Obituaries
Christopher Joel Svenby
Mar 21, 2026
Christopher Joel Svenby “Country”, 31, of Fargo, ND, passed away on March 21, 2026 in Fargo.
Christopher was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 27, 1994 to Terise Svenby-Dearinger and Jarvis Woods. He attended school at North Boarder Elementary and High School, Walhalla, ND and Paladin Academy in Coon Rapids, MN.
Christopher worked various jobs throughout his life including roofing and construction...
Robin Friendshuh
Mar 19, 2026
Robin Friendshuh, 74, was released from her mortal life on March 19, 2026. After a valiant 2 ½ year battle with cancer she passed away peacefully in her Detroit Lakes, Minnesota home. She was held in the loving arms of her family and supported by the tender care of HIA Hospice.
Robin was born on May 12, 1951 in Crookston, Minnesota,...
Adeline Marie Leitheiser
Feb 20, 2026
Adeline Marie Leitheiser (née Anderson), affectionately known as Mickey, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 99. Born on November 21, 1926, Mickey was known for her generous spirit and resilience throughout her life. She cherished the time spent with her children, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren. She enjoyed bird watching and traveling whenever possible.
Mickey was...
Karen Mae Daggett
Mar 28, 2026
Karen passed on March 28th, 2026 at her home in Detroit Lakes at the age of 80. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
Margaret M. Trieglaff
Mar 26, 2026
Margaret Mary Trieglaff, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 26, 2026, at the age of 77 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Margaret (Sauer) born on January 31, 1949, 3rd of nine kids to Joe and Ann Sauer. She spent her early years up to the 8th grade attending...
Charles N. Willette
Mar 24, 2026
Charles passed in the early hours of Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at the age of 91. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him. Full life tribute coming soon.
Formal services are in the planning stages.
Judith Elaine Collmann
Mar 19, 2026
Judith “Judi” Collmann, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Judi was born in Mankato, Minnesota, to Lyle and Harriet Prange, who preceded her in death. She grew up in St. Clair, where she met the love of her life, Marvin Collmann. The two were married on June 6, 1964, and shared...
Eugene A. Morrison
Mar 16, 2026
Eugene Alvin Morrison was born April 24, 1933, to Chester and Mabel Morrison in Ogema, Minnesota. He was the oldest of 4 children. Eugene graduated from Waubun High School in 1951. He married Opal Mae Mastin in 1951. They moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and raised 6 children. Opal passed away in 1992. Eugene married Teresa Trojanowski in 1994 and...
Gary Alan Negen
Mar 13, 2026
Gary Alan Negen, son of Dick and Dorothy (Kleinhuitzen) Negen was born on March 11, 1947, in Willmar, Minnesota.
Gary grew up on a farm south of Prinsburg, MN with his parents, one sister Janice and two brothers Dalen and Dennis. Family moved to Prinsburg, starting a Plumbing and Heating business.
Gary attended Central Christian School in Prinsburg through 10th grade, completing...
Rudolph E. Oien
Mar 13, 2026
Rudolph (Rudy) Oien, 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at Sanford Fargo Hospice House.
Rudy was born on August 23, 1944, in Riverside, California to Rudolph and Lena Oien. Shortly after, they moved back to Minnesota. He went to elementary school in both Audubon and Frazee, MN before moving to Detroit Lakes School. He was in the graduating class of...
Frances Pearl Kotaska
Mar 4, 2026
Frances Pearl Kotaska, 74, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Born June 7, 1951 to Wilbert and Pearl (Forrest) Johnson, she held the distinction of being the last recorded home birth Hiram Twp, Cass County, MN. Fran graduated from West High School in Minneapolis, after which she met and married Robert Kotaska. She earned...
Kenneth "Bogo" Chapman
Mar 3, 2026
Bogo passed peacefully at his home in Detroit Lakes on March 3rd, 2026 at the age of 84. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him. Inurnment at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery May 2, 2026 at 11 am. with food and fellowship following at the Detroit Lakes VFW.
Marlys Arleen Tingesdahl
Mar 2, 2026
Maryls Arleen (Nesemeier) Tingesdahl, age 90, died at Ecumen Nursing home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, on March 2nd, 2026.
Marlys was born on July 31, 1935, in Leonard, North Dakota, to her parents, Martha (Saar) and Alfred Nesemeier. She lived in Leonard until the age of 6 and started school and Sunday school there from 1941 to 1944. In 1944, she...
Cecelia Grieser
Feb 28, 2026
Cecelia (Minugh) Grieser, 89, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the enduring love of her family and under the compassionate care of the staff of Pelican Landing and Hearts in Action (HIA) Hospice in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Cecelia Minugh was born to Celia (Phares) and Alfred ‘Mac’ Minugh on May 26, 1936, at Harlem, Montana. The youngest of...
Norman Jerome Aamoth
Feb 25, 2026
Norman passed in the late hours of Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at his care facility in Detroit Lakes at the age of 82. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him.
Sandra Rae Walter
Feb 22, 2026
Sandra Rae Walter (Gustafson) was born in Langdon, ND on March 30, 1951, to parents Helene & Ray Gustafson.
Sandra attended a small country school near her home 12 miles from Langdon, ND. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1969. She has a lifetime of memories shared with her high school friends.
Sandra attended Devils Lake Jr. College, then transferred to...
Roma Carolyn Jacoby
Feb 13, 2026
Roma Caroline Kee Jacoby was born October 13, 1932 to Fred and Jessie Kee in Loup City, NE.
She moved with her family to Austin MN when she was four. She attended school in Austin, graduating from high school in 1950. She then attended Austin Junior College and graduated from Macalester College, St. Paul in 1954. After a 3-month training course...
James J. Matter
Feb 9, 2026
James Joseph Matter age 91, of Callaway, MN passed away peacefully at Pelican Landing surrounded by his family on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was one of seven children born to the late Alfred and Ruth (Frantz) Matter.
Family will greet friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, February 12, followed by a prayer service at 7:00pm at David-Donehower funeral home...
Helen Marie Burns
Feb 7, 2026
Helen Marie Burns, 86, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.
Helen was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on November 18,1939, to Martin and Lucille Vareberg
She married Eddie Burns January 9, 1959, while Eddie was stationed at Duluth AFB, Minnesota. During the 20 years Eddie was in the Air Force, they lived and served at Newfoundland, Hickman...
Matthew John Casey
Feb 6, 2026
Matthew John Casey began his journey to everlasting peace on Friday, February 6, 2026. He leaves behind a significant imprint on the hearts of so many, who will continue to honor his mighty spirit and compassionate soul.
On September 4, 1940, Matt was born in Graceville, Minnesota, to Mathew and Anna Casey. He grew up with six brothers and sisters and...
