Obituaries

Sep 18, 2018

Geraldine E. Prenta, 86, Frazee, MN died Tuesday, September 18 at the Frazee Care Center.

A gathering honoring the life of Geraldine will be held on Sunday, September 30 from 3-6 at the Event 34 center in Detroit Lakes, MN. (28068 MN-34, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501)

Geraldine Evelyn Mayberry was born April 28, 1932 in...

Sep 13, 2018

Leonard P. Thielen, 91, Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Callaway, MN, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Oak Crossing.

Leonard Peter Thielen was born August 16, 1927 in rural Callaway, MN to Adam and Mary (Ley) Thielen.  He was raised in rural Callaway and educated at the Buffalo Lake school.  Following his schooling, he farmed with his...

Sep 12, 2018

Phyllis Lucille (Wolff) Tilton, age 90, died peacefully at the Mahnomen Health Care Center on Tuesday, September 12th, 2018, after a year-long battle with cancer.  A celebration of her life will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the Circles of Faith United Church of Christ in Waubun, MN, with a time of gathering an hour...

Sep 11, 2018

Emma K. Holzem, 93, of Waubun, MN, formerly of Elk River, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 11, 2018, at Ecumen Care Center in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Emma Katherine Barsody was born on May 8, 1925, at her rural family farm in Elk River, MN, to Steve and Katherine (Rotz) Barsody.  Emma attended school in Elk...

Sep 9, 2018

Melissa J. Clark, age 49 of Ponsford, MN, passed away on Sunday,                   September 9, 2018 at Essentia Health in Fargo, surrounded by her family.

Melissa “Missy” was born on March 4, 1969 in Park Rapids, MN to Myron Norcross and Sara Clark.  Missy grew up and lived in the Pine Point area. She graduated from Circle of...

Aug 29, 2018

Brian J. Rittenhouse, 73, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his residence and under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 3 at 11AM in St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on...

Aug 29, 2018

Kevin D. Johnson, 62, Audubon, MN, died Wednesday,  August 29, 2018 at his home.

Kevin Dean Johnson was born January 25, 1956 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Arvid and Elvira (Danielson) Johnson.  He lived his entire life on the Johnson family farm near Audubon.  Kevin was raised and educated near Audubon and is a 1974 graduate of Audubon High...

Aug 27, 2018

Renard B. Fritz, 71, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Monday August 27th, 2018, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, surrounded by his family.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday August 31, 2018, at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, MN, at 10AM.

Renard Brent Fritz was born on May 22, 1947, to...

Aug 27, 2018

Terrie E. Hesby, 62, Detroit Lakes, MN died Monday, August 27 at Essentia Health in Fargo.

Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 5 at 2pm in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, rural Detroit Lakes.  A gathering of friends and family will take place one hour prior to services.

Terrie Ellen Anderson was born February 29,...

Aug 15, 2018

Zachary John Maruska, 33, of Grand Marias, MN, passed away at home unexpectedly on Wednesday August 15, 2018. A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday August 21, 2018, at 2pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the David-Donehower Funeral Home.

Zachary John “Zack Man” Maruska was born on August 27, 1984...

Aug 14, 2018

Judith D. Zurn, 72, Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, August 14 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.

Funeral Services for Judith will be held Saturday, August 18 at 11AM in Lund Lutheran Church, rural Detroit Lakes.  Officiating will be Reverend Steve Bruer.   Visitation will be held Friday, August 17 at David Donehower Funeral Home from 5pm-7pm with a 7pm...

Aug 12, 2018

Michael Allen Buck,  58 , died August 12, 2018 in the Diamond Willow Care Center, Detroit Lakes surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service for Michael will be held on Friday, August 17 at 11:00 am in the David-Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Michael Allen Buck was...

Aug 11, 2018

Verlyn M. Borah, 80, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Funeral Services for Verlyn will be held Thursday, August 16 at 11AM in David Donehower Funeral Home of Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes....

Aug 10, 2018

Alden D. Tyge, 88, retired Detroit Lakes Chief of Police, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home under the care of Hospice of The Red River Valley.  Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 16 at Faith Free Lutheran Church, Reverend Paul Larson, officiating.  Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the...

Aug 9, 2018

William “Bill” Edward Martin, age 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the Cottages at Ecumen.  A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, September 7, 2018, at First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, with a time of gathering an hour prior.  A visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Thursday,...

Aug 9, 2018

Gregg Aaron Orr, age 60, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his family and friends.  A funeral service will be at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at David Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes, with a time of gathering an hour prior.  Interment will follow at...

Aug 8, 2018

Orland K.  Hellie, age 88, of Detroit Lakes, MN, died August 8th 2018 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Orland “Keith” Hellie was born in Luverne, MN on March 18, 1930 to Grant and Pearl (Walquist) Hellie. He grew up in Hills, MN where he graduated high school in 1948. He served in the Luverne,...

Jul 29, 2018

Marc Thomas Henderson, 50, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Sunday, July 29 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 10 at 4pm in Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes.  Visitation will start at 2:30 and continue until the time of Mass.  Following Mass all are invited for...

Jul 26, 2018

Chester “Chet” Sagmo, 93, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Thursday, July 26 at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Funeral Services for Chet will be held Tuesday, July 31 at 12pm at David Donehower Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held in Bakke Cemetery, rural Detroit Lakes.

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Jul 24, 2018

Frank Stech, age 91, formally of rural Waubun, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 24 at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, July 30 at St. Benedicts Catholic Church in White Earth, MN. Visitation will be held from...