Obituaries
Donald Fineday
Mar 4, 2010
Donald Joseph Fineday was born October 29, 1951 in Ponsford, MN to Willis Rock and Susan M. Fineday. At the age of three, he moved to Cambridge State Hospital. He also lived in Brainerd, MN and Fergus Falls, MN. In 1994, he moved to Perham. He attended Productive Alternatives during his stay there. He loved going to Pow-Wows and especially his trips to the...
Eleanor Bigger
Mar 4, 2010
Eleanor Eileen Bigger was born June 14, 1925 in Abingdon, Illinois to Harold and Linnea (Olson) Way. She moved with her family to Frazee, Minnesota as a young girl and graduated from Frazee High School in 1943. Elly was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Bigger, August 28, 1955 in Detroit Lakes. They made their home in rural Frazee until moving into Frazee...
Muriel Aarnes
Feb 28, 2010
Muriel Caroline Aarnes was born April 25, 1916 in Gully, MN to Walter and Clara (Paulson) Ohm. She was raised and educated in Gully. Muriel was united in marriage to Carl Aarnes in 1936 in Crookston, MN. They lived in Crookston until moving to Oregon in 1940. They returned to Crookston in 1947 where she worked for many years for Bridgeman Creameries. Muriel...
William Dillon
Feb 26, 2010
Glenwood, MN to Andria Ellis and Ralph Dillon. At such a heart rending time, we must give thanks for the opportunity that we have had to be a part of such a tremendous person. Though Willy was taken prematurely from our lives, he will be truly missed and always remembered and loved by all those that had the opportunity to know...
Dylan Peterson
Feb 25, 2010
He will be remembered and deeply missed by his parents, Jon “Tate” Merchant of Mobridge, SD, and Tara Peterson of Detroit Lakes, MN, brothers: Brett VanVugt – Merchant of Mobridge, SD and Anthony Larson of Detroit Lakes, one sister: Marissa Merchant of Detroit Lakes, grandparents: Corinne Fingalson of Rochert, MN and Jerome Fingalson of Rochert, MN, great grandparents: Holly (Judi)...
Kathie Sagmo
Feb 20, 2010
Kathie was born August 15, 1951 in Detroit Lakes to Chester and Eileen (Harthun) Sagmo. She was raised in Detroit Lakes and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1969. Kathie enjoyed going to bingo and to the casino and also getting together with the coffee crew and just laughing. Kathie is preceded in death by her niece,...
Donna Barnett
Feb 19, 2010
Donna was born on November 13, 1953, to Charles and Florence (Jackson-Oshkinowe) Bunker in Park Rapids, MN. Donna grew up in Minneapolis, MN where she attended school. Donna was blessed with 11 children that she raised in Minneapolis. She made her home in the Detroit Lakes, MN area in 1997. She gained employment at the Frazee Care Center where she worked for a time. When...
Rose Hayes
Feb 15, 2010
Her first job as an RN was at St. Mary’s Hospital where she spoke fluent Finnish and was often used as an interpreter. She later went on to work for the Veteran’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. While working in Milwaukee, she found love and was united in marriage to John “Jack” Hayes. She worked as a nurse in Amarillo, TX, Dumas, TX,...
Henry Johnson
Feb 15, 2010
In 1942 Henry enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy. He was discharged in 1945. After his discharge Henry enrolled in Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Georgia. Upon graduation from college, Henry felt called to attend Seminary. He attended The Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia. His first pastorate was in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and he served there until 1965. He served...
Charles Stone
Feb 14, 2010
Charles will be remembered and missed by his nieces: Naomi Jones of Pine Point, Juanita Hardy of Pine Point and Eleanor Stone of Woodbury, MN. He is also survived by those that called him Grandpa Charlie, 31 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 43 great -great grandchildren.
Philip Birkelo
Feb 11, 2010
Phil married Hope Deaver, December 25, 1943. They were later divorced. On May 22, 1974, he married Lucille Berkner. Lucille passed away in April of 1996. On October 11, 1997, Phil married Arlene Brickley. Phil and Arlene lived in Detroit Lakes until August of 2002. They relocated to Cresco, Iowa where they were living at the time of his death....
John Wesbrook
Feb 11, 2010
John was born May 4, 1940 in Kotzebue, Alaska to Delos and Doris (Hunter) Wesbrook. In 1956 they moved to Bowman, ND where Delos accepted a pastoral position at the Methodist Church. John graduated from Bowman High School in 1959 lettering in 4 sports his freshman year. Throughout his life he was involved in sports activities. He refereed high school basketball for a...
Leona Bisson
Feb 10, 2010
Leona enjoyed playing BINGO, making rugs and her worship at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Survivors include 3 daughters: Brenda (Sanford) Beutner – Lake Park, MN; Barb (Jeff) Hanson – Detroit Lakes; Shellie (Kevin) Racer – Osage, MN; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a brother: Harry Hefta Jr - Forest River, ND and a sister: Anna Mae (Roger) DeVries – Battle Mountain,...
Paul Storm
Feb 10, 2010
Paul is survived by his loving family; wife, Evie of Detroit Lakes, daughter; Lisa (Anthony) Mastin of Detroit Lakes and son; Jeff (Paula) Storm of Ramsey, MN. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Joshua Mastin, Mckenzie Mastin, Gavin Mastin and Luke Storm along with one sister; Luann Howe of Sacramento, CA and two brothers: Harold (Pat) Storm of Bozeman,...
MayBell Bakke
Feb 2, 2010
MayBell will be remembered and deeply missed by her 11 children: Joyce (Richard) Lefebvre of Lake Park, MN, Nancy (Richard) Molacek of Mayville, ND, Norma (Loren) Soland of Fairbanks, AK, Darrell Bakke of Detroit Lakes, MN, Corinne (Robert) Harkness of National City, MI, Sheryl (Charles) Roper of Detroit Lakes, MN, Pamela Bakke-Overvig of Detroit Lakes, MN, Bonita Bakke of Detroit Lakes,...
Malcom Norcross
Jan 30, 2010
Malcolm is survived by his children; Donovan Basswood of Ponsford, MN, Ron Norcross of Michigan, one daughter; Brenda Norcross of St. Paul, MN. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, two brothers: Ralph Stone of White Earth and Eugene Stone of Minneapolis, MN along with one sister: Roseanne Norcross of St. Paul, MN.
Adeline Gram
Jan 22, 2010
Adeline will be remembered and missed by her five sons: Donald (Donna) of Zimmerman, MN, Kenneth (Yvonne) of Minneapolis, MN, Gerald of Middle River, MN, Keith (Linda) of Middle River, MN and Randy (Sandra) of Detroit Lakes, MN. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and one brother; Gordon (Thelma) Foss of Grygla, MN.
Joyce Lubbesmeyer
Jan 19, 2010
Joyce enjoyed fund raising for various activities, spending time with her grand son and time at the lake. Survivors include her husband, Dan – Detroit Lakes; 2 daughters: Tobina (Bill) Tombers – Plymough, MN; Amy Lubbesmeyer – Moorhead, MN; a grandson: Billy Tombers; 3 sisters: Marcie (Bruce) Matson – Moorhead, MN, Janice Jones – Glyndon, MN and Monica (Tom) Millette...
Ray Anderson
Jan 16, 2010
Ray J. served on the local Big Five Coop. Board of Directors and the Audubon Coop. Grain Elevator board. He was actively involved in the Farmers’ Union organization and the National Democratic Farmer Labor Party all the way to the top leadership (including contact with Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale). He served as a delegate at national Democratic Party conventions. He also served...
Norma Hoerner
Jan 12, 2010
Norma enjoyed gardening, fishing, flea marketing with William, reading and playing cards with her family and friends. She loved family gatherings and spending time with all of her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband William, two sisters; Gen Ostendorf and Jess Froyd and one brother Walter Morgan.
