Obituaries

Mar 3, 2019

YVONNE ANNA (WAGNER) SPAULDING

APRIL 2, 1939 – MARCH 3, 2019

Yvonne A. Spaulding, 79, passed away on March 3, 2019 at home in Sun City, Arizona under the care of her husband, Robert, and Faith Hospice.

Yvonne was born and raised in Paynesville, Minnesota on  April 2, 1939, to Willard and Lucille...

Feb 28, 2019

Margot Humbeck, 88, of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019, at the Frazee Care Center.

Margot Ener Benner was born on October 17, 1930, in Essen, Germany, to Franz and Anni (Nelk) Benner.  When Margot was 19, she met and fell in love with Willi while dancing to the Tennessee Walz. On May 2, 1953,...

Feb 27, 2019

Ayako “Kay” Noll, 87, Detroit Lakes, died Wednesday, February 27 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 9 at 11AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Frazee.  Visitation will be held Friday, March 8 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with a 6:30pm Rosary and 7pm Prayer Service.  Interment will...

Feb 26, 2019

George Francis Maruska passed away peacefully at St Mary’s/ Mayo hospital in Rochester, MN on February 26, 2019 from a debilitating disease. Visitation will be noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with military honors at 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 4, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes

George was born on...

Feb 23, 2019

Marlys J. Bodem, 82, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 23 at Lincoln Park Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was surrounded by family.

Memorial Service for Marlys will be held this Friday March 1 at David - Donehower Funeral Home, 609 Highway 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.  Visitation will begin at 4pm...

Feb 22, 2019

Mary Maud Baker Stranathan Beebe, passed away in Detroit Lakes MN on February 22, 2019. She was just shy of her 88th birthday when she lost the struggle with cancer at the age of 87. Mary married her husband Arthur A Beebe, on December 10, 1954.

She is survived by her children: Brenda Beebe Wieland of Detroit...

Feb 22, 2019

Arleen R. Faltersack, 96, of Detroit Lakes, died Friday, February 22 in Essentia Oak Crossing Nursing Home.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, with a prayer service at 7pm Thursday, February 28 at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will continue from 10-11am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am Friday, March 1,...

Feb 18, 2019

Marion Mikkanen, 91, of Mahnomen went to her home in heaven on February 18, 2019.   A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, at 1:30pm at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation will be held 30min prior to the service.

Marion was born on October 1, 1927, to Howard and Mae (Klein)...

Feb 15, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Christensen, 82, of Rochert, MN, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at Essential Health in Fargo.

Jerry was born November 22, 1936 to Floyd and Durema (Hart) Chrristensen at the White Earth Reservation Hospital.  Jerry graduated from Detroit Lakes High School with the class of 1954. After graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy...

Feb 15, 2019

Joyce Marie Groth was born May 25, 1951, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the daughter of Arden and Leora (King) Wiemerslage. She passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at the Moorhead Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Moorhead, Minnesota after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myloma cancer.

Feb 11, 2019

Paul George Person Sr, 55, died unexpectedly on February 11th, 2019 at his home. He was born May 6th, 1963 in Mahnomen, son of Floyd Person and Vivian (Jackson) Person.

Paul was raised in the White Earth area by Vernon and Rose (Mom) Weaver. Paul attended White Earth Elementary and then Waubun High School. Paul lived in...

Feb 11, 2019

Bryan C. Mischke, 60, Lake Park, MN died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral Services for Bryan will be held Sunday, February 17 at 5PM at the David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Interment will be held in the spring at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Detroit Lakes.

Bryan...

Feb 10, 2019

Sharon Elizabeth Lavalier, age 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at her home.

Sharon was born on May 14, 1941, to Arthur and Gladys (Hanson) Fredrickson in Ryder, ND.  She was raised in the Moorhead area before moving at a young age to Detroit Lakes, MN.  On October 29, 1959, Sharon...

Feb 5, 2019

Richard V. Kalinoski, Detroit Lakes, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, February 5 at his residence.

Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, February 11 at 1pm in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes.  A gathering of friends and family will be held Sunday, February 10 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 4pm-6pm with a 6pm...

Feb 1, 2019

Charles O. Reynolds, 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, February 8th at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes.  Interment will be in the Spring at Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN...

Jan 31, 2019

Janine Marie Vogt, 65 , of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Thursday, January 31, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN, at 3 pm.  Visitation will be from 2:30-3:00, on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit...

Jan 31, 2019

Gary Allen Wicker, 59, died January 31, 2019 at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN of pancreatic cancer. He was so strong and positive throughout his illness and he fought so hard, even the doctors and nurses were amazed at his resiliency.

A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held Saturday, February 9 at 2pm in...

Jan 30, 2019

Inez Lorraine Drowley, 88, formerly of Grand Marais, MN. died January 30, 2019 at Detroit Lakes, MN.

Inez was born on February 16, 1930 to Albert and Mary (Denewitt) Bentley in Grayling, MI, where she grew up and graduated from high school.  She worked as a clerk in Sorenson’s store for several years before marrying Donald Drowley...

Jan 30, 2019

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Jan 30, 2019

Roland E. Morton, 75, Detroit Lakes passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 30 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.

Memorial Services for Roland will be held Tuesday, February 5 at 11 AM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Audubon.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to...