Obituaries
Donna Correll Weimer
Apr 2, 2023
Donna Correll (West) Weimer, of Detroit Lakes, MN, unexpectedly left us to be with Jesus on April 2, 2023, at the young age of 84.
Donna was born on August 2, 1938, to Mary and D.A. (Bud) West. She graduated from St. Cloud State College with an elementary teaching degree.
Her employment over the years included being a...
Helen E. Conley
Mar 31, 2023
Helen E. Conley, beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend to many, was peacefully taken home into the arms of Jesus and reunited with the love of her life, Wayne, on March 31, 2023, one day ahead of their 68th wedding anniversary of April 1st. “Gramma” Helen confidently and faithfully made her journey heavenward, leaving a legacy of courage, strength and...
Jeffrey Dean Tungesvick
Mar 24, 2023
Jeffrey Dean “Tunny” Tungesvick, 51, of Detroit Lakes, MN died on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family.
Tunny was born on July 16, 1971, the son of Donald and Carol (Bauck) Tungesvick in Detroit Lakes. He grew up in the Callaway area, graduated from Callaway elementary where he was...
Lewellyn "Lee" Patrick Keller
Mar 21, 2023
Lee Keller, 75, of Detroit Lakes, entered into God’s kingdom on March 21st, 2023. He was born December 15, 1947, to Elsie and Wendelin Keller in Bertha, Minnesota.
The oldest of five children, Lee grew up on the family farm near Long Prairie, and it was here he developed his strong work ethic that never waned. Upon graduation from...
Michael Verne Jacobson
Mar 15, 2023
Michael V. Jacobson age 73 of Audubon, MN died March 15, 2023, at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Michael Verne Jacobson was born to LeVerne and Lois (Dobbe) Jacobson on April 16, 1949, in Detroit Lakes, MN. The oldest of six, he grew up in rural Audubon helping on the family farm. He attended Audubon School...
Ray Swanson
Mar 7, 2023
Alvin R. “Ray” Swanson of Detroit Lakes, MN died March 7, 2023 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
Alvin Raymond Swanson was born March 4, 1923 in Erhard, MN to Ole and Ethel (Sundblad) Swanson. He moved with his family to Waubun, MN as a young boy, where he worked on the family farm as well as...
Monte Lyn Somdahl
Feb 20, 2023
Monte Lyn Somdahl, 47, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 20, 2023. Our beloved Monte was born on September 26th, 1975, to Theodore and Ramona (Valdez) Somdahl in Miles City Montana. Monte was baptized in Montana with Godparents Erna and Jake Schwartz and confirmed at Callaway Lutheran Church.
Monte was raised in...
Karsten Truman Grundyson
Feb 20, 2023
Karsten T. Grundyson age 82 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 20, 2023 at his residence, under the care of Hospice.
Karsten Truman Grundyson was born March 25, 1940 at home in rural McIntosh, MN to Oswald and Ida (Neset) Grundyson. He grew up and received his education in McIntosh, graduating from McIntosh High School in 1959. He then attended...
Joy Jewel Jordet
Feb 17, 2023
Joy Jewel Jordet age 81, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home in Frazee. Interment will be at Strawberry Lake Mennonite Cemetery.
Ted Marvin Sims
Feb 12, 2023
Teddy M Sims passed away peacefully in the early morning on Sunday, February 12, 2023, surrounded by family. Ted, as he was known, was born on June 21, 1934, on a farm near Fertile, Minnesota, one of thirteen siblings. Ted was proud to be a veteran, having served his country in the Army 11th Airborne Division enlisting on January 2,...
Pearl Lorraine Kohler
Feb 11, 2023
Pearl L. Kohler age 91 of Audubon, MN died February 11, 2023, at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.
Pearl Lorraine Kohler was born August 29, 1931, in Audubon, MN to John and Hulda (Mattson) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm south of Audubon and attended country school near her home. She later graduated from Audubon...
Joan Virginia Henderson
Feb 3, 2023
Joan entered the gates of heaven to a grand celebration from all the special family and friends waiting for her. She will be missed greatly, but we know she is happy and pain-free at last.
Joan married Bernard “Fibber” Henderson on May 20, 1961 in Underwood, MN. After living in several places, Fibber’s job brought their family to Audubon in...
Jeffrey Scott Moe
Jan 26, 2023
Jeffrey Scott Moe, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at his home on January 26, 2023 at the age of 56.
Jeff was born on June 19, 1966 in Detroit Lakes, MN where he lived his whole life. He was the second son of the late Gordon and Loraine (Crane) Moe. He enjoyed the usual childhood activities, attended Detroit Lakes...
Kate West Emerson Spaeth
Jan 21, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Kate Spaeth, loving daughter, aunt and sister, passed away at the age of 39. Kate was born on March 22, 1983, and was currently residing in Detroit Lakes. Kate was always smiling and had such a kind heart. She went out of her way to help others and had the sweetest hugs.
Kate was the...
Dennis Dean Dovre
Jan 19, 2023
Dennis Dean Dovre, 78, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on January 19, 2023 after suffering from a massive stroke. Dennis was born on June 27, 1944 to Conrad and Alice (Erickson) Dovre in Tacoma, WA.
Dennis graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1962. He was enlisted in the US Navy from 1963...
Janet Louise Engen
Jan 15, 2023
Janet L. Engen age 84 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 15, 2023 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.
Janet Louise Engen was born August 13, 1938 in Yankton, SD to Noble and Mildred (Olson) White. She grew up on a farm near Volin, SD. She attended school in Volin, graduating from Volin High School. She...
Gustave "Billy" Bergstrom
Jan 13, 2023
Gustave Karl Bergstrom Jr. (Billy) age 91 of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Rochert, MN passed away January 13th at Oak Crossing after a long and courageous battle with Colon Cancer.
Billy was born in Butte, Montana on July 11, 1931 to gust and Mary (Ryan) Bergstrom. As a child he moved with his parents to Fargo, ND, then to the...
Kathleen Elizabeth Hemness
Jan 8, 2023
Kathleen Elizabeth Hemness passed away January 8, 2023, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes at the age of 75.
Kathleen is survived by her brother Michael, her sister Ione and many nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed by her Emmanuel "family".
"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone Lord, make me dwell...
Dennis Gerald McCombs
Jan 7, 2023
Dennis Gerald McCombs, 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by his family at Diamond Willow Assisted Living.
Dennis was born on February 12, 1939, the son of Kenneth and Evelyn Getzlaff McCombs (Kinyon) in Rugby, ND. He was raised by his grandmother, Anna McCombs in Towner, ND where he graduated High School.
He...
Bonnie Veldine Sorlien
Jan 3, 2023
Bonnie V. Sorlien age 73 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 3, 2023, at Diamond Willow Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Bonnie was born January 21, 1949, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Juliet (Larson) and Vernon Gunderson. She grew up in Detroit Lakes and graduated Detroit Lakes High School in 1967 after which she attended the Vo-Tech for...
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