Obituaries
Patricia Karen Wirth
Jan 19, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Wirth, 79, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park, MN, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Pat was born on September 9, 1946, in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Gordon and Myrtle (Bergerud) Finkelson. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1964. She attended nursing school in Crookston, MN...
LeeAnn Marie Callies
Jan 18, 2026
LeeAnn Marie Callies, age 69, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. No services will be held.
Richard Curtis Dahlin
Jan 17, 2026
Dick passed on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at his home in Rochert, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 86. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him. Full life tribute coming soon.
Services are in the planning stages, to include visitation and burial in Detroit Lakes. Please check back for details.
Dean William Rogers
Jan 16, 2026
Dean William Rogers, age 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in Apache Junction, AZ. Full obituary to follow.
Lorraine Ann Moses
Dec 28, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lorraine Ann Moses on December 28, 2025, at Ecumen - Emmanuel Nursing Home. Born on August 3, 1934, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Lorraine embraced life and enriched all those fortunate enough to know her.
Lorraine was a strong figure in both her family and community, demonstrating remarkable dedication throughout...
Dennis Forsell
Dec 14, 2025
Dennis Rodney Forsell, age 90, passed away Sunday December 14, 2025, at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Service will be held at a later date.
Connie Lee Oak
Dec 8, 2025
Connie L. Oak age 57 of Lake Park, MN died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 8, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Connie Lee Oak was born on January 31, 1968 in Minneapolis, MN to Gerald and Linda (Huss) Smith. Over the years her family lived in Redwood Falls, Montevideo, and Fergus Falls, before settling in West Fargo, ND....
Sharon Kay Chase
Dec 7, 2025
Sharon Kay Chase, age 87, passed away on December 7, 2025, after a battle with Colon Cancer which she was diagnosed with in June of this year.
Sharon was born on August 24, 1938, in Worthington, MN to parents Kenneth and Jennie (Brumley) King. They lived in Harris, IA and after the death of her father when she was two, stayed...
Paul Robert Thorwaldsen
Dec 4, 2025
Paul Thorwaldsen, age 79, died December 4, 2025. He was born August 27, 1946, in Duluth, Minnesota to Robert and Charlotte (VanDuyn) Thorwaldsen.
He graduated from Moorhead High School in 1964 and went on to receive his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from, what is now, MSUM.
He was married to Kathy Schultz in 1968, the year the couple moved to Detroit Lakes,...
Charles Dean Korinta
Nov 30, 2025
Charles Dean Korinta, the son of Charles and Selma (Johnson) Korinta was born January 6, 1930, in Detroit Lakes. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes and graduated from the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston in 1948. He attended Carleton College in Northfield, and then the University of Minnesota where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree...
Janet Cossette
Nov 29, 2025
Janet Marie (Brahmer) Cossette, 78, passed away Saturday, November 29 at Sunnyside Care Center near Lake Park, MN. Janet was born on Tuesday, April 8, 1947, to Earl and Elna (Sanstad) Brahmer of Detroit Lakes, MN. She grew up northeast of Detroit Lakes and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1965. Janet married Harold Cossette on September 24, 1966,...
Yvonne Marie Tigges
Nov 18, 2025
Yvonne Marie Weller Tigges, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2025. Born in Wadena County, MN, Yvonne was the cherished first daughter and the second oldest of seven children born to Barbara and Edward Weller. She spent her early years on her family’s small farm in Bluffton, MN, and graduated from Wadena High School in...
Robert Henry Hedlund
Nov 15, 2025
Robert’s life was defined by hard work, service, and a deep love for family, community, and the open road. Born on February 8, 1946, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, he was the youngest of ten children. Growing up in the country, Robert learned early the value of responsibility and dedication. He was active in 4-H and spent his youth working on...
Howard James Mooney
Nov 15, 2025
Howard James Mooney age 72 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2025, under the wonderful care of Vivie Hospice and the Pelican Valley Nursing Home.
Howard was born on March 1, 1953, in the “big city” of St. Paul, Minnesota, to Tom and Alice (Oberfoell) Mooney. He attended local Catholic parochial school and graduated from Archbishop Brady...
Judith Rae Nordhausen
Nov 13, 2025
Judith R. Nordhausen age 87 of Detroit Lakes, MN died November 13, 2025, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Judith Rae Nordhausen was born on August 16, 1938, in Robbinsdale, MN to Don and Vi (Ash) Johnson. The family moved to Windom, MN in 1950 and Judy graduated from Windom High School in 1956. On September...
Lester Bryon Kiehl
Nov 11, 2025
Lester Bryon Kiehl was born on October 27, 1930, to Irene (Glawe) and Fred Kiehl on a farm in rural Ogema, MN. He attended country schools in Detroit Lakes and Audubon. He enlisted in the Marine Corp. on April 16, 1952, and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954. He married Mary Ellingson on September 6,...
Margaret Marlene Prechel
Nov 7, 2025
Margaret “Marge” Prechel, 87, passed away peacefully November 7, 2025, at Pelican Landing, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Born December 9, 1937, in Springfield, MN, to Erhart and Lydia Krause, farmers in Comfrey. After graduating high school she became a nurse and ministered at the Redwood Falls Hospital. She married Eugene Prechel in 1957 and had 4 children, Janice, Lynda, Jolene and Steven....
David Rasmussen
Nov 3, 2025
David Orville Rasmussen was born on December 31, 1948, to Orville and Doryce (Larson) Rasmussen in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The oldest of four boys, Dave graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1966.
A proud veteran, Dave joined the United States Air Force in 1967 and served until 1971. He was stationed at the Layes Air Force Base, Azores and Wurtsmith Air Force...
Gordon Shafer
Oct 29, 2025
Gordon Shafer, 90, of rural Detroit Lakes, MN, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at Bethany Retirement Living Center in Fargo, ND.
Gordon Ray Shafer was born November 5, 1934, in Towner, ND, the third of five children blessed to William and Finna Shafer. The family lived and farmed in the Towner, Upham and Bantry...
Jeannine Thelma Crosby
Oct 28, 2025
Jeannine Thelma Crosby age 96 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully October 28, 2025 at her home, with family by her side.
Jeannine was born September 27, 1929 to James and Thelma Potter on the Potter Farm about 4 miles outside of Lisbon, ND. She lived there with her parents until about the age of 3 when her mother moved...
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