Obituaries

Caitlyn Grace Jepson

Caitlyn Grace Jepson

Dec 16, 2024

Caitlyn Grace Jepson was born in Perham, MN on October 4, 1999, and passed away unexpectedly in her home on December 16, 2024 at just 25 years old. She is survived by her fiancé Brandon Gray, her two cherished children Oliver and Vera, her parents DuWayne Sr. and Erin Jepson, her siblings DuWayne (Derek) James and Megan (Tom) Jepson Graten...

Kelvin Wischnak

Kelvin Wischnak

Dec 6, 2024

Kelvin "Kelly" Wischnak, a celebrated spirit and beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 6, 2024, in the comforting presence of family. Born on October 24, 1960, in Pelican Rapids, MN, Kelly lived a life defined by laughter and love, leaving behind a vivid legacy that will resonate for generations.

Throughout his career, Kelly pursued his passion with dedication...

Betty Amanda Glawe

Betty Amanda Glawe

Dec 6, 2024

Betty passed on Friday, December 6th, 2024 in Fargo, ND at the age of 98.  Her memory will last forever in the hearts of all who know and love her.  Full life tribute coming soon.

A memorial service for Betty is currently in the planning stages.  Details coming soon.

Yvonne "Bonnie" Holmer

Yvonne "Bonnie" Holmer

Dec 5, 2024

“Bonnie” Yvonne Gladys Holmer, age 76, of Vergas, passed away peacefully under the care of the Frazee Care Center and Hospice of the Red River Valley on Thursday December 5, 2024.

Bonnie was born on June 18, 1948, to Clarence and Rosa (Shriver) Mindermann in Perham, MN. Bonnie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was a member of...

Delbert Eugene Winn

Delbert Eugene Winn

Dec 1, 2024

Delbert Eugene Winn, an honored Veteran and respected member of our community, born on March 18, 1947, in the picturesque town of Petaluma, California, departed from us on December 1, 2024. His journey through life was woven with dedication, devotion, and a hearty sense of humor that embodied the love he lavished upon his family and friends.

After his graduation from...

Duane Allen Larson

Duane Allen Larson

Oct 12, 2024

Duane Larson, 71, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Frazee Care Center, Frazee, MN. 

Duane Allen Larson was born on September 24, 1953, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Lovell Oscar Milton and Delores Vivian (Lammers) Larson. He grew up and attended high school in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota graduating in 1972. After graduating, he embarked on a career as a...

Esther Mary Wilkinson

Esther Mary Wilkinson

Oct 11, 2024

Esther Mary Wilkinson, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Frazee, Minnesota, on Friday, October 11, 2024. 

Born on September 23, 1944, she was the first child of Wilmer and Lucille Bingaman and was raised on a ranch in western South Dakota. Esther received her early education through homeschooling until the eighth grade, after which she attended Hettinger High...

Mark William Deike

Mark William Deike

Sep 22, 2024

Dad was born in Detroit Lakes, MN to Charles and Velda (Sivertson) of rural Detroit Lakes. He was raised on the farm out on Hwy 37 for his entire childhood and lived only a handful of years outside of Minnesota.

Dad's work involved so many things, from truck driving, to chimney repair, and finally settling on industrial machining. He had also...

Perry Grundyson

Perry Grundyson

Sep 12, 2024

Perry Dale Grundyson, age 58, died peacefully surrounded by his family on September 12, 2024, at Perham Living-Transitions (rehab) after a courageous battle with cancer.

Perry was born on August 30, 1966, in Fosston, Minnesota, to Melford and Delores (Rud) Grundyson. He graduated from McIntosh-Winger Public School in 1985. After high school, Perry briefly attended school in Bemidji, MN. Perry spent...

Wilma Richter

Wilma Richter

Aug 12, 2024

Wilma A. Richter, age 93, passed away on August 12, 2024, at home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Wilma Augusta Seedorf was born on August 19, 1930, to William and Lena (Luebberman) Seedorf in Perham Township. She attended school at District 58 and Perham High School graduating with the class of 1948. She worked at Perham...

Joseph M Wolter

Joseph M Wolter

Aug 12, 2024

Arrangements are currently pending.

LaVana Meyhoff

LaVana Meyhoff

Jul 28, 2024

LaVana Roselyn (Feldt) Meyhoff, 88, Frazee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Frazee Care Center where she had most recently been a resident.

She was born in Frazee on May 15, 1936, a daughter of the late Herman and Sadie (Kannenberg) Feldt. On September 3, 1950, LaVana was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Evergreen, and married Ray Meyhoff...

Edward Wokasch

Edward Wokasch

Jul 27, 2024

Ed Wokasch, 82, Fargo, ND, passed away at Essentia Health on July 27th, after a brief illness.

Edward Peter Wokasch was born January 19, 1942, in Frazee, MN to Edward Sr. and Mary (Ulschmid) Wokasch. He grew up with brothers James, Charles and Lawrence on their rural Evergreen farm. Graduating from Frazee High School in 1960, he was a three-sport athlete,...

Kim Pfeiffer

Kim Pfeiffer

Jul 22, 2024

Kim Lori Pfeiffer, age 65, passed away on July 22, 2024 at St. Catherine South Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. 

Kim was born August 12, 1958 to Francis and Mavis (Glawe) Pfeiffer in Detroit Lakes, MN. In her early years, she experienced preschool, taught by Helen Sonnenberg. At the age of 5 years, she began school at the School for Crippled...

Charles "Chuck" Tappe

Charles "Chuck" Tappe

Jul 5, 2024

Charles Raymond Tappe, of Frazee, Minnesota, died July 5, 2024, in Perham, Minnesota.

He was born on July 25, 1943, to Ernest and Sadie Tappe of Sebeka, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm where they raised cows, geese, and the occasional fox. He attended country school where he had to walk 5 miles, uphill both ways, knee deep in...

Carole Lee Courneya

Carole Lee Courneya

Jun 29, 2024

Carole Lee Helen (Anderson) Courneya passed away peacefully at the Frazee Care Center on June 29, 2024. 

Carole Lee was born on July 18, 1939, in Frazee, Minnesota to James and Marie (Fasching) Anderson. She grew up in Frazee and completed her education at Frazee High School. Carole Lee married Steve Courneya on April 11, 1970. She worked at several jobs...

Norman Quittschreiber

Norman Quittschreiber

Jun 24, 2024

Norman Emil Quittschreiber of Frazee, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 24, 2024. 

He was born September 19, 1929 to Emil and Wanda (Frank) Quittschreiber. Norman attended country school in Evergreen Township. After completing school, he worked various farming related jobs throughout the area. He then at the age of 18 joined the US Marine Corps. While...

Doris Wurst

Doris Wurst

Jun 18, 2024

Doris Hazel (Schmidt) Wurst, 80, of rural Frazee, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at home.

She was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on March 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Clarence and Lelia (Cusey) Schmidt. Doris attended local schools and was a 1962 graduate of Detroit Lakes High School. During those years, Doris and her family were active in...

Carol A Brekke

Carol A Brekke

Jun 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol A Brekke, who left us on June 9, 2024 at her home in Moorhead, MN. 

Carol was born on July 27, 1949, the daughter of William Olaus and Caroline Ann Brekke. As the 2nd youngest of six girls, she shared a special bond with her younger sister, Karen, affectionately...

Beverly L Sherman

Beverly L Sherman

May 23, 2024

Beverly LaVonne Sherman was born in February 1937 during a snowstorm in old town Clitherall, the first child of Glen and Myrtle Fletcher. She was the proverbial tomboy, always had skinned knees, definitely preferred being outdoors, and loved to spear suckers for her dad to smoke. She graduated from Battle Lake high school and always looked forward to the class...

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