Obituaries

Wilmar Aschnewitz

Wilmar Aschnewitz

Mar 1, 2019

Wilmar J. Aschnewitz, age 85, resident of Evergreen, MN, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 1, 2019, at his residence in Evergreen.

Wilmar James Aschnewitz was born September 27, 1933, in Perham, MN, to Herman Sr. and Emilie (Marx) Aschnewitz.  He was baptized October 15, 1933, at what is now called St. John's Lutheran Church-Dora...

Steven Gabbard

Steven Gabbard

Feb 13, 2019

Steven Duane “Gabby” Gabbard, outdoorsman, John Wayne fanatic, and an amazing father and grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 13, 2019, he was 59.

Steve or “Gabby” as most people knew him was born on August 4, 1959 in Blue Earth, MN.  He was raised by his mother Millicent (Evans) and step-father Herbert...

Lorraine Davis

Lorraine Davis

Feb 12, 2019

Lorraine Elsie (Fick) Davis, 88, Frazee MN, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 with loving family by her side, under the compassionate care of the staff of the Frazee Care Center.

Lorraine was born January 8th, 1931 in Dora Township, one of 12 children born to Charles and Frieda (Richter) Fick.  She was baptized and confirmed...

Judith Beck

Judith Beck

Jan 27, 2019

Judith Ann Beck was born August 24, 1945, in Columbus, Georgia, the daughter of Oliver and Margaret (Zuehlke) Uttermark. She passed away on January 27, 2019, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Judy was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church, in Sebeka, on March 15, 1953, and was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church on June 5,...

Allen Antonsen

Allen Antonsen

Jan 23, 2019

Allen Dewey Antonsen, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his family.

Allen was born June 16, 1937, in Frazee, MN, to Dewey and Florence Antonsen, the third of 4 children. He grew up in the Methodist Faith and went to school at Rose Lake Country School...

Janette Bunkowski

Janette Bunkowski

Jan 14, 2019

Janette Bunkowski was born October 27, 1932, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the daughter of Edward and Edith (Emery) Glawe. She passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes. Janette grew up and attended country school in Candor Township....

Roger Peterson

Roger Peterson

Jan 5, 2019

A spring burial at Ft. Snelling will be announced at a later date.

Roger Stanley Peterson was born December 12, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Stanley and Evelyn (Lemke) Peterson. He passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Prairie View Assisted Living in Perham, Minnesota.

He grew up and...

Gerald "Jerry" Moltzan

Gerald "Jerry" Moltzan

Dec 12, 2018

Gerald Arthur Moltzan was born June 30, 1948, in Perham, MN, the son of Henry and Bertha (Wischnak) Moltzan. He passed away December 12, 2018, at Sandford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church Loon Lake and grew up in the Vergas area. Jerry attended country school until the 7th...

Ida Carstens

Ida Carstens

Dec 2, 2018

Ida Marie Christine Carstens was born February 21, 1923 in Gorman Township, the daughter of Fredrick and Christina (Jorgenson) Weidemann. She passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Harvest Glenn in Perham Living.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Evergreen.  Ida grew up near Evergreen and attended country school.

On...

John "Jack" Weeding

John "Jack" Weeding

Nov 29, 2018

Gathering of Friends and Family held at Furey Funeral Home on December 7, 2018 from 2:00-4:00p.m.

John “Jack” Lawrence Weeding, age 88, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 29, 2018, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

John was born September 26, 1930, in Larimore, ND,...

Sharon Ratz

Sharon Ratz

Nov 4, 2018

Sharon Faye Ratz, age 73, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Diamond Willow in Detroit Lakes, MN.

A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held 11 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2018, at the Vergas Event Center. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, November 8, at the Vergas United Methodist...

Elaine Schermerhorn

Elaine Schermerhorn

Oct 30, 2018

Elaine Schermerhorn, age 87, of Perham, MN, passed away at Perham Living on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Elaine Delores Schermerhorn was born January 11, 1931, at home in Otter Tail County, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Bernice (Peach) Stebbins. She passed away October 30, 2018 at Perham Living. She was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith,...

Verna Kratzke

Verna Kratzke

Oct 26, 2018

Verna M. Kratzke, age 92, life-long Vergas, MN, area resident passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at Perham Living.

Verna was born February 4, 1926 at home in Candor Township, born to William and Maline (Soland) Lachowitzer. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Loon Lake.  Verna grew up in rural Vergas where...

Lyle Fett

Lyle Fett

Oct 22, 2018

Lyle Fett, age 79, of Frazee, MN, passed away peacefully under the care of Red River Valley Hospice, surrounded by family on Monday, October 22, 2018.

Lyle Fett was born in Frazee, MN on March 13, 1939. He graduated from Frazee High School in 1957. After high school he served in the Army Reserves. He enrolled in...

Floyd Sandau

Floyd Sandau

Oct 18, 2018

Floyd Sandau, age 83, formerly of Vergas, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at the Frazee Care Center.

Floyd Edward Sandau was born November 8, 1934, in Frazee, MN, the son of Edward and Elsie (Bischoff) Sandau.

He grew up in the Vergas area and graduated from Frazee High School in 1952. Floyd proudly served...

James "Jim" Wallace

James "Jim" Wallace

Oct 5, 2018

James Joseph Wallace was born July 18, 1935, in Corliss Township, Otter Tail County, MN, the son of Joseph and Fredericka “Freida” (Schave) Wallace. He passed away October 5, 2018, at his home in rural Frazee, Becker County, MN. He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Evergreen Church and grew up in the Toad Lake area, attending country school....

Darwin Axdahl

Darwin Axdahl

Sep 21, 2018

Darwin O. Axdahl, 63, Frazee MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 21, 2018, at his home.

Darwin “Ax” was born September 25, 1954, in Crookston, MN, to Donald and Olive (Stene) Axdahl.  He was raised in Frazee, MN and graduated from Frazee-Vergas High School.

After high school, he served in the US Air Force...

Arlene Haarstick

Arlene Haarstick

Sep 20, 2018

Arlene Esther Haarstick was born July 9, 1924 in Erhard, MN, the daughter Eddie and Esther (Rasmussen) Knutson. She passed away September 20, 2018, in the comfort of her home in Vergas, surrounded by loved ones.

She was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran Church in rural Pelican Rapids and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School. Arlene...

Raymond Bruhn

Raymond Bruhn

Sep 6, 2018

Raymond Ellsworth Bruhn, age 91, of Vergas, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018 at Perham Health in Perham, Minnesota.

Raymond (“Munn”) Bruhn was born in Vergas, Minnesota on June 11, 1927 (Birth weight 13.5 pounds!) He attended Frazee High School where he was an outstanding athlete in baseball, football, boxing and track. Raymond married Donna Peterson,...

Kyle Quittschreiber

Kyle Quittschreiber

Aug 24, 2018

Kyle Kevin Quittschreiber was born April 9, 1992 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Kevin and Kathy (Urbach) Quittschreiber. He passed away August 24, 2018 at his home in Frazee, MN, as a result of a skid steer accident.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vergas. Kyle...

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