Obituaries
Ronald Wekesser
Feb 5, 2024
Ronald “Ron” G. Wekesser, 88, of Detroit Lakes, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home.
Ron was born to Edward and Doris (Green) Wekesser in Omaha, NE, on May 27, 1935. He was baptized in Omaha and later confirmed at Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 26, 1955, and...
James Clyde Mercer
Feb 5, 2024
James C. Mercer, 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN, died peacefully at his home under the care of Hospice with family by his side on Monday, February 5, 2024.
James Clyde Mercer, son of Ellsworth and Lillian (Arneson) Mercer was born on October 5, 1940, in Detroit Lakes, MN. He attended school in Detroit Lakes, MN. After graduation, Jim joined the Army...
Justine "Julie" Boots
Jan 27, 2024
Justine “Julie” Boots passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home on Big Sugarbush Lake. Justine was born in Graceville, Minnesota, on November 30, 1941, daughter of the late Joel and Vivian Broberg. She grew up in Fargo and did all of her primary and secondary schooling there.
Both of Justine’s parents were educators, so it was understood early...
Dayle Arthur Peterson
Jan 25, 2024
Dayle A Peterson, 76, of Detroit Lakes, was born on September 30, 1947 in Crosby, MN to Arthur and Emma (Beyreuther) Peterson. He graduated from Tech High School in St. Cloud, MN. He married Janice on September 28, 1967.
Dayle began working for the MN State Patrol as dispatcher in 1970 in Rochester, MN. He transferred to Detroit Lakes in 1974...
Myrna Nickolauson
Jan 25, 2024
Myrna V. (Hastings) Nickolauson, 87, Fargo, formerly of Frazee and Detroit Lakes, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 with her daughters by her side.
Myrna was born in Grand Forks, ND on June 21, 1936, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Cassie (Gillis) Hastings. She grew up in Larimore, ND and graduated from Larimore High School with the class of...
LaVaun Carrie Groth
Jan 24, 2024
LaVaun C. Groth age 88 of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Herman, MN died January 24, 2024, at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.
LaVaun Carrie Groth was born May 15, 1935, in Perham, MN to Everett and Alice (Tillmann) Henderson. She grew up in Ogema, MN, where she attended grade school. She attended high school in Waubun, MN,...
Connie E Sorensen
Jan 24, 2024
Connie Sorensen, age 84, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota from breast cancer.
Connie E Sorensen was born on September 22, 1939, in Lidgerwood, ND. She was the oldest child born to Albert & Lucinda Lawrence. She graduated High School from Lidgerwood, ND and went on to get a teaching degree at Valley City...
Douglas Swenson
Jan 19, 2024
Douglas Duane Swenson of Lake Park, MN, age 93, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in his home.
He was born to Clarence and Mabel Swenson on May 1, 1930, and resided at rural Lake Park his entire life. In 1945, he moved to the farm near Middle Cormorant Lake with his parents and lived there for 78 years. He...
Ross Dodd Jr.
Jan 18, 2024
On January 18, 2024, Ross Thomas Dodd Jr., loving dad, son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 43 in his home.
Ross Jr. was born on April 4, 1980, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Ross Sr. and Lola (Libby) Dodd. Ross was raised in the Strawberry Lake Community on the White Earth Reservation with his five siblings and...
Morris Branden
Jan 17, 2024
Morris Allen Branden passed away January 17, 2024 with his family at his side. He was born June 28, 1955 to Arvin and Marlene Branden in Valley City, ND, in a car on the way to the hospital.
He was a 1973 graduate of Audubon Public School, where he lettered in football and wrestling. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army....
Becky Hemze
Jan 17, 2024
Becky Jean Hemze, 51, of Detroit Lakes, MN peacefully passed away January 17, 2024, at her home after a long battle with her health.
Becky was born on December 16, 1972, in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was the daughter to Donald & Judy (Knutson) Erickson and the youngest of 4 children. Becky attended Lake Park Audubon High School graduating in 1991...
Vernette Roering
Jan 15, 2024
Vernette Roering, age 75, Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed January 15, 2024 in her home.
Vernette was born June 22, 1948 in San Diego, California to Vernon and Catherine “Miki” Roering during Vernon’s service in the U.S. Military. The family moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota where Vernette was raised and attended school, graduating from Detroit Lakes high school. She attended college at...
Izaiah Bertek-Smith
Jan 9, 2024
Izaiah Bertek-Smith, 13, Detroit Lakes, was taken far too soon on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Izaiah was born in Detroit Lakes on October 19, 2010, to Eric and Jesi (Bertek) Smith. Izaiah was 6th grade student at Minnesota Connections Academy. He loved reading, comics, music, fishing and puzzles, the bigger the better! Izaiah touched many hearts and will be sadly missed.
Izaiah...
Gary Jordahl
Jan 8, 2024
Gary L Jordahl was born on September 27, 1949 in Minot, ND to Gordon and Loraine (Cline) Jordahl. He attended Catholic schools while they lived in Minot. His family moved to Grand Forks and he graduated from Red River High School in May, 1968. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp December, 1968 and served in Vietnam until July,...
Sherlene "Tootsie" Warren
Jan 2, 2024
Sherlene (Tootsie) Elizabeth Warren 86, died on Jan. 2, 2024, at the Havenwood Nursing Home in Bemidji, MN. She was born on May 1, 1937, in White Earth, MN. She was the daughter of Lioba Cogger.
Sherlene Warren (Fairbanks) married to Warren (Dude) Warren celebrated 62 years of marriage together. They had six children David Warren of Bemidji, Terri Boyer...
Kevin Utecht
Dec 25, 2023
Kevin Patrick Utecht, 72, passed away December 25, 2023 at his home at Park Manor in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Kevin was born to Kenneth and Jeane (Desmond) Utecht on October 18, 1951. He grew up in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and loved the lakes and being outdoors. Kevin was an avid skier and spent hours each summer with friends and family...
Michael Heisler
Dec 25, 2023
Michael “J.D.” L. Heisler Jr., 52, of Ogema, passed away surrounded by loving family on Monday, December 25, 2023, at his home.
Time for visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the White Earth Community Center. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in White...
Jeffrey Quittschreiber
Dec 24, 2023
Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Quittschreiber, 62, of Detroit Lakes, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
A private family memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life will be held at a later date.
Jeff was born on December 6, 1961 in Portland, OR, to Harold and Marjorie (Schultz) Quittschreiber. On December 31, 1961, he was baptized in his...
Jerry Buhr
Dec 23, 2023
Jerry Keith Buhr, 67, Osage, MN, left us far too soon on December 23, 2023.
He was born on November 4, 1956 to Harry and Mary Lou (Miller) Buhr, and was raised in the Frazee, MN area. He lived and helped out on the family farm near Little Toad Lake. He later lived at the Northern Inn on Big Toad...
Michele Cariveau
Dec 23, 2023
Michele Elaine Cariveau, age 55 of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes.
Michele was born on November 17, 1968, to Charles and Elaine (Ponto) Stilke in Detroit Lakes. She attended school and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1987. Michele was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...
