Obituaries
Robyn Raye Willette
Dec 17, 2024
Robyn Willette, age 60, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2024 at home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Born on January 6th, 1964 to Charlie and Suzanne Willette, Robyn became a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of her own. She had a passion for reading books and watching true-crime stories, as well as spending time with her...
Richard W Brudevold
Dec 9, 2024
Richard Wesley Brudevold, 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Veteran’s Hospital of Fargo in Fargo, ND.
Born on January 26, 1941, at St. John’s Hospital in Fargo, ND, Richard was the son of Wesley and Bertha (Deardorff) Brudevold. He grew up in Golden Ridge and graduated from Central High School in 1959. Richard...
Cheryl Hiemenz
Dec 8, 2024
Cheryl Ann Hiemenz, age 80, died peacefully at home, on Sunday December 8th, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Cheryl was born on July 22, 1944 in Wilmar, Minnesota to Winton and Ruth Lindman. She graduated from Ortonville High School in 1962 and then attended college at St. Cloud State University for elementary education. She married Michael R Hiemenz in 1968.
Cheryl was passionate...
Service of Remembrance 2024
Dec 6, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024 ~ 6:00 p.m.
David-Donehower Funeral Home
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Special Music by Something Special Acapella Group singing “CHRISTmas”
Words of Hope from Pastor Lauryl Ivers
Lighting Candles & Presentation of Ornaments
“Silent Night”
Rodney Paul Rodeman
Dec 4, 2024
Rodney Paul Rodeman was born in Yoder, WY on July 10, 1943 to David and Iris Rodeman. Rodney worked as a Superintendent constructing roads and highways for multiple companies throughout his career and he was an avid hunter who traveled across North America and Africa in pursuit of his next big adventure. Amidst his time building the nation's roadways, Rodney...
Michael Chesley
Dec 3, 2024
Michael Chesley, born on December 29, 1951, in White Earth, passed away peacefully at home in Ponsford, on December 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old.
Michael’s journey began in White Earth, where he developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the importance of family. As he grew older, he carried these values...
Donald Tucker
Dec 1, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Donald J. Tucker, who passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, in Denver, CO, at the age of 88. Donald was born on October 23, 1936, in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Goldie Hoff Tucker and Lee Tucker. He grew up in Detroit Lakes and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1955,...
Patricia Kathleen Olson
Dec 1, 2024
Patricia Kathleen Olson, 72, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.
Born on July 19, 1952, in St. Paul, MN, Patricia—affectionately known as "Patty"—was the daughter of Dean and Kathleen (Bares) Bennett. She attended Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul and contributed her time...
Judith Eisenhower
Nov 30, 2024
Judith Eisenhower, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30th.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Pamela Green
Nov 26, 2024
Pamela Louise Green, born on April 12, 1956, in White Earth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on November 26, 2024. Pamela was a resident of Detroit Lakes, where she grew up and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1974.
Pamela enjoyed a fulfilling career that spanned 25 years, beginning with Northwestern Bell Co and culminating in her retirement...
“Judy” Thomas
Nov 22, 2024
Mildred "Judy" Thomas, 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 29, 1943, in White Earth, MN, she was the daughter of Reverend William J. Hanks Sr. and Mary Ellen Roy. Judy spent her early years in Pine Point, MN, before her family relocated to Ft....
Lorraine Tyberg
Nov 18, 2024
Lorraine Esther (Jacobson) Tyberg passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 at Diamond Willow under their care and that of Hospice of The Red River Valley.
Lorraine was born April 8, 1931 in Bismarck, ND to Leonard & Esther (Balgaard) Jacobson. She moved to Minnesota as a young child, living in multiple places before the family finally settled in Elbow Lake,...
Elizabeth Woodby
Nov 12, 2024
Elizabeth Woodby passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents; John and Margarette Ronning. And her daughter Collette Benkowski.
She is survived by her son; Roy Woodby Jr. Daughter; Carleen (John) O'Mally. Sister; Joyce. And her grandchildren; Alyssa Cornette, Rico and Antonio Perojo, Matt, Johnny, and Megan O'Mally
Elizabeth was a great person and will...
Alice Larson
Nov 10, 2024
Alice Louise Erickson Larson quietly left this earth on November 10, 2024. She was born March 3,1943 in Jamestown, ND to Henry and Elva (Walters) Erickson. She was the first born of their family and the first Erickson grandchild; breaking the mold became Alice's pattern for life.
Alice married James Larson in June 1965, and they settled into married student housing...
Lois Freiborg
Nov 4, 2024
Lois Carol Freiborg passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2024 in Detroit Lakes surrounded by her loving family. Lois was born on November 29th, 1946 in Sacred Heart, MN. On June 20,1965, at the age of 18, Lois married her high school sweetheart Les Freiborg of Danube, MN. Together they shared a beautiful, fulfilling and loving marriage. They raised two...
Helen Jane Snyder
Oct 31, 2024
Helen passed at her care facility in Detroit Lakes on October 31, 2024 at the age of 95. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love her. There are currently no formal services planned.
Audrey Ronning
Oct 30, 2024
Our beloved Audrey Bernice Ronning (Kohler) passed away peacefully at Oak Crossing (where she was affectionately known as Miss America) on October 30, 2024. She was born August 21, 1926 and was raised on the Barney Farm, north of Audubon MN. Her parents were the late William and Ella Kohler.
Audrey grew up in a family of 10 siblings...
Leone Leitheiser
Oct 30, 2024
Leone walked into the loving arms of Jesus at 100 years of age on Wednesday October 30th surrounded by her family at the Ecumen Cottages.
Leone Muriel Hanson was born at home to her parents, Ray and Hilda Hanson in Westbury, Minnesota on leap-year February 29, 1924. She was the oldest and only girl out of four siblings. She attended the...
Jake "JD" Walker III
Oct 28, 2024
Jake "JD" Walker III, born on August 13, 1986, in Saint Paul, MN, passed away in his home in Moorhead, MN, on October 28, 2024. He was the beloved son of Jake Jr. and Jill (Larson) Walker. JD's life was marked by struggles from the very beginning; he faced significant challenges that hindered his opportunities for success. Despite his difficulties...
Katherine "Marge" Miosek
Oct 23, 2024
Katherine "Marge" Miosek, 89, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024 at the Frazee Care Center. She had been living here with her husband Frank until he passed away in May 2023. Although dealing with dementia and other minor health ailments, when grandkids or others visited, she smiled and was delighted to see them.
Married for 67 years-Mom and dad enjoyed...
