Obituaries

Oct 13, 2021

Connie A. (Vogland) Hansen passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Perham Living at the age of 80.

Connie was born January 7, 1941 to Pat and Alta (Lauve) Vogland. She was raised in Belview, MN. She attended and graduated from Belview High School. On April 23, 1960, she married Les Hansen, from Woodlake, MN. In their...

Oct 13, 2021

Phyllis Marilyn (Carlson) Sucher, age 96 of Perham, MN passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in Perham Living. She had been a resident there for the past five months. The memorial service will be Saturday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham with a visitation from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Private burial will be at...

Oct 5, 2021

Catherine “Katie” Ida Eyestone, age 96 of Perham, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at her home.

She was born on November 21, 1924 to Ida P. (Rinker) Beckius and Edward P. Beckius. Katie graduated high school in 1942 and married Walden “Wally” Helsene in 1943. They farmed in the Nashua area until moving to Rush...

Sep 30, 2021

LeRoy Charles Luedke was born May 28, 1938 to Gerhard and Dorothy (Winger) Luedke. He graduated from North High in Minneapolis, MN and after high school, he joined the US Army and National Guard. LeRoy then went to Dunwoody College of Technology for two years and studied in the electrical field.

LeRoy met the love of his...

Sep 29, 2021

On September 29, 2021, Linette Beverly (Atkinson) Grismer, age 90, passed away surrounded by her family at Perham Living in Perham, MN.

Linette was born on October 10, 1930 to LeRoy Clayton Atkinson and Lauretta (Pruess) Atkinson. On August 1, 1953 she married the love of her life, Paul Grismer. In their 68 years of marriage, they...

Sep 24, 2021

Mary L. Holt, age 74 of Perham, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN.

She was born to Charles and Delma (Glander) Barnum on July 17, 1947 in St. Louis Park, MN. Mary spent many years working as the head hostess at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis. She loved gathering...

Sep 24, 2021

Raymond E. Meier, age 92 of Perham, passed away on September 24, 2021 at Perham Living.

He was born on September 29, 1928, in Corliss Township. His parents were the late Emil and Eliza (Ramsay) Meier. Ray was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Corliss. He attended school in District 242 in Corliss township. Ray...

Sep 14, 2021

David Wodrich, age 85 of Little McDonald Lake, died Thursday, August 19, 2021, in Perham, MN.

David Clarence Wodrich was born December 21, 1935 in Owatonna, MN to Clarence and Minnie (Zimmerman) Wodrich. He graduated from Owatonna High School before serving in the Navy, spending much of his time on the USS Albany. After serving honorably in...

Sep 14, 2021

Judy Emma Andersen, age 78 of Perham, MN died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and her family.

Judy was born October 26, 1942 in Bottineau, ND the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Kaeding) Kiesow. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Andersen for 48...

Sep 12, 2021

Gone to the great beyond on September 12, 2021, is the soul of Lawrence Anthony Hauer.  He led a long and meaningful life and was a shining example of how to participate in the joys and sorrows of life.  Larry, also affectionately known as “Coach” often said, “I love people. I love to smile, and I love to sing!”...

Sep 9, 2021

 

David “Dave” John Paul passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home in Leavenworth, KS under hospice care. Dave was born to George and Agnes (Cichy) Paul on November 10, 1945 in Perham, MN.

Dave grew up in Perham, graduating from Perham High School in 1963. He then enlisted into the Army...

Sep 9, 2021

“God looks out for Drunks and Sailors”

RADM Roger O. Simon could be described in one word – determined .

Roger’s tenacity can be attributed to his nature but also to his upbringing in Perham, Minnesota. The youngest son of Oscar August Simon and Gertrude (Gertie) Rue Simon his views of the world were formed...

Sep 7, 2021

Lawrence Henry Dykhoff, 88, of Perham, MN died at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Lawrence was born on June 5, 1933 in Butler Township to Martin and Rose (Brasel) Dykhoff.  He grew up on the family farm until he left for the Army where he served during the Korean War.

Lawrence met Adeline (Van Watermulen) and...

Sep 7, 2021

Laverne Balcer, age 89 of Perham, MN died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Perham Living.

Laverne Irene Dulski was born at home in Corliss Township on September 22, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Skibitski) Dulski. She was the sixth of seven children. Laverne graduated from Perham High School in 1950. Laverne married the love of...

Sep 6, 2021

Jerold “Jerry” Nundahl, age 67 of Perham, MN passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11:00 on Monday, September 13 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Jerold Lynn Nundahl was born...

Sep 5, 2021

Donna E. McAllister, age 82 of Richville, MN died Sunday, September 5, 2021 in her home. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. Visitation will resume from 10:30-11:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30 on Friday, September 10 at St. James Catholic Church in Maine Twp....

Aug 31, 2021

Christopher Lee Koplin, age 42, went to be with his Lord on August 31, 2021.

Chris was born on May 15, 1979 in Perham, MN.  He attended St. Henry’s Area School and graduated from Perham High School.  After high school, he attended Wadena Technical College for computer programming.  Chris was employed at Lake Shirts in Detroit Lakes,...

Aug 25, 2021

Clinton Leroy Erickson, 82 of Richville, MN passed away at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Clinton was born Dec 22, 1938 in Herman, MN, the son of Arthur “Art” and Clara (Olson) Erickson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church...

Aug 25, 2021

Ronald Eugene “Butch” Rodr, age 77, passed away on August 25, 2021, at Oak Crossing Transitional Care unit in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was born May 10, 1944, in Omaha, NE to Ernest and Nellie Alice (Watson) Rodr.

He graduated from Griswold Community High School in 1962 and was a member of the 1961 State Football champions...

Aug 24, 2021

Leo Vincent Doll, age 94, passed away into eternal life at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Leo was born on April 11, 1927 to Peter and Anna (Delaney) Doll on the Doll farm near Rush Lake by Perham, MN. He married his wife Theresa Ann Schornack, on June 2, 1948. They...