Obituaries

Reverend Raymond Larson

Reverend Raymond Larson

May 6, 2024

Raymond S. Larson passed away the morning of May 6th with his family surrounding him at Oak Crossing Nursing Center.

He was born July 20, 1942, to Margaret A. and Gilbert O. Larson and grew up in the hills of Stillwater, MN.  He graduated from the College of Gustavus Adolphus and continued to obtain his Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary...

Honorable William E. Walker

Honorable William E. Walker

May 2, 2024

William (Bill) E. Walker, 84, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, just the way he wanted it; in the home he built, surrounded by treasures collected over a lifetime, and with his dear wife nearby. Bill was born in Waukegan, IL to Don and Bebe Walker on September 6, 1939. Bill graduated from Grant High...

Harold Paul Rebenitsch

Harold Paul Rebenitsch

Apr 30, 2024

Harold Paul Rebenitsch, 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on April 30, 2024 at home. 

Harold was born in Mandan, ND to Paul and Mary Rebenitsch on November 1, 1937. Harold earned a bachelors and a master’s degree in chemistry from Gonzaga University and then the University of Northern Iowa. He worked as a chemistry teacher at various schools and...

Dianne M Erickson

Dianne M Erickson

Apr 26, 2024

Dianne M. Erickson, 72, of  Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 26th, 2024.

Dianne was born on August 2, 1951 to James and Marie Griep. Dianne spent most of her life working in auto sales. She was able to travel frequently during that time and really enjoyed that. In her free time Dianne loved to fish!...

Richard (Dick) Joseph Pratt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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