Obituaries

Nov 19, 2008

Robert Dean Wysuph was born May 26, 1929 in Tyndall, South Dakota to William and Emma (Bitterman) Wysuph. He was raised and educated in Tyndall. He served with the U. S. Army 1951 – 1954. Following his discharge, Robert worked at Gasvins Point Dam until moving to Nebraska in 1956 where he worked as a carpenter at an air force base. In 1957, Robert...

Nov 18, 2008

Peter Stuart Hilleboe was born September 24, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN to Christian and Mabel (Johnson) Hilleboe. He graduated from NDAC (now NDSU) in 1943. He then served with the U. S. Navy 1943 – 1946. Following his discharge, he attended the University Of North Dakota in Grand Forks where he earned a Masters Degree in Economics. Peter was united in marriage to Sally...

Nov 16, 2008

Abbie’s Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Strawberry Lake Mennonite Church of rural Ogema, MN. Officiating will be Pastor Delmar Yoder. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at David-Donehower Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to services at...

Nov 13, 2008

Arvin M. Branden was born to Henry and Viola Branden on January 11, 1927, in New Rockford, ND. He attended a rural country school and later attended Audubon Public School. Arvin served in the U.S. Army. He started his service in November 28, 1951, and was stationed at RAF Fairford, England. He was honorably discharged November 4, 1953. Arvin was united in marriage with Marlene...

Nov 10, 2008

Pearl L. Lidstrom, 89, resident of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Funeral Services for Pearl will 1:00 PM  Saturday, November 15, 2008 at The Congregational Church of Detroit Lakes United Church of Christ. Visitation will be 12:00 to 1:00 PM Saturday, November 15 at the church.Pearl Lillian Hansen, the...

Nov 4, 2008

He was raised and educated in Tyler where he graduated from high school in 1951. James was united in marriage to Joann Gould...

Oct 30, 2008

Friends may call 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday, November 2 with a prayer service at 4:00 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The visitation will continue one hour prior to the mass on Monday at the church. Diana enjoyed her family, especially time spent with her children and grandchildren, cooking and baking.

Oct 25, 2008

Joyce Lela Jensen was born March 26, 1921 near Rochert, MN to Clarence and May (Gladen) Jensen. Joyce grew up and received her education at Highland Park District 87 School in Holmesville Township, Becker County. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. After school she worked for three years at St. Mary’s Hospital as a nurse’s aide. Joyce married Ray Quinn of Nebraska. They had...

Oct 24, 2008

Elizabeth will be remembered and missed by her children, Margaret Tollefsbol of Duncansville, TX, Carole and her husband Mike Sheldon of Frazee, MN, Bill Kroeger of Savage, MN and Beth Renschler of St. James, MN. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Bill Gopp, Jon Sheldon and Nanci Qualey. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, William Kroeger; second husband,...

Oct 23, 2008

He was raised and educated in grades K through 8 at In 1997, Tim was diagnosed with cancer and fought a...

Oct 23, 2008

Richard Lorence Beyer was born November 3, 1936 in rural Tower City, ND to Lorence and Dora (Hohrman) Beyer. He grew up around the Detroit Lakes area and attended country school. Richard was drafted into the U.S. Army and had served in Panama. After his honorable discharge, he moved to the Strawberry Lake area in rural Becker County where he enjoyed fishing and...

Oct 21, 2008

Bezhig was born on September 13, 2008 in Fargo, ND to Richard and Penny (Paulson) Kagigebi.

Oct 12, 2008

He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and bantering with other people. Shorty is survived by his wife, Karen of Detroit Lakes; son, Mike (LuAnn) of Denver, CO; daughter, Lynn (Kevin) Tiedeman of Grand Junction, CO; three step-sons, John Gonzales of Brownton, MN, Martin (Deanna) Pepper of Lake Park, MN, Gary (Sue) Pepper of Callaway, MN; two step-daughters, Leah (Keith) Watkins of Erhard,...

Oct 12, 2008

Oct 11, 2008

Oct 11, 2008

Gary Allen Austad was born July 27, 1949 in Thief River Falls, MN to Ole and Ione (Weberg) Austad. He was raised and educated in Oklee, MN, graduating from Oklee High School in 1967. He served with the U. S. Army in Viet Nam with the...

Oct 10, 2008

Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM in St. Benedict’s Catholic Church of White Earth, MN.  Visitation will be held Monday, October 13, 2008 at David-Donehower Funeral Home from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and continuing at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Prayer Service...

Oct 6, 2008

As a young man, Morris worked on...

Oct 2, 2008

Robert’s special interests included Harley Davidson motorcycles, playing games on his computer, remote control cars, books, table games, gardening, fishing and trains.

Sep 29, 2008

She worked in a ship yard in Washington state during WW II. Rose was united in marriage to Bruce Schwartz in Dilworth...