Obituaries

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 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

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

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

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...

Sep 20, 2020

Gene Puttbrese 68 of Frazee, MN passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2020.  Gene was born May 9, 1952 at Detroit Lakes, MN to Alice (Pederson) and Everette Puttbrese. He grew up in the Frazee area where he attended school and later the Vo-tech in Detroit Lakes, MN for Diesel Mechanics.

Endeavors had him...

Sep 14, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Jane (Peterson) Andrews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Please click here to view the video tribute

Sep 11, 2020

William “Bill” Edward Neumann, 88, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

William Neumann was born on January 11, 1932 to Julius and Christine (Kolb) Neumann in Litchville, ND.

Bill found love in Sharry and they were united in marriage on April 5, 2002 and were together for...