Obituaries

Jun 1, 2020

On June 1, 2020, Heaven gained an Amazing new Angel. Maxine R. Smith RAN into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She left her earthly home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, surrounded by her family.

Maxine was born on April 21, 1944 to Loretta and Rudy Whitmyre in Webster, South Dakota. She grew up...

May 23, 2020

Marlene Williams Sjaastad, 82, of Detroit Lakes, MN died at home, peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020.

Marlene Ann Williams was born to Clifford and Margaret (Wingert) Williams on December 12, 1937 in Pierre, South Dakota. She grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota, with her four sisters and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1956....

May 23, 2020

Rebecca Thomas, our dear wife, mom, Grammy B, beloved sister and caring friend, peacefully stepped from this life, into the next on May 23rd, 2020 while sleeping in her comfortable country home.

Rebecca Lynn Fischer was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 26th, 1957, the eldest of eight children born to Patrick Jerome Fischer and JoAnne Arlene...

May 22, 2020

Sara Ozetta Parisian, 34, of Fargo, ND passed away in her home on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Sara Ozetta Parisian was born on August 7, 1985 to Leo Sr and Janice (Libby) Parisian in Detroit Lakes, MN.  She was raised in the Waubun, MN area and attended school in Waubun and Circle of Life.  After school, Sara lived...

May 21, 2020

Joanne Finstad-Good, age 86, passed away on May 21 at her home in New York City. She was born on July 22, 1933 at the family’s apartment above the Finstad Auto-Marine Shop in Ranier, Minnesota to George and Clara Finstad. She is survived by her sister, Connie, of New York City.

Her love for Ranier, Rainy Lake...

May 17, 2020

Patricia Ann (Vadnais) Neuner, 72, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s, Detroit Lakes, MN.

Patricia Ann Vadnais was born on June 7, 1947 to Clarence and Betty Vadnais in St. Paul, MN. She grew up with four brothers Jerry, Ronald, Dick, and Robert and a sister Lois. On June 20, 1964 Patricia...

May 16, 2020

William L. (Bill) Roman, age 72 of Detroit Lakes, MN. formerly of Waubun, MN died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.

William Lawrence Roman, the son of Lawrence and Barbara (Barsody) Roman was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 20, 1947.  His family lived in Minneapolis until the age of 10 and...

May 15, 2020

Sharon Ann Oeltjen, 55, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN

Sharon Ann Olson was born on June 19, 1964 to Dwayne and Mary Lou (Komarek) Olson in St. Paul, MN. She earned her associate’s degree in cosmetology. She was united in marriage to Jim Hesley in the summer of...

May 13, 2020

William “Bill” James Rutherford, 66, passed away on May 13, 2020 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family.

William Rutherford was born on January 31, 1954 to Harold and Bette (Colbert) Rutherford in Valley City, ND. He had two older sisters Sharon and Pat and they all grew up in Cuba, ND. Bill was...

May 13, 2020

David John Fihn, age 87, was born to Luther John and Ruth Fihn of Halstad, MN.  Thirteen years later they moved to Braham, MN where he graduated in the class of 1951.  He attended the University of Minnesota and completed dental school there in 1957.  That summer he worked one last time as waterfront director at Tomahawk Scout Reservation....

May 10, 2020

Daryle "Ole" Olson, 82, passed away Sunday, May 10th at Fargo Veterans Hospital with his wife by his side.

Daryle Gene Olson, known as Ole, was born February 11th, 1938 to Alvin and Emily (Hegland) Olson. He was a 1956 graduate of Lake Park High School. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy and was stationed in Turkey and...

May 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Andrew William Schmitz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 3, 2020

Wanetta Virginia (Perrine) Lenius, 89, passed away peacefully on an early Sunday morning May 3, 2020 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

She was born December 13, 1930 in Blue Earth, MN to Ignatius  Donley (Don) Perrine Sr. and Minnie New Year (Miller) Perrine.  The family later moved up to Becker County where they...

May 1, 2020

Darlene Nordlund, 87, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Oak Crossing.

Darlene Mae Powers was born on August 22, 1932, in Casselton, ND to Al and Bessie (Wilcox) Powers.  At a very young age the family moved to the Strawberry Lake area. Darlene attended school in Waubun, MN.

One...

Apr 30, 2020

Feb. 4, 1937 - April 30, 2020 FARGO, N.D. - Norman Vogt, 83, Rochert, Minn., died Thursday, April 30, in Sanford Medical Center.

No services scheduled.

Apr 30, 2020

Peggy LaMay Ryan was born on February 28, 1932 in Salina Kansas. She was raised in Kansas before moving to Bemidji, MN with her grandmother Mabel in her teen years.  Peggy was working as a waitress when she met the love of her life Albert.  On May 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to Albert Jager.  They made...

Apr 23, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Angeline Jasken Mann, age 84, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Angie passed away on April 23rd at Pelican Landing surrounded by her family. She was born July 9th, 1935 to Herman and Iona Jasken. She grew up on the family farm near Ogema, Minnesota...

Apr 20, 2020

David Arthur Stearns (a.k.a. Crocker) 68, died from complications due to Influenza A /pneumonia at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND on April 20, 2020. David was born August 25, 1951 in Detroit Lakes, MN to   Earl and Margaret (Vizenor) Stearns.

Dave graduated from Frazee High School, class of 1969. In 1974 Dave married Kathleen (Jacobson) Stearns. They...

Apr 10, 2020

Jerome Janke, 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN died peacefully under hospice care at his home on April 10, 2020.

Jerome Leroy Janke was born on May 13, 1936 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of the late Julius and Leona (Ready) Janke.  He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes.  Jerome worked many years at the...

Apr 8, 2020

Karen Marie Sutter, 83, died peacefully on April 8, 2020, at The Cottage, Ecumen, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Karen was born July 19, 1936, in Hamburg, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Glenn) Zach. She graduated from Rock Port High School in 1954. After graduation she attended both Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO and...