating in 1960, In high school he enjoyed participation...
Harvey Fisher
Jul 8, 2025
Harvey Edward Fisher, 92, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, into his eternal home on July 8, 2025, at Ecumen Long Term Care in Detroit Lakes.
Harvey was born on June 10th, 1933, to Edward and Elsie Fisher in Gaylord, MN. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Hornet Carrier on the...
