Obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

Clinton Leroy Erickson, 82 of Richville, MN passed away at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Clinton was born Dec 22, 1938 in Herman, MN, the son of Arthur “Art” and Clara (Olson) Erickson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Aug 25, 2021

Ronald Eugene “Butch” Rodr, age 77, passed away on August 25, 2021, at Oak Crossing Transitional Care unit in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was born May 10, 1944, in Omaha, NE to Ernest and Nellie Alice (Watson) Rodr.

He graduated from Griswold Community High School in 1962 and was a member of the 1961 State Football champions...

Aug 24, 2021

Leo Vincent Doll, age 94, passed away into eternal life at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Leo was born on April 11, 1927 to Peter and Anna (Delaney) Doll on the Doll farm near Rush Lake by Perham, MN. He married his wife Theresa Ann Schornack, on June 2, 1948. They...

Aug 22, 2021

Barbara Jean Meinert, age 84, Perham, MN died Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Perham Living. She was born at her maternal grandparents' farm, Wyoming, IA, the cherished red-haired daughter of Fred and Florence Luke.

She graduated from Wyoming Schools in 1955. Barbara furthered her education in Iowa City and Dubuque. She worked in Cedar Rapids where she...

Aug 14, 2021

Abigail Rachel Anderson was born in Fergus Falls, MN in 1991 along with her twin brother Benjamin. Abby passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Perham and graduated from Perham High School in 2010. She attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Abby was currently employed...

Aug 7, 2021

Eric Joseph “Joe” Woodworth, age 52 of Parkers Prairie, MN passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.

Joe was born Charles Joseph Pell in Cass Lake, MN to Joseph Clem Pell and Francis Morris. Joe was later adopted by Dennis and Christina (Lee) Woodworth. After graduating from...

Jul 29, 2021

John Edward Ogroske, age 69, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 29th, 2021. John suffered an almost 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

John was born on December 27, 1951, in Perham MN, to Emil and Dorothy (Tobkin) Ogroske. He was a lifetime resident of Perham, MN, raised on the Ogroske family farm, and was a member of the graduating class of...

Jul 26, 2021

Lilian Lissie Olsen, 97, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Lilian was born on June 15, 1924, in Copenhagen, Denmark to Agnes Nielsen and Knud Larsen.  Lilian was married to Kai Gerner Olsen on December 31, 1948, in Copenhagen.  Three children were born to this union. In 1949, Lilian immigrated to the United States. While raising their...

Jul 14, 2021

Clifford Arthur Poll passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on July 14, 2021.  Cliff was born March 9, 1943 to Arthur and Ida (Kirchenwitz) Poll of Dent, MN. He graduated from Perham High School in 1961. During high school he enjoyed pitching for the various town and county baseball teams. Cliff attended Moorhead State University, Southern Illinois...

Jul 8, 2021

Larry Allen Lange passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Diamond Willow in Detroit Lakes, MN. Larry was born to Adolph and Marcella (Jenne) Lange on April 23, 1939 on the family farm in Star Lake Township near Dent, MN.

Larry attended District 137 and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School...

Jul 7, 2021

Frances Rehborg, age 94 of Fergus Falls, MN passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the LB Broen Home, Fergus Falls.

Frances Krumholz was born July 2, 1927, the daughter of Jacob and Pearl (Gingold) Krumholz in Czernowitz, Romania. She and her mother and brother migrated to China in 1932 after her father passed away.

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Jul 6, 2021

Clarence Harry Matejka Sr., age 101, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Frazee Care Center where he had been a resident for the past three years.

Clarence was born on June 7, 1920 in rural Donnelly, MN to Loddie and Lena (Smith) Matejka. He attended school through the eighth grade at which time he...

Jul 5, 2021

Caroyl LaVonne (Schultz) Frank passed away after a short, tough battle with liver disease on Monday, July 5, 2021, in the St. Cloud Hospital.

Caroyl was born September 11, 1943, to Alvin and Evelyn (Hoffmann) Schultz and was raised on the farm in Edna Township. She attended country school #116 through eighth grade and graduated from Perham...

Jun 28, 2021

Gloria Joan Eyestone of Perham died on June 28, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7 at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery in Perham.

Gloria was born on February 13, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Robert and Dolores (Reed) Williams. On June 16, 1945, at St. Martin of Tours...

Jun 19, 2021

Henrietta Schultz, age 93 of Perham, MN died Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Elkridge Assisted Living in Perham.

Henrietta Adeline Jasmer was born to Henry and Viola (Baumgartner) Jasmer on May 24, 1928 near Hewitt, MN in her grandparents’ home. As a young child, Henrietta attended Bartlett country school, District 42. After her schooling, she worked at...

Jun 13, 2021

Martha Virginia Sundberg Buchholz, age 96, died June 13, 2021 at Perham Living. She was born October 20, 1924 at the family farm in Richville to John and Ottilia (Strandberg) Bjorklund.  Martha was baptized, confirmed and became a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richville.

Martha attended grade school at District 272 in Richville and...

Jun 11, 2021

Retired paraprofessional, Eileen Ternus, returned home on June 11, 2021 after spending 73 years with us here on earth. During her visit, she spent most of her time trying to make everyone smile with her kind and compassionate heart. She started her journey a short distance away from here in Aitkin, MN as a daughter to Frank and Sara...

Jun 10, 2021

Marilyn Marie Siebels, 82, of Perham, MN, died peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2021 at Perham Living Nursing Home.

Marilyn was born on December 26, 1938 in Lincoln, NE, and is the daughter of Hazel Marie Stanley and Lee Rogert. She graduated from Lincoln Public High School in 1956 and then attended college at Wesleyan...

Jun 3, 2021

Daniel Darco, 65, of Perham, MN, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Daniel Henry Darco III was born January 11, 1956 in Perham, the son of Daniel “Jay” and Joanne (Loerzel) Darco. Danny graduated from Perham High School in 1974. He will be remembered as...

Jun 2, 2021

Bradley Nelson, age 61 of Perham, MN died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in his home after battling cancer. A celebration of Bradley’s life will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6 at the Fiebelkorn Family Farm. Burial will be in the Dretsch Memorial Cemetery.

Bradley James Nelson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on February...