Obituaries

William C. Kivi

William C. Kivi

Jun 28, 2017

William C. Kivi age 88 of Richwood, MN died June 28, 2017 at his residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. William Charles Kivi was born February 22, 1929 near Strawberry Lake in rural Ogema, MN to Axel and Rauha (Nummelin) Kivi. He attended country school near his home and later attended school in Waubun, MN,...

Eleanor Johnson

Eleanor Johnson

Jun 27, 2017

Eleanor Beulah Zurn was born September 17, 1916 to Andrew and Minnie Zurn on their family farm in Callaway, Minnesota. She passed away at the age of 100 on June 27, 2017 in Holland, MI.  Eleanor was the youngest of their four children.  Eleanor graduated from Detroit Lakes High School eighty four years ago at the age of 16.  Potentially,...

Richard Peter Molstre

Richard Peter Molstre

Jun 22, 2017

Richard P. Molstre age 77 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 22, 2017 at his residence. Richard Peter Molstre was born July 21, 1939 in Glenwood, MN. He grew up and attended school in Glenwood. On May 5, 1976 he was united in marriage to Sheila Flesch in Aberdeen, SD. They made their home in Wisconsin for a short time...

Richard M. Lynch

Richard M. Lynch

Jun 21, 2017

Rick “Joey” Lynch March 11, 1948 – June 20, 2017 Rick Lynch was a friend and promoter of Shoreham and the lakes since he was 5 years old. His acquaintances are legion, his life here is a legend and he has left us a legacy of fun, food and drink at The Store and the Hotel Shoreham. To say he...

Eleanor A. Regevig

Eleanor A. Regevig

Jun 18, 2017

Eleanor Augusta Regevig (Schnitzer) passed away on June 18, 2017 at Oak Crossing Nursing home. She was 95 years old. She was born in the Detroit Lakes area on March 24, 1922. Eleanor’s Mother passed away when she was very young. She became very close with her two sisters and one brother on their family farm by Height ‘O Land...

Richard A. Renner

Richard A. Renner

Jun 14, 2017

Richard A. Renner age 85 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 14, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Richard Renner, son of Louis and Frances Renner, was born January 20, 1932 in Pelican Rapids, MN. He grew up and attended school in Pelican Rapids, graduating from Pelican Rapids High School in 1950. He served in the United...

Diane F Field

Diane F Field

Jun 11, 2017

Diane F. Field age 73 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 11, 2017 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Diane Faye Field was born March 6, 1944 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Fred and Inez (Warnke) Moser. She grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School. On September 6, 1963...

Marvin Jackson

Marvin Jackson

May 26, 2017

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Elmer J. Seim

Elmer J. Seim

May 26, 2017

Elmer J. Seim age 95 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 26, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Elmer Julian Seim was born December 25, 1921 in rural Pelican Rapids, MN to Syver and Sophie (LeGrand) Seim. He attended Country School near his home and later attended pelican Rapids High School, where he graduated in...

Florence I. Gilbertson

Florence I. Gilbertson

May 25, 2017

Florence I. Gilbertson, age 95 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at Diamond Willow Assisted Living on May 25, 2017. Hospice of the Red River Valley assisted in her end of life care. Florence Inez Haugen was born on April 27, 1922, in Lake Eunice Township, MN, to John and Carrie (Oien) Haugen. She was baptized and confirmed at St....

Marcella O. Jernberg

Marcella O. Jernberg

May 23, 2017

Marcella O. Jernberg age 80 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 23, 2017 at the Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Marcella Oline Jernberg was born October 4, 1936 in Pinewood, MN to Ole and Johanna (Gelen) Bakke. She attended Country School near her home and in 1954 graduated from Bemidji High School. She then attended Bemidji...

Charles G. Henrikson

Charles G. Henrikson

May 20, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Giffin Henrikson, age 94 of Audubon, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his home on May 20, 2017. Charles Giffin Henrikson, whom everyone knew as Chuck, was born on November 21, 1922 in Audubon, Minnesota to Albert and Myrtle Henrikson.  He grew up in Audubon, and later met Evelyn Lundberg whom became his wife of almost 40 years. Chuck...

Duane J. Husby

Duane J. Husby

May 17, 2017

Duane J. Husby age 83 of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away at home with his loving wife at his side on May 17, 2017 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Duane John Husby was born on May 23, 1933 to Osborn and Florence (Gesch) Husby in rural Milaca County. He attended school in Princeton, MN and...

Claude Mosher

Claude Mosher

May 12, 2017

Claude L. Mosher age 79 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 12, 2017 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Claude LaRoy Mosher was born December 24, 1937 in Crookston, MN to Daniel and Carola (Balstad) Mosher. He grew up on the family farm near Beltrami, MN. He went to grade school in Beltrami, and in 1956 graduated from high school at the...

Anita "Susie" Thomas

Anita "Susie" Thomas

May 11, 2017

Anita F. “Susie” Thomas age 81 (Susie would claim 39) of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 11, 2017 at her residence. Anita Florence Thomas was born June 14, 1935 in rural Osage, MN to William and Gertrude (Anderson) Hanson. She attended Country School near her home and later graduated from Frazee High School. She then worked for Wilcox Lumber in...

Donald A. Knutson

Donald A. Knutson

May 2, 2017

Donald A. Knutson age 81 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 2, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Donald Alan Knutson was born August 6, 1935 in Fergus Falls, MN to Clarence and Mabel (Thom) Knutson. He grew up and attended school in Fergus Falls, graduating from Fergus Falls High School in 1955.He then...

Gary R. Gould

Gary R. Gould

Apr 30, 2017

Gary R. Gould age 72 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 30, 2017 at his residence. Gary Ray Gould was born November 20, 1944 to Ray and Ella Gould in Graceville, MN. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1962. In the summer he worked for the State Highway Department. Following...

Ila A. Shosten

Ila A. Shosten

Apr 26, 2017

Ila A. Shosten age 92 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 26, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ila Ann Shosten (Elliott) was born on February 24, 1925 in Willmar, MN., the daughter of Glen and Kate (Bennett) Elliott. She grew up in a  farming family with 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She attended schools...

Mary A. Oellien

Mary A. Oellien

Apr 19, 2017

Mary A. Oellien age 92 of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Park Rapids, MN died April 19, 2017 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes. Mary Agnes Oellien was born March 3, 1925 near Porter, MN to Robert and Ella Jackson. She grew up and attended Country School near Porter. On November 29, 1944 she was united in...

Lorlys M. Hansen

Lorlys M. Hansen

Apr 17, 2017

Lorlys M. “Sonny” Hansen Jr. age 80 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 17, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Lorlys Merlyn Hansen was born August 23, 1936 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Lorlys and Decima (Spooner) Hansen. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in...