Obituaries

James Pauly

James Pauly

Oct 1, 2025

James A. Pauly, age 74 of Perham, MN passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Perham Living.

A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Please check back for Jimmie's full obituary.

Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham, MN (218) 346-5175 www.schoenebergerfh.com

James "Jim" Kyte

James "Jim" Kyte

Sep 30, 2025

James “Jim” Michael Kyte, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home on September 30, 2025. Jim lived in Detroit Lakes, MN when he was born on August 28, 1945 to James Emmett and Mae (Engle) Kyte. His family moved to Frazee, MN in 1958 where he graduated from Frazee High School. Soon after that, Jim met his wife Carolyn...

Anne Wien

Anne Wien

Sep 28, 2025

Anne E. Wien, 76, of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, with her son by her side.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Amalia and Harlan Wien, her brother-in-law, Tay Snyder and her sister-in-law, Kim Wien. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Matt Wien and Barbara (Brian) Bollom; her twin brother, Walter Wien; siblings, Teresa...

Tamara "Tami" Pream

Tamara "Tami" Pream

Sep 24, 2025

"To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world." - anon

Tamara "Tami" Joan Pream,age 63, of Dent, MN and formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

Tamara Joan (Kuechenmeister) Pream was born on April...

Dr. Lynn Cupkie

Dr. Lynn Cupkie

Sep 22, 2025

Dr. Lynn F. Cupkie, age 84 of Nisswa, MN and formerly of Perham, MN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, MN.

Lynn was born in St. Paul, MN on September 5, 1941, to Carl and Helen (Wurm) Cupkie. He completed high school in the St. Paul area and went on to further his...

Phyllis Kugler

Phyllis Kugler

Sep 17, 2025

Phyllis M. Kugler, age 89 of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Perham Living.

She was born August 20 1936 to Alvin and Ethel Young. Phyllis, also affectionately known as "Tootie", started life on a farm north of Dalton, MN and in 1945, moved to a newly bought family farm southwest of Dalton. She lived there...

Melissa Warren

Melissa Warren

Sep 10, 2025

Melissa Kay Warren passed away on September 10, 2025, in Fargo, ND, after a short battle with a very aggressive case of Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Melissa was the second child of four born to Maurice Baker, Jr and Barbara Oman Baker on May 1, 1967, at Wesley Hospital in Wadena, Minnesota.

Melissa attended elementary and high school in New York...

Gladys Fenske

Gladys Fenske

Sep 9, 2025

Gladys M. Fenske (Smith), age 79 of Ottertail, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Perham Living.

She was born on November 20, 1945 in Eagle Bend, MN to Leslie and Edna (Miller) Smith. After completing her general education, Gladys attended school at Wadena Tech with a focus on accounting and bookkeeping.

Gladys spent four years working as a...

Shirley Bunker

Shirley Bunker

Sep 8, 2025

Shirley Karen Bunker, 68, of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, and under the care of Vivie Hospice.

Shirley was born on March 18, 1957 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Joseph and Aileen (Gardner) Torrence and grew up in Redondo Beach, CA.

She graduated from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach,...

Daniel Briley

Daniel Briley

Sep 2, 2025

Daniel (Dan) Dean Briley, age 46 of Perham, MN died on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

He was born on November 15, 1978, to Sherrie Briley and Dana Briley in Bellingham, Washington.

After completing school, Dan held a variety of jobs before working his way to Lake Lillian, Minnesota, to be closer to his brother Ryan Briley, where he lived for a few...

Donna Rieber

Donna Rieber

Sep 2, 2025

Donna Marie (Bader) Rieber

Donna was born on August 27, 1927, to John and Mary Augusta (Abel) Bader. She grew up on a farm near Breckenridge, MN with her siblings Merle, Isadore and Marge.

Donna met the love of her life, Francis “Al” Rieber, who worked on the Elo Abel farm near Breckenridge. When Al went off to fight in World War...

Albert Filibeck

Albert Filibeck

Sep 1, 2025

Albert Joseph Filibeck went to be with the Lord on Sept. 1, 2025 at UNM Hospital in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Albert was born on March 25, 1942 to Albert and Katherine Filibeck in Stephenson, MI.

He joined the Marines shortly after he graduated from Stephenson High School. Albert earned a...

Darrell Barnard

Darrell Barnard

Aug 31, 2025

Darrell A. Barnard Jr, age 90 of Perham, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

At Darrell's request, no services will be held. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Forks, ND, at a later date.

George Altstadt

George Altstadt

Aug 28, 2025

George William Altstadt (GWA), age 91, left this world to be with our Lord on August 28, 2025, in Perham, MN.

George Altstadt was born to Ambrose and Marge Altstadt April 13, 1934, in Perham, MN. After School, George worked at the Perham Coop Creamery for 43 years from 1953 to 1996. He retired in 1996. He married the love of...

Patricia Zitzow

Patricia Zitzow

Aug 22, 2025

Patricia Mae Zitzow, age 91 of Dent, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, family, and loved ones on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Perham Living. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 on Saturday, September 6 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. A Committal Service will follow at 1:00 p.m....

Wanda Nyhus

Wanda Nyhus

Aug 20, 2025

Wanda Gail (Wical) Nyhus died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after suffering five years with front-temporal dementia (a form of Alzheimer’s). She spent her last three years at Northwinds Memory Care (Perham Living) in Perham, MN.

Wanda was born in Valley City, ND on January 21, 1958, the daughter of Lyle “Mert” and Devere (Baasch) Wical. The youngest of four daughters, she...

Leonida Fritz

Leonida Fritz

Aug 20, 2025

Leonida “Lee” “Toots” Marie (Berns) Fritz, age 93 of Perham, MN died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Perham Living. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 26 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham with Fr. Omar, Fr. Nathaniel, and Dcn. Richard Quistorff officiating. Burial will be in...

Barbara Pittman

Barbara Pittman

Aug 18, 2025

Barbara Jean (Hannon) Pittman, age 70 of Richville, MN, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 at Perham Living in Perham, MN.

Barb was born on April 13, 1955 in Shakopee, MN to Stan and Dee (O'Reilly) Hannon, one of six children. She graduated from Chaska High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Mary's University in...

James Brandborg

James Brandborg

Aug 11, 2025

James (Jim) Brandborg beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, age 77 of Perham passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters after enduring courageous battles with dementia and multiple health issues.

Jim was born on July 16, 1948 in Bertha, MN to Ralph and Patricia (Coykendall) Brandborg of Clarissa, MN. Jim and his...

Clarence Siebels

Clarence Siebels

Aug 8, 2025

Clarence Henry Siebels, 79, of Perham, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home.

Clarence was born on April 8, 1946 to Joe and Fran Siebels. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969. In July of 1980, he married the love of his life, Sharon...