Obituaries

Nancy Zitzow

Nancy Zitzow

May 16, 2012

Nancy Kay Zitzow, age 69, of Dent, MN, died at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls, MN, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born in Chicago, IL, on September 28, 1942, daughter of Eldred and Agnes (Mulvaney) Lemieux. The same year, the family moved to Lisbon, ND. In the following year, they relocated to Fargo,...

Lorraine Hemmelgarn

Lorraine Hemmelgarn

May 15, 2012

Lorraine E. Hemmelgarn, 87, of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2012 at Perham Health surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Perham, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with Father Joseph Herzing officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Perham. Visitation at Schoeneberger Funeral Home,...

Gloria Basile

Gloria Basile

May 9, 2012

Gloria Gertrude Basile, 79, of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2012, surrounded by the love and comfort of her three sons. Gloria was born August 30, 1932, in Dent, MN, to Ed and Anne Stoll, one of five children. After graduating from Perham High School, Perham, MN, she attended the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN....

Michael Wagner

Michael Wagner

May 9, 2012

Michael A. Wagner, age 64, passed away on May 9, 2012, at his Perham home, surrounded by his family. Comfort care was provided by Hospice of the Red River Valley. Michael Arnold Wagner was born on August 29, 1947, at St. James Hospital, Perham, MN, the son of Arnold and Viola (Grover) Wagner of Richville, MN. He attended special education...

Evelyn Guck

Evelyn Guck

May 7, 2012

Evelyn Ida Guck, age 83, of New York Mills, MN, passed away at her home on May 7, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is now at peace after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Evelyn was born on December 19, 1928 in Floodwood, MN to Arvid and Ida (Maki) Perala. She graduated from Duluth Central High School, Duluth,...

Norman Huwe

Norman Huwe

Apr 30, 2012

Norman Melvin Huwe, age 83, of Perham, MN, died peacefully at his home, with hospice care, on Monday, April 30, 2012. Norman was born August 13, 1928, in Perham, MN. His parents were Albert and Emma (Janke) Huwe. Norman was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corliss Township. Norman was raised on a farm in Butler Township,...

Roy Kangas

Roy Kangas

Apr 28, 2012

No obituary information at this time.

Bertha Hofland

Bertha Hofland

Apr 22, 2012

Bertha M. Hofland, age 91, of Perham, MN, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Perham Living. Bertha was born on November 7, 1920, the daughter of Carl and Amalia (Foerstner) Steeke, in Corliss Township, rural Perham. She attended Country School #277 through the 8th grade. Bertha farmed with Mom and Dad on the family farm. In the early 1940's, she...

Christine Haug

Christine Haug

Apr 22, 2012

Christine R. Haug, 92, of Perham, MN, formerly of Grafton, ND, died Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Perham Living. Christine was born in Arvilla, ND, the daughter of Jacob J. and Katherina Holweger, on March 11, 1920. She attended Avon Township District 40 School, Northwood, ND, and Northwood High School. On October 21, 1942, Christine was united in marriage with...

Theresa Singer

Theresa Singer

Apr 18, 2012

Theresa Margaret Singer, 73, of Perham, Minnesota, formerly of Vergas, passed on peacefully the evening of April 18, 2012, surrounded by close family. Theresa was born in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, to Margaret (McGuiness) Lowery and Michael P. Lowery. She graduated from Providence High School in 1957. In 1958, Theresa met her husband, Richard, on New Year's Eve at the...

Dale Koelln

Dale Koelln

Apr 17, 2012

Dale Erbin Koelln, 63, of Dent, MN, died at his home on April 17, 2012. Dale was born to Erbin and Joyce Ann (Peach) on March 7, 1949, in Perham, MN. He grew up on the family farm and attended Perham High School. Following graduation, Dale went to work the Perham Egg Plant where he worked until his retirement in...

Helen Krueger

Helen Krueger

Apr 17, 2012

Helen was born November 27, 1922 in Gorman Township, rural Perham, MN. Her parents were the late Henry August and Alice Leona (Greiff) Mattfeld. She attended country school in Gorman Township. In 1941, Helen moved to Vancouver, WA, to work for Kaiser Shipyards. On April 20, 1947, Helen was united in marriage to Warren Krueger at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

E.C. Rice

E.C. Rice

Apr 14, 2012

E.C. Rice, age 75, of Richville, MN, died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 14, 2012 under the care of Lakeland Hospice. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Schoeneberger Funeral Home in Perham, MN with Father George Michael officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral...

Donald Gudmestad

Donald Gudmestad

Apr 9, 2012

Donald LeRoy Gudmestad, age 77, of Ottertail, MN, died at Perham Living, on Monday, April 9, 2012. Don was born on November 6, 1934, to George and Carla (Andersen) Gudmestad, in Marion, ND. He grew up on the family farm at Litchville, ND, and attended country school, Rosebud 72, through the 8th grade. Don then attended Litchville High School and...

Ambrose Moenkedick

Ambrose Moenkedick

Mar 31, 2012

Ambrose H. Moenkedick, age 76, of Perham, MN, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, unexpectedly, at his home. Ambrose Herman Moenkedick was born August 15, 1935, in Perham, the son of Herman and Mary (Guck) Moenkedick. Ambrose grew up in rural Edna Township along with his brother and sister. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Ambrose attended...

Barbara LaPoint

Barbara LaPoint

Mar 28, 2012

Barbara (Barb) J. LaPoint, age 69, of Erhard, MN died Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, at the Pioneer Home, of Fergus Falls, MN, after a long battle with cancer. Barb went to school for physical education, worked as a substitute teacher, managed at Sturdevant's Auto Parts, proprietor for Perham Pizza, and was the Deli Manager at Dean's, all while raising her...

Carl Rust, Jr

Carl Rust, Jr

Mar 28, 2012

Carl Gordon "Gordy" Rust, Jr., 70, of Perham, MN, passed away at his home. Carl was born May 3, 1941, to Carl, Sr. and Ada (Castle) Rust. He grew up around Richville, MN, and attended country school and Perham High School. He served three years in the U.S. Army. Carl was married to Kathy Kempa. They had three children, Richard,...

Marie Vorgert

Marie Vorgert

Mar 26, 2012

Marie E. Vorgert, age 88, of Perham, MN, died at Perham Living, Monday, March 26, 2012. Marie Elizabeth Vorgert was born August 15, 1923, in Freeport, MN, to Nicholas and Lucy (Linn) Fabeck. She was united in marriage to Ervin A. Vorgert, on October 14, 1941, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Freeport. Over their 67 years of marriage, they...

John Zepper

John Zepper

Mar 25, 2012

John W. Zepper, age 76, of Perham, MN, died at Sanford Health of Fargo, ND, on Sunday, March 25, 2012. John was born in Butler Township, rural New York Mills, MN, on July 2, 1935, to Benjamin and Louise (Jacques) Zepper. He served in the U.S. Army, in Fort Lewis, WA, for two years. John worked both as a truck...

Larry Manning

Larry Manning

Mar 20, 2012

Larry James Manning, age 67, of rural Perham, MN, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at home, under the care of Hospice of Red River Valley. Larry was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2011. Larry was born January 23, 1945, to William and Bertha (Habek) Manning. He was raised in rural Frazee, graduating from high school with the class of 1963....