Obituaries
Eleanora Boutwell
Aug 2, 2019
Eleanora Louise (Roberston) Boutwell was born in Sisseton, South Dakota to Howard and Catherine (Cottier) Roberston on February 28, 1936. Eleanora died Friday, August 2, 2019, at the age of 83 years old at her home in Ogema, Minnesota, surrounded by her family.
She worked at the Flandreau Indian School. She worked at Neises Store in Cass...
Derick Brehm
Aug 1, 2019
Derick John Brehm came into the world on May 1, 1994, with huge, bright-blue eyes, which never ceased taking in the wonders of a world that would continue to fascinate, amaze and intrigue him over the next 25 years.
Derick was a true renaissance man who never lost his curiosity, sense of adventure and essence of childlike...
Fred "Jake" Jacobson
Jul 31, 2019
Fred Arlin Jacobson (Jake) age 85, of Dent, MN died on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Jake was born in Grand Forks, ND June 25, 1934, the son of Fred and Martha Marie (Bagne) Jacobson. He grew up on a farm in rural East Grand Forks, MN and attended...
Vivian Metelak
Jul 28, 2019
Vivian G. Metelak, 93, Detroit Lakes, MN died Sunday, July 28 at her residence surrounded by her family and under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 31 at 11AM in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes. Visitation for Vivian will be held Tuesday, July 30 at...
David Knutson
Jul 21, 2019
David Herman Knutson was a pillar in his community, an innovative broadcast executive, and an inductee into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Dave spent most of his life in northwestern Minnesota, leaving a mark that was felt far and wide. He passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019 at age 90.
Dave entered the radio business...
Russell Warren
Jul 14, 2019
Russell Marcus Warren was born July 9, 1936, in White Earth, Minnesota, to Isabelle (Bellcourt) and John William Warren. He was one of eleven children and raised in the village of White Earth.
Russ finished the ninth grade at Waubun High School before joining the Air Force. He was stationed in Washington state and recalled being “broke”...
June Joy
Jul 9, 2019
June Mildred (Shermerhorn) Joy, 84, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on July 9, 2019 at Essentia-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes with her family by her side.
A visitation will be held Friday, July 12 from 5-7pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm at the David-Donehower Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 13 at...
Ivorianna Smith
Jun 30, 2019
Ivorianna Marie Smith, 7 day old infant daughter of Dylan Smith and Shania Espe, died Sunday, June 30 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.
Ivorianna was born June 23, 2019 to Shania Espe and Dylan Smith in Fargo, ND. In her short life she brought many smiles and love to those around her. She will be remembered for...
Gene Brend
Jun 24, 2019
Gene Palmer Brend, 76, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Fargo, ND.
A Gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, June 28 from 3pm-6pm at the David Donehower Funeral Home.
Gene was born on March 2, 1943 in Mayville, ND. He was raised by his father Albert Brend and his grandparents...
Thelma VanValkenburgh
Jun 23, 2019
Thelma VanValkenburgh, 81, Naytahwaush, MN died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Funeral Services for Thelma will be held Thursday, June 27 at 11AM in the Naytahwaush Sports Complex in Naytahwaush. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 26 at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex beginning at...
Barbara Kaldahl
Jun 22, 2019
Barbara Burd Kaldahl passed away June 22, 2019, with her loving husband, Dave, by her side. A celebration of life is planned for July 6, 2019 at 1 pm in the pavilion at Fair Hills Resort. A reception will follow the service allowing time for friends, family, guests and all who knew Barb, to share their stories. Casual resort attire...
Lorena Teuber
Jun 19, 2019
Lorena Elizabeth Teuber, 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Detroit Lakes, MN. A gathering of family and friends will take place Monday, June 24, in the Holy Rosary
Catholic Church of Detroit Lakes, starting with the Rosary by the Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters at 10:00 AM followed at 11:00 AM with the Mass of Christian Burial. Monsignor Timothy...
Roger Viker
Jun 17, 2019
Roger Viker, 86, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 22 at 11AM in Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church, rural Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Roger was born December 23, 1932 in Halstad, MN to Russell...
Eugene Butcher
Jun 9, 2019
Eugene Laverne Butcher, 53, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Frazee, MN. Eugene was born on August 6, 1965 in Park Rapids, MN, to Henry Bellanger and Edith Butcher. He was raised by his grandparents and went to school in Ponsford, MN, until he was eight. He then went to live with his mother and her new spouse. ...
Jamie Bevins Jr.
Jun 9, 2019
Jamie Lee Bevins Jr, 27, White Earth, MN died Sunday, June 9, 2019 near Strawberry Lake.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 14 at 11AM in the White Earth Community Center, White Earth. Visitation will begin Thursday, June 13 at 5pm with a Prayer Service at 6pm in the White Earth Community Center and continue until the...
Gerald "Jerry" Lorenz
Jun 4, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” Lorenz, 85, Detroit Lakes, MN went to his final resting place Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 8 at 12pm in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held Friday, June 7 from 5pm-7pm with a 6:30pm Rosary followed by...
Maureen Helgeson
May 31, 2019
Maureen Helgeson, age 101, was born on February 22, 1918 in the home of her parents, Arthur and Martha Brosowske of Barney, ND. She had an older brother, Vernon. In December of 1923, the family drove to Pasadena, California in the same car with an aunt, uncle and cousins. A remarkable journey by today’s standards! After 2 ½ years,...
Ardell Peterson
May 27, 2019
Ardell Peterson, 66, of Fargo, ND, formerly from Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Sanford Hospital due to injuries sustained in a fall.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1043 Lake Ave) . Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1,...
Ruth Hanson
May 24, 2019
Ruth I. Hanson, 85, Frazee, MN, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Essentia Health in Fargo. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 28 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Snellman, MN, Reverend David Walsh, officiating. Interment will be in Gethsemane Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call 5:00 – 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM...
