Obituaries

Betty Moltzan

Nov 5, 2019

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,...

Elaine Schrupp

Oct 11, 2019

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...

Vernon Moltzan

Oct 2, 2019

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...

Bruce Riebe

Sep 30, 2019

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...

Grace Blaine

Sep 14, 2019

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...

Joseph Manning

Aug 31, 2019

Joseph George Manning, 88, passed away August 31, 2019.   Joe was born April 3, 1931 to Joseph V. and Helen (Habeck) Manning, at home in Silverleaf Township, Becker County, Minnesota.

He grew up near Frazee, MN and graduated from the 8th grade from School District 65.   He completed his High School GED in 1982, graduating from high...

Marlys Moltzan

Aug 29, 2019

Marlys June Moltzan, 88, was called home to heaven on August 29th, 2019 at Frazee Care Center.

Marlys was born on June 3, 1931 to Edward and Helen (Bantle) Bearman in Enderlin, North Dakota.

In June of 1949, Marlys met the love of her life, Raymond Moltzan, of Frazee, while he was at work in...

Sylvia Rohde

Aug 28, 2019

Sylvia Rohde, age 80, of Tacoma, WA, passed away at her home under hospice care on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Sylvia Eleanor McCollum was born on December 31, 1938 to Thomas and Violet (Persons) McCollum in Vergas, MN.  She grew up in Vergas and she attended Frazee-Vergas School.

Sylvia was married to Ervin Rohde on...

Marian Flatau

Aug 27, 2019

Marian Ellen Flatau, 91, was called home to be with her Savior on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. She was born on August 13th, 1928, in Frazee, MN, middle of three children, to Otto and Emma (Ratz) Richter.  She was raised on the family farm in Hobart Township.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Vergas, MN....

Michael Puetz

Aug 27, 2019

Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 1:00pm.  Location: 34053 Camp Cherith Road

Michael James Puetz was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on December 19, 1942 to William and Pearl Puetz.  He graduated from St. Thomas Academy in St. Paul, MN in 1960.

Michael joined the US Army and served 3 years. ...

Gladys Nickolauson

Aug 19, 2019

Gladys Nickolauson, age 80, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at her home in Frazee, Minnesota.

A private family committal service will take place at a later date.

Arrangements are with the Furey Funeral Home of Frazee.

Harvey Herbst

Jul 31, 2019

Harvey Alan Herbst, 74, was called home to heaven on July 31, 2019, due to complications from heart surgery, even though his doctors made a valent effort to save him, his heart was ready to go home.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 4-7:00PM at Furey Funeral Home, Frazee. Celebration of...

Donald Bunkowski

Jul 22, 2019

Donald Rudolph Bunkowski was born on March 31, 1927 in Dora Township on the Bunkowski Family Farm, the son of Rudolph and Alma (Sonnenberg) Bunkowski. He passed away Monday July 22, 2019 at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.

Don was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vergas. He grew up...

Eugene Bartel

Jul 13, 2019

Eugene Russell Bartel was born October 29, 1931 in Frazee, Minnesota, the son of Julius and Laura (Illg) Bartel. He passed away Saturday July 13, 2019 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Toad Lake. Eugene attended country school and graduated from Frazee High School....

Christopher Schultz

Jun 15, 2019

Christopher Franklin Nicholas Schultz was born May 2, 1988 in Staples, Minnesota the son of Wayne Bethel and Pam Schultz Olson. He passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at Essentia -St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes.

He was baptized in the Christian faith and attended school in Detroit Lakes. Chris enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, and mudding.

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Jack Wood

Jun 8, 2019

Jack Wood was born September 15, 1941 in Rose Creek, Minnesota, the son of Donald and Gloria (Watkins) Wood. He passed away June 8, 2019 at Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes surrounded by his family.

He grew up and attended school in Rose Creek and moved with his family to Milaca as a young...

Angel Graham-Olson

Jun 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Angel Graham-Olson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Debra "Deb" Larson

Jun 4, 2019

Debra Kay Larson was born December 11, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Jim and Violet (Gregg) Uhl. She passed away June 4, 2019, age 62, at Perham Health.

Deb grew up and attended school in Sioux City before moving to the Dent area. She graduated from Pelican Rapids High School with the class of...

Clyde Glawe

May 24, 2019

Clyde Edward Glawe, 91, of Vergas, MN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Vergas, MN, at 11:00a.m.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Clyde Edward Glawe...

Jodi Geis

May 12, 2019

A family gathering is planned for a later date