Marion L. Aschnewitz, 69, a lifelong resident of Evergreen, MN, passed away Thursday, January 9th, 2020 in Detroit Lakes, MN. Marion Lucille Aschnewitz was born March 2, 1950, in Perham, MN, to Gottleib “George” and Doloris Weidemann.  She was baptized at her home in rural Evergreen where her family resided. Marion was confirmed into the Christian faith on April 11, 1965 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Evergreen.  She attended elementary school in Frazee,...

On Friday, December 27, 2019, Eugene Arthur Miller, loving husband, father of two, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of one passed away at the age of 67. Eugene was born on April 18, 1952 in Paddock Minnesota to Arthur and Eleanor Miller. He was a Frazee High School graduate and he worked as a supervisor for Team Industries. On August 26, 1978, he married the love of his life Mary Ann Retz. They raised together a son Troy, and a daughter Tanya.  Eugene was a dedicated...

Service of Remembrance 2019

Carrol Wood was born August 7, 1941 in Moorhead, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Mazie (Sworthout) Hanson. She passed away December 7, 2019 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes surrounded by her family. She grew up and attended school in Jennings Lodge, Oregon and moved to Minnesota to start a family. On December 2, 1967, Carrol was united in marriage to Jack Wood in Onamia and they made their home in Milaca. The family moved to Frazee and Carrol began working at...

Patrick J. Furey, age 56, of Frazee, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 24, 2019. Patrick John Furey was born August 5, 1963 to Bernard and Katherine (Tuttle) Furey in St. Paul, MN. Patrick was an infant when the family moved to Frazee. He attended elementary school in Frazee, graduating with the class of 1981 at Frazee High School. He attended college at NDSU and University of Minnesota studying agriculture. Patrick enjoyed working as a farmhand in his young adult years and continued to work...

Betty Lou Moltzan, age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Ecumen Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Betty Lou was born April 29, 1932 in Fergus Falls, to Arnold and Lillian (Kegley) Rusch. She grew up in Dent and attended Perham High School graduating with the class of 1950. On October 31, 1950, Betty was united in marriage to Alfred “Dudley” Moltzan and they were blessed with 6 children: Gary, Mary, Sue, David, Rick and Ronny. They lived in Pelican Rapids,...

Elaine Clara Schrupp was born August 31, 1954 in Perham, Minnesota.  She was the youngest of four daughters born to William and Donna (Soland) Moltzan. Elaine passed away October 11, 2019 at Sanford Medical in Fargo, North Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Perham, Minnesota.  After growing up in rural Vergas, she graduated from Perham High School and worked for Bretz Hardware, Primera Foods, and Vergas Hardware. On September 5, 1975 she was...

Vernon Kenneth Moltzan was born April 6, 1928, in Vergas, Minnesota, the son of Adolph and Marion (Boe) Moltzan. He passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He grew up in the Vergas area and attended country school. As a young man, Vernon worked as a farm hand, built silos, and at the Ice Works on Detroit Lakes. Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Navy receiving his honorable discharge in 1950. On March 10, 1953, he...

Bruce Allen Riebe was born March 9, 1958 in Perham, Minnesota, the son of Eugene and Elaine (Jenson) Riebe. He passed away Monday, September 30, 2019, at his home in Frazee. He was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and attended school in Frazee. Bruce taught himself to play guitar at age 11, and later with his love of music formed the country band the Country Travelers with his sister: Joanne, and friends: Pat Fink, and Gary Hannebuth. On July 8, 1990, he was united in marriage to...

Grace Julia (Riebe) Blaine, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Grace was born in Frazee on November 9, 1928 to Julius and Gertrude (Munder) Riebe. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee where she married Donald (Doc) Blaine on October 19, 1947. The couple had four children, James, Janice, Scot and Steven. Grace worked as a waitress at local restaurants in Frazee and later as a cook for the Frazee School...