Obituaries
Darrell Donald Holmer
Apr 8, 2026
Darrell Donald Holmer – known to all as “Butch” was born November 26th, 1944 in Detroit Lakes, MN to parents Elmer and Ada (Sedberg). Butch grew up in the Ponsford area with his siblings Walt, Jack and Barb. In 1961, while attending his senior year in Frazee, Butch met his future bride, Gladys. They married February 1st, 1964 and settled...
Norbert Hugo Illg
Mar 22, 2026
Norbert “Norb” Hugo Illg, 88, of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Perham, Minnesota.
Norbert was born in Frazee, Minnesota, to Hugo and Laura (Mischke) Illg, on October 15, 1937. He attended Frazee High School and graduated in 1956. Shortly after graduation, his father passed after being struck by lightning, which resulted in Norbert taking over the family...
Darrell Donald Drewes
Feb 26, 2026
Born the second child of George and Emma (Wefers), Darrell “Dick” Drewes was born on December 5, 1941, at Dr. Otto’s Hospital in Frazee, Minnesota.
Dick was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Christ Lutheran Church of Wolf Lake, Minnesota. After attending grade school in Toad Lake Township, Dick went on to Frazee High School, graduating with the class of 1959.
After...
Michael Hofer
Feb 7, 2026
Michael (Mike) Hofer, Jr., age 90, of Frazee, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Mike was born on February 15, 1935, to the late Michael and Cora (Pettit) Hofer in Fargo, North Dakota. Mike grew up in Frazee, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday, February 20, 2026,...
Alvin Clarence Buehler
Feb 1, 2026
Alvin Clarence Buehler, age 82, of Vergas, MN, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026, at the Frazee Care Center.
Alvin Buehler was born June 8, 1943, at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN, to Clarence and Eveline (Moltzan) Buehler. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Vergas, MN.
He attended country school district 166, which was about half...
Florence Jensen
Jan 4, 2026
Florence Marie Jensen (Byer, Adams)
Born on 12/02/1929 and died on 1/04/2026 at home with her husband by her side.
Florence is survived by her husband, Paul, of 16 years; one brother, Joseph Byer of Perham, MN, and three sisters, Dolores Manning Callaway, MN; Evenell Christensen Domascus, Oregon; Bernice Muscarello Pickerington, Ohio.
Preceded in death by her Parents Tony and Cecelia Byer and...
Lynn E. Bell
Jan 3, 2026
Lynn Evelyn Bell: A Life Served with Love
Lynn, age 68, of Frazee, MN, passed away on January 3. leaving behind a legacy as warm and steady as her favorite flannel jacket. To know Lynn was to know a woman who lived life to the fullest, laughed until she snorted, and lived by the motto: "Get ‘er done!"
They say some people cook...
Annetta Haley
Dec 23, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Annetta Haley, was welcomed into the loving arms of the one who loved her most, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 93. She passed peacefully at the Frazee Care Center, where she had been residing for the past several years.
Annetta was born on October 15, 1932...
Marvel Beaman
Dec 21, 2025
Born in Vergas, Minnesota, Marvel Beaman, who left this life on December 21, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on July 13, 1931, Marvel was a beloved housewife, nurturing her family and creating a sanctuary for all crossed her threshold. Whether it was a festive holiday gathering or a simple weekday visit, her home was a gathering place, filled...
James H Smith
Dec 11, 2025
James H Smith, also known as Jim or Chuck, 91, of Waite Park, Minnesota formerly of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 11,2025, in his home in Waite Park.
James was born in Clinton, Arkansas on June 25, 1934, the son of Walter Jewel(Chuck) and Bonnie (Burnett) Smith. He is survived by two sisters, Marylee Noble and Carolyn Bakalekos.
After high...
Timothy Sayer
Nov 20, 2025
Timothy Sayer, born on July 20, 1967, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed away at the age of 58 on November 20, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Timothy led a dedicated and industrious life, most notably serving as a Maintenance Manager, where his skills and work ethic were greatly valued. His professional journey was marked by a commitment to excellence, and he earned...
Terry W. Hockett
Nov 2, 2025
Terry Wayne Hockett passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at Pelican Valley Senior Living, Riverfront on Main.
He was born on July 22, 1949, to Wayne and Gladys (Moen) Hockett in Perham, MN. He was also raised by his stepmother, Esther (Parrish).
Terry attended country school and graduated from Frazee High School in 1967. After high school, he furthered his education...
William Harry Carr
Oct 28, 2025
William Harry Carr, 70, formerly of Frazee, gained his angel wings when he passed at his home in Dilworth, MN on October 28, 2025.
Bill was born on December 29, 1954 to David (Jack) Carr and Lucille (Crowell) Carr in Detroit Lakes, MN. Bill’s family moved around quite a bit in those early years, with Detroit Lakes, Height of Land, and...
James Rethwisch
Sep 19, 2025
James (Jim) Edward Rethwisch passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the age of 92 following a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on April 5, 1933, to John and Frieda (Illg) Rethwisch in Frazee. He was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Evergreen and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Frazee. He attended Country School District #71...
Ethel Quade
Sep 13, 2025
Ethel Quade, age 94, of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ethel was born on December 20, 1930, to Fred and Augusta (Radel) Bartel in Toad Lake Township, Minnesota. She grew up in a home where faith, family, and hard work were the center of life. In 1948, she married the...
Marilyn M. Hoffman
Aug 30, 2025
Marilyn M. Hoffman passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at the Oak Crossing Care Facility in Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born on February 6, 1941, in Perham, Minnesota, to Herb and Helen (Schrupp) Bischoff. Throughout her 84 years, Marilyn always had a joyful spirit and a warm heart, qualities that would define her throughout her life.
Marilyn grew up...
Marian Bachmann
Aug 28, 2025
Marian Ruth Bachmann, 98, of Frazee, MN, Passed away peacefully at Essentia Health Oak Crossing on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Marian, the youngest of eleven children was born on June 29, 1927, to Emil and Mary (Machenthun) Blauert. She grew up in Height of Land Township and was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John's Lutheran Church-Height of Land. She attended...
Irene Matson
Aug 22, 2025
Irene Joanne (Barton) Matson was born on June 7, 1954, to Cyril James Barton and Bronislawa (Olchawa) Barton in St. Paul, MN. She married John Peter Matson of Frazee, MN in Detroit Lakes, MN on November 20, 1971. Together they welcomed a daughter, Christina, in 1972 and a son, John, in 1974. She obtained her General Equivalency Diploma in 1981...
Jean Edna Sailer
Aug 19, 2025
Jean Edna (Nelson) Sailer, 100, passed away on Aug. 19, 2025, at the Hadley House in Perham, MN.
Jean was born on Dec. 1, 1924, at home on the family farm near Butterfield, MN., to Milton and Edna (Slaalien) Nelson. Jean was a 1942 graduate of Butterfield High School.
She married Archie Sailer on June 1, 1943, in Hill City, MN. Following...
Scotty Graham
Jul 28, 2025
Scotty Saxon Graham, aged 67, of Frazee, MN, passed away Monday, July 28th, 2025, at his home. Scott was born June 10th, 1958, to John and Loretta (Dretsch) Graham in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Scott was a lifelong resident of Frazee. He attended and graduated from Frazee Vergas School with the class of 1977. Scott was united in marriage to Kathy Bartel...
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