Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Norman Niehaus, age 54 of Perham, MN completed his journey to his eternal resting place on November 15, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on October 13, 1967 to Luverne and Elizabeth “Betty” (Eckert) Niehaus in South Saint Paul, MN.

Chuck frequently joked that he was born on Friday the 13th and that was very...

Nov 14, 2021

Donna K. (Case) Wright, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Perham, Minnesota, surrounded by family.

She was born May 31, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, the only child of Florence (Fuelberth) and Rollie Case. She married Dale Wright Jr. on August 17, 1956 after graduating high school in their hometown. After spending 16 years...

Nov 14, 2021

Delores Minten, age 85, of Perham MN, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021, at the Thomas House in Perham. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Perham, MN with Father Tom Skaja officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 21 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service, Perham, from...

Nov 11, 2021

In September of 1965, a recent graduate of Perham High School made the life-changing decision to resign from her first career job in Minneapolis to move back home…she had put life on hold to care for her terminally ill mother and four younger siblings. Four months later, her mother passed away at the age of 42 and Sandy stepped...

Nov 10, 2021

Thomas David Glander, age 73 of Perham, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home on Devils Lake under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Tom was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on November 1, 1948 to Henry and Fannie (Heinonen) Glander.  He attended schools in Perham and graduated from Perham High...

Nov 7, 2021

Our beloved, Joshua Caughey, peacefully passed away from brain cancer on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the age of 39.

Joshua Lauren Caughey was born March 21, 1982 in Brainerd, MN, to Steve and Jamie (Gullickson) Caughey. He grew up in Bemidji, MN where he attended Heartland Christian Academy and graduated from Bemidji High School. During this...

Nov 7, 2021

James Arthur Lee, age 80 of Dent, passed away on November 7, 2021 at Ecumen Evergreens Senior Living Memory Care of Moorhead, MN. James was born on January 16, 1941 to Harry & Margaret (Hawkinson) Lee in Minneapolis, MN.

James graduated from Dilworth High School in 1959 and attended Interstate Business College in Fargo.  He later served...

Oct 28, 2021

Juliana “Julie” Veronica Malikowski, 80 of Perham, MN passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Perham Health surrounded by family. A lifelong Perham native, Julie was well-loved in her community.

Visitation will be from 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:00 on Tuesday, November 2, at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service.

One of thirteen...

Oct 19, 2021

Merrily Henne, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 19th as the result of complications from a fall. She was in the company of family at the time of her passing.

Merrily welcomed everyone around her with open arms. She touched and inspired countless lives throughout her 32 years of teaching English in Argyle, MN. Her thoughtful...

Oct 14, 2021

Arnold “Butch” L. Landgren, age 75 of Perham, MN died on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home.

Arnold was born March 25, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN.  After graduating from high school in Detroit Lakes, MN he entered the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1971. He lived in Florida and worked for the forestry department and...

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 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 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

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 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 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!”...