Obituaries

Jun 24, 2021

Rawleigh “Mack” Maynard McCollum, 87, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Essentia Health - Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Rawleigh Maynard McCollum was born on October 12, 1933 in Vergas, MN, the son of Thomas and Violet (Persons) McCollum. Rawleigh was...

Jun 24, 2021

Rick William Nelson was born August 18, 1951 in Detroit Lakes,   Minnesota the son of Clarence and Edna (Longtine) Nelson. He passed away June 24, 2021 at Essentia-  St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

He was baptized and confirmed at Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church and grew up in the Detroit Lakes area. Rick graduated from Detroit...

Jun 22, 2021

Dennis “Denny” Lyle Ahlfs, 80, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Dennis Lyle Ahlfs was born July 7, 1940 to Joseph and Evelyn (Wagner) Ahlfs in New York Mills, MN. After completing high school in Ottertail, MN, Denny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He...

Jun 20, 2021

Doris Lorene (Weum) Pawlak, 95, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her home.

Doris Lorene Weum was born on November 6, 1925 the daughter of Emil and Olga (Nelson) Weum in Flom, MN. She attended Country School and then Waubun High School, until the 11th grade.

Doris was united...

Jun 17, 2021

Karen Eliassen, 75, of Cormorant Lakes area passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN after a long illness.

Karen Elaine Johnson was born on November 22, 1945 to Harold and Ethelyn (Dorff) Johnson in Detroit Lakes, MN.   Karen graduated from Audubon High School in 1963 and then moved to Saint...

Jun 12, 2021

Virginia Lou (Giefer) Warren of Marshall, Minnesota passed away on June 12,2021 in Fargo, North Dakota. Virginia was born June 14,1945 to Maurice & Rosella Giefer. Virginia graduated from Waubun high school in 1963. Two years later she met the love of her life Stanley Warren they got married May 8, 1965 at St. Ann’s Catholic church. Virginia and...

Jun 9, 2021

Fern Ruth (Baukol) Smith, 80, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Fern Ruth Baukol was born on October 15, 1940 to Arnt and Gustine (Meyer) Baukol in Flom, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Aspelund Lutheran Church in Flom, MN. Fern attended high school in Waubun,...

Jun 9, 2021

Nicholas (Nick) John Schouviller, age 85, long time resident of Callaway, MN passed away on June 9,2021 at his home.

Nicholas was born July 29,1935 to Nicholas Bernard & Monica (Zurn) Schouviller in Detroit Lakes, MN. Nick Joined the U.S. Army National guard of North Dakota from August 1, 1957 and was honorably discharged on June 1,...

Jun 7, 2021

Doris Mae (Bevins) Jackson, 83, of Ogema, MN, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Mahnomen Health Center, in Mahnomen, MN.

Doris Mae Bevins was born on July 11, 1937 to Aaron  Bevins and Marciana Jackson in White Earth, MN. She attended school at the St. Benedict’s Mission until ninth grade. She was united in...

Jun 3, 2021

Doretta Valeria Hanks of White Earth Minnesota passed peacefully on June 3, 2021 at Pelican Landing in Detroit Lakes Minnesota. Doretta was born on February 12, 1951 to Allen & Margaret (Fairbanks) Smith in White Earth, MN. There she grew up and worked as a human resources director at the tribal office. Doretta met the love of her life...

Jun 2, 2021

Kurt Spencer Johnson passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2021 at age 60.

Kurt was born in Walnut Creek, CA to Dennis and Carol (Johnson) Johnson on March 12, 1961.  They later moved to Callaway, MN, where he grew up most of his childhood life and worked on his family’s bee farm.

Kurt graduated...

May 30, 2021

Darrell Woessner, 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2021.

Darrell was born February 16, 1950 in Detroit Lakes, and was the son of the late George and Myrtle (Knudtson) Woessner.

He grew up in Lake Park where he graduated from high school in 1970, and then went on to attend mechanics school. He worked...

May 27, 2021

Bette Adella (Bishop) DeWandeler passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021.

She was born in Park Rapids, Minnesota to Donald E. and Ann M. (Lindahl) Bishop on June 26, 1941. She spent her entire childhood in Park Rapids, often helping in the Bishop family store wrapping packages at Christmastime. She enjoyed spending time with friends and walking...

May 25, 2021

Betty Lorraine Prussia (Rothschadl), 70, died unexpectedly at home on May 22, 2021. Betty was born June 18, 1950, in Mahnomen, MN, the daughter of Jim and Elizabeth Rothschadl.

Betty graduated from Waubun High School in 1968.  She was married to Chuck Prussia on November 7, 1971.  Early in their marriage, Chuck and Betty lived in Virginia,...

May 25, 2021

Elaine J. Lewis, 93, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Oak Crossing.

Elaine June Lewis was born August 19, 1927 in Perham, MN to Edward and Emelia (Sandau) Wilschewski.  She was raised in Vergas and is a graduate of Frazee High School.  Elaine was united in marriage to Leonard Lewis, October 30, 1948...

May 24, 2021

Frederick Schacher, age 70, of Detroit Lakes passed away on May 24, 2021 at his home.

Frederick Lewis Schacher was born on June 6, 1950 to Clifford and Elaine (Evans) Schacher in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  Fred grew up in the Saint Paul area, later moving to South Saint Paul and graduating from South Saint Paul High School....

May 20, 2021

John J Vander Maten passed away peacefully on May 20, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones, beautiful weather, and a colorful spring garden.

The man couldn’t be (and wouldn’t want to be) defined by just one occupation.  Whether it was touring the country with a mime troupe, starting a business, or running a foster home, he was...

May 16, 2021

Robert Lee Humphreys, 74, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on May 16, 2021 at his home.

Robert Humphreys was born on August 13, 1946 in Lancaster, CA, the son of Robert Earl and Lavonne (Anderson) Humphreys.

Robert enlisted in the United States Navy in October 1963 and served his country during the Vietnam War...

May 13, 2021

Lillian Irene Greene, age 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep while under hospice care on May 13, 2021 at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN where she was surrounded by loved ones. It saddens our family to say Lillian lost her battle with cancer.

Lillian, known as Lily or Irene to friends and family was born...

May 13, 2021

Linda Kay (Beaupre) Gullard, 69, of Ogema, MN passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home.

Linda Kay Beaupre was born on October 6, 1951 to Paul and Lucille (Erb) Beaupre and was raised in White Earth, MN. She graduated from Waubun High School in 1969 and then attended the Vocational Technical College in Detroit Lakes. Linda was united in...