Obituaries

Dr. Elizabeth Gunelson McCauley

Dr. Elizabeth Gunelson McCauley

Jan 20, 2016

Dr. Elizabeth Gunelson McCauley died Wednesday, January 20 peacefully surrounded by loved ones after her battle with ALS.   Dr. McCauley was born on April 3, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MN to her parents, Walter and Adelaide Gunelson of Hibbing, MN. She graduated from St. Olaf College and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Minnesota...

Sonia Kari Fleisher

Sonia Kari Fleisher

Jan 15, 2016

Sonia K. Fleisher, 42 of Frazee, Minnesota, died Friday, January 15, 2016 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Sonia was born on December 10, 1973, the daughter of Joe and Karen (Stromstad) Glenz in Lubbock, Texas. She was raised in rural Detroit Lakes and graduated from Frazee High School in1992. Sonia then attended Fergus Falls Community college...

James Albert Bergstrom

James Albert Bergstrom

Jan 12, 2016

James Albert Bergstrom age 73 of Frazee, MN formerly of Rochert, MN died Tuesday January 12, 2016 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN. James Albert Bergstrom was born October 7, 1942 in Fargo, ND to Gust and Mary Ryan Bergstrom. The family moved to a farm in rural Rochert, MN when Albert was an infant. He grew up...

Doris Lorraine Kuvaas

Doris Lorraine Kuvaas

Jan 12, 2016

Doris L. Kuvaas 96 of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Doris was born on November 19, 1919 the daughter of Louis and Martha (Rasmussen) Busse in Ada, Minnesota. She was raised and educated in Ada. As a young child, Doris worked on the family farm helping with the daily chores. She...

Charles Edward Magnusson

Charles Edward Magnusson

Jan 9, 2016

Charles Edward Magnusson 77 of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home with family by his side. Chuck was born on February 27, 1938 to Cyrus and Mabel (Egeberg) Magnusson in Two Harbors, Minnesota. He was raised in Two Harbors until they moved to Richfield, Minnesota where he graduated high School. Chuck attended two years of...

Eunice Verniel Palm

Eunice Verniel Palm

Jan 8, 2016

Eunice V. Palm age 91 of Detroit Lakes, MN died January 8, 2016 at Essentia Health – Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Eunice Verniel Palm was born April 5, 1924 in Detroit Lakes, MN to David and Hulda Peterson Munson. She attended the Lake Eunice Country School and later graduated from Detroit Lakes High School. She worked as a...

William Casper Selck

William Casper Selck

Jan 7, 2016

William “Bill” C. Selck 77 of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at his home. Bill was born on November 4, 1938 the son of William and Bethel (Sundre) Selck in Hitterdal, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in Detroit Lakes. As a young man he worked construction and later for Big 5 Co-op.  Bill was united in...

Willis Johnny Hage

Willis Johnny Hage

Jan 6, 2016

Willis J. Hage 86 of Detroit Lakes died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Essentia Health, Fargo, North Dakota. Willis was born on July 22, 1929, the son of Walter and Jonette (Fauglid) Hage in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in Detroit Lakes, graduating from Detroit Lakes High School in 1948. Willis served in the United States...

Airi Jean Pesola

Airi Jean Pesola

Jan 3, 2016

Airi J. Pesola, age 47, Detroit Lakes, MN, died January 3, 2016, at her apartment.   Airi Jean Pesola was born June 12, 1968, in Northfield, MN, to Russell and Carol Ann Pesola. She graduated from Moorhead High School.   Airi Pesola was a remarkable woman who lived a life of great strength, courage, uncompromising determination, astonishing resilience, joy, compassion...

Richard Homer Linden

Richard Homer Linden

Jan 3, 2016

Richard H. Linden age 89 of Frazee, MN formerly of Rochert, MN died January 3, 2016 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN. Richard Homer Linden was born December 14, 1926 in Rochert, MN to Carl and Clara (Herfindahl) Linden. He attended Country School near his home and as a young man farmed and cut wood in the Rochert...

Gregory Paul Tessier

Gregory Paul Tessier

Jan 2, 2016

Gregory P. Tessier, 67 of Rochert, Minnesota died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born on October 4, 1948 to Noah and Clemence (Gervais) Tessier in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Greg graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1966. He served...

Ruben Hugo Kyro

Ruben Hugo Kyro

Dec 28, 2015

Ruben H. Kyro age 81 of Detroit Lakes, MN died Monday December 28, 2015 at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Ruben Hugo Kyro was born March 7, 1934 in rural Menahga, Minnesota to Hugo and Mayme (Peterson) Kyro. He attended country school near his home and as he often told “walked up hill both ways”. He then graduated from...

Howard Frank Weiler

Howard Frank Weiler

Dec 26, 2015

Howard F. Weiler age 83 of Detroit Lakes, MN died December 26, 2015 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Howard Frank Weiler was born February 4, 1932 in Kulm, North Dakota to Gottfried and Anna Marie (Siegler)  Weiler. He grew up and attended Country School near the family farm in rural Kulm. As a young man he...

Bernice I. Syverson

Bernice I. Syverson

Dec 21, 2015

Bernice I. Syverson age 90 of Frazee, MN, formerly of Callaway, MN died December 21, 2015 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, MN. Bernice Irene Syverson was born on March 25, 1925 to Fred and Clara Sedberg in Detroit Lakes, MN. As a young girl in the early 40’s, Bernice loved working with her father in the family furniture...

Donald William Engen

Donald William Engen

Dec 15, 2015

  Donald W. Engen, 79 of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. Donald William Engen was born on March 21, 1936 in Yankton, SD and grew up in nearby Volin, SD. He was baptized in the Christian Faith on May 28, 1936 and confirmed that faith on April 2, 1950 at...

Donald Phillips Williams

Donald Phillips Williams

Dec 14, 2015

Donald Phillips Williams 90, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota died December 14, 2015 at his home. Don was born on August 29, 1925, the son of George and Julia (Phillips) Williams in St. Paul, Minnesota. While attending  school in St. Paul, Don sold magazines and papers for five cents. He also worked at a restaurant as a waiter, dishwasher and a cook....

Dorothy Jane Skogen

Dorothy Jane Skogen

Dec 8, 2015

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Darlene Bernice Bakken

Darlene Bernice Bakken

Dec 6, 2015

Darlene B. Bakken, 85, Detroit Lakes, MN died Sunday, December 06, 2015 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.  Darlene was born on July 11, 1930 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the daughter of William and Martha Christianson. She was raised and educated in Vermillion, South Dakota. Darlene was united in marriage on June 16, 1949 to Enoch Bakken in Vermillion....

Lois Oliane Sharp

Lois Oliane Sharp

Dec 5, 2015

Lois O. Sharp, 91, Audubon, Minnesota died Saturday, December 05, 2015 at Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Lois was born on May 10, 1924, the daughter of James and Elvira (Knudson) MacNab in Albert Lea, Minnesota.. As a young child she moved to rural Audubon, Minnesota with her family. Lois was raised and educated in Audubon, graduating from high school...

Angel Marie Olson

Angel Marie Olson

Nov 28, 2015

Angel  Marie Olson 20, Lake Park, Minnesota passed away into the loving arms of the Lord in the early evening on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Angel was born on November 19, 1995 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was adopted by Thomas and Carol Olson. Angel was a beautiful young lady who lived her...