Obituaries

Apr 26, 2019

James “Jamie” Sazama, age 46 of Perham, MN died Friday, April 26, 2019. Visitation will be 9:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Burial will be at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Perham.

James Paul Sazama was born June 29, 1972 in Saint...

Apr 26, 2019

Everett Arthur Briard was born December 8, 1997 at Perham Memorial Hospital. He was baptized into Christ December 25, 1997 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Audubon, confirmed May 6, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Ottertail, and was carried home to Christ, April 26, 2019.

Everett is survived by his two sons Brekken and Blaine Briard;...

Apr 23, 2019

Gary B. Carr was born in Breckenridge, MN on October 29, 1929 to Theodore and Regina (Simmer) Carr.  He was mostly raised in his maternal family’s home town of Wahpeton, ND. Known in his high school and early college years for many accomplishments in football and boxing, his name can be found in the sports hall of fame of...

Apr 20, 2019

Phyllis Kawlewski Houge, age 93, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Perham Health. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 on Friday, April 26 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. Visitation will continue from 12:00-1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 on Saturday, April 27 at Schoeneberger Funeral &...

Apr 18, 2019

Dennis Merle Mitchell beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by family and friends at Perham Health on April 18, 2019.

Dennis was the youngest of three children, born November 4, 1958 in Detroit lakes, Minnesota to Merle and Esther (Johnson) Mitchell.  As a young man, Dennis played football, basketball, baseball, and golf.  He loved...

Apr 10, 2019

Robert Wayne “Bob” Dalen passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob was born November 11, 1966 in Crookston, Minnesota. After spending his first years of life in Warroad, Minnesota, he was legally adopted by Onen and Janice (Peper) Dalen in June of 1972, and he and his biological brother, Jim, moved...

Apr 9, 2019

Kyoko Oscarson age 86 of Dent, MN, passed away on April 9, 2019 at Perham Health, Perham, MN.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kyoko “Amy” Oscarson was born on March 8, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoji Esaki in Fukuoka, Japan. The family later moved to Zama, Japan, close to the...

Apr 5, 2019

William Joseph “Bill” Wallace passed away Friday, April 5th at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Bill was born July 23, 1934, at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN, to George C. and Mary (Stodolka) Wallace. Bill grew up on a farm in Pine Lake Township...

Apr 4, 2019

Deborah J. Saari – beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend – passed away peacefully at her home in Vergas, MN, on April 4, 2019.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN at 11:00AM.  Visitation one hour prior to the service.

The first of...

Mar 20, 2019

William Ralph Shippee age 78 of Staples, MN, passed away on March 20, 2019. Services will be held at a later date.

Bill was born in La Porte, IN on December 15, 1940 to Ralph and Dorothy (Siebenmark) Shippee. After graduation from Westville High School in Indiana, Bill went on to receive an associate degree in electronics...

Mar 15, 2019

LaVonne Irene Kawlewski, 86, breathed her last peaceful breath, surrounded by family, in her home, on Friday, March 15, 2019. She suffered for most of her life with multiple medical conditions but through it all she kept a beautiful smile on her face. She had great faith!

LaVonne was born January 4, 1933 in Gorman Township to...

Mar 15, 2019

Alvina J. (Koennicke) Bahls passed away on March 15, 2019 at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN at the age of 99 years and nine months.

The funeral service will be held on March 21, 2019 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Evergreen in rural Frazee, MN at 11:00am.  Visitation one hour prior to...

Mar 13, 2019

Dolores Bokelmann, age 92 of Perham, MN formerly of Arlington Heights, IL died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Hadley House, Perham. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.

Dolores was born in Arlington Heights, IL on October 14, 1926 the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Molenkamp) Hogreve. Dolores was united in...

Mar 5, 2019

Elaine Evelyn (Thompson) Loeffen, age 92 of Pelican Rapids, MN died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Pelican Valley Senior Living. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with parish prayers at 7:00 on Friday, March 15 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. Visitation will resume from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the memorial Mass at 11:00 on Saturday,...

Mar 4, 2019

Roger E. Marweg, age 77 of Perham, MN died Monday, March 4, 2019 in his home. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 on Friday, March 8 at...

Feb 28, 2019

Kathryn M. Perszyk, age 90 of Perham, MN died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume from 10:30-11:30 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at St. Henry’s...

Feb 22, 2019

Aubrey W. Butler, age 94 of Perham, MN passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 in Perham Living.

Aubrey Westlon Butler was born on June 16, 1924 in Dilworth, MN to Elmer and Regina (Matuszewski) Butler. They moved to Detroit Lakes, MN where he graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1942. He enlisted in the Navy in...

Feb 8, 2019

Dale George McDowell passed away peacefully on February 8, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born on October 15, 1939 to George and Clarice McDowell. He lived most his life in Deer Creek, MN raising his spirited children with his wife Charlene McDowell. Dale spent his recent days painting, gardening, bird watching, winning fantasy football leagues, and sneaking candy...

Feb 3, 2019

Lloyd “Sonny” Scheiding, Jr. age 67 of Humbolt, TN, formerly of Underwood, MN died Sunday, February 3, 2019 in his home. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Pastor Rod Tornqust will officiate. Private interment will be in the Richville...

Jan 29, 2019

Cynthia “Cindy” (Kincade) Tommervik passed away at the age of 58, on January 29, 2019, at her home in Perham, MN after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Pastor Cassie Anderson will officiate.