Obituaries

Goldamae "Goldie" Hagen

Goldamae "Goldie" Hagen

Mar 2, 2018

Goldamae “Goldie” Elmyra Hagen passed away peacefully Friday March 2, 2018 at Ecumen –Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was born on February 11, 1933 in Bear Park Township, Norman County, Minnesota to Ingvald and Manda (Erikson) Hagen. Goldamae grew up near Waubun, and in 1946 she moved to...

Allen Behr

Allen Behr

Mar 2, 2018

Allen Lynn Behr was born September 4, 1956, in Worthington, Minnesota, the son of Lynn and Alta (Redenius) Behr. He passed away Friday March 2, 2018, in Detroit Lakes, at his home surrounded by his family. He grew up and attended school in Fulda, Minnesota, graduating from Fulda High School with the Class of 1974. Allen continued his education at...

Paul N. Nybo

Paul N. Nybo

Mar 1, 2018

Paul N. Nybo age 74 of Detroit Lakes, MN died March 1, 2018 at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo, ND. Paul Norris Nybo was born September 26, 1943 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Norris and Mildred (Beck) Nybo. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1961. He then served in the...

Dennis B. Zick

Dennis B. Zick

Feb 27, 2018

Dennis Bruce Zick was born January 8, 1962 in Detroit Lakes, the son of George and Annette (Lien) Zick. He passed away February 27, 2018 at Essentia- St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran, Shell Lake and grew up in the Osage area. Dennis graduated from Frazee high school where he participated in...

Athrelda "Art" Brickson

Athrelda "Art" Brickson

Feb 26, 2018

Athrelda “Art” Brickson was born September 7, 1926 in Detroit Lakes, the daughter of George and Geneva (Joy) Sloan. She passed away February 26, 2018 at Oak Crossing nursing home in Detroit Lakes. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Art attended school at Holy Rosary School and later graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. She continued...

Barbara Jean McLeod

Barbara Jean McLeod

Feb 24, 2018

Barbara J. McLeod, age  86, of Detroit Lakes, MN, Passed away peacefully at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN, surrounded by her family.   A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday February 27th, 2018, at Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m., Monday, February 26th, 2018, at west-Kjos funeral home with...

John Zick

John Zick

Feb 22, 2018

John Zick age 52 of Osage, MN died February 22, 2018 at his residence. John Myron Lee Zick was born February 8, 1966 in Detroit Lakes, MN to George and Annette (Lien) Zick. He attended school in Frazee, MN, graduating from Frazee High School in 1984. He then attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND for two...

Hildur "Peg" Coen

Hildur "Peg" Coen

Feb 16, 2018

Hildur (Peg) Marjorie Coen age 95, died Friday February 16, 2018 at Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead, Minnesota. Hildur (Peg) Grettum was born December 9, 1922 in Ulen, Minnesota to Henry and Bessie (Olson) Grettum. She was raised on the family farm and attended rural schools near Ulen, and Moorhead. She graduated from Moorhead high school and later Moorhead State Teachers...

Tammy J. Vezner

Tammy J. Vezner

Feb 14, 2018

Tammy Jean Vezner was born October 18, 1966 in Detroit Lakes, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (Schroder) Beyer. She passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 at the Frazee Care Center. She grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes. Tammy was united in marriage to Paul Vezner in Detroit Lakes. She lived in Washington and Germany. Tammy later in...

Donna M. Reineccius

Donna M. Reineccius

Feb 13, 2018

Donna M. Reineccius age 85 of Perham, MN died February 13, 2018 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Donna Mae (Pechia) Reineccius was born September 15, 1932 at her Grandma Mary’s house in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was one of eleven children born to Edmund and Jennie (Riebhoff) Pechia. Her family lived on a farm between Callaway and...

Craig L. Orum

Craig L. Orum

Feb 11, 2018

Craig Laurel Orum, 65, passed away, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at his home in rural Detroit Lakes.   Craig was born September 25, 1953 in Lime Springs, IA, to Robert and Loretta June Orum. He graduated from LeRoy High School in 1971 and continued his schooling at Rochester Community College. He held many positions over the years, including owning his...

Steven J. Omberg

Steven J. Omberg

Feb 7, 2018

Steven J. Omberg age 56 of Moorhead, MN formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died Wednesday February 7, 2018 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Steven Jon Omberg was born October 6, 1961 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Julian and Eloise (Olson) Omberg. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High...

Evelyn A. Burk

Evelyn A. Burk

Feb 3, 2018

Evelyn A. Burk age 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 3, 2018 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Evelyn Adelia Burk was born December 14, 1931 in rural Ogema, MN to Carl and Bertha (Heikkinen) Burk. She graduated from Waubun High School and shortly after taught in a Country School near her home. She later...

Sharlene McIlwain

Sharlene McIlwain

Jan 27, 2018

Sharlene Renee McIlwain was born January 3, 1957 in Detroit Lakes, MN the daughter of Enoch and Darlene (Christensen) Bakken. She passed away Saturday January 27, 2018 at Bethany of 42nd Nursing Home in Fargo. She grew up in rural Audubon on a farm and graduated from Audubon High School.  After school she started working in the grocery store business...

Morris S. Peterson

Morris S. Peterson

Jan 24, 2018

Morris Stanley Peterson was born June 2, 1921 in Lake Eunice Township to Martin and Mary Johnson Peterson. He passed away on January 24, 2018 at Essentia Health Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN at the age of 96. Morris graduated from Detroit Lakes High School . On November 1, 1942 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Jeanette Anderson....

James T. Hockman

James T. Hockman

Jan 21, 2018

James Thomas (Tom) Hockman, 89, died January 21, 2018 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  Tom was born March 15, 1928 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Winnie (Mack) Hockman.  He was a graduate of Indiana State University.  Enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and commissioned 2nd Lieutenant.  Tom married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Walter, August...

Mary R. Beitz

Mary R. Beitz

Jan 21, 2018

Mary R. Beitz age 64 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 21, 2018 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Mary Rose Beitz was born November 18, 1953 in South Bend, Indiana to George and Vila (Kabat) Martin Sr. As a young girl they moved to La Crescent, MN where she grew up, received her education and eventually met Ray Hoover....

Bruce A. Barrett

Bruce A. Barrett

Jan 16, 2018

Bruce Allen Barrett was born on October 7, 1929 in Staples, MN.  His parents were Ethel (Carlson) Barrett and Blanchard C. Barrett.  He attended school in Staples until the middle of the 8th grade when his family moved to Detroit Lakes, MN. Bruce graduated in 1947.  While in high school he was active in football, basketball and track.  After high...

Charlotte M. Torgusson

Charlotte M. Torgusson

Jan 15, 2018

Charlotte Marie Torgusson was born April 15, 1928 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota the daughter of Michael and Mamie (Greenwood) Shasky. She passed away Monday January 15, 2018 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, surrounded by those she loved. She grew up and attended school in the Richville area. On June 26, 1947, Charlotte was united in marriage...

Esther Jasch

Esther Jasch

Jan 10, 2018

Esther (Tovson) Jasch was born in Richwood Township, Minnesota on November 11, 1924, and was called home to the Lord on January 10, 2018 after a long life of 93 years. She was united in marriage to Donald Jasch in Thief River Falls, on August 15, 1943. To this union five children were born, Lois, Harvey, twins: Arnold and Arlene,...

Share by: