Obituaries

Feb 3, 2022

Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Friend and loved by many, the Jessop family lost the man who always lit up a room, Tom Jessop. “You only have one life” did not apply to Tom. Tom fortunately experienced many lives. Tom was born and raised in Redwood Falls, MN. In 1968 he graduated from Redwood Falls High school and married Deb...

Jan 31, 2022

James “Yama” William Pihlaja, 63 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Oak Crossing.

James was born on September 26, 1958, to Harold and Dorothy (Jellum) Pihlaja.  James grew up on a dairy farm in Snellman, MN with his two siblings Duane and Sharon.  He was baptized and confirmed at Gethsemane Lutheran Church and...

Jan 28, 2022

Glen Charles Mallow, 80 - of Detroit Lakes, had a goal later in life to never have his name in the paper.  Unfortunately, his time on earth came to an end on January 28, 2022 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s.  He isn’t here to stop us, so we are purposely putting his name in multiple papers and on the internet.  Oh,...

Jan 21, 2022

Jan 21, 2022

Robert (Bob) M. Libby, Sr., 79 of White Earth, MN passed away on January 21, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.  Bob was born on November 21, 1942, to Herbert (Ike) and Thelma (Thompson) Libby in White Earth, MN.  Bob and Sharon (Peterson) were married on January 6, 1962, and had four children Collette, Robyn,...

Jan 21, 2022

Warren Kermit Clapsaddle, 79 of Frazee, MN passed away on January 21, 2022, at Emmanuel nursing home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Warren was born on May 31, 1942, to Merritt and LaVerne (Sinner) Clapsaddle in Blossburg, PA. When he was three, they moved to Chicago and soon after found roots in Minnesota where Warren went to Country School in Frazee...

Jan 18, 2022

Alpha O. Klotz age 97 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 18, 2022 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Alpha Oletta Klotz was born August 3, 1924 in Erskine, MN to Oscar and Agnes (Brandt) Amoth. She grew up on the family farm NE of Erskine. On October 4, 1942 she married Alfred Gordhamer. They...

Jan 18, 2022

Ann Marie (Yocom) Seim age 68 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away January 18, 2022, under Hospice care and the support of her family.

Ann was born December 15, 1953, in Bloomington, MN to Vernon and Marion Yocom. In her early teens her family moved from the Minneapolis area to Detroit Lakes. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in...

Jan 17, 2022

Gladys V. Benson age 101, long time resident of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully at home January 17, 2022, Detroit Lakes, MN.  She has gone to be with her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.

   Gladys Viola Benson was born on October 20, 1920, near Doran, MN to Henry “Shorty” and Anna (Haroldson) Anderson. She attended Lincoln School in...

Jan 1, 2022

Marlys Ann Pederson was born March 29, 1947 in New Ulm, Minnesota the daughter of Elford and Lydia (Damm) Schuette. She passed away Saturday January 1, 2022 at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota after battling numerous health issues for the last few years.

Marlys lived in New Ulm as a child and grew up and attended school...

Dec 19, 2021

Stephen William Piemonte was born on November 15, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the second of five children of Ralph and Rose Marie (Farrell) Piemonte. He passed away of natural causes in his home at the age of 66 on December 19, 2021.

Steve graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Somers, NY. He attended community college...

Dec 18, 2021

Richard “Rick” Lee Larson, 65 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on December 18, 2021. Richard was born on March 9, 1956 in St. Paul, MN to Richard & Shirley Larson. In 1998 Richard married Laura Buckles and to this marriage they had one daughter Avalyn. They later divorced in 2002.

Rick had many careers such as Northern Glass, Zorbaz,...

Dec 16, 2021

Byron Ritsche was born on March 1, 1944 at St. Mary’s hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN to Adolph and Effie (Jensen) Ritsche. He attended Lincoln School, Holy Rosary and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1962. He joined the United States Marine Corp and worked in top secret communications spending time over seas in Okinawa. He was discharged in...

Dec 16, 2021

LuVerna Evangeline (Hoeger) Geiselhart of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away on December 16, 2021.  She was born October 2, 1930 in Northwoods, ND (the eldest of seven children) to William and Lydia Hoeger. She worked at Armour Meat Packing Plant and waitressed at the Ryan Restaurant in Grand Forks.   

LuVerna met “the love of her life” Harold on June 28,...

Dec 14, 2021

Lyle Leegard, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his four children on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. 

Lyle Cornel Leegard was born on May 14, 1940, the son of Anton and Annie (Lee) in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He graduated Detroit Lakes High School as part of the class of 1957 and attended North Dakota State University…. Go Bison!  Lyle and his...

Dec 10, 2021

Violette Ardella Lemmon, 90 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away during the afternoon of Friday, December 10, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Violette was born on March 24, 1931, to Eddie & Eleanor LaVern (Solum) Fingalson of Richwood Township, MN.  Her mother passed away when Violette was a young girl, subsequently her father raised her with the help of his...

Nov 28, 2021

Cathy Warnke died November 28, 2021, in Detroit Lakes, MN at the age of 55. Cathy was born in May 1966 to Arnold and Barbara (Craft) Warnke in Detroit Lakes, MN. She grew up on an 80-acre hobby farm where she enjoyed working with animals including rabbits, pigs, cattle, ducks and especially horses & dogs. She spent countless hours playing...

Nov 27, 2021

Leona “Jane” Deike

October 8. 1942 – November 27. 2021

Jane died unexpectedly in her home doing what she loved to do, spending time with family and cooking for them, surrounded by love.

She was the second of three daughters born to Norris & Lois Phares in Springfield, Ohio.  She grew up on the farm working along side her Dad...

Nov 25, 2021

No obituary at this time.

Nov 24, 2021

George E. May

April 27, 1938 - November 24, 2021

George Ernest May, 83, of Frazee MN, passed away at home on November 24, 2021.

George May was born to Ernest and Edith (Duncan) May on April 27, 1938 in Devils Lake, ND. He grew up on a farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse in Oberon, ND, graduating Maddock High...