Obituaries
Mark Kenyon
Apr 7, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Mark Bennett Kenyon**
Mark Bennett Kenyon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home, with the compassionate care of Red River Valley Hospice.
Born on May 9, 1939, to Dell and Louise Kenyon, Mark spent his early years in Fergus Falls before moving to...
Jake Hilde
Apr 5, 2025
On a sunny spring evening May 3rd, 1985, a strong willed, fearless baby boy named Jake Garret Hilde was born to Jimmy & Kathy (Johnson) Hilde. This would be evident for the rest of his short time here on earth all the way to the end.
He passed away April 5th way too soon at the age of 39 due to...
Donald Prindle
Apr 1, 2025
Donald James Prindle age 58 of Detroit Lakes, passed away surrounded by family on April 1st, 2025, at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Don was born on Oct. 31st, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN and was adopted by Joan and Milo Prindle.
He grew up in Buffalo, MN and then enlisted in the Army and was a Fire Support Specialist (13F),...
Wayne Darrell Olson
Mar 30, 2025
Wayne Darrell Olson was born April 23, 1946 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He died on March 30, 2025 at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota under the care of Hospice.
Wayne is the son of Willis Olson and Renilda (Eitel) Olson. He lived in the Glyndon, Minnesota area and graduated from Glyndon High School in 1964.
On December 15, 1967 he...
James Mott
Mar 10, 2025
James Mott, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2025, at SMP Health St. Catherine South in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on December 21, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, James was the son of Charles and Selma Mott. He grew up in the area and graduated from Audubon High School in 1962.
James proudly served...
Elise Mary Beehler
Mar 10, 2025
Elise Mary Beehler was born on February 20, 1985, in Sauk Centre, MN to her loving parents Darryl & Mary Beehler. From the get-go it was apparent there was something special about Elise. She required extra love and attention, but she also gave so much love to those she cared about. Her sister Amanda was more than ready to give...
Jordan Anthony Belland
Mar 6, 2025
Born on July 14, 1993 in Minneapolis, MN to Todd Belland Sr and April (Bunker) Bellanger. Around 1996, the family moved to Detroit Lakes. Jordan attended elementary school and was active in baseball. If he wasn’t at a park or by the lake, he could be found in the mall at the Pirates’ Den where he loved to play pool....
Alicia Boisse
Mar 6, 2025
Alicia Ann Boisse, 57, of Detroit Lakes, MN, Passed away peacefully at her residence on March 6, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Alicia was a light in everybody’s day. She loved God and would often sing ‘God Loved the Little Children’ to her nieces and nephews when they were little. Alicia spent her childhood with Tony and Judy Burresch, and her siblings....
Deborah Carol Collins
Mar 4, 2025
Deborah” Deb” Carol Collins (Dunham), 73-year-old mother who passed away from us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Alexandria, MN. Deborah was born March 22, 1951, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Juleen and Ruby Dunham (Garrison). She was the third of eight children. She was raised on a family farm outside of Lake Park, Minnesota. She had many hobbies and loves....
Timothy Oscar Johnson
Mar 2, 2025
Timothy Oscar Johnson, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home on March 2, 2025.
Celebration of Life for Timothy will be held Friday, March 28, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Lakeside Tavern & Brewery in Detroit Lakes.
David John Spanjers
Feb 27, 2025
David J. Spanjers, 76, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on February 27, 2025. He was born October 11, 1948, in Minneapolis to Donald and Mary Spanjers.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dave is survived by his wife, Marian; children John, Mark (Kristen), and Eric (Crystal); grandchildren Wilhelmina, Louise, Eric, Ila, and Odin; and siblings Peg (Bob) Williamson, Linda (Tom)...
Francis "Joe" Warren
Feb 27, 2025
Francis [Joe Doll] Joseph Warren was born June 6,1942 in White Earth, MN. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 27,2025.
Joe Warren was a "Jack of all Trades". He became a hairdresser in his early years to working many different jobs. Joe worked for White Earth Housing for many years and his latest job was for LaDue Construction....
Avis Klema
Feb 23, 2025
Avis Joan Klema, 83, died February 23, 2025. She was born on Feb 14,1942, to Edwin and Ethel (Evans) Johnson in Roseau, MN. Avis was raised on a farm near Pencer, MN. She went to grade school in Malung, MN and high school in Roseau, MN. In 1959, Avis married her high school sweetheart, John Klema, and the couple moved...
Stuart Dean Lindstrom
Feb 15, 2025
Stuart Dean Lindstrom, beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed away due to complications from COPD on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 62, with his sons at his side, at Essentia Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Stuart was born March 14, 1962, to John “Wally”...
Georgia Abbott
Feb 15, 2025
Georgia (Granlund) Abbott, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on February 15, 2025 at Essentia Medical Hospital, Fargo, ND, with her loved ones by her side. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Georgia was born on December 9, 1956 to William and Marilyn Granlund in...
Marilee Rae Crawford
Feb 14, 2025
Marilee passed on Friday, February 14th, 2025 at the age of 67 at Sanford Medical Center of Fargo.
Marilee Rae Bryant was born in Council Bluffs, IA on December 22, 1957 and passed unexpectedly on February 14, 2025.
Marilee grew up on a farm in Treynor, IA. She graduated from Treynor High School in 1976. She married Jerry Hanson in 1982. She...
Kathryn Grady-Thurston
Feb 13, 2025
Kathryn Grady-Thurston, Born June 16,1948, passed away peacefully at her home on February 13, 2025.
Full obituary pending.
Mary Heisler
Feb 13, 2025
Mary E Heisler, 84, from White Earth, MN passed away to the awaiting arms of her beloved husband Ducky on February 13, 2025.
Mary Whitsitt was born to Earl and Virgie Whitsitt in 1940. Mary grew up in Jacksboro, Texas and was a 1962 graduate of Texas Woman's University and has a Master of Education in supervisory Education degree from North...
Christopher Lee Rogers
Feb 13, 2025
Christopher passed too soon on Thursday, February 13th, 2025 at the age of 49 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him. Full life tribute coming soon.
Traditional viewing and visitation will take place on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at the White Earth Community Center beginning at...
Karen Hill
Feb 11, 2025
Karen Ella (Johnson) Hill, 75, of Menahga, MN, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by family at home.
Born on December 8, 1949 to Merl and Irene (Kunz) Johnson in Detroit Lakes, MN. She graduated from Detroit Lakes Area High School in 1968 and continued her education at Moorhead State University where she met her husband, Ray. Karen graduated...
