Obituaries
Billie Jo Holmer
Jan 25, 2025
Billie Jo Holmer, affectionately known as "Ogichidaakwe," meaning "Warrior Woman" in Ojibwe, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN. Born on July 26, 1977, to James Fairbanks & Sandra Warren Kier in Detroit Lakes, MN, she spent her life embodying the strength and resilience of her nickname, touching the lives of all...
Georgina Louise Caspers
Jan 22, 2025
Georgina "Jean" Louise Caspers, 99, of Detroit Lakes, MN, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, under the compassionate care of Hospice at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing Nursing Home.
Born on April 18, 1925, to George and Anna (Safar) Polda on a small farm in Lidgerwood, ND, Jean's early years were spent in the Ogema, MN area. After graduating...
Douglas Paul Demski
Jan 20, 2025
Doug was born on February 10th, 1959, the son of Felix and Theresa Demski of Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Mott High School in Warren, MI and answered his calling to serve in the United States Air Force shortly thereafter. He remained a dedicated serviceman for 10 years, mainly as a Structural Specialist doing construction for the Air Force.
From a...
Nancy Pihlstrom
Jan 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nancy Louise Pihlstrom June 16, 1946 – January 19, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Nancy Louise Pihlstrom, who passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 at the age of 78. Nancy L. Herbst was born on June 16, 1946 to Louis and Ruth Herbst of Frazee, MN. Nancy grew up in Frazee and...
Barbara Ann Bennett
Jan 13, 2025
Barbara passed at her residence in Detroit Lakes, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 66 on Monday, January 13th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. With a giving spirit, Barbara donated herself to the University of Minnesota science program for research...
Stella Bridgeford
Jan 12, 2025
Stella Bridgeford was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 16, 1941, to Vincent W. Crary Sr. and Helen C. Crary, and died in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on January 12, 2025. She grew up with eight siblings at 714 8th Street South in Fargo. She attended St. Anthony’s grade school, Shanley High School (1959), and graduated from North Dakota State...
James Runger
Jan 11, 2025
James T. Runger, age 80, of Detroit Lakes, Mn passed away January 11, 2025 at the VA hospital in Fargo ND, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born August 3, 1944, as the son of Harry and Helen (Clark) Runger. Jim graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1962 and went on to study sheet metal refrigeration at Wahpeton...
Jacob Cooper
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacob Cooper, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, who tragically took his own life on January 8, 2025. Jake was 35 years old.
Born on June 16, 1989, to Anna and Scott Cooper, Jacob was known for his sarcastic sense of humor, infectious laugh, and deep...
Patricia Arth
Jan 7, 2025
Patricia Anne Arth, age 89, of Detroit Lakes passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 24, 1935, as the third child of Frank and Laura Meath. She had an older brother Don Meath, Jim Meath and younger sister Mary Jo (Reimer). She loved to read in her childhood and throughout...
Nadine Marie Vigdal
Jan 5, 2025
Nadine was born on October 20, 1936, in Estherville, Iowa. The daughter of Warren and Lillian (Messinger) Mortimore. Nadine married David Vigdal on September 26, 1964, and they enjoyed 55 years together before his passing in 2020.
She enjoyed shopping, sewing, crafting, reading and decorating, especially at Christmas time.
Nadine had a passion and love for travelling. With her husband, Nadine travelled...
Carolyn Sue Williams
Jan 1, 2025
Carolyn Sue Williams was born August 31, 1953, in White Earth, MN to the late William John and Martha Heisler. She passed away on January 1, 2025, holding her daughter Martha’s hand, under the care of Hospice.
Carolyn was raised in the Ogema area and graduated from Waubun High School and attended DL Vocational Tech in Detroit Lakes MN. She married...
Penny Friesen
Dec 31, 2024
Penny L. Friesen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home in Elk River, MN. Her devoted husband, children and grandchildren were there to love her until she went to be with Jesus.
Penny was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on December 6, 1947. She was the daughter of Orien and Irma Auck of Driscoll, ND. She was...
Jerald Joseph Tidemann
Dec 28, 2024
Jerald "Jerry" Tidemann age 72, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed peacefully on December 28th, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born on November 10, 1952 in Albert Lea MN, to Richard and Millie Tidemann. Jerry was united in marriage to Julie Swenson on October 14, 1972. In 1980 they moved to Detroit Lakes along with their...
Martha Clare Casey
Dec 22, 2024
Martha “Mitsy” Clare Casey peacefully passed on to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 22, 2024, leaving a legacy of kindness and hope for many years to come.
Mitsy was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on January 27, 1939, to Kenneth and Minnie "Jean" Jeanette Johnstad. Along with her younger brother, Robert, their family settled in Mahnomen, Minnesota, where she graduated from...
Leatrice Arlene Wirtz
Dec 21, 2024
Leatrice Arlene Wirtz, 101, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Oak Crossing.
Leatrice was born on December 12, 1923, the oldest daughter of William and Thora (Thorson) Joy in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Leatrice lived and grew up at the State Fish Hatchery grounds. Leatrice graduated from Holmes School in Detroit Lakes...
Larry David Mills
Dec 21, 2024
Larry Mills, 85, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was under hospice care.
Larry was born September 2, 1939 to David and Helen Mills in Spencer, Iowa. On July 20, 1957 Larry married his high school sweetheart Lillian. They had two children, Vicki and Terry and lived...
Serenity Tobias
Dec 20, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Serenity Lee Ann Tobias, who passed away peacefully on December 20th at the young age of 15. She was and always will be a shining light in our lives and will be forever remembered for her kindness and compassion.
Serenity enjoyed watching horror movies, playing video games,...
Carol Jean Bellanger
Dec 19, 2024
Carol Jean Bellanger
February 16, 1965-December 19, 2024
Carol Bellanger, 59, of Waubun, MN met the creator on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home in Waubun, MN surrounded by her family.
Carol Jean was born February 16, 1965, to Wallace and Helma (Tweten) Knapp in Racine, WI. Growing up and attending school in Kenosha, WI– later moving to Thief River Falls, MN...
Duane Edsal Lindsay
Dec 18, 2024
Duane (Dewey) Lindsay, 80, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at his home under hospice care surrounded by his loved ones. Duane was born March 22, 1944 to Dallas and Vivian (Lusty) Lindsay at Detroit Lakes, Minn.
He grew up in the Strawberry Lake area on the family farm and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding horse, visiting...
Frances Rosina Carlson
Dec 18, 2024
Frances (Doll) Rosina Carlson May 17, 1920 – December 18, 2024
Frances was born May 17th, 1920, to Louis and Katherine Eidenschink of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was the 2nd of nine children, with three brothers and five sisters. Fran and her siblings attended a country school in Erie Township, completing the 8th grade.
After a couple of years, Fran moved to...
