Obituaries

Apr 22, 2022

Mary Mae (Zurn) Schnathorst, 83, of Detroit Lakes passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022 at Sanford in Fargo.

Mary was born at the Perham Hospital on December 5, 1938. She was the fifth of twelve children of Ambrose and Lucy Zurn of Callaway, MN. Mary loved growing up on the Callaway farm...

Apr 20, 2022

Tyler David McCloskey was born on March 3, 1995, in Detroit Lakes, MN to David and Lisa (Schave) McCloskey. Tyler went to school in Detroit Lakes, MN, and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 2013. Tyler spent most of his adult life as a pizza delivery carrier.

Tyler loved summers in Detroit Lakes...

Apr 19, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Veronica Muhlenkort was born on November 6, 1966, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Oliver and Virgina (Hawn) Muhlenkort.  Liz was raised in Waubun, MN with her six brothers and sisters. She attended school in Waubun and graduated from Waubun High School with the class of 1985.

On September 1st, 1990, Liz was united in marriage...

Apr 17, 2022

Clifford G. Thompson, 63, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Sunday, April 17 at his home surrounded by his family.

Clifford G. Thompson was born July 10, 1958, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Arville and Ruth (Williams) Thompson.  He grew up on Shorewood Drive, on White Clover Beach Big Detroit Lakes, on The Point Resort.  He attended Holy Rosary...

Apr 16, 2022

Norbert Joseph Caulfield died peacefully at age 93 on April 16, 2022, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Detroit Lakes, Minnesota surrounded by family and under the care of Red River Valley Hospice. Norb was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 20, 1928, to Sara Caulfield. For the first 16 years of his life, he celebrated his birthday on April...

Apr 13, 2022

Ron D. Peterson Sr, of Ottertail, died Wednesday, April 13th, 2022, at his home surrounded by his children.

Ronald David Peterson Sr was born to Robert and Jewel Peterson on July 15th, 1943, in Litchfield, Minnesota.

He grew up in Cosmos, Minnesota where he graduated in 1961. He grew up there with 2 brothers and...

Apr 11, 2022

Joyce Marie Moran was born on September 23, 1955, in Fargo, ND to Robert and Marie (Shaw) Moran. She was raised in Fargo, ND, Ulen, MN and then Rochert, MN.

Joyce raised her family of five before starting her career of more than 24 years at RDO in Park Rapids, MN. She retired in December 2018

Apr 10, 2022

“You, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy!” (Psalm 92:4)

Helen Wippich, age 92, of Lake Park, MN passed away peacefully at the Cottage, Ecumen Memory Care, in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 10, 2022.

Helen Pauline Schauer was born...

Apr 8, 2022

Jacquelyne Elaine (Basswood) Adams, 59 Of Ponsford, MN passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2022.

Jacquelyne was born on April 12, 1962, in Park Rapids, MN to Albert and Linda Basswood. She grew up mostly in the Ponsford, MN area. Jacquelyne used one of her many talents and Passions as a Cook for her career...

Apr 8, 2022

Janice Eileen Sonnenberg was born February 18, 1934, in Ottertail, MN to John and Ruby (McLeod) Hanebuth. She passed away at the Frazee Care Center on April 8, 2022, at the age of 88. Janice graduated from Frazee High School in 1952.

She married Robert (Bob) Sonnenberg on June 5, 1952. They made their home in Detroit...

Apr 7, 2022

Leslie Alan Freiborg passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022 in Detroit Lakes surrounded by loving family.  Les was born on May 14, 1946 in Roseland Township, MN and married his high school sweetheart Lois Benson of Sacred Heart, MN on June 20,1965.  He began his career working at Ron Vick water skis but shortly after found his passion...

Apr 6, 2022

Eulyn Feist age 87 died April 06, 2022, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A memorial service will take place at a later date in Westfield, North Dakota.

Eulyn Mae Rodenburg was born April 21, 1934, on the family farm near Westfield, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Sidney and Plonieya (VanHeukelom) Rodenburg....

Apr 5, 2022

Sharon “Sherrie” Lee (Klemetson) Erickson, 79 passed away on April 5, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary’s hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Sharon was born on November 7,1942 in Moorhead, MN to Lyle and Norma (Peterson) Klemetson. Sharon grew up in Flom, MN with her brothers Orrie and Doug. She was baptized at Congregational Church in Glyndon, MN in 1943 and later confirmed at...

Apr 4, 2022

John Hoeglund, 90, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 13th, 2022, at First Lutheran Church at 11am. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

John Edward Hoeglund was born in Detroit Lakes, MN, son of Nels and Klara Mabel (Patterson)...

Mar 31, 2022

Dale Anthony Bellcourt, 73 of Ogema Minnesota passed away on March 31, 2022, at home. Dale was born on April 27, 1948, to Paul & Rosalie (Bellanger) Bellcourt. He grew up in White Earth with his seven siblings, after graduating high school he moved around and various welding and Carpentry jobs. He had four children Connie, Rita, Paula, and...

Mar 31, 2022

David Roger Peterson, 67, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Essentia Health-St Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.  David was born in Detroit Lakes on June 15, 1953, to Lloyd and Minnie (Erickson) Peterson.  David attended school in Lake Park, MN, and graduated in 1972.  He spent most of his working years at Snappy’s...

Mar 31, 2022

Donald L Gustafson was born to Oscar Albin and Esther Antonia (Ax) Gustafson January 7th, 1930, in Wheaton, MN. He was the youngest of 14 children. Donald loved growing up with his siblings on the family farm hunting for skunks and fishing with his siblings. He attended school in District 39 and Wheaton high school. Donald’s first car was...

Mar 21, 2022

Mary Lou (Kirsch) Simon, 67, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 21, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Mary was born on April 22, 1954, in Mahnomen, MN. She was one of nine children born to Leo and Verena (Barton) Kirsch. After graduating high school, she met...

Mar 20, 2022

Marilyn (Heggeness) Herzog passed on Sunday morning March 20 as a result of a prolonged illness. She was born on August 11 , 1948, in Detroit Lakes to Vincent and Margaret (Mclaughlin) Heggeness. She grew up in Detroit Lakes and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1966. That same year,...

Mar 20, 2022

On March 20, 2022 Winnifred “Winnie” Mae (Halvorson) Gillespie passed away at her home, peacefully in her sleep surrounded by love. She was 90 years old.  Born to Wallace and Blanche Halvorson in Milan Minnesota on February 7th, 1932, the second of 8 children.  She spent her growing up years in between Saskatchewan Canada and Minnesota. On February 4th,...