Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Aug 22, 2021

Barbara Jean Meinert, age 84, Perham, MN died Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Perham Living. She was born at her maternal grandparents' farm, Wyoming, IA, the cherished red-haired daughter of Fred and Florence Luke.

She graduated from Wyoming Schools in 1955. Barbara furthered her education in Iowa City and Dubuque. She worked in Cedar Rapids where she...

Aug 14, 2021

Abigail Rachel Anderson was born in Fergus Falls, MN in 1991 along with her twin brother Benjamin. Abby passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Perham and graduated from Perham High School in 2010. She attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Abby was currently employed...

Aug 7, 2021

Eric Joseph “Joe” Woodworth, age 52 of Parkers Prairie, MN passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.

Joe was born Charles Joseph Pell in Cass Lake, MN to Joseph Clem Pell and Francis Morris. Joe was later adopted by Dennis and Christina (Lee) Woodworth. After graduating from...

Jul 29, 2021

John Edward Ogroske, age 69, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 29th, 2021. John suffered an almost 2-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

John was born on December 27, 1951, in Perham MN, to Emil and Dorothy (Tobkin) Ogroske. He was a lifetime resident of Perham, MN, raised on the Ogroske family farm, and was a member of the graduating class of...

Jul 26, 2021

Lilian Lissie Olsen, 97, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Lilian was born on June 15, 1924, in Copenhagen, Denmark to Agnes Nielsen and Knud Larsen.  Lilian was married to Kai Gerner Olsen on December 31, 1948, in Copenhagen.  Three children were born to this union. In 1949, Lilian immigrated to the United States. While raising their...

Jul 14, 2021

Clifford Arthur Poll passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on July 14, 2021.  Cliff was born March 9, 1943 to Arthur and Ida (Kirchenwitz) Poll of Dent, MN. He graduated from Perham High School in 1961. During high school he enjoyed pitching for the various town and county baseball teams. Cliff attended Moorhead State University, Southern Illinois...

Jul 8, 2021

Larry Allen Lange passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Diamond Willow in Detroit Lakes, MN. Larry was born to Adolph and Marcella (Jenne) Lange on April 23, 1939 on the family farm in Star Lake Township near Dent, MN.

Larry attended District 137 and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School...

Jul 7, 2021

Frances Rehborg, age 94 of Fergus Falls, MN passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at the LB Broen Home, Fergus Falls.

Frances Krumholz was born July 2, 1927, the daughter of Jacob and Pearl (Gingold) Krumholz in Czernowitz, Romania. She and her mother and brother migrated to China in 1932 after her father passed away.

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Jul 6, 2021

Clarence Harry Matejka Sr., age 101, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Frazee Care Center where he had been a resident for the past three years.

Clarence was born on June 7, 1920 in rural Donnelly, MN to Loddie and Lena (Smith) Matejka. He attended school through the eighth grade at which time he...

Jul 5, 2021

Caroyl LaVonne (Schultz) Frank passed away after a short, tough battle with liver disease on Monday, July 5, 2021, in the St. Cloud Hospital.

Caroyl was born September 11, 1943, to Alvin and Evelyn (Hoffmann) Schultz and was raised on the farm in Edna Township. She attended country school #116 through eighth grade and graduated from Perham...