Obituaries
Larry Van Watermulen
Jan 25, 2026
Larry H. Van Watermulen, age 88 of Perham, MN passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in Perham Living.
Please check back for Larry's full obituary.
Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Schoeneberger Funeral and Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Memorial Mass at...
Jack Bell
Jan 23, 2026
Jack "Jake" Bell, 69, beloved Father, Son, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 23, 2026. He entered this world on March 23, 1956 in Ottawa, IL, born to Jack and Elizabeth Bell.
Jack loved fishing, specially at Big Fork River near Big Falls, MN. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved riding his 1200 Harley Davidson...
Betty Seiple
Jan 14, 2026
Betty J. Seiple, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Betty Jean Hunter was born to Frank and Hazel (Malcolm) Hunter on April 19, 1937 in Dead Lake Township, MN. As a family they moved back and forth between North Dakota and Minnesota several times. She attended elementary school at a country...
Edward Rux
Jan 14, 2026
Edward Albert Rux, known to most as Ed, was promoted to his eternal home with our Heavenly Father on January 14, 2026 at the age of 83 surrounded by five generations of family.
Ed was born to Emil and Annie (Weideman) Rux on April 1, 1942 in Evergreen Township, MN. It was at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Evergreen that Ed...
Cecile Olson
Jan 13, 2026
Cecile "Cele" Frances Olson, age 93, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Westpark Village Senior Living in Billings, MT, with family by her side.Cele was born to John and Elizabeth (Kern) Cole on November 17, 1932, in Wadena, MN. She graduated from Verndale Public School and attended the College of St. Scholastica where she earned a degree in Home...
Corrine Bjelland
Jan 12, 2026
Corrine Bjelland, age 83, passed away on January 12, 2026 at Lilac Homes Assisted Living Memory Care in Dilworth, MN after suffering from dementia.
Corrine was born to Raphael and Marion (Bierwerth) Connolly on September 5, 1942 in St. Paul, MN. She was the oldest of six children and graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1960.
She married Duane "Dewey"...
Daniel K. Kittilson
Jan 3, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Kenneth Kittilson, age 79, passed away at his home in rural Perham, MN, on January 3, 2026.
Dan was born on January 12, 1946, to Kittil and Hazel (Melbye) Kittilson. He had two older sisters as he was the baby of the family. According to his sisters, Dan was doted on by his parents and allowed to get away...
Joyce Doll
Dec 30, 2025
Joyce Arlene Doll, age 85, of Perham, MN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:15 and Parish Prayers at 6:30 on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham. Visitation will resume from 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the...
Yvonne Hanson
Dec 28, 2025
Yvonne Marie Hanson, age 90 of Dent, MN entered heaven on December 28, 2025.
Yvonne Marie was welcomed into the world on July 1, 1935, to Carl Emil and Alberta Mae (Morton) Umlauf. Disregarding the doctor’s advice after their eleventh child, Yvonne was their twelfth child of eighteen. She grew up on the west side of Star Lake within walking distance...
Kareen Torgerson
Dec 23, 2025
Kareen Ann Torgerson (Jacklitch), 64, of Richville, MN, passed away on December 23, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 30, 1961 at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN to LeRoy and Mercedes (Merrick) Jacklitch.
She was raised on a farm near Campbell, MN and attended Campbell...
Henry Ditterich
Dec 22, 2025
Henry Francis Ditterich, age 77 of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, December 22, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, DuWayne (Jennifer) and grandchildren, Hunter, Colton, and Boone; daughter, Patty (Kurt) Johnson and grandchildren, Alyssa (Nick) Tschida, Brianna Nordstrom (Kyle), and great grandchildren Ryker and Raeburn; siblings, LuAnn...
Willard Sanders
Dec 14, 2025
Willard Olaf Sanders, age 89 of Perham, MN passed away on December 14, 2025. He was a resident of Perham Living for the past two years.
Visitation will be 10:30-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Basswood Baptist Church in Richville, MN.
Brian Jongeling
Dec 14, 2025
Brian Frederick Jongeling, age 68 of Ottertail, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 14, 2025, after battling several health issues in recent years.
He was born March 1, 1957 to Ernest and Helen Jongeling in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended District #87, a one-room school house in Chancellor, SD in 1963, then moved with his...
Eileen Farbo
Dec 14, 2025
Eileen Farbo, age 82 of Thief River Falls, MN and formerly of Perham, MN passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Valley Assisted Living.
Eileen was born April 20, 1943, the youngest of eight children to Odd and Fidessa (Wilkie) Farbo at their farmstead in Blooming Valley Township, Roseau County, MN.
She lived with her mom and dad most of her...
Susan Loerzel
Dec 11, 2025
Susan P. Loerzel, age 65 of Perham, MN, passed away in her home on December 11, 2025 after a four-year battle with cancer. She is now free from pain and suffering and is in the loving arms of Jesus.
Sue was born on December 22, 1959 to Dirk and Phyllis Trosen in Wadena, MN. She loved the Lord with all her...
Renee Doll
Dec 6, 2025
Renee Ann Doll, age 59 of Perham, MN, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 6, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Renee was born July 22, 1966 in Perham, MN to Eugene and Carol (Buechler) Doll. In her younger years, along with her parents and siblings, the family made several moves living in both North Dakota...
Eugene Klinnert
Dec 6, 2025
Eugene Knute Klinnert was born on May 13, 1940 in Perham, MN and passed away on December 6, 2025 in Perham, at the age of 85. He was under the care of Moments Hospice.
He was the son of August and Ethel Klinnert. He grew up in Dent, MN and graduated from Perham High School. He raised his family in Brandon,...
2025 Holiday Service of Remembrance
Dec 4, 2025
We invite you and your family to our Holiday Service of Remembrance.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00 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 follow the...
George Rux
Dec 1, 2025
George Ernest Rux, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by family after a short but courageous battle with Acute Leukemia.
He was born in Perham, MN on October 20, 1947, to Emil and Annie (Weidemann) Rux. George grew up in Frazee, MN, where he was baptized and confirmed at Evergreen Church. He graduated from Frazee High...
Dennis W. Happel
Nov 26, 2025
Born to George and Agnes Stromberg Happel on September 14, 1947, Dennis William Happel was a force to be reckoned with.
He grew up outside of Luce, Minnesota where he walked uphill both ways in the snow to country school. He was a hard-working farm kid alongside his younger brother Dan and beloved dog Shep. During his tenure at Perham High...
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