Obituaries

Don Sapp

Don Sapp

Oct 15, 2019

Don David Sapp, 65, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Don David Sapp was born on May 22, 1954 in St. Paul, MN to David and Frances (Schmidt) Sapp. He grew up in Highland Park, MN and graduated from the high school there in 1972. The family then moved to Vergas, MN....

Jean Helen Poehler

Jean Helen Poehler

Oct 13, 2019

Jean was vivacious, irreverent and charming. She lived life to the fullest, every day was a new adventure. The 3rd of 10 children, she attended grade and high school in Hastings, MN. She was a graduate of St Scholastica University, the first female in her family to go to college. Jean married Jon in 1966, and the couple moved to...

David Arnold Stenhjem

David Arnold Stenhjem

Oct 12, 2019

David Arnold Stenhjem, 67, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his home in rural Frazee, MN. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 at 2:00pm at the West-Kjos Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. David Stenhjem, son of Truman and Hazel (Smedshammer) Stenhjem, was born April 26, 1952 in Fargo, ND. He was baptized...

Julian "Jay" Qualley

Julian "Jay" Qualley

Oct 9, 2019

Julian (Jay) Lee Qualley, age 50, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Jay was born October 11, 1968 to Julian and Jean (Iverson) Qualley in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Jay attended school in the Lake Park area and graduated from school in Audubon.  Jay was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Lake Park, MN. Jay lived...

Ginger Alger

Ginger Alger

Oct 9, 2019

Ginger Lee Alger, 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Ginger Lee Hoff was born on September 23, 1945 to Melvin and Doris (Bertsch) Hoff in Carrington, ND. She graduated from high school in 1963 and was Homecoming Queen her senior year. She met David Alger shortly after high school and fell...

Jerry Laurel Leaf

Jerry Laurel Leaf

Sep 29, 2019

Jerry Laurel Leaf, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in the early hours of September 29th, 2019. Jerry was born on January 24th, 1945 in Fergus Falls, MN to Helen and Laurel Leaf. He was an only child. Jerry grew up and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1963. After high school, Jerry didn’t believe...

Jacqueline Friesen

Jacqueline Friesen

Sep 27, 2019

Jacque Friesen, 86, of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Ecumen - The Cottage in Detroit Lakes. Jacqueline Mae Haagenson was born on August 5, 1933 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Marvin and Pearl (Monson) Haagenson. Jacque grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from DLHS...

Robert Quam

Robert Quam

Sep 16, 2019

Robert Charles Quam, age 85, died Monday, September 16, 2019, at Essentia Health, Detroit Lakes, MN. Robert was born on August 11, 1934 to Walter T. Quam and Bess Quam (Anderson) in Fargo, North Dakota. Robert graduated from West Fargo High School in 1952 and joined the Air National Guard and worked for Armour & Company in West Fargo, North...

Judith Anne Raye

Judith Anne Raye

Sep 12, 2019

Judith (Judy) Anne Raye, 81, Detroit Lakes, soared into the welcoming and loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND following complications from a heart attack. Judy (Kyte) was born December 12, 1937 to James Emmett and Mae Kyte in Carrington, ND.  The family moved to Detroit Lakes when she...

Donald Scott Dilley

Donald Scott Dilley

Sep 11, 2019

Donald Scott Dilley went to be with our Lord on September 11, 2019. Born in Spokane, Washington on June 15, 1952, he moved to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in 2002 with wife Mary Dilley. Don worked in the construction field for most of his life. He loved spending time with family and friends. Whether you were blood related or not, everyone...

Lynelle Denise Jacobson

Lynelle Denise Jacobson

Sep 3, 2019

Graveside service for Lynelle Denise Jacobson will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Lynelle Denise Jacobson was born December 19, 1955 in Moorhead, MN to Donald and Vivian (Rauk) Jacobson. She attended Moorhead High School, graduating in 1972. Lynelle then worked towards a degree in Social Work, studying...

Roger Dale Nelson

Roger Dale Nelson

Sep 2, 2019

Roger Dale Nelson, 78, Detroit Lakes, MN died on September 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Roger D Nelson was born on August 1, 1941 in Fargo, North Dakota to Arnold and Borghild Nelson.  He attended Fargo Central High School and graduated in 1959.  He was united in marriage to Maxine Bloom in Moorhead, MN and...

Beverly Hiedi Schmitz

Beverly Hiedi Schmitz

Aug 24, 2019

Beverly Hiedi Schmitz passed away on August 24th 2019 at the age of 63, after a two month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who crossed her path. She was a consummate caretaker, always opening her heart, home and kitchen to all that needed her. Beverly was born on May...

Brit Stromstad

Brit Stromstad

Aug 18, 2019

Brit (Repp) Stromstad, age 101, died August 18, 2019 two months shy of her 102nd birthday.  She was a resident of Essentia Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota for the past three years. Brit was born in 1917 in the mountain village of Boverdal, Norway, the daughter of Guttorm and Kari (Slaalien) Repp.  Her mother died when Brit was five years...

Jack Alan Burzette

Jack Alan Burzette

Jul 25, 2019

Jack was born on August 29, 1944 to Jack E. and Norma (Fiskum) Burzette.  He was raised in Deer Creek, Parkers Prairie, and Perham, graduating with the class of 1962 from Perham High School. Jack married Pat Carlisle on September 9, 1972.  In 1975, their daughter Brigette was born.  Jack worked in route sales for many years, working for Bunny...

John Charles Ekern

John Charles Ekern

Jul 21, 2019

John Charles Ekern, age 68, was born on October 12, 1950 to Julian and Eileen (Lundberg) Ekern in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was raised in Detroit Lakes and graduated from DLHS in 1968. Following graduation, he continued his education at Bemidji State and Moorhead State and served in the Army National Guard. On September 4, 1971, John married the love...

David Nybo

David Nybo

Jul 12, 2019

David John Nybo, known as “Dave”, was born January 17, 1947 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Norris and Mildred (Beck) Nybo.  Dave was raised and educated in Detroit Lakes and a 1965 graduate of Detroit Lakes High School.  Following high school, Dave enlisted in the US Marine Corp, serving in Vietnam, and honorably discharged on March 31, 1969.   After returning...

Glen Wallace Nansen

Glen Wallace Nansen

Jul 10, 2019

Glen Wallace Nansen was born to Frank and Pearl Nansen in Winger, Minnesota on May 24, 1924.  He was the second of three children. He enjoyed athletics at an early age, participating in football, basketball and his lifelong favorite sport of baseball. He attended school in Winger, McIntosh and Crookston Agricultural College. After graduation from Crookston, Glen enlisted in the...

Wilmer "Bud" Kostman

Wilmer "Bud" Kostman

Jul 2, 2019

Wilmer “Bud” Kostman 92, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Cowboy Church in Detroit Lakes, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wilmer Kostman was born on August 28, 1926 in Rock Rapids, IA, to Albert...

Kermit Magnus Lyngaas

Kermit Magnus Lyngaas

Jun 30, 2019

Kermit Magnus Lyngaas was born May 15, 1940 in Breckenridge, Minnesota the son of Oswald and Sadie (Kangas) Lyngaas. He passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Vukku Lutheran Church in Doran. Kermit grew up in the Doran area and attended school in Campbell...