Obituaries

Debra Sieling

May 13, 2023

Debra Diane Sieling passed away in her home while surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Deb was born on January 11, 1951, to parents Russell & Ethel (Crozier) McCarty and grew up in Frazee, MN.

Growing up, she developed a lifelong love of animals, especially her horses and dogs. In 1969,she...

Georgene Y. Fresonke

May 12, 2023

 

Georgene Fresonke, age 76, of Dent, MN, died on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Perham Health, Perham, MN. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 on Friday, May 19 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 on Saturday, May 20...

Kenneth O. Fluck

May 6, 2023

 

Kenneth “Ken” Orren Fluck was born March 6, 1942 at home in Buffalo Lake, MN, the son of Orren and Orabelle (Lindberg) Fluck. At a young age, Ken started hunting and fishing; he loved to bow hunt. He graduated from Buffalo Lake High School and attended one year of college at St. Cloud State University. Ken then started working...

Heidi J. Renowski

May 2, 2023

Heidi Jo Renowski, age 53 of Perham, MN and formerly of Walker, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her home.

Heidi was born August 28, 1969 in Bemidji, MN to Eugene “Gene” and Marlys (Johnson) Troyna. She spent most of her life in the Walker area where she attended and graduated high school.

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Richard D. Williams

Apr 26, 2023

Richard (Dick) Williams, 78, passed away on April 26, 2023 at his home in Perham, MN.

He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Dick was born on June 14, 1944 in Plymouth, Indiana, the son of Everett and Carol Williams. The family moved to a farm on the Hubbard...

Louie E. Sazama

Apr 19, 2023

Louie E. Sazama, age 89, died peacefully on Wednesday April 19, 2023 at the Frazee Nursing Home.  Louie was born on February 17, 1934 in Dent MN, the son of Albert and Regina (Dombeck) Sazama.  He attended Rose Hill Country School through 8th grade.  Louie farmed with his dad Albert and neighbor Joe Perszyk until 1956. Then he moved to...

Carol Diederichs

Apr 19, 2023

 

Carol Faye Diederichs was born August 6, 1933 and died April 19, 2023.

Carol Eide was born at home on a farm outside of Littlefork, Minnesota on August 6, 1933 to Albert and Mildred (Petrie) Eide. She joined her older sister Joyce in the home. When Carol was six years old her mother passed away and her father moved...

Helene Pettit

Apr 13, 2023

Helene (Schmidt) Pettit, age 90 of Perham, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Perham Living.

She was born on January 8, 1933 in Perham, to Robert and Margaret (Libert) Schmidt. Helene was graduated from Perham High School in 1950 and went on to St. Cloud State to obtain degrees in biology and physical education.

In 1956, she...

James "Jim" M. Johnson

Apr 12, 2023

 

James “Jim” Johnson was born in Perham, MN on March 21, 1949 to Erwin E. and Mayme J. (Strand) Johnson. Jim attended elementary school in Corliss and was taught by, among others, his mother, who he said held him more accountable than other students. He graduated from Perham High School and furthered his education at Fergus Falls Community College...

Marion B. Jaroszewski

Apr 10, 2023

Marion Jaroszewski, age 83 of Perham, MN died Monday April 10th 2023 at Perham Living. Marion was born July 24th 1939 in Dead Lake Township to Con & Sophie (Lieferman) Fiedler. She attended District 223 Country School. She then attended and graduated from Perham High School in 1957.

On June 23rd 1958, Marion was united in marriage to Joseph Jaroszewski...

Betty Jean Robinson

Apr 9, 2023

Betty Jean Robinson, 94, of Perham, Minn., passed away on April 9, 2023, of natural causes.

The oldest child of Maurice and Goldie (True) Harding, she was born on May 28, 1928, in rural Cheney, Kan., and graduated from Cheney High School in 1946. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in home economics and art at Kansas State...

Larry A. Moeller

Apr 7, 2023

 

Larry Moeller, age 78 of Dent, MN passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 in Essentia Health, Fargo, ND after a long battle with cancer. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. Lunch will be provided. Burial will be in Christ...

Eldred E. Ellenberg

Apr 5, 2023

 

Eldred Ernest Ellenberg was born February 20th, 1939, in Perham, Minnesota to Fred and Alvina (Bahls) Ellenberg.

Highlights of Eldred’s 84 years began on the Ellenberg family farm, where he lived and farmed a majority of his life. He graduated from the Perham High School class of 1957, followed with a marriage to Alice Quittschreiber in 1960, and the...

Galen Schultz

Apr 5, 2023

Galen Schultz, age 67, of Perham, MN passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Astera Health, in Wadena, MN. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service. Visitation will resume beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the memorial...

Glen Botzet

Apr 3, 2023

 

Glen Botzet, age 71 of Perham, MN passed away at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer on Monday, April 3, 2023. Glen had been under the devoted care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. A gathering of family and friends will be 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a service and sharing at 1:00 on Saturday, April 22...

Marvin A. Dretsch

Apr 2, 2023

Marvin Andrew Dretsch, age 87 of Dent, MN passed away peacefully at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN on April 2, 2023. He was born March 14, 1936, in Frazee, MN to Anthony Sr. and Ottilia (Halbauer) Dretsch. He married Ruth Ann Silbernagel on April 29, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dent. They then had two...

Gary C. Duncan

Apr 2, 2023

 

Gary Charles Duncan of Ottertail, MN, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Methodist Free Church in Motley, MN.  Pastor Jim Johnson will be officiating. Fellowship and visitation with family and friends will follow.

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Ardell Jorgenson

Mar 28, 2023

Ardell M. Jorgenson, age 71 of Perham, MN died Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Mills Manor Assisted Living in New York Mills, MN.

Ardell Margaret Sazama was born February 20, 1952 in Perham, MN, the daughter of Albert and Regina (Dombeck) Sazama. She attended Rose Hill Country School, then St. Henry’s School, and from ninth grade on, attended Perham High...

Romelle I. Nelson

Mar 25, 2023

 

Romelle Nelson, age 84, of Perham, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Perham Living Transitions under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Romelle Ilah Olson was born near Ivanhoe, MN on February 11, 1939, the daughter of Roman and Thelma (Randa) Olson. After graduating from Perham High School in 1957, Romelle attended...

Chad Miller

Mar 16, 2023

Chad Miller, age 56, of Perham, MN passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 with his wife at his side.

Chad Eric Miller was born May 16, 1966 in Ada, MN the son of Earl and Ruth (Erickson) Miller. Chad lived in Twin Valley, MN until he was five and then moved to Perham where he grew...