Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Dean Knudsen, a loving husband, father, and grandfather of Detroit Lakes, MN and Scottsdale, AZ passed away at 83, Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Detroit Lakes.

Dean was born in Bismarck, ND September 3, 1936 to Harry and Sylvia Knudsen and raised in Washington DC where his parents were employed by the Federal Government. He graduated Anacostia...

Dec 27, 2019

Not so long ago in a galaxy far, far away... Clayton James Lehrke lived a unique and amazing life.  As if proving he was the firecracker that he was, it was appropriate he was born on the 4th of July 2001 in Fargo, ND.

Clayton lived with autism and was exceptionally intelligent. At a very young age...

Dec 25, 2019

Clarence M. Anderson was born on August 11, 1931 to Clarence T. and Marianne (Preston) Anderson of Audubon, MN. He grew up and attended country schools around Audubon through the 8th grade. As a teenager, he worked on farms, climbed utility poles and hauled milk for the Audubon Creamery (which was his first encounter with a young Bertha Johnson on...

Dec 24, 2019

Thomas William Jones III was born March 10, 1964 in Park Rapids, Minnesota the son Thomas Jr. and Corrine (Goodman) Jones. He passed away December 24, 2019 at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

He grew up and attend school in Minneapolis graduating from the Heart of the Earth Survival School. Thomas worked as a delivery...

Dec 22, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Lawson Bunnell, Jr. 74 of Detroit Lakes, MN died on his terms Sunday, December 22, at Essentia Health, Fargo ND. He was born April 11,1945 in Detroit Lakes, while his dad was at sea. Tom was never able to meet his biological father, Thomas L. Bunnell, as he passed when Tom was an infant. Tom was raised by his mother, Hazel...

Dec 22, 2019

Linda Jean Spiesz, 73, of Lake Park, MN passed away at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Linda Jean Bekkerus was born on May 23, 1946 to Hilbert and Dorothy (Stanley) Bekkerus at Mrs. McDonald’s Home in Barnesville, MN.  Linda graduated from Barnesville High School with the class of 1964.  After graduating high school, Linda lived...

Dec 18, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Brolin, 62, Detroit Lakes, Minn., died Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Sanford Medical Center.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroti Lakes.

Timothy Lee Brolin was born May 17, 1957 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Milo...

Dec 17, 2019

Dana B. Mjoness, 46, died unexpectedly in his home December 17, 2019, from diabetic complications. He was born October 6, 1973, in Fargo, the son of Don and Margaret (Andersen) Mjoness.

Growing up, Dana attended schools in the F-M area. He played hockey, and he remained passionate about the sport throughout his life – especially his beloved...

Dec 15, 2019

Derek Lee Keezer age 28, of White Earth, MN., unexpectedly passed away on December 15, 2019.  Derek was born on   February 14, 1991 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Jeff Keezer and Tammy (Bellanger) Bunker.

Derek grew up in Waubun, MN and on the White Earth Reservation with two siblings his brother Devan and sister Samantha, who he especially...

Dec 15, 2019

Emily Marcella Coyle was born on October 15, 1926 in Thief River Falls, MN to Sylvester and Rose (Dery) Coyle.  Emily was raised in the Detroit Lakes, MN area and graduated Detroit Lakes High School.   Marcy, as most people knew her, worked as a pharmacy tech from 1961-1988, retiring from Dakota Clinic in 1988.

Marcy loved her...

Dec 10, 2019

Glenn Varholdt, 66, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN.

Glenn Wayne Varholdt was born on August 31, 1953 in Moorhead, MN to Lloyd and Betty (Braseth) Varholdt. He graduated from high school in Robbinsdale, MN with the class of 1971. After high school Glenn...

Dec 10, 2019

Jean Phyllis Elsner, 90, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2019 at Essentia-Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Jean was born on June 25, 1929 to Henry and Ruby Hansen in Chicago, IL. After her mother passed away from cancer when she was only nine, Jean assumed the role of caretaker for her two younger...

Dec 5, 2019

LeRoy D. Bray, 65, Ogema, MN, died Thursday, December 5 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 14 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Ogema, Fr. Joseph Hitpas, O.M.I., officiating.  Interment will be I Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Friends may call 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, December 13...

Dec 4, 2019

Robert “Bob” Roger Sonnenberg, 87, died in his home on December 4th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born September 30, 1932 in Vergas, MN to Albert Sonnenberg and Hertha (Strelau) Sonnenberg.

Bob graduated from Frazee High School.  Following graduation, he served with the US Army in Chicago, Illinois.  He married Janice Hanebuth Sonnenberg on...

Dec 1, 2019

Zavian James Beaulieu was born January 24, 2018. On January 26, 2019 Zavian and his biological brother Kyriese, were welcomed into their new home by their mom and dad, Jammie and Dan Branstad, along with his new brothers and sisters: Shaylee, Carter, Sommer, Liam, and Bentlee.

Zavian liked his baths and loved to be held and rocked....

Nov 29, 2019

Funeral service Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1:00PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, MN with visitation one hour prior.

Joan Kay Delp was born April 25, 1945 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Ethel (Johnson) Moser. She passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes....

Nov 28, 2019

Anna Arneson, 92, of Detroit Lakes, died on Thursday, November 28, in the Ecumen, Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Anna “Peggy” Arneson was born to Stephen and Irene (Mohr) Lesselyoung at Reva, SD on January 23, 1927. She attended country school at Sorum, SD, and later moved to Detroit Lakes, MN. with her sister Gen. On June 17,...

Nov 28, 2019

Lowell D. Moser, 76, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Ecumen-The Cottages in Detroit Lakes.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 7 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Friends may call at the funeral home 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Lowell Dean Moser was born October 19, 1943 in...

Nov 26, 2019

David W. Jackson, 58, White Earth, MN, died Tuesday, November 26 at the M-SOC Group Home in Moorhead, MN.

David Wayne Jackson was born November 25, 1961 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Franklin and Doris (Bevins) Jackson.  He was raised and educated in White Earth then lived in Minneapolis for 4 years.  He returned to White Earth and then...

Nov 26, 2019

Arthur Weiser, 83, of Frazee, MN, passed away at the Frazee Care Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Memorial gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 2pm to 4pm at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Arthur Simler Weiser was...