Obituaries

Dora Evelyn Schultz

Dora Evelyn Schultz

Sep 14, 2016

Dora E. Schultz, age 91 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 14, 2016 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Dora Evelyn Schultz was born October 20, 1924 to Walter and Leah (Goldsmith) King in Norwich, Norfolk, England. She met and married Ed Schultz, who was stationed in Norwich, England during WWII. She came to the United...

Ethel Helen Goedert

Ethel Helen Goedert

Sep 13, 2016

Ethel H. Goedert age 96 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 13, 2016 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Ethel Helen Goedert was born January 21, 1920 in Columbus, ND to Joseph and Alma (Haga) Hovland. She moved to Rothsay, MN as a baby. She grew up and received her education in the Rothsay, Pelican Rapids,...

Alice Greminger

Alice Greminger

Sep 7, 2016

Mary Alice Greminger age 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN died September 7, 2016 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Alice Greminger was born February 13, 1930 in rural Detroit Lakes, MN to Winfield and Clara (Lind) Murray. She grew up and attended country school in the Detroit Lakes area. She was united in marriage to Orville...

Jeanette E. Tomlinson

Jeanette E. Tomlinson

Aug 27, 2016

Jeanette E. Tomlinson age 89 of Hibbing, MN formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died August 27, 2016 at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. Jeanette Elaine Tomlinson was born September 1, 1926 in Nashwauk, MN to Julius and Hilma (Lohi) Cook. She grew up and attended school in Nashwauk. The family later moved to Nimrod, MN and Jeanette...

Roger W. Gottenborg

Roger W. Gottenborg

Aug 23, 2016

Roger W. “Bill” Gottenborg age 83 of Audubon, MN died August 23, 2016 at the Bethany Retirement Living Center in Fargo, ND. Roger William Gottenborg son of Isaac Gottenborg and Alice Okerson was born on October 24, 1932 in Audubon, MN. In 1950, Roger graduated from Audubon High School and then served in the Army during the Korean War. After...

Peter M. Koshowski

Peter M. Koshowski

Aug 19, 2016

After a sudden illness from West Nile Encephalitis it is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of husband, father and grandfather at 86 years young. He went peacefully with family by his side on August 19, 2016.  Peter will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his second wife Barb Koshowski (nee Green) and his children; Judy...

Harlan L. Olson

Harlan L. Olson

Aug 15, 2016

Harlan L. Olson age 81 of Osage, MN died August 15, 2016 at his residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Harlan Luverne Olson was born December 11, 1934 in McGregor, MN to Henry and Inga (Hogsven) Olson. The family moved to Sacred Heart, MN and later to Echo, MN. Harlan graduated from Echo High School...

Darlene A. Grant

Darlene A. Grant

Aug 8, 2016

Darlene A. Grant age 84 of Frazee, MN died August 8, 2016 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN.Darlene Adonna Grant was born December 22, 1931 in rural Fergus Falls, MN to Leon “Elmer” and Ermal Whipps. She attended country school in rural Fergus Falls, MN. She married Floyd Grant in Fergus Falls and they made...

Dean Willis Sanders

Dean Willis Sanders

Jul 18, 2016

Dean W. Sanders age 86 of Detroit Lakes, MN died Monday July 18, 2016 at his residence, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Dean Willis Sanders was born July 5, 1930 in St. Paul, MN to Ray and Lillian (Solee) Sanders. As a young boy his family moved to Colfax, ND where he grew up and...

Lorraine Vorwerk

Lorraine Vorwerk

Jul 12, 2016

Lorraine “Corky” Vorwerk age 82 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 12, 2016 at Ecumen- Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Lorraine Vorwerk was born May 7, 1934 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Alfred and Lilly (Peterson) Lundberg. She grew up and attended country school in rural Detroit Lakes. In 1948 she moved into Detroit Lakes and graduated from...

Phyllis M. Fingalson

Phyllis M. Fingalson

Jul 10, 2016

Phyllis M. Fingalson age 99 of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 10, 2016 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Phyllis Marie Fingalson was born March 28, 1917 to Peter and Beulah Belle (Larsen) Larson at home in Callaway, MN. She attended and graduated from Mahnomen High School in 1937. She then moved to St. Paul, MN where she...

David M. Borah

David M. Borah

Jul 9, 2016

David M. Borah age 60 of Halstad, MN died July 9, 2016 at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN. David Michael Borah was born February 29, 1956 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Glen and Lorraine (Laubach) Borah. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, Callaway, and Ogema, MN. Over the years he worked for Kennebec Housing, Walmart,...

Joan V. Kacer

Joan V. Kacer

Jun 23, 2016

Joan V. Kacer age 68 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 23, 2016 at the Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Joan Viola Kacer was born August 19, 1947 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Henry and Bertha (Fiechtner) Mackenthun. She grew up near Height of Land Lake in rural Frazee, MN and graduated from Frazee High School...

Carol M Linden

Carol M Linden

Jun 20, 2016

Carol M. Linden age 75 of White Earth, MN died Monday June 20, 2016 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Carol Mae Linden was born January 7, 1941 in White Earth, MN to Floyd and Evelyn (Cogger) Leu. Her early years were spent going to school and helping her Mother, Father and siblings,...

Eugene LeRoy Kohler

Eugene LeRoy Kohler

Jun 13, 2016

Eugene L. Kohler age 93 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 13, 2016 at Essentia Health Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Eugene LeRoy Kohler was born June 23, 1922 in Hamden Township of rural Audubon, MN to James and Nora (Friese) Kohler. He grew up and attended District #44 Country School near his home and also worked on the...

Robert "Jim" James Beaton

Robert "Jim" James Beaton

Jun 12, 2016

Robert J. “Jim” Beaton age 95 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 12, 2016 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Jim Beaton was born May 24, 1921 in Lemmon, SD to Charles and Marie (Lucier) Beaton. As a young boy his family moved to Fargo, ND, where he graduated from high school at Sacred Heart...

LaVanche Crystal Larson

LaVanche Crystal Larson

Jun 8, 2016

LaVanche C. Larson 95, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. LaVanche was born in Warren, Minnesota the daughter of Henning and Clara (Peterson) Nybladh. She was raised in rural Alvarado, Minnesota and attended country school. LaVanche graduated from high school in 1937. She then attended Aakers Business College in East Grand...

Louise Coverston Mohrlant

Louise Coverston Mohrlant

Jun 8, 2016

Louise C. Mohrlant age 92 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 8, 2016 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Louise Coverston Mohrlant was born September 3, 1923 in Independence County, AR to David and Harriet Knight Coverston. As an infant the family moved to Fort Bragg, CA , where Louise grew up and received her education....

Merlin Raymond Engen

Merlin Raymond Engen

Jun 7, 2016

Merlin R. Engen age 73 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 7, 2016 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Merlin Raymond Engen was born March 16, 1943 in Hawley, MN to H.R. “Bob” and Gilma Heier Engen. He attended school in Hawley and later moved to Detroit Lakes, where he completed his education. He served in...

Doris Mary Freda Bulau

Doris Mary Freda Bulau

Jun 3, 2016

Doris Mary Freda Bulau, 98 of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Friday, June 03, 2016 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Doris was born on May 6, 1918 to Henry and Alma (Stuber) Miller in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She was raised and educated in Buffalo Lake where Doris attended country school. Doris was united in marriage to Carl Bulau on...