Obituaries

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...

Edward Mark Leitheiser

Edward Mark Leitheiser

May 31, 2016

Edward M. Leitheiser age 75 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 31, 2016 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Edward Mark Leitheiser was born March 4, 1941 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Leonard and Harriet Huntley Leitheiser. He grew up and attended school in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1960. On Nov....

Ruth Ann Aho

Ruth Ann Aho

May 30, 2016

Ruth Ann Aho age 69 of Osage, MN died May 30, 2016 at her residence. Ruth Ann Aho was born June 29, 1946 in Arthur, ND to Edward and Irmgard Schroeder Boettcher. She attended school in Arthur thru the eighth grade. Her family then moved to Detroit Lakes, MN where she graduated from High School in 1964. She then attended...

Duane Milton Hanson

Duane Milton Hanson

May 30, 2016

  Duane M. Hanson 89, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Duane Milton Hanson was born on April 6, 1927 to Edward and Myra (Colvin) Hanson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He attended country school at District #15 and graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. Duane also attended NDSU in...

Leo Joseph Johnson

Leo Joseph Johnson

May 22, 2016

Leo Joseph Johnson 86 of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Sunday May 22, 2016 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Leo was born on November 11, 1929 near Leonard, North Dakota to Henning and Lulu (Gulland) Johnson. He was raised and educated near Leonard. Leo served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from October 28, 1947 to...

Audrey Maye Harris

Audrey Maye Harris

May 16, 2016

Audrey Maye Harris, 72, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Monday, May 16, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Audrey was born on June 14, 1943 in Baker, Minnesota the daughter of Russell and Clarina (Rindahl) Hegge. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Barnesville, Minnesota. Audrey was raised...

James LeRoy Kooyer

James LeRoy Kooyer

May 12, 2016

James L. Kooyer age 76 of Detroit Lakes, MN died May 12, 2016 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. James LeRoy Kooyer was born February 23, 1940 in Moose Lake, MN to Victor and Blanche Morehouse Kooyer. He grew up and attended schools in Thief River Falls, MN, Superior, WI, and Rockford, IL. He served in the...

James Francis Vavricka

James Francis Vavricka

May 4, 2016

James F. Vavricka 78, Pelican Rapids, Minnesota died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota after a five year battle with heart disease. Jim was born on September 3, 1937 in Olivia, Minnesota to Louis and Irene (Farenbaugh) Vavricka. He grew up on the family farm. He had three sisters and three brothers. Jim attended school in...

Norman George Erickson

Norman George Erickson

May 4, 2016

Norman G. Erickson 81 of Audubon, Minnesota died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his home. Norman was born on March 9, 1935 the son of Eddie and Danah (Anderson) Erickson in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.  He attended school at District #50 in Cormorant Township. At the age of seventeen he began his career with Harvey Nelson Construction and later it became...

Michael Dean Wirth

Michael Dean Wirth

May 1, 2016

Michael D. Wirth age 63 of Davenport, ND died May 1, 2016 at his lake home in Detroit Lakes, MN Michael Dean Wirth was born December 3, 1952 in Mahnomen,  MN to Benjamin and Lillian Otterness Wirth. He attended school in Mahnomen, MN. The family later moved to Detroit Lakes where Michael graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1970....

Dale Kenneth Peterson

Dale Kenneth Peterson

Apr 29, 2016

Dale K. Peterson age 78 of Rochert, MN died April 29, 2016 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. Dale Kenneth Peterson was born August 16, 1937 in Heron Lake, MN to Garland and Alva Rassmussen Peterson. The family moved to South St. Paul, MN. Dale graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1957. He...

Shirley "Sis" Anne Olson

Shirley "Sis" Anne Olson

Apr 25, 2016

Shirley A. “Sis” Olson age 85 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 25, 2016 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Shirley “Sis” Anne Olson was born to Arthur and Hazel “Toots” Tovson on January 16, 1931 in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was the only girl in a family of four, where she acquired the name Sister...

Donald LeRoy Erickson

Donald LeRoy Erickson

Apr 20, 2016

  Donald LeRoy Erickson 84, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Don was born on May 10, 1931, the son of Albert and Clara (Peterson) Erickson in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in Pelican Rapids, graduating from Pelican Rapids High School in 1949. After graduation Don worked Crane...

Vera Katherine Barlund

Vera Katherine Barlund

Apr 20, 2016

Vera Katherine Barlund  79, Osage, Minnesota died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Vera was born on September 20, 1936 the daughter of Asher and Sylvia (Pietila) Niemela in Green Valley Township of rural Becker County. She was raised and educated in Menahga, graduating in 1955. As a young...

Janet Marie Lohrenz

Janet Marie Lohrenz

Apr 8, 2016

Janet Marie Lohrenz was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on June 17, 1939 to Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Jensen. Janet grew up in Brownton, Minnesota. Following her high school graduation, she attended Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing (Abbott Northwestern) where she graduated as a Registered Nurse. While in Nursing School, Janet married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Robert (Bob) Paul Lohrenz....

Wesley Conrad Ohman

Wesley Conrad Ohman

Apr 3, 2016

Wesley C. Ohman age 89 of Detroit Lakes, MN died April 3, 2016 at the Ecumen - Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Wesley Conrad Ohman was born south of Audubon, MN on October 20, 1926 to Conrad and Gladys (Johnson) Ohman. He spent his childhood years in southern Becker and northern Otter Tail counties and attended country schools...

Donald Lane Jasch

Donald Lane Jasch

Apr 3, 2016

Donald Lane Jasch was called home to the Lord on April 3, 2016 after a long life of 93 years, with his family beside him. Don was born in Crookston, MN, on June 2, 1922, the son of Ernest and Emma (Beamer) Jasch. Don loved his wife, Esther (Tovson) Jasch, whom he married on Aug 15, 1943. He still loves...