Obituaries

Kay Naomi Larson

Kay Naomi Larson

Aug 29, 2024

Kay Naomi Larson was born January 29, 1937, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Henry Louis Handke and Norma (Funkhauser) Handke. She was the second of two daughters. Before she started grade school, the family moved to the farming community of Brandon, Minnesota, where her paternal grandparents Robert Louis Handke and Mary (Bonus) Handke owned a garage for farm machinery and...

Mary June Kiehl

Mary June Kiehl

Dec 17, 2024

On Christmas Day 1935 Mary June Ellingson was born to John and Alice (Oftelie) Ellingson in Callaway, Minnesota and entered eternal rest on December 17, 2024. Mary grew up in the Audubon area and attended schools in Detroit Lakes, Lake Park and Audubon. She married Lester Kiehl on September 6, 1952. They dairy farmed south of Audubon until retiring in...

Kenneth Robert Erickson

Kenneth Robert Erickson

Dec 15, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) Robert Erickson was born in Oak Park, Illinois on May 17, 1962. Kenny attended school in Fargo, ND, Callaway, MN and lastly Audubon, MN. After school Kenny went to work farming with the Donley brothers, (Glenn, Lyle, and John) in Callaway, MN. The brothers thought very highly of Kenny. After four years Kenny decided to get into trucking...

LeAnn Joyce Hanson

LeAnn Joyce Hanson

Dec 12, 2024

LeAnn Joyce (Kohler) Hanson, 71, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

Born on April 27, 1953, to Eugene LeRoy and Darlene Mae (Weets) Kohler in Detroit Lakes, LeAnn spent most of her life in this community, with a brief period living in Audubon, MN. She attended...

Paul Anthony Thunstrom

Paul Anthony Thunstrom

Dec 6, 2024

Paul A. Thunstrom age 83 of Detroit Lakes, Mn died December 6, 2024, at his residence.

Paul Anthony Thunstrom was born September 9, 1941, in Rochert, Mn to Nels and Marian (Quinlain) Thunstrom. He attended Detroit Lakes Schools. He served in the United States Navy from 1961-1965 during the Vietnam War. He served on a Destroyer Ship and was later injured...

Avis Darlene Ystenes

Avis Darlene Ystenes

Dec 4, 2024

Avis Darlene Ystenes October 14, 1946 - December 4, 2024, Avis Darlene Ystenes passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 4th at her home in Audubon, MN. She was 78. 

Avis was born in Bejou, MN to Emil and EvaMae (Sharbono) Brtek. She attended school in Bejou until 8th grade, graduating from Mahnomen High School along with the Class of 1964. After graduation,...

John Littler Babb, Jr.

John Littler Babb, Jr.

Dec 2, 2024

John Littler Babb, Jr., age 61, passed away at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN on December 2, 2024. No Services will be held.

Mary Ellen Ault

Mary Ellen Ault

Dec 2, 2024

Mary E. (Pierce) Ault died peacefully December 2, 2024, in her Munson Lake home, surrounded by family. Mary is the daughter of Henry and Maude Pierce.

Born in Pierson, Iowa January 23, 1933. When Mary was four the family moved to Rural Verndale, MN, where she grew up on the family farm.

Mary graduated from Wadena High School in 1951. She graduated...

Allen Lee Retz

Allen Lee Retz

Nov 30, 2024

Allen Lee Retz went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 28th, 2024. Allen was born December 20th, 1964 to Alvin and Viola Retz at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Allen will always be remembered for his kind heart, love of the outdoors, and interest in poultry budding from his 8 years in 4-H as a...

Jeffrey Grabow

Jeffrey Grabow

Nov 29, 2024

Jeffrey L. Grabow, 77, Detroit Lakes, Minn., died Friday, Nov. 29, in Sanford Broadway Medical Center. A memorial service will be Friday, June 13. Details are pending.  

Douglas Kevin Bergman

Douglas Kevin Bergman

Nov 18, 2024

Sadly, we mourn the loss of husband, father and grandfather Douglas Bergman. 

Douglas was born May 29th, 1952, at Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Leonard and Doris (Adams) Bergman. He lived in Fridley with his parents, along with his siblings JoAnn (Wilbur) and Bruce. Doug did his primary schooling in Fridley, MN and then secondary schooling at Moorhead Technical...

Patricia Estelle Bollig

Patricia Estelle Bollig

Nov 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Patricia Estelle Bollig

January 14, 1936 – November 18, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Estelle Bollig (Johnson), who peacefully left this world on November 18, 2024. Born on January 14, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to Aldric and Esther (Nelson) Johnson, Patricia lived a life filled with love, dedication, and community...

Luella Mae Baumgart

Luella Mae Baumgart

Nov 12, 2024

Luella Mae Baumgart passed away Tuesday November 12th at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was 95.

Luella was born January 26, 1929, to Ludvick and Margaret (Reinke) Johnson in Dwight, North Dakota. After her parents divorced, her mother later remarried Peter Jacobs and the family moved to Frazee, MN....

Richard Douglas Hecock

Richard Douglas Hecock

Nov 8, 2024

Dick Hecock died unexpectedly on Friday the 8th of November doing what he loved, clearing trails on a beautiful fall day out at Pickerel Lake. He leaves behind an immense hole in the lives of his beloved wife and partner of 57 years, Georgia, his children, their partners, grandchildren, and his Detroit Lakes community.

Dick was born in 1939 in Detroit,...

Jill Marie Nyhus

Jill Marie Nyhus

Nov 5, 2024

Jill Marie Nyhus, 58, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, under the compassionate care of Hospice.

Born on December 21, 1965, in Fergus Falls, MN, Jill was the cherished daughter of Donald and Exilona (Anderson) Hendrickson. Growing up in a lively household with four brothers and one sister, she developed a strong...

Vernette Elzada Olson

Vernette Elzada Olson

Nov 4, 2024

Vernette Elzada Olson age 77 of Height of Land Township went to be with the Lord on Monday November 4, 2024, peacefully at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND with her family by her side. 

Vernette Elzada Olson was born on February 07, 1947, at St Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Vernon Sr. and Elzada Brogren. The second...

Dennis Edward Dinger

Dennis Edward Dinger

Oct 30, 2024

Dennis E. Dinger age 79 of Rochert, MN died October 30, 2024, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Dennis Edward Dinger was born on March 31, 1945, in Breckenridge, MN to Henry and Alice Dinger. He grew up and received his education in Rothsay, MN, graduating from Rothsay High School in 1963. He then served in the United States Army during...

Phyllis Elaine Wilson

Phyllis Elaine Wilson

Oct 28, 2024

Phyllis Elaine (Nelson) Wilson, age 90 of Detroit lakes, MN, passed away October 28, 2024, at Ecumen Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes under the care of Hospice of Red River Valley. She was born and raised in the Detroit lakes area. 

Phyllis Nelson was united in marriage to Norman Wilson on September 25, 1953. Norman and Phyllis raised their family in...

Elyda Marie Handegard

Elyda Marie Handegard

Oct 19, 2024

Elyda Marie Handegard was born to Ella and Julius Omberg on November 22, 1933, in Hawley MN. She was baptized at Solum Lutheran Church in Hawley. At age ten she moved to Lake Park MN with her family. She was confirmed at Lake Park Lutheran Church and attended Lake Park schools graduating in 1951. She worked for Drs. Midthune and...

Delores Jane Olson

Delores Jane Olson

Oct 16, 2024

Delores J. Olson age 90 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed peacefully with her daughter Terri by her side on October 16, 2024, in her residence.

Delores Jane Olson was born on January 11, 1934, in Perham, MN to Clinton and Hilma (Laasch) Elijah. She grew up on the family farm in Height of Land Township, rural Detroit Lakes and attended Country...

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