Obituaries

Melvin Herbert Brasel

Melvin Herbert Brasel

Jul 21, 2026

Service schedule is currently pending. Please check back for updates.Melvin Herbert Brasel, age 84, of Perham, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Melvin was born on June 27, 1942, to Walter and Elva (Huwe) Brasel in Perham, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corliss Township, near Perham. He attended country school in District 277 and Perham High...

Sharon Ann Schroeer

Sharon Ann Schroeer

Jul 21, 2026

Sharon Schroeer, age 75, of Perham, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church of Corliss. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to...

Maria Susana Villarreal

Maria Susana Villarreal

Jul 19, 2026

Maria S. Villarreal, age 86, of Grafton, ND, passed away at Perham Living nursing home in Perham, MN, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with family by her side.

Maria was born January 24, 1940, to the late Diego and Susana Mendoza in Lampazos, N.L., Mexico.

On July 30, 1960, Maria married Daniel Villarreal. The couple lived in Laredo, TX, for several years...

Wade Michael Sjolie

Wade Michael Sjolie

Jul 18, 2026

Wade Michael Sjolie, age 63, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

Wade was born April 26, 1963 in Fergus Falls, MN, to Howard and Lou Ann (Hanson) Sjolie. He grew up in Fergus Falls and graduated from Fergus Falls High School. Following high school, he attended Wadena Technical College for...

Joyce Ann Wegscheid

Joyce Ann Wegscheid

Jul 12, 2026

The strong spirit, resilience and faith that carried Joyce Ann Wegscheid through her life has carried her to heaven. Joyce passed away on July 12, 2026, at age 92. She was one of nine daughters and six sons born to Margaret and Lawrence Lemna. Her twin sister, Joan, died in infancy at 6 months from whooping cough. At Joyce's request,...

Jonathan Paul Skow

Jonathan Paul Skow

Jul 12, 2026

Jonathan (Jon) Skow, 62, of Dent, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him and a community forever enriched by his life.

Jon was born on October 23, 1963, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, to Martin and Anita Skow. He lived a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and dedication to teaching and helping others.

Jon...

Marvin Sylvester Ward

Marvin Sylvester Ward

Jul 2, 2026

Marvin S. Ward, age 96 of Perham, MN, passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Like Mother, Like Daughter Care Home in Perham.

He was born on a farm just outside Bluffton, Minnesota, and the oldest of five children. He was the son of Sylvester and Myrtle (Brown) Ward. He grew up in the Wadena area where he...

Sandee L. Huebsch

Sandee L. Huebsch

Jun 28, 2026

Sandee Lee Huebsch, age 74, passed away on June 28, 2026 at Perham Living. There are people in this world who bring joy to each room they encounter. The beautiful soul we discuss below was one of these people. As I look back at my mother's amazing life here among us, her sweet personality sits proudly in the center of her humanity.

Sandee Lee Huebsch...

William "Bill" Andersen

William "Bill" Andersen

Jun 24, 2026

William "Bill" Alan Andersen, 83 of Perham, MN, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in his home with his family surrounding him. Bill was born on May 14, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Wally and Lorraine (Kieser) Andersen. A brother (Mike) soon appeared, and the beginning of a lifelong friendship began. Bill graduated from North High School in...

Virginia Carol Marasco

Virginia Carol Marasco

Jun 16, 2026

Virginia “Carol” Marasco (Westlund), age 81, a devoted Servant of God, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 under the care of Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake, MN and HIA Hospice.

Carol was born on January 29, 1945, in St. Paul, MN, to Melvin and Betty (Vandevner) Westlund. Carol lived her life with unwavering faith and a compassionate heart....

Merle William Matzke

Merle William Matzke

Jun 15, 2026

Merle Matzke, age 89, passed peacefully surrounded by family, in the early morning of Monday, June 15, 2026.

He was born January 3, 1937, in Winona, MN, to Willard and Lois (Brown) Matzke and attended school there, graduating from Winona High School in 1954. On August 10, 1957, he married Lorraine Sackreiter at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Lewiston, MN....

Cari L. Aksamit

Cari L. Aksamit

Jun 14, 2026

Cari Lynn Aksamit, 46, passed away on June 14 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on June 1, 1980, in St. Cloud to Marilyn Christensen (née Weis) and Marlowe Christensen, Cari was raised in a close-knit and loving family. She attended Apollo High School, graduating in 1999.

On June 24, 2000, she married the love of...

Sara Canada

Sara Canada

Jun 13, 2026

Sara A. Canada, 89, of Perham, MN, passed away at her home on June 13, 2026.

She was born on July 25, 1936, in Perham to Richard and Anne (Dragseth) Schmidt in Perham.

Sara lived a life marked by creativity, faith, and devotion to family and community. After graduating from Perham High School, she studied Art at Concordia College in Moorhead and...

Luke Nundahl

Luke Nundahl

Jun 7, 2026

Luke Joseph Nundahl of Perham, MN, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2026 at the age of 47, after a battle with a brain tumor.

He was born on July 14, 1978, in Detroit Lakes, MN to Virginia “Ginny” and Mike Nundahl. He attended St. Henry’s Catholic School andgraduated from Perham High School in 1997.

Luke was a gentle soul with a...

Wayne Selander

Wayne Selander

Jun 6, 2026

Wayne Lyle Selander, age 84 of New York Mills, MN died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at his home.

He was born on August 3, 1941, to Arnold and Anna Selander in Homestead Township. He grew up on the family dairy farm. While Arnold worked off of the farm, Wayne and his brother, Alden ran the farm. Wayne graduated from New...

Billie F. Smith

Billie F. Smith

Jun 1, 2026

Billie F. (Leonard) Smith, age 91, passed away peacefully after a long, richly blessed life dedicated to family, faith, and community.

Born on December 12, 1934, in Wakefield, NE, to James and Frances (Lindahl) Leonard, Billie grew up with a deep appreciation for music, education, and rural fellowship. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1952, playing in both the...

Emily Lynn Schmidt

Emily Lynn Schmidt

May 20, 2026

Emily Schmidt, of Perham, MN, died at the age of 35. She was an amazing soul and always the life of the party. She cared deeply for the ones she loved and would go out of her way to make you smile. She leaves behind her family, but most importantly, her two amazing kids, Jefferson and Elsie, whom she loved...

Nathan Mark Lehmann

Nathan Mark Lehmann

May 17, 2026

Nathan M Lehmann,39, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2026, at the University Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He was born to Russell A. Lehmann and Cindy C (Hedlund) Nelson on April 27, 1987, in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Nathan attended Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Detroit Lakes, MN for small engine repair which led him to have his own...

Larry L. Toms

Larry L. Toms

May 12, 2026

Larry L. Toms, age 76 of Perham, MN and Gilbert, AZ passed away on May 12, 2026.

He was born in Manchester, IA on January 5, 1950 to Merlyn and Bethel (Davis) Toms. He was raised and attended the United Methodist Church. He graduated from West Delaware School in 1968 and was highly active in sports, speech and drama in high...

Mary Helen Zitzow

Mary Helen Zitzow

Apr 28, 2026

Mary Helen (Bauck) Zitzow, age 92, of Perham, MN, died Tuesday April 28, 2026, at Perham Living surrounded by family.

Mary Helen was born at St. James Hospital to Edward and Helen (Groves) Bauck on September 16, 1933. She was baptized on November 9, 1933, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Perham. She was confirmed in her faith on May 18, 1947....