Obituaries

Betty Sweere

Oct 3, 2022

Betty Sweere (95) passed away on October 3, 2022, just 2 days shy of her 96th birthday, at the Hadley House Assisted Living Home in Perham, MN where she had resided since 2020. Betty Jean Gleason was born on October 5, 1926, in Steele County, North Dakota, the second child of John and Betsy (Sampson) Gleason.

Betty grew up...

Constance "Connie" A. Foltz

Oct 3, 2022

 

Taken too soon, our mother and wife Connie Foltz, born July 20, 1951, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family at the age of 71. 

Nothing meant more to Connie than her grandkids, family traditions, holiday celebrations, her love for her students with special needs, and her school family and friends....

Willmar Zitzow

Oct 1, 2022

Willmar L. Zitzow, Fargo, ND entered his Heavenly Home peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Eventide Nursing Facility with his wife and daughter by his side. 

Willmar was born December 14, 1923, to William & Frida (Thom) Zitzow in Vergas, MN. He attended school in Vergas, Edna Township and Perham, MN. He was inducted in the US Army January...

Mark Miller

Sep 29, 2022

Taken too soon, our beloved father Mark Allan Miller, born October 12, 1957, passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2022, at his home at the age of 64.

Mark is survived by his daughters: Jennifer (Daniel) Gray, Heather Miller, and Stacia (Cody) Heisler. He was blessed with ten grandchildren: Logyn (Anna) Tharaldson, Arianna Miller, Bethany (Devin Hagen) Friendshuh, Michael Friendshuh,...

McCoy Sazama

Sep 26, 2022

McCoy Hayes Sazama was born sleeping on September 26, 2022 in Detroit Lakes, MN.

McCoy is survived and will be missed by his parents, Whitney Accobee and TJ Sazama; big sister, Laikynn Sazama; grandparents, Elizabeth and Vince Kent, and Tom and Vicky Sazama; great grandfather, Louie Sazama; aunts and uncles, Michael (Jessica) Accobee, Eliza (Nathan) Kieselhorst, Skylar Accobee, Ellora Accobee,...

James C. Haahr

Sep 23, 2022

James Haahr 76, of Ottertail, MN, peacefully passed away on September 23 at his lake home. He is survived by two children Travis and Kristin Haahr and three grandchildren Mason, Madison and Emma. James was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Laurel Haahr and his parents Marion and Veirlyn Haahr.

James enlisted in the US Marine Corps...

Carl Hofmann

Sep 20, 2022

Carl J. Hofmann age 92 of New York Mills, MN passed away on September 20, 2022. He was born and raised Catholic and was excited to spend eternal life with Jesus.

Carl John Hofmann was born March 18, 1930, at home in New York Mills, MN to Anthony and Ida (Imholte) Hofmann. He grew up on the family farm in...

Arthur Johnson

Sep 17, 2022

Arthur J. Johnson, age 88, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in Le Sueur, MN.

He was born to the late Henning and Lulu (Gulland) Johnson, a farmer and homemaker in Leonard, North Dakota, on January 4, 1934. He was raised in the Lutheran faith and attended Hellendale #1 through the eighth grade. He graduated from Leonard High...

Marilyn Colby

Sep 3, 2022

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Glenn Jaakola

Sep 2, 2022

Glenn Jaakola, age 81 of Perham, MN died Friday, September 2, 2022, in Perham Living.

Glenn Allen Jaakola was born March 30, 1941 in Runeberg Township, Becker County, MN, the son of Toivo A. and Mae M. (Nelson) Jaakola. He graduated in 1959 from New York Mills High School and then enlisted in the Army. He was...

James "Jim" Palashewski

Sep 1, 2022

After 78 years of life, James Palashewski of Perham passed through the veil on September 1, 2022, joining his father Aloysius, his mother Frances, and his second mother Gertrude.

Deeply missing him are Jeannine, his wife of 56 years, his son BJ, and his daughter-in-law Sarah; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

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Chad Burkman

Aug 31, 2022

Chad Burkman, age 50 of Perham, MN died Wednesday August 31, 2022. He was born November 28, 1971 to Stanley and Pat (Saukko) Burkman. Chad grew up in the Menahga area and graduated from Menahga High School before attending Bemidji State University.

The love of Chad’s life were his six children. Time spent with them was precious....

Donna Ziegler

Aug 30, 2022

Donna M. Ziegler, age 91 of Perham, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Elk Ridge Assisted Living.

Donna was born on a farm near Hewitt, MN on May 1, 1931, to Arthur and Ella (Hormann) Baumgartner. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hewitt and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wadena, MN. She was...

Paul Brandt

Aug 30, 2022

Paul Brandt, 59, beloved Father, grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on August 30, 2022.

He entered this world on December 23, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN, born to Owen and Nancy Brandt. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Nick) Campana; brother, Brian Brandt; grandchildren, Serenity (7), Autumn (5), Nolan(3) and Hudson (1);...

Daryl Woodard

Aug 28, 2022

Daryl David Woodard, age 57 died unexpectedly at his home on August 28, 2022. He was born July 4, 1965 in Parkers Prairie, MN to Donald and Geraldine Woodard.

He grew up in rural Hewitt, MN and attended Deer Creek High School. After graduation Daryl, worked at Swifts and Homecrest. He spent the next 30+ years working for...

Todd Pulford

Aug 22, 2022

Todd Lane Pulford, the “Mayor of Walker Lake”, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, while overlooking his beloved lake. He was 64. Todd is survived by his wife, Deb; sons Tom (Ali) and Adam (Kristin); mother, Doris; brother, Rick; sister, Deb (Jim Morgan); grandchildren, Elijah and Natalie; five nieces; and eight nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Craig Branby

Aug 20, 2022

Craig Scott Branby was born April 12, 1957 in Great Falls, MT. He passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the U of MN Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Craig was the oldest of four children born to Garfield and Cydera (Illg) Branby. With his dad being in the service, the...

Mary Dulski

Aug 17, 2022

Mary Elizabeth (Lachowitzer) Dulski was born May 11, 1936, in Perham, MN to John and Clara (Schuessler) Lachowitzer. She was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dent, MN. She attended rural country school in Dent through eighth grade and graduated from Perham High School in 1954. Mary worked as a waitress at the Eagles Café in...

Thomas Volberding

Aug 9, 2022

Thomas Volberding, age 79 of Ottertail, MN died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Perham Living. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 2:00 on Saturday, August 13 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN.

Thomas Walter Volberding was born April 16, 1943 in Rochester, MN, the son of Walter and Eldora...

Louis Stoderl

Aug 7, 2022

Louis Stoderl, age 67 of Perham, MN died Sunday, August 7, 2022, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. A celebration of Louie’s life will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a time of sharing at 7:00 on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Burial will be held at a later date in St....