Obituaries
Karen Mae Daggett
Mar 28, 2026
Karen Mae (Nelson) Daggett was born on August 11, 1945 in Detroit Lakes MN. to August L. and Doris Mae Gertrude (Larson) Nelson. Karen leaves behind a large and loving family and a legacy of music, faith, generosity and caring that touched countless lives.
Karen grew up on a farm west of Lake Park, MN, the eldest of six siblings. She...
Tera Lea Guetter
Apr 28, 2026
Tera passed surrounded by her loving family in their Detroit Lakes home on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at the age of 64. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. Full life tribute coming soon.
Memorial Services are in the planning stages and will be announced shortly. Check back for details.
James L Sutter
Apr 27, 2026
James “Jim” Lee Sutter, 91, died peacefully on April 27, 2026, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Jim was born June 20, 1934, in Rock Port, Missouri, the son of Otto and Hattie (Moody) Sutter. He graduated from Rock Port High School in 1952. After graduation, he attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, MO, for one semester, worked...
Julie Hendrickson
Apr 27, 2026
Julie Hendrickson, 72, of Audubon MN, died peacefully Monday April 27, 2026, at Frazee Care Center.
Julie Harriet Hendrickson was born January 18, 1954, to Kermit and Charlotte (Anderson) Hendrickson, on a cold winter day—40 degrees below zero. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Lake Park, graduating with the Class of 1972. Julie was active in...
SSgt Daniel M Putnam
Apr 5, 2026
SSgt Daniel Michael Putnam, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away unexpectedly April 5, 2026, at the age 21 in Fargo, ND.
Daniel was born on July 14, 2004 to Daniel and Char Putnam in Rapid City, SD at Black Hills Medical Center. He was welcomed home by his big sister Charlee Anne. After 2 weeks in Rapid City...
David Roger Gibbon
Apr 5, 2026
David (Skip) Roger Gibbon, age 88, passed away on April 5, 2026.
David was born to Raymond and Frances (Boiteau) Gibbon on November 20, 1937 near Milnor, North Dakota where he graduated from high school. David served in the Navy following graduation, and after being discharged he returned to Milnor and worked with his father on the family’s farm.
David married Myrna...
Darwin "BoyBoy" McArthur Sr
Apr 1, 2026
Darwin “BoyBoy” McArthur, age 87, of Ogema, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at his home.
Darwin was born on April 30, 1938, in White Earth, to Samuel and Margaret (Andersen) McArthur. As a young boy, he attended White Earth Mission School and later Waubun High School. In his youth, he delivered the Grit newspaper to more than 60...
John Lofberg
Mar 31, 2026
John Arthur Lofberg passed away in Detroit Lakes on March 31, 2026 peacefully with his family and loved ones around him.
Born on July 22, 1968, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, John was the son of Kathy Dickson and the late Neil Lofberg. He was also preceded in death by John Dickson (Stepfather); John and Thelma Johanneson (grandparents); Arthur and Eileen Lofberg...
Ricky Dee Thomas Sr
Mar 29, 2026
Rick Dee Thomas, 58, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on March 29, 2026.Born on October 9, 1968, Rick was known for his loving nature and willingness to help those he cherished.Rick is survived by his wife, Nancy Thomas; sons, Troy (Buffy) Sperry, Steven (Ali) Barnes, Ricky Thomas Jr., Richard Sawyer, and Scott Sawyer; his sister, Sherry (Ron) Wright; brothers,...
Dolores Isabelle Spitzer
Mar 29, 2026
Dolores Spitzer, 92, died March 29, 2026, in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Dolores was born in Mandan, ND on August 27, 1933, to Karl and Anna (Froelich) Weinberger. She was educated in Mandan and graduated from Mandan High School. After graduation from high school she was employed by the ND Game and Fish Department. Dolores married Myron James (Jim) Spitzer on August...
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 Norbert Willette, age 91, passed away on March 24, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 29, 1934, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Adolph F. Willette and Cecilia L. (Linder) Willette. Charles grew up on the family farm on Pearl Lake, west of Detroit Lakes, MN. He worked various jobs and lived in several towns before moving...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
