Obituaries

Paul Steven Furuseth

Paul Steven Furuseth

May 29, 2026

Paul Steven Furuseth, age 78, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at his home in Rochert, MN. 

Dawn Marie Blanchard

Dawn Marie Blanchard

May 27, 2026

Dawn Marie (Anderson) Blanchard, 61, of Detroit Lakes, passed away peacefully at her home on May 27, 2026 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, which she fought with courage and determination. She had previously beaten stage 4 breast cancer before this recent diagnosis.

Dawn was born in Minneapolis to Marvin and Jan Anderson. She grew up in rural Frazee, MN...

Joni Marie Johnson

Joni Marie Johnson

May 26, 2026

Joni Marie Johnson, Lifelong resident of Detroit Lakes died May 26th, 2026. She was born to Lyle M Johnson and Mary Ann (Wolden) Johnson 1958 in Detroit Lakes, MN. She graduated in 1976, she worked at the D.A.C for over 45 years. She truly loved her job and was still working part time.

She is survived by her pets Wendall and...

Richard Boyd Fleming

Richard Boyd Fleming

May 24, 2026

Richard B. Fleming age 77 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 24, 2026 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Richard Boyd Fleming was born April 5, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Joseph and Francine (Teague) Fleming. As a young boy his family moved to Nevis, MN, where they owned and operated the Spider Lake Resort. Richard completed his education in Nevis,...

Leroy Vincent Frost Jr

Leroy Vincent Frost Jr

May 20, 2026

Leroy Vincent Frost Jr was born November 28, 1943 to Leroy Vincent Frost (Lee) and Geraldine (Tiny) Frost in Fargo, North Dakota. Leroy attended Holy Spirit Catholic School and later graduated from Shanley High School in Fargo, North Dakota. Following high school, he attended NDSU to pursue a degree in Zoology but decided the car business was his calling. Eventually...

Colter John Vogel

Colter John Vogel

May 19, 2026

Baby Colter John Vogel (7lbs 15oz; 19.5 inches) was born at 11:17 PM on May 18, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN and baptized shortly thereafter. He passed away peacefully in the arms of his devoted parents on May 19, 2026. Although his time on earth was brief, Colter’s life was filled with unconditional love and touched the...

Judith Stallman Morris Wood

Judith Stallman Morris Wood

May 18, 2026

Judith Stallman Morris Wood, better known as Judie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the new age of 80.

Judie was born on May 13, 1946, in Detroit Lakes to Donald and Marlys Stallman. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1964.

Judie was first married to Joe Morris, and together they had two wonderful sons. They made their home...

Joshua Paul Lindblad

Joshua Paul Lindblad

May 18, 2026

Joshua "Josh" Lindblad, age 46, passed away in his home on May 18, 2026.

Josh was born on February 5, 1980, to Jane and Terry Lindblad. Raised in Moorhead, Minnesota, he was a proud graduate of Moorhead High School, Class of 1998. He went on to pursue his passion for creativity and technology at Minnesota State University Moorhead, which launched his...

Layden Roy Jacobson

Layden Roy Jacobson

May 14, 2026

Layden Roy Jacobson, age 82, of Audubon, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026.

Layden was born on April 23, 1944, in Ada, MN, to Walter and Beatrice Jacobson. He spent his early years in Hendrum, MN, where he attended school before moving with his family to Audubon, MN, in 1960. There, he completed his education and graduated from Audubon High...

Randall Scott Schnitzer

Randall Scott Schnitzer

May 13, 2026

Randall Scott Schnitzer was born on October 14, 1960 in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Alfred and Marlene Schnitzer. He passed away at home on May 13, 2026, in the same Detroit Lakes residence where he spent his childhood.

Randy spent his childhood on the family farm and graduated in 1979 from Detroit Lakes High School. He spent 20 years serving in...

Jon Robert Hall

Jon Robert Hall

May 13, 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Jon R. Hall peacefully joined his heavenly home at the age of 80. Born on January 10, 1946, to Everett "Red" and Jessie (Eckman) Hall, Jon was a beloved brother to Karen and Wesley Hall.

Jon was respected for his many years and varied roles in the building materials industry, where his loyalty and dedication shone as...

Shirley Ann Cervenka

Shirley Ann Cervenka

May 4, 2026

Shirley Ann Cervenka (nee Friedges), Aged 84, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2026. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at Noon, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes, MN. A second Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, St. Patrick, MN on Tuesday,...

LaRue Jean Bearman

LaRue Jean Bearman

May 2, 2026

On May 2, 2026, LaRue Bearman, age 95, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of Ecumen – The Cottages and HIA Hospice care, where she had been residing since September 2024.

LaRue was born on March 18, 1931, to Jack and Bertha Martin of rural Chaffee, North Dakota. She graduated from Enderlin High School in 1948 and later attended Interstate...

JoAnn Faye Mohn

JoAnn Faye Mohn

Apr 23, 2026

JoAnn Faye Mohn was born on October 15th, 1940, in Detroit Lakes, MN, daughter of Joseph and Annie (Kiehl) Anderson of Detroit Lakes, MN. She grew up in the Detroit Lakes area and attended country schools and eventually attended Detroit Lakes Public High School.

On March 27th, 1957, she married Richard Mohn of Detroit Lakes. To this union they had five...

Randine "Dina" Renee Endersbe

Randine "Dina" Renee Endersbe

Apr 22, 2026

Randine (Dina) Renee Endersbe was born to Benny Ray and Irene Lucille Carnegie in International Falls, MN on June 23, 1956. She grew up in Pinecreek, MN, graduated from Roseau High School. She attended college at the University of Minnesota- Crookston.

She married Bradley Maurice Endersbe on July 10, 1976, in Pinecreek, MN. They made their home in Lisbon, ND. Dina...

Brenda Sue Kersting

Brenda Sue Kersting

Apr 3, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brenda Sue Kersting (formerly Brenda Sue Borgrud), age 75, who died peacefully under the care of Vivie Hospice on April 3, 2026.

Brenda was born on June 2, 1950, in Mahnomen, Minnesota, to Orrin and Minnie Borgrud. She was raised in a loving family and carried those values of faith, kindness, and devotion...

Judith Ramsey

Judith Ramsey

Apr 2, 2026

Judith Ramsey, age 82, passed away April 2, 2026 at Perham Living in Perham, MN. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Koltyn Wayne Bartnes

Koltyn Wayne Bartnes

Mar 30, 2026

Koltyn Wayne

September 19, 2022 – March 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of sweet, Koltyn Wayne. In his short time here, he filled our lives with more love, laughter, and joy than we could have ever imagined.

Koltyn loved animals, adored Spider-Man, and most of all, cherished his family. He loved fishing, riding dirt bikes, feeding his birds, and...

Gene Russell Bartnes

Gene Russell Bartnes

Mar 30, 2026

An individual is more than the way they died. His death does not define his legacy. He had talents, made contributions and touched others' lives in meaningful ways. He was and still is deeply loved and missed. 

Out on the windswept plains of this world, where a man’s grit is measured by the miles he’s walked and the dust on his...

George August Carlson

George August Carlson

Mar 29, 2026

George August Carlson, 85, of Callaway, MN, passed away on March 29, 2026, after battling Parkinson’s disease.

He was born in Okanogan, Washington, on May 6, 1940, to George Hans Carlson and Dorothy (Pearson) Carlson.

George and Jeanette (Anderson) were married on February 29, 1959, in Fargo, ND. They built a life together, raising their sons, working hard, traveling, and sharing 67...