Obituaries

Helene Pettit

Apr 13, 2023

Helene (Schmidt) Pettit, age 90 of Perham, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Perham Living.

She was born on January 8, 1933 in Perham, to Robert and Margaret (Libert) Schmidt. Helene was graduated from Perham High School in 1950 and went on to St. Cloud State to obtain degrees in biology and physical education.

In 1956, she...

James "Jim" M. Johnson

Apr 12, 2023

 

James “Jim” Johnson was born in Perham, MN on March 21, 1949 to Erwin E. and Mayme J. (Strand) Johnson. Jim attended elementary school in Corliss and was taught by, among others, his mother, who he said held him more accountable than other students. He graduated from Perham High School and furthered his education at Fergus Falls Community College...

Marion B. Jaroszewski

Apr 10, 2023

Marion Jaroszewski, age 83 of Perham, MN died Monday April 10th 2023 at Perham Living. Marion was born July 24th 1939 in Dead Lake Township to Con & Sophie (Lieferman) Fiedler. She attended District 223 Country School. She then attended and graduated from Perham High School in 1957.

On June 23rd 1958, Marion was united in marriage to Joseph Jaroszewski...

Betty Jean Robinson

Apr 9, 2023

Betty Jean Robinson, 94, of Perham, Minn., passed away on April 9, 2023, of natural causes.

The oldest child of Maurice and Goldie (True) Harding, she was born on May 28, 1928, in rural Cheney, Kan., and graduated from Cheney High School in 1946. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in home economics and art at Kansas State...

Larry A. Moeller

Apr 7, 2023

 

Larry Moeller, age 78 of Dent, MN passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND after a long battle with cancer. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. Lunch will be provided. Burial will be in Christ...

Eldred E. Ellenberg

Apr 5, 2023

 

Eldred Ernest Ellenberg was born February 20th, 1939, in Perham, Minnesota to Fred and Alvina (Bahls) Ellenberg.

Highlights of Eldred’s 84 years began on the Ellenberg family farm, where he lived and farmed a majority of his life. He graduated from the Perham High School class of 1957, followed with a marriage to Alice Quittschreiber in 1960, and the...

Galen Schultz

Apr 5, 2023

Galen Schultz, age 67, of Perham, MN passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Astera Health, in Wadena, MN. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will resume beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the memorial...

Glen Botzet

Apr 3, 2023

 

Glen Botzet, age 71 of Perham, MN passed away at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer on Monday, April 3, 2023. Glen had been under the devoted care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. A gathering of family and friends will be 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a service and sharing at 1:00 on Saturday, April 22...

Marvin A. Dretsch

Apr 2, 2023

Marvin Andrew Dretsch, age 87 of Dent, MN passed away peacefully at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 2, 2023. He was born March 14, 1936, in Frazee, MN to Anthony Sr. and Ottilia (Halbauer) Dretsch. He married Ruth Ann Silbernagel on April 29, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dent. They then had two...

Gary C. Duncan

Apr 2, 2023

 

Gary Charles Duncan of Ottertail, MN, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Methodist Free Church in Motley, MN.  Pastor Jim Johnson will be officiating. Fellowship and visitation with family and friends will follow.

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Ardell Jorgenson

Mar 28, 2023

Ardell M. Jorgenson, age 71 of Perham, MN died Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Mills Manor Assisted Living in New York Mills, MN.

Ardell Margaret Sazama was born February 20, 1952 in Perham, MN, the daughter of Albert and Regina (Dombeck) Sazama. She attended Rose Hill Country School, then St. Henry’s School, and from ninth grade on, attended Perham High...

Romelle I. Nelson

Mar 25, 2023

 

Romelle Nelson, age 84, of Perham, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Perham Living Transitions under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Romelle Ilah Olson was born near Ivanhoe, MN on February 11, 1939, the daughter of Roman and Thelma (Randa) Olson. After graduating from Perham High School in 1957, Romelle attended...

Chad Miller

Mar 16, 2023

Chad Miller, age 56, of Perham, MN passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 with his wife at his side.

Chad Eric Miller was born May 16, 1966 in Ada, MN the son of Earl and Ruth (Erickson) Miller. Chad lived in Twin Valley, MN until he was five and then moved to Perham where he grew...

James Wells

Mar 13, 2023

James "Jim" G. Wells, age 82 of Richville, MN, died Monday, March 13, 2023 at Perham Living.

He was born to Alvin and Dorothy (Ryder) Wells on September 11, 1940.

Jim was a life-long farmer and spent his working years farming in Richville. He will be remembered for his love of baseball, horses, friends, and family.

A Celebration of Life...

Duane W. Matz

Mar 10, 2023

 

Duane Matz, age 83 of Perham, MN died Friday, March 10, 2023 in Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN.

Duane William Matz was born May 7, 1939, the son of Louis and Myrtle (Rader) Matz in rural Perham. He attended country school until eighth grade before attending Perham High School where he graduated in 1957. Following high...

Janelle Frost-Geiser

Mar 10, 2023

Janelle R. Frost-Geiser, age 59 of Glyndon, MN, passed away at her home on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Visitation will be held 4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Schoeneberger Funeral and Cremation Service of Perham, with a Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wed. March 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Gary Honer

Mar 8, 2023

Gary Honer, age 83 of Dent, MN died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Perham Health. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 6:30 on Friday, March 10 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dent. Visitation will resume beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Memorial Mass at 10:30 on Saturday, March 11 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment and...

Roger Brown

Mar 3, 2023

Roger Lee Brown, age 69 of Richville, MN, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at his home.

He was born on March 18, 1953 and graduated from Perham High School in 1972.

In 1985, due to a car accident, he spent many months in the hospital. He was able recover his ability to walk and care for himself.

Roger loved movies,...

Steven Scott

Mar 3, 2023

Steven J. Scott, age 61 of Dent, MN and formerly of Staples, MN, died on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Perham Living.

A Celebration of Life for Steven will be held in the Spring of 2023.

Diana L. Lenius

Feb 28, 2023

Diana Lenius, age 77 of Perham, MN passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, under the care of hospice and Elk Ridge Assisted Living.

Diana Lee Wenzel was born on June 2, 1945, the oldest of two children, to Rockley and Norma (Ress) in Carroll, Iowa.

She spent the first years of her life growing up on a beef and pork...