Obituaries
Bruce Schroeder
Aug 6, 2020
Bruce A. Schroeder age 61 of Detroit Lakes, MN died August 6, 2020 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Bruce Arnold Schroeder was born January 28, 1959 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Donald and Marjorie (Gebeke) Schroeder. He grew up and received his education in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1977. He...
Jerrold Eugene McDougall
Aug 6, 2020
Jerrold Eugene “Chub” McDougall, 77, Richwood, MN unexpectedly passed from life, August 6, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN.Born in Tacoma, WA to Robert and Dorothy (Gilberry) McDougall, he was raised in the “Golden Ridge” of Fargo, ND with 7 brothers and 2 sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers; Robert, Stanley, Merlin, Ronald,...
Robert (Bob) Thorsvig
Aug 2, 2020
Robert “Bob” Duane Thorsvig, age 62 of Detroit Lakes, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his home in rural Frazee, Minnesota.
Bob was born on February 28, 1958 to Lyle and Ellen (Weippert) Thorsvig. He had five siblings, Pam (Wally) Johnson, Kathe Anderson, Debbie Nieman, Cheryl (Bruce) Gossel and Jim Thorsvig.
For a time, Bob grew up in Eveleth, MN...
Roman J. Wendt
Jul 25, 2020
Roman J. Wendt, age 86 of Frazee, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
He was born on January 13, 1934 to Bernhard and Lena (Neske) Wendt in Perham. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church – Height of Land in rural Frazee. Roman attended Country School District 76...
Ella Mae Frank
Jul 20, 2020
Ella Mae Frank age 72 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 20, 2020 at her residence.
Ella Mae Frank was born September 5, 1947 in Perham, MN to Ernest and Audrey (Craft) Olson. She grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, MN. She then attended the Detroit Lakes Vocational and Technical College where she studied nursing. On April 24,...
David J. Behl
Jul 16, 2020
David J. Behl, age 83 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 16, 2020 at his residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
David James Behl was born August 25, 1936 in Grand Forks, ND to George C. and Alma (Dallum) Behl. He grew up and received his education in Grand Forks. On May 8, 1965 he...
Eugene "Shorty" Amundson
Jul 15, 2020
Eugene A. “Shorty” Amundson age 72 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 15, 2020 at his residence.
Eugene Allan Amundson was born December 12, 1947 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Richard and Frances (Schumann) Amundson. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, Graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1965. He then served in the United States Army...
Corrine Frank
Jul 14, 2020
Corrine R. Frank age 69 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 14, 2020 at the Sunnyside Care Center in Lake Park, MN.
Corrine Ruth Frank was born April 3, 1951 in St. Paul, MN to William Carlton and Ruth (Ramberg) Froelich. She grew up and received her education in St. Paul Park, MN, graduating from Park of Cottage Grove High...
Sheila M. Widme-Heinen
Jul 12, 2020
Sheila M. Widme-Heinen, age 61 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 12, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Sheila Marie Widme-Heinen was born June 29, 1959 in Mahnomen, MN to Aldus and Joann (Erickson) Widme. She grew up and attended school in Twin Valley, MN, graduating from Twin Valley High School in 1977. She then worked several different jobs...
Robert Friesen
Jul 8, 2020
Bob Friesen, 89, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 with his family by his side at Ecumen - The Cottage in Detroit Lakes.
Robert Francis Friesen was born on April 24, 1931 in Faribault, MN to Walter and Susan (Aube) Friesen. His family moved to Detroit Lakes when he was in the 5th grade. He...
Kenneth J. Groninga
Jul 6, 2020
Kenneth Joe Groninga was born on December 25, 1945 in Worthington, MN to Everett and Margaret Faith Groninga of Rushmore, MN. Ken’s Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, called him home on July 6, 2020, to be forever with his Lord.
He grew up and received his education in Adrian, MN, graduating from Adrian Public High School in 1963. Ken spent...
Patricia R. Boucher
Jun 29, 2020
Patricia Stenberg Boucher, 88, of Detroit Lakes died on June 29, 2020 at Essentia Hospital, Detroit Lakes, MN. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 101 10th Ave SE in Pelican Rapids, MN.
She was born October 14, 1931 in Mankato to John and Grace Quirk....
Hank L. Engle
Jun 27, 2020
Hank Lee Engle, age 3 of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away on June 27, 2020 in Frazee. He was born on July 9, 2016 in Wadena, Minnesota to Kris Engle and Yvette Torres. Hank attended preschool for a year in Perham in Ms. Amy’s class. In that time, Hank made many new friends or as he called them, “his school friends.”...
Laurel "Laurie" Bowers
Jun 24, 2020
Laurel (Laurie) Bowers passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 27, 1955 to Roger and Vonnie Johnson. Laurie grew up on Highway 34 on top of Erie Hill in Detroit Lakes. She grew up embracing the love for the great outdoors, along with her two brothers,...
Deloris M. Stoen
Jun 19, 2020
Deloris M. Stoen, age 75 of Detroit Lakes, MN, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Deloris Marie Stoen was born February 3, 1945 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Ray and Bernice (Johnson) Amundson. She grew up and received her education in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High...
Phyllis J. Beckman
Jun 18, 2020
Phyllis J. Beckman age 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 18, 2020 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Phyllis Jean Beckman was born January 10, 1934 in Elbow Lake, MN to John and Anna (Koltes) Beckman. She grew up and attended school in Tintah, MN. She later graduated from Elbow Lake High School. She moved to Fargo,...
Laverne P. Muzik
May 30, 2020
Laverne Paul Muzik was born June 7, 1942 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Thomas and Lillian (Kalina) Muzik. He passed away at his home in Detroit Lakes.
He grew up and attended school in Alexandria graduating from Jefferson High School. Laverne proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy, receiving his honorable discharge in 1964. During his time...
Rhoda B. Hanson
May 20, 2020
Rhoda B. Hanson age 93 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 20, 2020 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Rhoda Barbara Hanson was born on May 18, 1927 in rural Callaway, MN to Ben and Celia (Schauer) Schultz. She grew up as a farm girl helping with all aspects of farm and garden work. She attended...
Joan C. Bradach
May 17, 2020
Joan "JoAnne" Christine Bradach, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes. No Services are currently scheduled.
Stanley S. Kepler
May 16, 2020
Stanley (Stan) S. Kepler, age 59 of Detroit Lakes, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2020 at his home.
Stan was born and raised in Richland Center, WI. He has worked at the Cenex in Detroit Lakes for the last ten years.
Stan loved Shelly, his wife of 21 years, the Packers, the Cubs, hunting fishing, morel mushrooms, and animals,...
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