Obituaries

Nov 26, 2019

Shirley Mavis Boe was born January 2, 1936 in International Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Edward and Verna (Wibe) Cassibo. She passed away November 26, 2019 at Ecumen – Emanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

She grew up and attended school in International Falls. On October 8, 1955 Shirley was united in marriage to Granville Boe in...

Nov 23, 2019

Bruce Corvin Alger Sr (61) was born in Saint Paul, MN on January 16, 1958, he passed away at home in Naytahwaush, MN on November 23, 2019.

Bruce had a full life, living in many states as he grew up, eventually settling in Naytahwaush, MN. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Bruce mainly worked in construction...

Nov 21, 2019

Harold “Monk” Brown, 65, of Ponsford, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Essentia Health in Fargo.  Traditional Wake begins at 4:00pm on Monday, November 25 continuing until the service Tuesday November 26 at 1:00 in the Old Pine Point School, Ponsford, MN.

Harold Lewis Brown was born on February 19, 1954 to Charles and...

Nov 20, 2019

James “Jim” David Gunthorpe, 57, passed away on November 20, 2019 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

James Gunthorpe was born on November 1, 1962 in Duluth, MN and adopted by David and Delores (Person) Gunthorpe. Jim grew up and went to school in Omaha, NE. After high school he and his parents moved to Detroit Lakes, MN. Jim...

Nov 17, 2019

Albert Basswood, age 81, of Ponsford, MN died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Albert Basswood Jr was born December 27, 1937 in White Earth, Minnesota the son of Albert Sr. and Anna (Rice) Basswood. He passed away November 17, 2019 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

He served in...

Nov 17, 2019

No Services

Nov 15, 2019

Franklin “Frank” Miller, 72, of Fergus Falls, MN formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN at 11am.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Franklin...

Nov 13, 2019

James (Dale) O’Connell Sr. 84, longtime resident of Frazee, Minnesota, died November 13, 2019 at his home.  A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, November 19, at 11:00am in the David-Donehower Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

Nov 13, 2019

Michael McDougall, 57, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at his home on November 13, 2019.

Michael George McDougall was born on March 31, 1962 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Jack and Dorothy (Power) McDougall.  Mike was raised and lived most of his childhood in the Minneapolis area before moving to Detroit Lakes to start high school. He was...

Nov 7, 2019

Nancy Thieme (Yahrmatter) was a long time resident of East Bethel, MN that passed away suddenly in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota November 7, 2019 at the age of 51. Nancy is survived by her mother Carol, Brother Brian Thieme, Children Jeffrey Yahrmatter (Ashley) and Jacob Yahrmatter (Sarah),  who were shared with former spouse Todd Yahrmatter & her Grandson Dallas Yahrmatter ....

Nov 5, 2019

Todd Sayler, 56, of Lake Park, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, his family by his side, where they had been throughout his battle.  A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Park, MN at 10am. with a...

Nov 4, 2019

Benjamin John Fredrickson, age 57, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Benjamin John was born on August 30, 1962 to Gerald and Beatrice (Hall) Fredrickson in Moorhead, MN. He grew up in Fargo, ND where he played Hockey and coached the Fargo Youth Hockey League. He graduated from Fargo South...

Nov 4, 2019

Curtis D Shaw, 89, of Detroit Lakes MN, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2019, surrounded by his three children, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Services will be held on Thursday November 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the David-Donehower Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, with Tim Cook officiating.

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Nov 4, 2019

Jennifer Tricia Kaatz, age 49, of Maple Grove, MN, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2019, at her parents’ home in Audubon on the day that was to be her mother’s memorial service. Combined funeral services for Jennifer and her mother, Gayle, will be held November 12 at 1:00 pm with visitation from 10:00-1:00 at St. Peters Lutheran Church...

Oct 30, 2019

Vicky Lynn Borah, age 51, of Detroit Lakes Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota.

Vicky Lynn (Reller) Borah was born June 28, 1968 in Detroit Lakes Minnesota, to Ernie and Beth Ann (Olson) Reller. Vicky was baptized at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes and she attended Detroit...

Oct 29, 2019

THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN Rescheduled. See Service times.

Gayle Kaatz, age 73, of Audubon, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at home.

Gayle Karen (Eliassen) Kaatz was born June 5, 1946 in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Ival and Mildred (Hanson) Eliassen and was raised on a farm north of Audubon.  Gayle graduated...

Oct 29, 2019

Gerald Wayne Christianson was born February 18, 1966 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Gustav and Judith (Bunker) Christianson. He passed away October 29, 2019 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

He was baptized at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and grew up and attended school in South Minneapolis. Jerry graduated from Heart...

Oct 28, 2019

Patricia Ann “Patty” Jones, 70, of Callaway, MN, passed away at her home on Monday October 28, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 9, at 11am at the Lakes Region Mennonite Church in rural Detroit Lakes, MN, visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Patricia Ann Russell was born...

Oct 27, 2019

Harold A. Byer, 90, Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Frazee, died Sunday, October 27 at his home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 31 at 2:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call at the church 1 hour prior to the Mass on Thursday....

Oct 25, 2019

Private Family Service will be held