Obituaries

Oct 13, 2021

William D. “Bill” Hager, 74, Frazee, MN & Boca Raton, FL, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.  A memorial service will be 11:00 am, Monday, October 18 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service on Monday.

Born in Pipestone, MN,...

Oct 12, 2021

Douglas L. Johnston, 72, left this life to be with the Lord our God on October 12, 2021 where he will be united with his parents, Thomas and Lula Johnston and his brothers, Thomas and Duane.  Douglas is survived by his brother Marvin.

Oct 8, 2021

Kent Carlson was born on November 2, 1938 in Rockford, Illinois to Warren and Berniece (Paulson) Carlson.  He died suddenly on October 8, 2021 in Rochert, MN.

Kent grew up in Kirkland, Illinois where he was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church.  For many years he played the piano for the Sunday services.  Since he lived so...

Oct 6, 2021

Kelly R. Johnson age 59 of Detroit Lakes, MN died October 6, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  She was born on August 2, 1962 in Moorhead, MN to Burlin and DeNae (Baker) Swalstad. She grew up and attended school in Fargo, ND, graduating from Fargo North High School in 1980. She then attended the Moorhead Technical College,...

Oct 3, 2021

Bradley “Brad” Bachman, 56, of Frazee, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 3, 2021, . Funeral for Brad will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Audubon, MN at Noon. Visitation will be from 10-Noon.

Bradley Wayne Bachmann was born on September 10, 1965 in Perham, MN to...

Oct 3, 2021

Ronald Schultz, 57, of Toad Lake passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-6 PM at Ronald’s house. Address is 42290 180th St Frazee, MN.

Ronald Peter Schultz was born on August 8th, 1964, in Gary, Indiana to Delbert and Darlene(Raich)...

Oct 2, 2021

James “Jim” Henry Hunnel was born on January 26, 1929 to Arthur and Edith (Spindler) Hunnel in Sioux Falls, SD. He graduated high school in Little Falls, MN in 1948 then, in the early 1950’s Jim married Betty   Mae Lamb and together they had four children Sherry, Daniel, Kathy, and Karen. On June 24, 1965 Jim married Shirley Peck at...

Sep 24, 2021

Derek James "Teet " Goodman was born July 24, 1988 in Detroit Lakes. The son of Ralph Sr. And Isabelle (Butcher)  Goodman. He passed away September 24,2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He grew up near Round Lake and    graduated from Park Raids Area High School. Derek played football in high school and received 2 letters.  He...

Sep 23, 2021

Matthew Michael Gibson was born on July 14,2000 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Michael and Heidi (Drewes) Gibson.  He was baptized at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Osage, MN. Matthew went to school in Park Rapids, MN. He played hockey for Park Rapids Senior High and graduated in 2017.  After graduation, he started working for Arvig Communications in the construction...

Sep 20, 2021

Audrey P (Keogh) Pye passed away 9/20/21 while on vacation. She was born 5/23/1931 to Leo and Leona Keogh at Fort Yates, ND. She was raised in her native land of White Earth, MN.

Audrey is survived by 1 sister, 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. She was loved by all who...

Sep 20, 2021

Denis Holen, 79, died Monday, September 20, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo as the result of a heart attack.

A chance to gather, share memories and pay respects will take place Monday, October 11, 2021 at Long Lake Park shelter, 650 Longview Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN. from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Born April...

Sep 19, 2021

Gladys J. Wandrie, 82, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Sunday, September 19 at Essentia-Oak Crossing.  Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Thursday, September 23 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, Pastor Matt McKenzie, officiating.  Interment will be in the Melo Church Cemetery at Angus, MN.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Sep 14, 2021

Justin Wayne Richey was born on April 21,1976 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Gerald Thompson and Micheala Richey. He passed away October 19, 2021 at his home in White Earth.

He grew up in Minneapolis, Duluth and White Earth and attended school in the three areas. Growing up Justin was a very respectful kid and enjoyed...

Sep 14, 2021

Donald Orville Berry was born February 17, 1931 in Racine Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Armilla (Gardner) Berry. He passed away October 31, 2021 at the Mahnomen Health Center. Don grew up and attended school in Kenosha Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Kenosha and took a...

Sep 13, 2021

Thomas “Richard” Mohn was born on August 18, 1936, in Detroit Lakes, Mn., son of Thomas & Adella (Ristvedt) Mohn. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at First Lutheran Church in Lake Park, MN. Richard attended area country schools and completed his schooling in Detroit Lakes.

As a young adult, Richard worked at gas...

Sep 11, 2021

Tammara Cherise Eischens, 33, of Ponsford, MN passed away sadly and unexpectedly, and entered the spirit world on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Tammara Cherise Eischens was born on December 2, 1987 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Margaret (Bloom) Barten and David Eischens Sr.  As a young child she grew up in Ponsford with her parents and older...

Sep 9, 2021

Larry J. Lachowitzer, 65, Audubon, MN, died Thursday, September 9 at his home surrounded by his family.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 pm at Holy Rosary Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Lake Region Veterans Honor Guard.  A time of gathering will begin ½ hour prior to the service. A memorial potluck and...

Sep 5, 2021

Albert M. Kiehl, 92, Detroit Lakes, died Sunday, September 5 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Saturday, September 11 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Entombment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will take place 5:00 – 7:00 pm with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 and Parish Vigil at...

Sep 5, 2021

Susan Kay Johnson was born October 26, 1954 in International Falls, MN. A day she would never let you forget as she always loved celebrating her birthday. She was the daughter of Edward Johnson and Maxine Personius. After Maxine passed, Susan went to live with her aunt and uncle Don and Sadie Turnbull.

Susan thoroughly enjoyed time...

Aug 31, 2021

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Heinecke of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on August 31, 2021 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.

Becky was born in Fargo on April 26,1972 to Steven and Joanne Drengson. Her daddy Steve died in an accident in 1975. Her mother remarried Arvin Bergstedt, and he adopted her two children in 1978.

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