Obituaries

Sep 17, 2016

Rosemary Borgerding (Wilkowski) died on September 17 in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of her children. Rosie was born in Perham, Minnesota, on January 4, 1928. She was 88 years old. Raised on a farm with her three brothers and one sister, Rosie attended the University of Minnesota where she earned bachelor degrees in education and law. After...

Sep 14, 2016

Leslie Allen Huwe age 59, of rural Perham, MN, died peacefully at his home of complications from knee surgeries on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Leslie was born November 20, 1956, in Wadena, MN. His parents were Norman and Jeanette (Beck) Huwe. Leslie was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corliss Township. Leslie was raised on a farm...

Sep 8, 2016

Dolores J. Hucke age 83 of Ottertail, MN, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Dolores Jane Beyer was born September 9, 1932 in Toterville, IA, the daughter of George and Elfrieda (Hackbart) Beyer. She graduated from high school in Mitchell, IA, and on October 14, 1950 was united in marriage to Verne Hucke. Dolores had...

Sep 6, 2016

Sep 4, 2016

Erna Ann Wendt passed away September 4, 2016 at the Elders' Home in New York Mills, Minnesota. Erna was born July 4, 1915, at home, in rural Pipestone, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Lydia (Lange) Peterson. She attended country school in Sweet Township of Pipestone County. She was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. On September 5, 1935,...

Sep 2, 2016

Betty Ann Olson, daughter of Roman and Thelma (Randa) Olson was born April 1, 1932 in Lincoln County, Ivanhoe, MN. She was born at home and delivered by her grandmother Anna Olson. She was the middle child of five. She lived at home with her parents until their deaths in 1979. Betty then spent several years in Hendricks, MN as...

Aug 19, 2016

Conrad Lynn Johnsen of Perham, MN passed away in Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo, ND on August 19, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Conrad was always quick with a smile, a handshake or hug. He touched many lives around town and will be remembered for his cheerful nature. Left to mourn his passing are his family at the group...

Aug 13, 2016

Carol Jean (Martinson) Wogikoski died in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 13, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 76. Carol was born April 3, 1940 in Perham to Milo and Irma (Wessel) Martinson. Carol was united in marriage to Bruce Wogikoski in 1958. Together they had four children: Cheryl A....

Aug 9, 2016

Christopher A. Johnson, age 43, of Battle Lake, MN was called home, August 9, 2016. Christopher Anthony Johnson was born July 30, 1973 in Roanoke, VA. Chris was an outdoorsy little boy from the word go. He loved playing in the woods, fishing off the dock, going to camp, and playing with his brothers, sister and neighborhood friends. As Chris...

Aug 8, 2016

John Leonard Bleichner, 81 of Perham, MN died Monday, August 8, 2016 in the Fargo VA Health Care System. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 13 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. followed by the memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church near Perham. Father George Michael will officiate. Burial will be held in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Perham....

Aug 5, 2016

Delores "Dede" (Perala) Menze departed this life on August 5, 2016 to go and spend eternity with her beloved husband Orlend (Orlie). They were married November 25, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Ottertail, MN. They lived on their family farm located in rural Otto Township. To this union 11 children were born, nine who survive her. She was born...

Aug 4, 2016

Donald Wayne Rose was born January 31, 1927 in Halstead, Kansas, died August 4, 2016 in Perham, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Sonnleitner) Rose, children Charles Rose (Barb Rosene) of Sartell, MN, Donna Rose Sloan (Gary) of Lake Elmo, MN, and Susan Rose of Alexandria, VA, seven grandchildren (Caroline, David, and Katherine Rose; Nicholas, Jacquelyn, Dena, and...

Jul 28, 2016

Donna Mae Schiller age 77 of Richville, MN passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 in her home under the care of her children and Hospice of the Red River Valley. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 3 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Basswood Baptist Church, rural Richville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Jul 17, 2016

Glenn Marlin Fuglesten was born May 28, 1948, in Mayville, ND, to John and Emma (Olson) Fuglesten. Glen was the sixth of nine children. He died peacefully in his summer home at Big Pine Lake, Perham, MN, on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the age of 68. Glenn attended school at rural Buxton, Buxton Public School, Climax Public School and...

Jul 4, 2016

Doris E. Schulz Wagenman Butenhoff passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 in the Frazee Care Center at the age of 85. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Schoeneberger Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Saturday, July 9 beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at...

Jun 30, 2016

Mary Patricia Provo of Perham, MN passed away on June 30, 2016 at her home after her yearlong journey with brain cancer. Born in Wadena on 1934, Pat was the 3rd child of 11 born to Everett and Seraphine (Winkels) Davis. Pat graduated from Verndale High School and went to nurses training in Little Falls where she graduated as an...

Jun 29, 2016

Sadie (Cerkowniak) Kushinski age 88 of Detroit Lakes, MN died June 29, 2016 in Essentia Health – Oak Crossing after a battle with cancer. Sadie was born on December 19, 1927 to William and Lena (Domenko) Cerkowniak in Caribou, MN. Sadie was one of 12 children. She met Martin Kushinski and the couple was married May 9, 1946 in Hallock,...

Jun 19, 2016

Fr. James Bernauer of Dent, MN died Sunday, June 19 2016 in United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with parish prayers at 7:00 p.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Perham. Visitation will resume on Friday, June 24 beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 11:00...

Jun 12, 2016

Lounell "Lou" Marie Maleitzke, age 85 of Perham, MN died Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Perham Health surrounded by her family. Lou's funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 16 beginning at 12:00 noon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Perham with Pastors Carl Noble and Del Stohs officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-12:00 noon prior to the...

Jun 6, 2016

Maeve Edna Walter was stillborn on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes, MN. A funeral service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Vergas, MN with Maeve's Uncle Aaron Flatau officiating. Burial will be held in the Flatau Cemetery, rural Vergas near the family farm. Maeve will forever be a cherished and...