Obituaries
Delores Jean Bellanger
Apr 15, 2024
Delores Jean “Dolo” Bellanger, 73, of Pine Point, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 15th, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 12th, 1950 in White Earth, MN to John (Johnny Bell) Bellanger and Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Rock. Dolo grew up in Pine Point, MN where she spent the majority of her life. After graduating from high school,...
John Joseph Gunderson
Apr 14, 2024
John Gunderson, 81, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
John Joseph Gunderson was born to Joseph R. and Gladys M. (Grant) Gunderson in Albert Lea, MN on March 7, 1943. An active, athletic boy, he excelled in swimming, wrestling, and hunting.
John graduated from St. Olaf College, utilizing his degree teaching high school biology and coaching...
Judith Carolyn Nelson
Mar 28, 2024
Judith “Judy” Carolyn Nelson, passed away in Osage, MN leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Born in Detroit Lakes, MN, to William and Olvida Martinson. Judy grew up in a full household made up of 10 siblings, Judy being the 6th born child. Judy's life was a tapestry...
Virginia Ione Hoff
Mar 26, 2024
Virginia I. Hoff, 88, of Moorhead and formerly of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo.
A time for visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at David-Donehower Funeral Service. A funeral service will then begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Melissa Pickering officiating. Interment will take place at Hamar...
Robin Marie Nelson
Mar 20, 2024
Robin Marie Nelson, 34, of Detroit Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with her family by her side.
Robin was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on June 25, 1989, and attended local schools. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 2007 and went on to get a certificate in early childhood education from M-State. She loved her...
Judith "Judy" Ford
Mar 16, 2024
Judith Mary (Wieck) Ford, 81, Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her home following a courageous battle with liver cancer.
She was born to Henry and Marion Wieck on October 15th, 1942 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Judy lived a life full of adventure and she had many talents that she shared throughout her life. When she grew...
Margaret "Marge" A. McArthur
Mar 14, 2024
Margaret A. “Marge” McArthur, 85, Ogema, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home following a period of declining health. She was surrounded by family.
Marge was born in Ogema on January 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Henry, Sr. and Anna (Jasken) Teiken. She attended local schools and was a 1957 graduate of Waubun High School where she...
Kenneth James Carrabou
Mar 13, 2024
Kenneth James Carrabou, 56, of Detroit Lakes, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Ken was born on November 1, 1967 in Detroit Lakes, he was the son of James and Mary (Chilton) Carrabou. As a child, he moved around quite a bit, but eventually the family settled in the Strawberry...
Janice Johnson
Mar 11, 2024
Janice Arlene (Larson) Johnson, age 85, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Her family was at her side.
Jan was born in Evansville, MN on June 23, 1938, a daughter of the late Carl O. and Lillian A. (Sauers) Larson. She attended local schools, and was a 1956 graduate of Evansville High School...
Terry Wayne Saville
Mar 7, 2024
Terry Wayne Saville, age 76, of West-Fargo, North Dakota died unexpectedly on March 7, 2024, at Sanford Health, Fargo. Services for Terry will be held at a later date.
Joseph William Heit
Mar 5, 2024
Joseph William Heit, 91, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Pelican Landing Memory Care.
Joseph was born March 23, 1932 to Clarence and Barbara (Leibham) Heit on the family farm near Devils Lake, ND. He attended a rural grade school and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Devils Lake. Following graduation, he served in the...
Robert Matthew DuChene
Mar 2, 2024
Robert (Rob) Matthew DuChene of Detroit Lakes, MN went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Alina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
Rob (Robbie) was born May 2, 1970 to Wilfred (Willie) and Alice (Schonhardt) DuChene in Detroit Lakes, MN. Rob grew up in Callaway, MN, attended Callaway Elementary School and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1988. Rob continued his education by going on to complete two associate...
Joseph R Horacek
Feb 26, 2024
Joseph Richard Horacek, 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN died on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.
Joseph was born on April 3, 1937, the son of Vratislav "Vic" and Olga (Dvorak) Horacek in Iowa City, IA. His family spent a few years there, but later moved to Cedar Rapids when Joseph was at the age of four. Joseph's...
Alvin "Al" Wenner
Feb 20, 2024
Alvin “Al” Wenner, age 95, a longtime resident of Detroit Lakes, MN, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his new home in Savage, MN.
Alvin Arnold Wenner was born on October 19, 1928, in Antelope, ND. Driven by the adverse conditions of the Dust Bowl Era, the family moved to Detroit Lakes in 1938 where they purchased a family farm....
Wilhelm "Willi" Humbeck
Feb 19, 2024
Wilhelm “Willi” Humbeck, 90, of Detroit Lakes, MN died on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Essentia Health of Fargo, ND.
On a beautiful winter’s day, December 16, 1933, Wilhelm “Willi” Humbeck was born. Willi was born the son of Ernest and Maria (Klinkhammer) Humbeck in the town of EssenStelle, Germany.
When Willi was six, Hitler came into power and at age 15,...
Dwight Delano Nesemeier
Feb 19, 2024
Dwight Delano Nesemeier, 79, of Frazee, MN, passed away on February 19, 2024 at Essentia Health - St. Mary's, Detroit Lakes.
Dwight was born on November 30, 1944 in Fargo, ND, the son of Alfred and Martha (Saar) Nesemeier. In his earlier years, Dwight's journey took him from Leonard, ND to Lake Park, MN before settling in Barnesville, MN where he...
Elouise Lenaye Dovre
Feb 16, 2024
A celebration of Ellie’s life is being planned for May 4, 2024 from 11-2:00pm at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.
Elouise Lenaye (Winter) Dovre, age 81, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2024, at Pelican Landing in Detroit Lakes with her husband at her side.
Ellie was born in Sugarbush TWP, on January 22, 1943, the youngest of 8...
