Obituaries
Mary Jane Arnold
Oct 20, 2024
Mary Jane Arnold, 84, of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Lake Park, MN.
Born on March 20, 1940, at 7:40 PM in her grandparents' home on a farm just outside Elbow Lake, MN, Mary Jane was the daughter of Odien Oscar and Mary Estella (Kehr) Lindgren. Although the house is no longer...
Marion Bertha Ladwig
Oct 15, 2024
Marion Bertha Ladwig, 95, of Frazee, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Frazee Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 18, 1929, in Grand Forks, ND, Marion was the daughter of Martin and Martha (Kjemhus) Nelson. She graduated from high school in Oslo, MN. Following her graduation, Marion began her career working at...
Richard Heisler
Oct 14, 2024
Richard “Ducky” Heisler, 92, from White Earth, MN passed away on October 14, 2024.
Ducky was born to William J. Heisler and Stella (Warren) Heisler on January 10, 1932. He grew up in White Earth, attended the White Earth Mission school, and graduated from Waubun High school. After graduation he went on to attend college at Moorhead State and Valley City...
Marsha Ellen Sorenson
Oct 14, 2024
Marsha was born in Brainerd, MN on 04/13/1956. Marsha grew up on their farm just a couple of miles south of the Brainerd fairgrounds. She enjoyed her horses and other farmyard animals. Her family also had dairy cows, so fresh milk and cream was always plentiful. Marsha graduated from Brainerd High School on May 30, 1974 and attended Brainerd Area...
Virgil Mastin
Oct 10, 2024
Virgil Robert Mastin, born on April 16, 1940, in Perham, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, surrounded by family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather whose life was marked by a commitment to family and the many ways he enriched their lives.
Throughout his career, Virgil...
Donald E. Maristuen
Oct 9, 2024
Donald E. Maristuen, born on November 7, 1952, in Northwood, ND, passed away peacefully on October 9 2024, surrounded by his devoted family. Don leaves behind a legacy of love, community, and unforgettable memories cherished by all who know him.
A graduate of Bemidji High School in 1970, Don furthered his education at Bemidji University, where the foundations of his character...
Sean Alan Mitchell
Oct 4, 2024
Sean Alan Mitchell, a cherished husband, father, brother, son and friend passed away unexpectedly at his home in Callaway, Minnesota, on October 4, 2024. Born on August 8, 1965, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Robert and Karen (Krogh) Mitchell, Sean lived a life that epitomized warmth, love, and devotion to his family.
Throughout his adult life, Sean dedicated himself to the...
Linda Henderson
Oct 4, 2024
I was born Linda Kathryn Michels on March 28th, 1946 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to William Nicholas Michels and Loraine (Smith) Michels. The next almost four years were spent three miles north of Osage in a house that provided us shelter, but mostly the opportunity to explore and learn new things. As I followed my sister Sandra Lee, I was...
Evelyn Monserud
Sep 30, 2024
Evelyn Marie Monserud, age 78, of Strawberry Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home in Detroit Lakes.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 19, at the Northern Lights Freedom and Life Church in Richwood, Minnesota.
Born on October 20, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Evelyn was the eldest of five...
Sharon Marie Brett
Sep 28, 2024
Sharon Marie Brett, age 83, passed away peacefully at Frazee Care Center on September 28, 2024. Born to Verna and William Zieler on February 10, 1941, in Tyler, Minnesota, Sharon lived a life filled with love and family.
Sharon attended Detroit Lakes High School, and in 1958, she married her true love, Robert Brett, at the Baptist Church in Detroit Lakes,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Sauvageau
Sep 24, 2024
Elizabeth ("Betty") Sauvageau, Detroit Lakes, passed away at the age of 98, on September 24, 2024, in Edina, MN.
Born on April 7, 1926, in Fargo, ND to Olav "Ollie" Krag and Mary "Marie" Jendritza Krag. Betty lived her life devoted to her family and dedicated to her faith. Betty graduated from Fargo Shanley High School and continued her education at...
Terry Gunst
Sep 19, 2024
Terry D Gunst, 74, of Detroit Lakes. MN passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 in his home.
Terry was born July 14, 1950 in Jamestown, ND to Adolph and Mary (were) Gunst. Terry graduated from Kulm High School in 1969. He was employed at Burlington Northern Railroad for 30 plus years. He loved hunting, fishing and all types...
Blayne Richard St. Germain
Sep 19, 2024
Blayne Richard St. Germain, 62, was born on November 27, 1961, in Fort Francis, Ontario to Ted & Gail St. Germain. He grew up and went to school in International Falls, MN where he met the love of his life Gail Mann, who later became his wife on November 26, 1988. Together they had a son, Theodore, and then moved...
Bruce Edward Leonhardt
Sep 17, 2024
Bruce Edward Leonhardt, born on December 14, 1983, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on September 17, 2024, in Ponsford, Minnesota. Bruce was a cherished member of his family and community, known for his infectious happiness and kind-hearted spirit.
Throughout his life, Bruce worked at the Shooting Star Casino, where his joyful demeanor and helpful nature left a lasting impression on...
Princella Mack
Sep 16, 2024
Princella Mack, affectionately known as Sally, was born on February 6, 1941, in Wadena, MN. She passed away on September 16, 2024 at Perham Living Nursing Home.
Sally was a dedicated nanny and babysitter for local farmers, having worked at a dairy farm for many years. Her nurturing spirit touched the lives of many families in her community. She was a...
Rita Willette
Sep 16, 2024
Rita Ann Willette (Savig) of Detroit Lakes, MN and Bullhead City, AZ passed away in her home on September 16, 2024, five days from her 83rd birthday. Rita was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on September 21, 1941 to Walter and Marie (Reynolds) Savig. Rita was the 4th of 5 children (Rosemary (Marcell Zurn), Roger (Peggy Molacek), Robert Savig and...
Judith Anne Omundson
Sep 15, 2024
Judith “Judy” (Togstad) Bashford Omundson passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the age of 79 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Judy was born to Odin and Rita (Bertram) Togstad on March 8, 1945, in Gary, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Nancy, husbands: Allan L. Bashford, who passed away in 1971 and...
Michael "Mike" Heisler SR
Sep 14, 2024
Michael LeRoy Heisler, Sr., 74, of Ogema, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.
Born on June 29, 1950, in White Earth, MN, he was the son of Warren W. “Jiggs” and Phyllis “Doke” (Fairbanks) Heisler. Michael, affectionately known as “Mike,” married Dawn in 1970. Together, they raised four children and cherished their time...
Mathew John Mess, JR
Sep 9, 2024
Mathew John Mess Jr., a proud and decorated veteran of the Army, passed away September 9, 2024, at the age of 74.
Matt, known to many as ‘Mutt,’ was born on June 17, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN, along with his triplet brothers, David and John (Jack), to Amy and Mathew Mess. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1968 and, at...
Russell Lawrence Kent
Sep 2, 2024
Russell Lawrence Kent, age 97, of Ogema, passed away September 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by family members.
Russell was born July 13, 1927, to Lew and Hazel (Lane) Kent in Ogema and grew up on the family farm East of Ogema. He graduated in 1945 from Waubun High School, where he was a member of the band, choir, and...
