Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Charles Anton Mann, age 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN.

Chuck passed away on November 15th, 2020 in the arms of his children. He was born March 20th, 1934 to George and Susie Mann in Lucca, ND. His family moved to Ogema,...

Nov 14, 2020

Norman A. Nelson, 82, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, November 14 at Oak Crossing.  A private family service is being planned.  Interment will be in the Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in rural Detroit Lakes.

Norman Arthur Nelson was born February 15, 1938 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Harry and Bertha (Anderson) Nelson.  He attended the Seventh Day...

Nov 14, 2020

Randall “Randy” Scott Nelson, 57, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Randy was born on May 13, 1963 in Moorhead, MN, the son of Orland and Carolyn (Forseth) Nelson. He attended Moorhead High School and graduated as part of class of 1982. He went to further his education earning his forestry degree...

Nov 14, 2020

Jerome A. Matter, 98. Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home as a result of the Covid Virus.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  A walk-through visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday at David-Donehower Funeral Home.  The Knights of Columbus will pray the...

Nov 11, 2020

Curt Richard Cigelske, 73, of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Curt was born in Mahnomen, MN on June 07, 1947 to John and Gladys Cigelske.

Curt joined the United States Air Force in September of 1965 and remained a devoted patriot all his life. On June 18, 1966, Curt married his perfect woman and...

Nov 5, 2020

James Donald Shasky was born November 18, 1934 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, to Michael and Mamie (Greenwood) Shasky.

He passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his immediate family.

He grew up and attended school in the Richville and Perham area.  Graduating from Perham High...

Nov 3, 2020

Galen “Speed” Haglund, 79, passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in his home.

Galen Joy Haglund was born on February 21, 1941 at the family home to Earl and Myrtle (Arntson) Haglund. He attended high school at Perham High and graduated as part of the Class of 1959. After high school, Galen enlisted...

Nov 2, 2020

David Anthony “Tony” Karsnia, age 49 of East Bethel, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home.

Tony was born on September 12, 1971 in Detroit Lakes, MN to David and Sandra (Johnson) Karsnia. In 1975 they moved to Sauk Centre and returned to Detroit Lakes in 1982. Tony graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1989. While in...

Nov 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Deborah Mary (Egan) Pederson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 2, 2020

Preston “Scotty” Spenst, 51, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.

Preston Scott Spenst was born on May 4, 1969 in Breckenridge, MN to Robert and Betty (Berneking) Spenst. He was the middle child of three siblings. Growing up Preston and his family moved to Breckenridge, Abercrombie, ND and then they settled back down in Breckenridge.

Oct 22, 2020

Jackie Bellows, age 89, longtime resident of Detroit Lakes died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home.

Jackie was born on August 8, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN to Les and Dora (Schwartz) Dols. She attended Ascension Catholic Grade School and graduated from North High School in Minneapolis, and then attended St. Cloud Teacher’s College in St. Cloud,...

Oct 18, 2020

Richinda Lois Rock was born December 16, 1951 in White Earth, Minnesota the daughter of Albert and Anna (Rice) Basswood. She passed away October 18, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Chinda grew up in the Pine Point area and graduated in the Honor Society from Park Rapids High School. She was very active in...

Oct 13, 2020

Marcia (Refsal) Sanders, 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully at her lake home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Marcia was born in Tracy, MN to Arthur and Clara Refsal and grew up on the family farm with her brother Harley where they attended country school and eventually graduated...

Oct 12, 2020

Leroy Bellcourt, 79, of Ogema, MN passed away suddenly on Monday, October 12, 2020 at St Mary’s Essentia Health Hospital. A traditional visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 starting at 5pm at the White Earth Community Center. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 11am, St. Benedict Catholic church in White...

Oct 8, 2020

Mary Lou Eckam, 84, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Mary Lou Austin was born on April 24, 1936, in Rochester, NY to David and Ina Lou (Whalin) Austin. Mary Lou graduated from Rush Henrietta High School in Rochester, NY with the class of 1954....

Oct 5, 2020

Geraldine M. Bugg, 87, White Earth, MN, died Monday, October 5 at her home in congregate housing surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hospice.

An overnight wake will begin at 6:00 PM Saturday, October 10th, 2020 followed by a funeral service starting at 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the White Earth...

Oct 4, 2020

James “Jim” Hazelton, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

James Gordon Hazelton was born on February 14, 1944 to Boyd and Ella (Olson) Hazelton in Detroit Lakes, MN. After his schooling, he went to work on the neighbor’s dairy farm which is where he met the love of his...

Sep 27, 2020

Tanya Marie Bunker journeyed into the spirit world on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at her home in Minneapolis, MN.

Tanya Marie Bunker was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 13, 1971 to William Morrison Sr and Donna Bunker.   Tanya was raised in Minneapolis and lived most of her life in the Minneapolis area. She had three children,...

Sep 25, 2020

Wilbur Duane Joy, 92, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home.

Wilbur Duane Joy was born February 12th, 1928 to William and Thora (Thorson) Joy at their home on Lake Sally. He was one of six children.

Wilbur graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1946. He was...

Sep 22, 2020

Connie Thompson Furst was born May 18, 1950 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Kermit and Jean (Madsen) Harmon. She passed away September 22, 2020 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.

She grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from North High School in 1968. As a child, Connie traveled with her family due to her...