Obituaries
Jeffrey Grabow
Nov 29, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Grabow, a beloved community leader, banker, and family man, passed away November 29, 2024, after a courageous 13-year battle with pancreatic cancer and subsequent complications. Born on October 13, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Dorothy (Higgins) Grabow and Harry Grabow, Jeff lived a life of service, dedication, and joy that left a lasting impact on all who knew...
Donald Earl Kubitz
Jun 10, 2025
Donald Earl Kubitz, age 94, of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died June 10, 2025, at Ecumen/Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
He grew up and attended school in Friberg Township of Otter Tail County, Minnesota. He enlisted in the US Army in 1952 and was stationed in Germany, where he served...
Terry Lee Anderson
Jun 9, 2025
Terry Lee Anderson was born on July 10, 1946, at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Al and Val. Terry graduated in 1964 and soon after enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Piedmont and was honorably discharged in 1970.
In 1971, Terry met his wife, Lynn. She...
Sylvia Arlene Morgan
May 24, 2025
Sylvia Arlene Morgan, Associate Professor Emeritus of Minnesota State University at Moorhead, died on May 24, 2025, at Pelican Landing in Detroit Lakes, MN at age 94, with family by her side.
Sylvia was the older of two daughters born to George “Mike” Morgan and Caroline Randa (Erickson) Morgan. She loved growing up in Oakes, ND where she was a proud...
Shirley Ann Larson
May 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Larson, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Friend
Shirley Ann Larson passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was the devoted wife of Richard Larson for over 70 years.
Shirley was the proud mother of seven children: Debbie (Glenn) Disse, Betty Disse, Dennis Larson, Paul (Patty) Larson, Jill Larson (Marc), and Sherry (Rob) Kneifl. Her legacy continues...
Cheryl Brehm
Apr 29, 2025
Cheryl was born, raised in and a lifelong resident of Detroit Lakes. She was the oldest of four siblings. She graduated from DL Senior High and attended DL Vocational/Technical College.
Cheryl spent many years working as a Land/Title Abstractor. In the early 1990’s she co-owned a business, Lakes Abstract, with an aunt, Goldie Hagen.
During her “retirement years”, she worked as a...
Marilyn J Nodsle
Apr 17, 2025
Marilyn Backstrom Nodsle (July 9, 1931 – April 17, 2025)
Marilyn Jeanette Backstrom was born July 9, 1931, to Elmer and Jennie (Gustafson) Backstrom in Maine Township in Ottertail County, younger sister to Lennart and Elroy. Marilyn was baptized at Central Lutheran Church, Pelican Rapids.
The family moved from Maine Township to live with grandparents near Erhard, MN. Marilyn went to elementary...
Mildred Elaine Blauert
Apr 14, 2025
Mildred Elaine Blauert passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Mildred was born on December 17, 1936, to Wilfred and Dorothy Sarvie of Ponsford, MN.
Mildred married Arnold Blauert Sr. on September 3, 1956. Mildred resided and worked on the family farm with her husband, Arnold, and mother-in-law, Anna S. Blauert, and later her 8 children. She...
Arnold Richard Blauert, Sr.
Apr 6, 2025
Arnold Richard Blauert, Sr. passed away on April 6, 2025 at the age of 93. Arnold was born on April 22,1931, to Richard and Anna S. Blauert of Toad Lake Township.
Arnold married Mildred Elaine Sarvie on September 3, 1956. Arnold resided and worked on the family farm with his wife, Mildred and mother, Anna S. Blauert, and later his 8...
Thomas Victor Augustin
Apr 4, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Victor Augustin, age 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 4, 2025, at Pelican Landing Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes.
Tom was born on June 6, 1947, in St. James, MN to Urban and Rita (Hauser) Augustin. He grew up on the family farm near Godahl, MN and attended country school. He later graduated from St. James High School,...
Arlene Ruby Rishovd
Mar 28, 2025
Arlene Ruby Rishovd, gracefully walked through the gates of Heaven to meet our Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025.
Arlene was born on March 8, 1935, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Abner and Hazel Warren. She was the oldest of two siblings, Virginia and Joe. She grew up in a few different homes around Ogema, MN while attending Kaye’s Corner,...
Frank Lynn Noyes
Mar 20, 2025
Frank L. Noyes age 86, of Frazee, MN passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Perham Living in Perham, MN. No Services will be held.
Cheryl Strom
Mar 11, 2025
Cheryl Boyle Strom age 64 of Vergas, MN passed away March 11, 2025 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN, under the care of Hospice.
Cheryl was born on October 29, 1960 to William and Beulah Boyle in Cascade, MT. She lived in Great Falls, MT until 1980, when she moved to Perham, MN. On August 7,...
Gordon Richard Martinson, Jr.
Mar 10, 2025
Gordy Martinson, 77, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota at the VA Hospital. Born on February 27, 1948, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Gordy lived a life rooted in service, community, and family.
A proud veteran, Gordy served his country during the Vietnam War. Following their military service, he returned to Detroit Lakes and dedicated his career to...
Dennis David Munson
Mar 9, 2025
Dennis David Munson age 91 of Lake Park, MN died peacefully, surrounded by family on March 9, 2025, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Dennis was born on April 11, 1933, to David and Hulda (Peterson) Munson in Detroit Lakes, MN. His mother passed when he was five, and his father remarried Tillie Dahlberg in 1941, who raised...
Carol Marie Blauert
Mar 4, 2025
Carol Marie (Olson) Blauert, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing.
Carol was born on December 11, 1938 to Arnold and Clara (Lind) Olson in Detroit Lakes, MN. She graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1956, then pursued her passion for nursing at Detroit Lakes Vocational College, earning her nursing degree in 1977.
In...
Timothy Steven Sharp
Mar 4, 2025
Timothy Steven Sharp, age 64 of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born July 23, 1960, to Ottes and Irene Sharp in Virginia, MN.
A few years after Tim was born, the family moved to St. Anthony Village, and then later to Audubon, MN, where Tim graduated High School and met his first wife Mary. Together...
John Peter Skauge
Feb 18, 2025
John Peter Skauge, age 68, of Beltrami, MN, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.
William Ronald Johnson
Feb 16, 2025
William R. Johnson age 83 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 16, 2025, at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Bill was born September 26, 1941, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Kenneth and Shirley (Hanks) Johnson. He was raised in the Shoreham area and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1959. After graduation he went...
Judith Gladys Jean Kohout
Feb 9, 2025
Judith Kohout age 85 of Lake Park, MN died February 9, 2025, at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Judith Kohout was born September 23, 1939, in Neche, ND to Fredrich and Tillie (Saiger) Carter. She started her education in Bathgate, ND. The family later moved to Crookston, MN, where Judy finished her education, graduating from Crookston High School. In...
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