Obituaries

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...

Elaine Doris Olson

Elaine Doris Olson

Apr 13, 2017

Elaine Field Olson was born in Clearwater, Minnesota on June7, 1917, to the Reverend George and Tacy (Ott) Field .  She graduated from Waubun High School in 1935 and graduated with a teaching degree from Moorhead State Teachers College, Moorhead, Minnesota in 1937.  She taught all eight grades in a one room school in Bejou, Minnesota before marrying her high...

Charlene Winter

Charlene Winter

Apr 10, 2017

Charlene M. Winter age 67 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 10, 2017 unexpectedly at her residence. Charlene Marie Winter was born October 7, 1949 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Theodore and Alta (Rogers) Winter. She grew up in Callaway, MN and attended the St. Benedict Mission School in White Earth. She then attended Waubun High School before completing her...

Jerold B. Moen

Jerold B. Moen

Apr 3, 2017

Jerold B. Moen, age 63 of Detroit Lakes, MN, died April 3, 2017. Jerold Bruce Moen was born May 7, 1953 in Fargo, ND to Richard and Marjorie (Olson) Moen. He grew up and received his education in Moorhead, MN graduating from Moorhead High School in 1971. While at Moorhead High, Jerry was a member of the All State Football...

Richard M. Swiers

Richard M. Swiers

Apr 3, 2017

Richard M. Swiers, age 83 of Detroit Lakes, MN went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 3, 2017 at Ecumen – The Cottages in Detroit Lakes, MN. Richard Marvin Swiers was born on October 17, 1933 in rural Bejou, MN to Andrew and Margaret (Haats) Swiers. He grew up and attended elementary school in Bejou...

LaVerne I. Nordgulen

LaVerne I. Nordgulen

Apr 1, 2017

LaVerne I. Nordgulen, age 91 of Detroit Lakes, MN, died April 1, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. LaVerne Ione Nordgulen was born December 7, 1925 in Audubon, MN to Bennie and Annie (Hansen) Wolden. She grew up and received her education in Audubon, graduating from Audubon High School in 1943. On August 27, 1948...

Barbara L Bohner

Barbara L Bohner

Mar 31, 2017

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Lorraine M. Fingalson

Lorraine M. Fingalson

Mar 22, 2017

Lorraine M. Fingalson age 91 of Fargo, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN died March 22, 2017 at the Elim Care Center in Fargo, ND. Lorraine M. Fingalson was born on October 22, 1925 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Carl and Flossie (Wallace) Gjersvig. She grew up and received her education there, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1943. On...

LuEtta J. Anderson

LuEtta J. Anderson

Mar 21, 2017

LuEtta Joan (Hanson) Anderson, age 84 of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home of Detroit Lakes, MN.   LuEtta was born August 6, 1932, to Lloyd and Alice (Stahl) Hanson in Fargo, ND.  She was educated in Fargo, graduating from Fargo High School in 1950. She...

Jeffrey M Webber

Jeffrey M Webber

Mar 18, 2017

Jeffrey M. Webber age 45 of Detroit Lakes, MN died March 18, 2017 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Jeffrey Michael Webber was born September 25, 1971 in Santa Clara, CA to John and Juanita (Harvey) Webber. Jeff grew up and attended school in Minot and Harvey, ND. He started his business career at age five by shining...

Marilyn R. Daak

Marilyn R. Daak

Mar 18, 2017

Marilyn R. Daak age 90 of Detroit Lakes, MN died March 18, 2017 at Ecumen – The Cottages in Detroit Lakes, MN. Marilyn Rose Daak was born June 9, 1926 near Borup, MN to Cornelius and Anna (Hopstad) Lakeman. The family moved to a farm near Detroit Lakes, which is now the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Marilyn attended Country School...

Marvin D. Warren

Marvin D. Warren

Mar 18, 2017

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Roselyn M. Jacobs

Roselyn M. Jacobs

Mar 15, 2017

Roselyn M. Jacobs age 79 of Detroit Lakes, MN died March 15, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Roselyn Marlene Jacobs was born August 28, 1937 in Hillsboro, ND to Otto and Emma (Jahnke) Siegert. She grew up and attended school in Hillsboro, graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1954. She then attended the...

Darlene "Tootie" Wilson

Darlene "Tootie" Wilson

Mar 10, 2017

Darlene B. “Tootie” Wilson, age 82 of Rochert, MN died March 10, 2017 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Darlene Wilson was born December 23, 1934 in Ulen, MN to William and Bethel (Sundre) Selck. She grew up and attended Country School near Ulen. The family later moved to a farm near Audubon, MN. On December 6, 1971 she...

Marjorie A. Tucker

Marjorie A. Tucker

Mar 6, 2017

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Arlene C. Motteberg

Arlene C. Motteberg

Mar 3, 2017

Arlene C. Motteberg age 84, of Detroit Lakes, MN died March 3, 2017 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Arlene Carmen Motteberg was born July 4, 1932 in Fargo, ND to Palmer and Betsy (Sandness) Venn. She lived in Fargo until the age of eight, when the family moved to Gary, MN. Arlene finished her education in Gary,...

Marian J. Ohman

Marian J. Ohman

Feb 24, 2017

Marian J. Ohman age 87 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 24, 2017 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Marian Jean Ohman was born November 21, 1929 in Fargo, ND to Robert and Dorothy (Vice) Ault. She attended country school near Davenport, ND thru the eighth grade. Her family moved to Detroit Lakes, where she finished...

Albert M. Finch

Albert M. Finch

Feb 22, 2017

Albert M. “Bert” Finch age 86 of Enderlin, ND formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 22, 2017 at the Maryhill Manor in Enderlin, ND. Albert Morris Finch was born August 4, 1930 in Alton, Illinois to Floyd and Helen (Kahl) Finch. He grew up and attended school in Alton, graduating from Alton High School in 1948. He then served...