Obituaries

Larry Peterson

Larry Peterson

Apr 16, 2025

In loving memory of Larry Leighton Peterson

Larry Leighton Peterson, age 80, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on April 16th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home with the compassionate care of Red River Valley Hospice.

Larry was born May 26th, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, MN to William and Vergil Peterson. He grew...

Paul Bridgeford

Paul Bridgeford

Apr 14, 2025

Paul Harry Bridgeford, born on October 7, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Fargo, his beloved hometown. His commitment to his profession was paralleled by a deep devotion to his family, faith, and serving others.

Paul attended Shanley High School (1959), did his undergraduate studies at St. John's University (1963), and earned his medical degree...

Jason Andrew McKeever

Jason Andrew McKeever

Apr 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason Andrew McKeever, who left us far too soon on April 14, 2025, at the age of 38. He was a cherished son, a devoted father, a loving partner, a loyal sibling, and a treasured friend to many.

Jason had a light that could fill a room—funny,...

Charity Perrine

Charity Perrine

Apr 12, 2025

Charity Lynn Perrine was born on February 24, 1981, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Gary Perrine and Faye Johnson. She married Randy Hultin on June 2, 2001, in Richwood, Minnesota.

Charity attended several educational institutions throughout her life, culminating in her graduation from Minnesota State College with an associate degree in accounting in 2008. Her keen eye for style inspired her...

Mark Kenyon

Mark Kenyon

Apr 7, 2025

Mark Bennett Kenyon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home, with the compassionate care of Red River Valley Hospice.

Born on May 9, 1939, to Dell and Louise Kenyon, Mark spent his early years in Fergus Falls before moving to Maplewood Township with his parents. On...

Jake Hilde

Jake Hilde

Apr 5, 2025

On a sunny spring evening May 3rd, 1985, a strong willed, fearless baby boy named Jake Garret Hilde was born to Jimmy & Kathy (Johnson) Hilde. This would be evident for the rest of his short time here on earth all the way to the end.

He passed away April 5th way too soon at the age of 39 due to...

Donald Prindle

Donald Prindle

Apr 1, 2025

Donald James Prindle age 58 of Detroit Lakes, passed away surrounded by family on April 1st, 2025, at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Don was born on Oct. 31st, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN and was adopted by Joan and Milo Prindle. 

He grew up in Buffalo, MN and then enlisted in the Army and was a Fire Support Specialist (13F),...

Wayne Darrell Olson

Wayne Darrell Olson

Mar 30, 2025

Wayne Darrell Olson was born April 23, 1946 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He died on March 30, 2025 at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota under the care of Hospice.

Wayne is the son of Willis Olson and Renilda (Eitel) Olson. He lived in the Glyndon, Minnesota area and graduated from Glyndon High School in 1964.

On December 15, 1967 he...

James Mott

James Mott

Mar 10, 2025

James Mott, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2025, at SMP Health St. Catherine South in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on December 21, 1944, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, James was the son of Charles and Selma Mott. He grew up in the area and graduated from Audubon High School in 1962.

James proudly served...

Elise Mary Beehler

Elise Mary Beehler

Mar 10, 2025

Elise Mary Beehler was born on February 20, 1985, in Sauk Centre, MN to her loving parents Darryl & Mary Beehler. From the get-go it was apparent there was something special about Elise. She required extra love and attention, but she also gave so much love to those she cared about. Her sister Amanda was more than ready to give...

Jordan Anthony Belland

Jordan Anthony Belland

Mar 6, 2025

 Born on July 14, 1993 in Minneapolis, MN to Todd Belland Sr and April (Bunker) Bellanger. Around 1996, the family moved to Detroit Lakes. Jordan attended elementary school and was active in baseball. If he wasn’t at a park or by the lake, he could be found in the mall at the Pirates’ Den where he loved to play pool....

Alicia Boisse

Alicia Boisse

Mar 6, 2025

Alicia Ann Boisse, 57, of Detroit Lakes, MN, Passed away peacefully at her residence on March 6, 2025, at 9:00 am.

Alicia was a light in everybody’s day. She loved God and would often sing ‘God Loved the Little Children’ to her nieces and nephews when they were little. Alicia spent her childhood with Tony and Judy Burresch, and her siblings....

Deborah Carol Collins

Deborah Carol Collins

Mar 4, 2025

Deborah” Deb” Carol Collins (Dunham), 73-year-old mother who passed away from us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Alexandria, MN. Deborah was born March 22, 1951, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Juleen and Ruby Dunham (Garrison). She was the third of eight children. She was raised on a family farm outside of Lake Park, Minnesota. She had many hobbies and loves....

Timothy Oscar Johnson

Timothy Oscar Johnson

Mar 2, 2025

Timothy Oscar Johnson, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home on March 2, 2025.

Celebration of Life for Timothy will be held Friday, March 28, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM at Lakeside Tavern & Brewery in Detroit Lakes.

David John Spanjers

David John Spanjers

Feb 27, 2025

David J. Spanjers, 76, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on February 27, 2025. He was born October 11, 1948, in Minneapolis to Donald and Mary Spanjers.

Preceded in death by his parents, Dave is survived by his wife, Marian; children John, Mark (Kristen), and Eric (Crystal); grandchildren Wilhelmina, Louise, Eric, Ila, and Odin; and siblings Peg (Bob) Williamson, Linda (Tom)...

Francis "Joe" Warren

Francis "Joe" Warren

Feb 27, 2025



Francis [Joe Doll] Joseph Warren was born June 6,1942 in White Earth, MN. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 27,2025. 

Joe Warren was a "Jack of all Trades". He became a hairdresser in his early years to working many different jobs. Joe worked for White Earth Housing for many years and his latest job was for LaDue Construction....

Avis Klema

Avis Klema

Feb 23, 2025

Avis Joan Klema, 83, died February 23, 2025. She was born on Feb 14,1942, to Edwin and Ethel (Evans) Johnson in Roseau, MN. Avis was raised on a farm near Pencer, MN. She went to grade school in Malung, MN and high school in Roseau, MN. In 1959, Avis married her high school sweetheart, John Klema, and the couple moved...

Stuart Dean Lindstrom

Stuart Dean Lindstrom

Feb 15, 2025

Stuart Dean Lindstrom, beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed away due to complications from COPD on February 15th, 2025, at the age of 62, with his sons at his side, at Essentia Medical Center in Fargo, ND. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Stuart was born March 14, 1962, to John “Wally”...

Georgia Abbott

Georgia Abbott

Feb 15, 2025

Georgia (Granlund) Abbott, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on February 15, 2025 at Essentia Medical Hospital, Fargo, ND, with her loved ones by her side. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Georgia was born on December 9, 1956 to William and Marilyn Granlund in...

Marilee Rae Crawford

Marilee Rae Crawford

Feb 14, 2025

Marilee passed on Friday, February 14th, 2025 at the age of 67 at Sanford Medical Center of Fargo. 

Marilee Rae Bryant was born in Council Bluffs, IA on December 22, 1957 and passed unexpectedly on February 14, 2025.

Marilee grew up on a farm in Treynor, IA. She graduated from Treynor High School in 1976. She married Jerry Hanson in 1982. She...