Obituaries

Jun 28, 2021

Gloria Joan Eyestone of Perham died on June 28, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7 at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery in Perham.

Gloria was born on February 13, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Robert and Dolores (Reed) Williams. On June 16, 1945, at St. Martin of Tours...

Jun 19, 2021

Henrietta Schultz, age 93 of Perham, MN died Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Elkridge Assisted Living in Perham.

Henrietta Adeline Jasmer was born to Henry and Viola (Baumgartner) Jasmer on May 24, 1928 near Hewitt, MN in her grandparents’ home. As a young child, Henrietta attended Bartlett country school, District 42. After her schooling, she worked at...

Jun 13, 2021

Martha Virginia Sundberg Buchholz, age 96, died June 13, 2021 at Perham Living. She was born October 20, 1924 at the family farm in Richville to John and Ottilia (Strandberg) Bjorklund.  Martha was baptized, confirmed and became a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richville.

Martha attended grade school at District 272 in Richville and...

Jun 11, 2021

Retired paraprofessional, Eileen Ternus, returned home on June 11, 2021 after spending 73 years with us here on earth. During her visit, she spent most of her time trying to make everyone smile with her kind and compassionate heart. She started her journey a short distance away from here in Aitkin, MN as a daughter to Frank and Sara...

Jun 10, 2021

Marilyn Marie Siebels, 82, of Perham, MN, died peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2021 at Perham Living Nursing Home.

Marilyn was born on December 26, 1938 in Lincoln, NE, and is the daughter of Hazel Marie Stanley and Lee Rogert. She graduated from Lincoln Public High School in 1956 and then attended college at Wesleyan...

Jun 3, 2021

Daniel Darco, 65, of Perham, MN, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Daniel Henry Darco III was born January 11, 1956 in Perham, the son of Daniel “Jay” and Joanne (Loerzel) Darco. Danny graduated from Perham High School in 1974. He will be remembered as...

Jun 2, 2021

Bradley Nelson, age 61 of Perham, MN died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in his home after battling cancer. A celebration of Bradley’s life will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6 at the Fiebelkorn Family Farm. Burial will be in the Dretsch Memorial Cemetery.

Bradley James Nelson was born in Detroit Lakes, MN on February...

Jun 1, 2021

Lorraine Frieda (Weidemann) Ziegler, age 93, of Perham, Minnesota died quietly at 12:04 p.m. on June 1, 2021 at Perham Living, which was her home for the past three years. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Visitation will resume from 12:30-1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:30...

May 27, 2021

Catherine Drahmann passed away on May 27, 2021 at the age of 99.

Catherine was born May 8, 1922, the fourth child of Vincent and Louise Drahmann. She attended St. Henry’s grade school, Perham High School and St. Benedict’s College. She then became the bookkeeper at Drahmann Bros. General Store, a position she held until the store...

May 21, 2021

Stuart A. Friese, of Perham, passed away at the age of 65 in Detroit Lakes.

Stuart Allen Friese was born December 15, 1955 in Zumbrota, MN to Donald and Jacqueline (Redalen) Friese. He graduated from Eagle Bend High School in Eagle Bend, MN and from North Dakota State University in Fargo ND.  Stuart was united in marriage...

May 21, 2021

Frances Catherine Hofmann, age 93, peacefully passed away on May 21, 2021 in Perham, MN.

She was a lifetime resident of Richville, Minnesota. Frances was born on December 18, 1927 in Richville to Victor and Sophia Sundberg. She attended school in Richville and graduated from Perham High School. She was active in the 4H Club for most...

May 17, 2021

Harriet Lois (Staley) Daiker passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 85.

She was born November 29, 1935 in Owatonna, Minnesota to George and Annie Staley. She attended the District 14 Schoolhouse through 8th grade. After that, she went on to Owatonna High School, graduating in 1955. During high school, she worked at...

May 13, 2021

Mr. Keena passed away on May 13, 2021 at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, MN in Becker County.

Dale Francis Keena was born July 5, 1935 at Grafton, ND in Walsh County to parents Sheril and Loretta (O’Hara) Keena of Hamilton, ND in Pembina County.

Mr. Keena attended and graduated school at Hamilton, ND in...

May 10, 2021

Gary D. Benson, age 77 of Dent, died May 10, 2021 at Perham Health.

Gary Dean Benson was born November 13, 1943 in Oakland, Nebraska to Harold and Alyce (Hammer) Benson. The Benson family sold their cattle business and moved to Owatonna, where Gary attended high school. He moved to Davenport, Iowa to work construction and became...

May 9, 2021

Vernetta (Grover) Schattschneider, age 87 of Perham, MN went home to her Lord on May 9, 2021. She resided in the Briarwood Apartments.

Vernetta Grover better known as “Vernie” or “Babe” was born on November 11, 1933 in Richville, MN. She was the daughter of Earl and Letha (Wells) Grover. She attended Perham High School. Vernetta married...

May 9, 2021

In Loving Memory of John “Jack” James Cavanagh

John “Jack” James Cavanagh, age 90 of Perham, MN died peacefully Sunday morning, May 9, 2021, surrounded by family at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

John “Jack” James Cavanagh was born to Charles and Gladys (Plath) Cavanagh on October 11, 1930. He graduated High School...

May 5, 2021

Dorothy Mae Johnson of Perham, MN passed away on May 05, 2021 at the age of 89.

Dorothy was born on July 11, 1931 to Sam and Olga (Sanstead) Toft in Alexandria, MN. Sadly, both of her parents passed away before she was two years old. She was then raised by her Uncle and Aunt, George and...

May 3, 2021

On Monday, May 3, 2021, Eleanor Stromberg passed away peacefully at the Hadley House Assisted Living in Perham, MN. At her passing, she was just 6 days short of her 99th birthday.

Eleanor was born in Egeland, North Dakota on May 9, 1922 to Grace and Melvin Rock.  Following high school she went to Jamestown State Teacher’s...

May 2, 2021

Dale Olivier Duits of Vining, MN enjoyed his last sunset on May 2nd, 2021 at his favorite spot by the lake.

Dale was born April 19th, 1947 in Orange City, IA to Bert and Wilma (Olivier) Duits. He was raised and attended high school in Rock Valley, IA, then graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA....

Apr 28, 2021

Tom Fournier, age 68 of Perham, MN, and Fort Myers, FL, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 after fighting a brief illness. Tom is survived by the love of his life and wife of 35 years, Patricia, and kids, Bob (Élise Bouvy), Trina (Tom Shea), Marlee (John Grady), Brent, and Jen (Ethan Stowe), as well as five beloved...