Obituaries
Sandra Lein
Jun 26, 2025
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Sandra Lein, age 65, of Perham, MN died Thursday, June 26, 2025, under the care of HIA Hospice.
A Gathering of Family & Friends will be 3:00-7:00 p.m. with a Time of Sharing at 4:00 on Saturday, July 12 at the Fort Thunder Shooting Center in Perham.
Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham, MN (218) 346-5175...
Henry Bleichner
Jun 24, 2025
Henry Bleichner, age 82, of Ottertail, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake, MN, where he was surrounded by his family.
Henry (Hank) Albert Bleichner was born on January 14, 1943, in Hopkins, MN, the son of Henry and Agatha (Johnson) Bleichner. Hank was raised in Perham, MN, and graduated from Perham High...
James Ellingson
Jun 20, 2025
James (Jim) Cyril Ellingson (aka "Hero"), born January 11, 1948, in Breckenridge, MN passed away in the early morning of June 20, 2025, in Perham, MN after many years of progressive health issues.
Jim is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie Faye, her spouse, Jason Dykhoff and his four children, and Gretchen Marie, her spouse, Ryan Hall and his two children....
Eleanor Rader
Jun 19, 2025
Eleanor “Ellie” Elsie Rader, age 106 of Frazee, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Perham Health.
Ellie was born October 7, 1918 to Henry and Henrietta (Schmalz) Drewes in Toad Lake Township, MN and grew up on the family farm there. Ellie met the love of her life, Levi Rader, and the two were united in marriage on...
David Powell
Jun 17, 2025
David Wilson Powell, the much-loved son of Mary Powell and brother of Frank Powell, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Perham Health.
Born in the Perham Hospital on October 2, 1990, David was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham. He attended school in the Perham school district and received a GED from the Wadena Technical College campus.
Always a lover of nature, David collected...
Judy Hangartner
Jun 13, 2025
Judy Marie (Luke) Hangartner, age 84, passed peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.
Judy was born in Wyoming, IA on September 26, 1940 to Fred and Florence (First) Luke. She attended school in the Wyoming school district and graduated from the University of Dubuque with BA in education. She taught...
Cathy Begandy
Jun 12, 2025
Catherine Helen “Cathy” Begandy, age 82, of Perham, MN, went to her home in Heaven on Thursday, June 12, 2025. She had lived under the care of the loving staff of Like Mother, Like Daughter with extra help in her final days from Moments Hospice.
Cathy was born December 31, 1942, to Al and Thelma (Ranta) Hassler, missing the New Year’s...
Mark VandenBerghe
Jun 1, 2025
Mark "Vandy" VandenBerghe
May 14, 1964 - June 1, 2025
Mark VandenBerghe, 61, of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on May 14, 1964, in Wadena, MN, Mark lived a life rooted in service, adventure, and love. He was a proud firefighter for the Eden Prairie Fire Department for 34 years (1988-2022), honorably wearing...
Marcene Doll
May 27, 2025
Marcene Elizabeth Doll, age 81 of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 27, 2025.
Marcene was born on July 18, 1943 to August and Olive (Harris) Buechler in Perham. She attended Moorhead State University where she attained her Bachelor's degree in Education.
On June 16, 1966, Marcene was united in marriage to John Doll. The couple resided in St. Louis...
Eloise Schultes
May 20, 2025
Eloise Marie (Cavalier) Schultes, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025.
She was born to Alex and Florella Cavalier (Thompson) on May 20, 1939 in Leroy, ND. Eloise was the second child first born daughter. The family moved in 1948 to a farm in rural New York Mills.
Along with her sister, Judy, Eloise moved to Fargo, ND. It was...
Theodore Guck
May 15, 2025
Theodore (Ted) Anthony Guck, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Stoney River Senior Living in Ramsey, MN.
Ted will be missed by many people. Always agreeable and quick with a smile, he would be the first person to volunteer if someone needed a hand. He made friends wherever he went, enjoying bingo and card games. He...
Amber Shaw
May 14, 2025
Amber LaVon Shaw (Seleen) 1-15-1986 - 5-14-2025
Blessed be her memory as she was taken to her heavenly home after a courageous fight with cancer. Amber, age 39 was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 15, 1986 to Mike and Laura (Peet) Seleen. She attended Perham High School and graduated in June of 2004. During high school Amber worked at Perham...
Julianne Quiram
May 9, 2025
Julianne "Julie" J. Quiram (Spiczka), age 78 of Perham, MN, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Perham Living.
Julie was born on June 12, 1946 to Aloysius and Dorothy (Niedzielski) in Lakin Township, MN.
On July 2, 1966, Julie was united in marriage to Leslie Quiram at Ascension Church in Minneapolis, MN. The couple resided in Minneapolis until 1983, then...
Jane Griep
May 8, 2025
Jane E. Griep, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
Jane was married to Thomas for 39 years and together they have lived in the Perham area for the past 25 years.
Jane earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Mankato State University, graduating in 1986. She worked for the City of Minnetonka in...
Kenneth Loerzel
Apr 22, 2025
Kenneth "Bucky" Loerzel, age 89, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Eventide Senior Living, Moorhead, MN.
Kenneth Carl Loerzel was born November 1, 1935 in Perham, MN the son of Henry and Irene (Schmidt) Loerzel. Bucky enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball, playing the card game Schmier with his family, and he loved his cat Smoke.
Surviving Bucky are his daughter...
Jon Sandness
Apr 20, 2025
Jon L. Sandness, age 79 of Perham, MN died Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Perham Living.
Jon was born on May 22, 1945 in Valley City, ND to Clarence and Evelyn (Lere) Sandness.
He enlisted into the US Navy in January of 1966, and served until October of 1969. Jon was a proud US Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Enterprise (CAVN-65),...
Emilie Glander
Apr 18, 2025
Emilie Glander, age 74 of Perham, MN died Friday, April 18, 2025 in her home. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 on Thursday, April 24 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Frazee, MN.
Emilie Margaret Koski was born March 6, 1951 in Detroit Lakes, MN the daughter...
Gregory Anderson
Apr 16, 2025
Gregory (Greg) A. Anderson, 66, of Ottertail, MN, was born on April 19, 1958, in Lisbon, ND and came to rest and went to heaven on April 16, 2025. A beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, his giant beaming smile and exuberance for life will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Greg would always greet you...
Neil Delaney
Apr 11, 2025
Neil J. Delaney, age 67 of Perham, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Neil James Delaney was born on December 17, 1957 at St. James Hospital in Perham to Joe and Carrie (Hendrickx) Delaney. He was the 9th of 14 children and grew up on the family farm near Perham.
He went to elementary school at St. Henry's Catholic School and...
Mary Jo McGuire
Apr 10, 2025
Mary Jo McGuire, age 77, of Dent, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 10, 2025, at Perham Living.
Mary Jo was born on July 8, 1947, in Devils Lake, ND, to Norman and Audrey (O’Hare) Braaten, the eldest of seven children.
She graduated as valedictorian from Echo High School (MN) in 1965, earning academic honors such as the Betty...
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