Obituaries
Frank D. Miosek
May 16, 2023
Frank D. Miosek, 88, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023 at the Frazee Care Facility. He was married to the love of his life, Marge, for 67 years; a majority of that time was spent living around the Pelican Lake area. Marge and Frank moved here in May 1973 from Parsippany, New Jersey to get away from the rat...
Ruth Balega
May 14, 2023
Alma “Ruth” Balega, 98, died peacefully at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN, on Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was surrounded by her family in the days leading up to her passing.
A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wade Dutton officiating. There will...
Jason "Jake" Ruchti
May 6, 2023
Jason Lee “Jake” Ruchti, 53 of Waubun, MN, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Essentia Health of Fargo, ND surrounded by his close family members.
Jake was born the son of Marvin and Kristine (Bode) Ruchti on February 9, 1970, in Atwater, Minnesota. He grew up in Detroit Lakes, MN attending Washington Elementary in Detroit Lakes and also...
Clarene Blom
May 2, 2023
Clarene Blom, age 90, passed away May 2, 2023, at Essentia Health - St Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN. There will be no services at this time.
Duane Moe
May 1, 2023
Duane Moe, age 70, passed away on May 1, 2023 at Oak Crossing - Essentia Health, Detroit Lakes, MN. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Marjorie Louise Dahring
Apr 23, 2023
Marjorie Louise (Larson) Dahring, age 91, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, under the care of the Hospice of the Red River Valley. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, with a time...
Curtis George Johnson
Apr 22, 2023
Curtis George Johnson, 85, Burnsville, MN, on April 22, 2023, entered the eternal rest of God and into the arms of Jesus Christ his Savior in Burnsville, MN.
Curtis was born in Dent, Minnesota on December 9, 1937, to Adolph Edward and Louise Erna (Kerlin) Johnson. He grew up in the Dent area and after serving in the US Army he...
Kalmer McNeal
Apr 17, 2023
Kalmer Gilman McNeal, age 73, of Ogema, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2013, at the V.A. Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. A committal service will be at Noon on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Aura Cemetery in Callaway, Minnesota.
Kalmer was born on October 28, 1949, to Morris and Maxine (Harris) Melby in Kenmare, North Dakota....
Joan Dorothy Matteri
Apr 17, 2023
Joan Dorothy (Thompson) Noah-Matteri, 88, of Detroit Lakes, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at Oak Crossing where she had most recently been residing.
She was born in Crookston, MN on October 27, 1934, a daughter of the late Joseph G. and Dorothy (Cowles) Thompson. Joan attended area schools and went on to marry Douglas “Doc” Noah. Together, they raised...
George Raymond Fineday Jr
Apr 15, 2023
George Raymond "Coonie" Fineday Jr, 68, of Ponsford MN, has rejoined his parents on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. He was born in White Earth, Minnesota May 25th, 1954, to George Fineday Sr. and Laura Fineday (nee Butcher).
Our beloved brother and Uncle was affectionately given the nickname Coonie by his loving, humorous aunts for his inability to say spoon as a toddler. The other nickname bestowed upon him...
Mark Henry Bechtel
Apr 14, 2023
Mark Henry Bechtel, MD, a diagnostic radiologist with offices in and near Minneapolis, MN, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at his Monticello, MN home. He was 57.
Mark Bechtel was born Oct. 21, 1965 in West Lafayette, IN and was the youngest of three boys born to Friend and LuAnn Bechtel. He was preceded in death by his mother...
Todd Alan Hellerud
Apr 13, 2023
Todd Alan Hellerud passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2023. He was 61 years old. He was born in Ada, MN on July 30, 1961 to Larry and Connie (Eggen) Hellerud. He grew up on the family farm, where he spent many hours by the river, building forts with his sister and watching the wildlife. He loved...
David Pennell Hanson
Apr 7, 2023
Ardis R Hanson (November 27, 1935 – March 20, 2023)
David P Hanson (February 09, 1931 – April 07, 2023)
Ardis, born in Kensal, ND, and David, born in Yankton, SD, were known as teachers, flea market enthusiasts and friends to many. Ardy died on March 20th and Dave died on April 7th. Dave and Ardy were married for 64...
Mark Steven Gunderson
Apr 6, 2023
Mark Steven Gunderson was born on November 18, 1947, to Mox (Magnus) and Julie (Juliette) Gunderson in Detroit Lakes, MN. The 3rd of 5 children, Mark enjoyed growing up on the lake and spending time with his brothers and neighborhood friends.
A graduate of Detroit Lakes High School class of 1966, Mark participated in many extracurricular activities including football, basketball,...
Vernon J Herman
Apr 4, 2023
Vernon James Herman, 92, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Emmanuel Nursing Home. His family was at his side.
Vern was born at home in the little town of Kaylor SD, to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Herman on September 28, 1930. After graduating from Scotland, SD High School he joined the U.S. Navy where...
Dennis LeRoy Priem
Mar 31, 2023
Dennis LeRoy Priem, 58, of Detroit Lakes died on Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home.
Dennis was born on October 28, 1964, the son of Jerome and Arlyss (Arneson) Priem, in Detroit Lakes. He grew up in the area graduating from Detroit lakes high school in 1983. He attended Moorhead State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in...
Michael Scott Boe
Mar 30, 2023
Michael Scott Boe, age 71, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on March 30, 2023, at Lincoln Park Senior Apartments in Detroit Lakes.
A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. A time of gathering will be from 10:00 am until the time of service.
Michael...
Sharon Ann Stalley
Mar 29, 2023
Sharon Stalley, 71, of Frazee, MN passed away on March 29, 2023 at Perham Living, Perham, MN.
Sharon was born on October 29, 1951, the daughter of Clarence and Verna (Hoheisel) Beimert. After graduating from Pillager high School, she trained and worked many years as a dental assistant. She then changed careers and started childcare which spanned over three decades...
Judy A Timmerman
Mar 22, 2023
Judy Ann Timmerman, 88, of Newport, Oregon passed away on March 22, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.
Judy was born on May 29, 1934, to Gerald and Helen Wade in Pendleton, Oregon. After Judy graduated from Newport High School in 1952, she went on to spend a year at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
During...
Gary Pudwill
Mar 21, 2023
Gary Michael Pudwill, age 68, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Bismarck, ND.
Gary was born in Detroit Lakes on September 18, 1954, a son of the late Henry “Spitz” and Delerine “Del” (Teiken) Pudwill. He attended schools in Ogema and Waubun and was a 1972 graduate of Waubun High School. Gary went...
