Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles Roger Madson
Oct 13, 2024
Charles Madson of Detroit Lakes died on Oct 13, 2024, at Oak Crossing. He was 95 years old.
Charles was born at home in Audubon. After attending school locally, he helped his father on the farm. He was stationed in Alaska while in the Army during the Korean War. He farmed briefly after marriage, and then moved his family to the...
Sheila Marie Moberg
Oct 7, 2024
Sheila Marie Moberg age 85 of Detroit Lakes, MN came into the presence and peace of her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Sheila was born in Fergus Falls, MN on September 3, 1939, the daughter of Bernt and Fern (Hansen) Eggen. Sheila attended school in Detroit Lakes, MN. She moved to...
Dorothy Jean Peterson
Sep 30, 2024
Dorothy Jean Peterson, age 78, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 30, 2024, after a short battle with aggressive ALS.
Dorothy was born on April 4th, 1946, in Moorhead, MN to Theodore and Mable Gilbertson. She grew up and attended school in Pelican Rapids and Detroit Lakes. She married Larry Peterson, the love of her life,...
Robert (Bob) Edmund Mullikin
Sep 29, 2024
Robert Edmund (Bob) Mullikin was born August 23, 1926, to Melvin and Daisy (Mott) Mullikin at Doran, MN. He moved with his parents to Bemidji, MN in 1936. Bob graduated from Bemidji High School in 1944 and joined the US Navy where he was sworn into Naval Intelligence and served in the South Pacific until June of 1946. He attended...
Georgia Oien Valley
Sep 24, 2024
Georgia O. Valley age 91 of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of Fullerton, CA died September 24, 2024, at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Georgia was born on September 30, 1932, the daughter of George and Hazel (Eklund) Oien in St. Paul, MN. As a young child she lived in Battle Lake, MN. Her school years were spent in...
Hans Carl Heinrich
Sep 12, 2024
Hans Carl Heinrich passed away on September 14th of 2024. He was a person who enjoyed making a difference for the better for as many as he could. His nature was generous, and his heart was kind. Hans served 30 years in the United States Military before he and his wife, Nan, retired to Minnesota. They both became part of...
LeRoy Elwood Feldt
Sep 12, 2024
LeRoy Elwood Feldt passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Frazee Care Center. LeRoy faced various health challenges, including heart issues and cancer but remained strong in spirit throughout his life.
LeRoy was born on May 6, 1934, at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN, to Fred Jr. and Agusta (Kain) Feldt. He was baptized and confirmed at...
Genevieve Ann Clukey
Sep 10, 2024
Genevieve “Gen” Ann Clukey Passed away on September 10, 2024, in her home in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born on December 7, 1935, to George Sloan and Geneva “Joy” Sloan in Detroit Lakes, MN. Gen attended school in Detroit Lakes, MN. She met the love of her life, Donald Clukey. They were married on February 3, 1954, at the...
Dean Edward Chadbourne
Sep 3, 2024
Dean Edward Chadbourne was born August 4, 1943, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Edward “Sparky” and Helga Chadbourne. He grew up in the same location of his current residence on Randolph Road. Growing up, Dean was always busy. Whether it was having neighbor kids over, building something, or riding horses. He had many horses in his childhood, such as “Nelly,”...
Pamela Kay Anderson
Aug 31, 2024
Pamela K. Anderson age 68 of Detroit Lakes, MN died August 31, 2024, at her residence.
Pamela Kay Anderson was born May 31, 1956, in Moorhead, MN to Harvey and Mildred (Reisinger) Ohnstad. She grew up and attended school in Argusville, ND, graduating from Argusville High School in 1974. In 1985 Pam married Lonnie Halvorson. They made their home in Lake...
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...
Charles Otto Scherzer
Aug 23, 2024
Charles O. Scherzer age 87 of Detroit Lakes, MN died August 23, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.
Charlie was born June 23, 1937, in Callaway, MN to George and Ruby (Hammer) Scherzer. He graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. He served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Korea. Charlie married Marilyn...
Marian Twedt
Aug 16, 2024
Marian “Sue” Twedt, 72, of Audubon, MN, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway Hospital in Fargo, ND. She is now in the loving arms of God, saving a place for her husband.
Born on October 15, 1951, in Flora, Illinois, Sue was the youngest of four daughters of Roy and M. Jewel Pifer. The family later...
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