Obituaries

Calvin Lepp

Jan 15, 2024

Calvin Lepp, age 82, from Perham, formerly Eden Prairie and St. Louis Park, MN, passed away peacefully at Perham Living on January 15, 2024, where he was lovingly cared for.

Born on January 5, 1942, son of Clifton and Doris (Mares) Lepp, at Minneapolis General. He weighed 1.75 pounds and was the smallest surviving infant. In 2017, HCMC held...

Sonja Horner

Jan 14, 2024

Sonja M. (Trom) Horner, 81, of West McDonald Lake near Dent, MN, passed away in her home from stroke complications on Sunday, January 14, 2024, with her husband and children by her side.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service and time for sharing at 6:30 on Friday, January 26 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham,...

Leslie G. Konley

Jan 4, 2024

Leslie G. Konley was led by the angels to paradise on January 4, 2024.

Leslie was born on February 19, 1936, to Leslie G. Konley and Margaret Ann (McAvoy) Konley in Chicago, Illinois.

He attended school at St. Cajetan Grammar School, one year at St. Ignatius High School, and graduated from Mendel Catholic High School and received a Bachelor’s in...

Ingrid Sepp

Dec 22, 2023

Ingrid Rita Sepp, age 92 of Perham, died peacefully on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Perham Living.

Ingrid was born on March 27, 1931 to Johannes Siilak and Maret Kohlmey in Tartu, Estonia. She and her family fled Estonia in 1944 as it was being occupied by the Soviets. They found themselves in Northern Germany, where Ingrid stayed before coming...

Norbert Ruther

Dec 14, 2023

Norbert Emil Ruther, went to be with the Lord, at the age of 96 years, 8 months and 24 days, on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Perham Living.

Norbert was born on March 21, 1927, the son of William and Freida (Tober) Ruther at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN. He was one of six children in a family of...

2023 Holiday Service of Remembrance

Dec 7, 2023

We invite you and your family to our Holiday Service of Remembrance.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service

This special event is centered on keeping memories of your loved one alive. It is our hope that this service offers you a sense of comfort and strength. A time of fellowship with refreshments will...

Kathleen Wright

Dec 1, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Denise Wright's journey began February 6, 1962 as Dale and Donna (Case) Wright welcomed their first of three children home.

Kathy was a strong-willed fighter from the very beginning. Through all the obstacles that life handed her, she kept everyone on their toes. Kathy lived most of her life from a wheelchair and she was known to sometimes...

Wayne Sachs

Nov 30, 2023

Wayne Earl Sachs, age 87 of Perham, MN, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Perham Living surrounded by family. He was on born September 27, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to George and Esther (Groff) Sachs.

Wayne went to Rosemount High School and then continued his education to be an iron worker. He worked as an iron...

Merle Thompson

Nov 27, 2023

Merle Wilbur Thompson, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Perham Living care facility on November 27, 2023. He suffered an incapacitating stroke in December of 2016 and was courageous during his illness. Despite his limited physical abilities, he remained a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who...

Richard Byer

Nov 26, 2023

Richard Byer, age 86 of Perham, MN, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 26, 2023 on his way to town to buy vegetable oil, a missing ingredient he needed to bake a cake.

Richard Leo Byer was born in Frazee, MN on June 19, 1937, the son of Anton and Cecillia (Joachim) Byer. After high school, Richard worked as a hired-hand,...

Warren Rust

Nov 20, 2023

Warren E. Rust, Sr. age 75 of Richville, MN died Monday, November 20, 2023 in the Little Falls Care Center, Little Falls, MN. A private graveside service with military honors will be at the Richville Cemetery.

Warren Edward Rust was born September 20, 1948 at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN, the son of Carl and Ada (Castle) Rust. Immediately...

James Mattfeld

Nov 16, 2023

James (Jim) August Mattfeld, died on November 16, 2023, at Perham Living in Perham, MN, under the care of hospice and surrounded by loved ones.

Jim, known for his playful sarcasm, was born on December 19, 1937, in Perham, MN to August and Theresa (Schultz) Mattfeld. He was one of five children. Jim attended country school until the eighth grade,...

Logan Thompson

Nov 12, 2023

Logan Robert Thompson was born in Pinehurst, NC on September 7, 2001 and welcomed home by his extended family. Our beloved son, LRT, "Tompo", Logan went to heaven on November 12, 2023, where he is now, in the loving embrace of his four grandparents, Bob and Barb Jarchow, Layton and Viola Thompson; and his uncle, Dave.

Logan had a...

John Kelly

Nov 11, 2023

John Edward Kelly was born on March 9th, 1941, and passed away on November 11th, 2023. John was born at his grandfather's home in Alexandria, Minnesota to Edward and Mary (McCabe) Kelly. He grew up in Fargo and attended St. Mary's school before graduating from Shanley High School in 1958.

John was the two-time Most Valuable Player for the Fargo...

Kelly Wagenman

Nov 8, 2023

Kelly Wagenman, age 73, of Dent, MN passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2023, after a very short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Kelly Wagenman, the firstborn son to Adolph and Delores (Houge) Wagenman, was born on May 15, 1950, in Edgeley ND....

Stafford Erickson

Oct 31, 2023

Stafford P. Erickson (Staff), age 92 of Perham MN, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at home with his wife by his side.

Staff was born on January 20, 1931, in Mentor, MN to Arthur and Julia (Christianson) Erickson. After graduating from high school, Staff enlisted in the Air Force and served three years in Japan during the...

Barbara Jarchow

Oct 27, 2023

Barbara “Barb” Jo Jarchow (Rowbottom), age 79 of Perham, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 27, 2023, in the loving care of the staff at Perham Living Nursing Home.

Barb was born June 27, 1944 in St. Charles, Illinois to Jean and Robert Rowbottom of Geneva, Illinois. She grew up in Geneva and this is where she met...

Delmer Thompson

Oct 27, 2023

Delmer Lee Thompson, age 91 of Ottertail, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 27, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Del was born in Fulton, SD on November 2, 1931, where he spent most of his early years before moving to Minnesota.

Del had a fun and interesting time on a hobby farm before moving...

Arlo Zepper

Oct 15, 2023

Arlo Zepper, 96 of Perham, MN passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Perham Living.

Arlo Leslie Zepper was born June 25, 1927 in Corliss Township to Henry and Clara (Quittschreiber) Zepper. He grew up on the family farm attending the local country school with his sister and a collection of neighbor farm kids.

Arlo was in the U.S. Army...

Linda Rust

Oct 14, 2023

Linda Rust, age 72 of Bluffton, MN died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home.

Linda Kay Brink was born in Fergus Falls, MN on December 27, 1950, the youngest of eight daughters to parents Milton and Helen (Oman) Brink. In 1968, Linda met Warren Rust at a horse riding stable and the following year, Linda and Warren were married...