Obituaries

Marilyn A. Bachmann

Marilyn A. Bachmann

Feb 5, 2017

Bachmann, Marilyn A. age 76 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 5, 2017 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Marilyn Ann Bachmann was born November 4, 1940 in Perham, MN to Edward and Martha (Goyke) Alexander. She grew up and attended school in Perham. She lived and raised her children in Marysville, WA, and Perham and Detroit Lakes,...

David R. Brainard

David R. Brainard

Feb 3, 2017

David R. Brainard age 81 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 3, 2017 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. David Russell Brainard was born November 2, 1935 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Arthur and Esther (Bergquist) Brainard. He grew up and received his education in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1954, class president. Over the...

Leo J. McLaren

Leo J. McLaren

Feb 1, 2017

Leo J. McLaren Jr. age 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN formerly of Grand Forks, ND died February 1, 2017 at Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes, MN. Leo J. McLaren was born January 11, 1930 in Fargo, ND to Leo J. and Pauline (Drayton) McLaren. He grew up and attended school in Fargo, graduating from Fargo High School in 1948. On...

Caroline C. Thiessen

Caroline C. Thiessen

Jan 29, 2017

Caroline C. Thiessen age 90 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 29, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Caroline Cecelia Thiessen was born July 9, 1926 in Cokato, MN to Hjalmer and Signe (Greku) Olson. She grew up and attended school in Cokato. On February 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Gilbert Gille....

Edna M. Fisher

Edna M. Fisher

Jan 23, 2017

Edna Mae Fisher age 92, of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 23, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Edna Mae Fisher was born June 17, 1924 in Tomah, WI to Louie and Rachel (Ellingham) Andres. She grew up and graduated from Tomah High School. She worked at the Elgin Watch Factory and also for the...

Muriel A. Mollberg

Muriel A. Mollberg

Jan 15, 2017

Muriel Mollberg, age 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN entered eternal life on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes with loving family members at her side.  Muriel Anne Mollberg was born March 15, 1930 in Bathgate, ND to Herbert and Kathleen (Henderson) Thomson. In Bathgate she was surrounded by grandparents, aunts, and uncles who adored her....

Vaida L. Wetteland

Vaida L. Wetteland

Jan 2, 2017

Vaida L. Wetteland age 76 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 2, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, following a courageous nine year battle with leiomyosarcoma. Vaida Lee Wetteland was born February 27, 1940 in rural Detroit Lakes, MN to Franz and Agnes (Winter) Sivertson. She attended Country School near her home and later attended school...

Gustav R. "Dick" Clemenson

Gustav R. "Dick" Clemenson

Dec 24, 2016

   Gustav R. “Dick” Clemenson peacefully passed away on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2016 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  He was surrounded by his wife, Kathy, and his children, Rick and Sue Ellen.  Dick was born October 14, 1941 to Gustav and Mavis (Berg) Clemenson in Bagley, MN.  Dick attended school through the 9th grade in Oklee,...

Marion J Michaelson

Marion J Michaelson

Dec 14, 2016

Marion J. Michaelson, 90, of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Lake Park, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.  She was born April 5, 1926 to Knudt and Martha (Jacobson) Thompson at the family home in Dover Township, Griggs County, North Dakota.  She attended Dover school and graduated from Wimbledon High school in 1944. Marion married...

Cooper Kolbe

Cooper Kolbe

Dec 13, 2016

Cooper Lawrence, infant son of Joshua Kolbe and Abbey Johnson was born Monday, December 12, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN weighing 13.5 ounces. At 11:56 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, Cooper gained his wings and passed from the arms of his loving parents to the loving arms of God. Cooper is survived by...

Bruce L Vidden

Bruce L Vidden

Dec 13, 2016

Bruce was born on August 17, 1958 in Grand Forks, ND, the eldest of 4 children to Milton and Beverly (Schroeder) Vidden. After graduating from East Grand Forks High School in 1977, Bruce was a cook/chef at the John Barleycorn Restaurant in Grand Forks, ND until 1997. From 1997 to 2001 he worked at The Speedway Restaurant and UND Wilkerson...

Lillian E. Lage

Lillian E. Lage

Dec 11, 2016

Lillian E. Lage age 82 of Audubon, MN died December 11, 2016 at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo, ND. Lillian Elaine Lage was born April 10, 1934 in Paullina, IA to Walter and Clara (Hoppe) Ebel. She grew up and received her education there, graduating from Paullina High School. On April 4, 1954 she was united in marriage to Grant...

Margaret "Maggie" Johnson

Margaret "Maggie" Johnson

Dec 7, 2016

Margaret A. “Maggie” Johnson age 62 of Detroit Lakes, MN died December 7, 2016 at her residence. Margaret Ann Johnson was born May 4, 1954 in Fargo, ND to Lauren and Della (Askegaard) Peterson. She grew up on a farm near Sabin, MN and attended school in Glyndon, MN. She graduated from Glyndon High School in 1972. She then attended...

Helen C. Erickson

Helen C. Erickson

Dec 6, 2016

Helen C. Erickson age 88 of Detroit Lakes, MN died December 6, 2016 at the Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. Helen C. Erickson was born April 10, 1928 in Frazee, MN to Fred and Emma Bachman. She grew up and received her education in Frazee, MN. On April 16, 1948 she was united in marriage to Merlyn Erickson. They...

Ruth I. Knapp

Ruth I. Knapp

Dec 5, 2016

Ruth I. Knapp age 103 of Detroit Lakes, MN died Monday December 5, 2016 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ruth I. Olson was born at Thief River Falls, MN on March 29, 1913 to Rudolph and Amelia (Aslakson) Olson. She was raised on a farm near Clontarf, MN. Ruth graduated from Benson High School in...

Marie E. Kohler

Marie E. Kohler

Nov 24, 2016

Marie E. “Punkie” Kohler age 92 of Railroad Flats, CA died November 24, 2016 at the Kit Carson Assisted Living Center in Jackson, CA. Marie Eileen Kohler was born October 11, 1924 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Jack and Esther Skinner. In 1941 she was united in marriage to Arnold W. Kohler. In 1946 they moved to Pittsburg, CA where...

Hazel B. Albrecht

Hazel B. Albrecht

Nov 22, 2016

Hazel Bernice (Hukee) Albrecht age 91 of Moorhead, MN formerly of Frazee, MN went to be with her Lord on November 22, 2016 at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo, ND. Hazel was born on January 27, 1925 to Nels and Alma (Christiansen) Hukee in Toad Lake Township, MN. As a young woman, she worked at the Fairmont Creamery in Moorhead...

Joseph N. Costanza

Joseph N. Costanza

Nov 14, 2016

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Frederick L. Kertscher

Frederick L. Kertscher

Nov 14, 2016

Frederick L. “Bunny” Kertscher age 92 of Detroit Lakes, MN died November 14, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. Fred Kertscher was born September 15, 1924 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Leonard and Anna (Larson) Kertscher. He grew up and received his education in Detroit Lakes, graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. He served in the U.S. Army...

Alfred T. Johnson

Alfred T. Johnson

Nov 9, 2016

Alfred T. Johnson age 93 of Detroit Lakes, MN died November 9, 2016 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Alfred T. Johnson was born December 8, 1922 in rural Lake Park, MN to Peter and Hilma Johnson. He attended Country School near his home and graduated from Lake Park High school in 1942. On October 18,...