Obituaries

Feb 3, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Lorraine Steinke announces her passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the age of 63 years.

Susan was born on May 21, 1954 to Leo and Carrie Rogers in Park Rapids, MN.  She grew up on the family farm and attended school in...

Feb 1, 2018

Emery Gordon Stordahl, age 94, of Vergas, MN, formerly of Moorhead, MN, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, February 1, 2018, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Emery was born January 15, 1924, in McIntosh, MN, to Henry and Clara (Shannon) Stordahl.  He grew up in McIntosh, attending country school, then graduating...

Jan 19, 2018

Richard “Moon” Mellen, age 86, of Frazee, MN, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018, at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Frazee, MN, at 11 AM, Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be made at Sacred...

Jan 17, 2018

Wayne David Nystuen, of Frazee, at the age of 84, went to be with Wanda, in the early morning hours of January 17, 2018.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Furey Funeral Home in Frazee with a time of visitation to begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will be...

Jan 13, 2018

Judy K. Houghton, age 77, of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Vergas, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Judy’s Life will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2018, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vergas.  Visitation will be held 5-7...

Jan 12, 2018

Carol A. Funkhouser, age 57, passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2018 after courageously battling a lifelong illness.

Carol was born in St. Paul Park, MN on October 8, 1960 to Fred & Shirley (Maher) Funkhouser.  She graduated from Frazee High School in 1978 then continued on to earn a Registered Nursing Degree from North...

Jan 2, 2018

Rodney W. Richter, age 89, of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Loon Lake Church, Vergas, MN.  Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Loon Lake with...

Dec 30, 2017

Marvin Clarence Mindermann, 89, was born on September 3rd, 1928, to Elmer and Augusta Mindermann in Frazee, Minnesota. He went to be with the Lord on December 30th, 2017.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 3rd, at Bethlehem Lutheran in Frazee, MN, at 11 AM. Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 2nd, at the...

Dec 7, 2017

John Reed King, age 69, of Frazee, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 7, 2017.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, with Pastor John M. Johannes of Mount Olive Lutheran Church officiating.  Visitation will held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017, at...

Dec 4, 2017

Carol I. Bade, age 75, of Frazee, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 4, 2017.

A celebration of life will be held 11 AM, Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the Perham United Methodist Church.  Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

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Nov 14, 2017

Raymond W. Meyhoff, age 85, of Frazee, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Sanford Health in Fargo.  Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee.  Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, at Furey Funeral Home in Frazee with a prayer service at 7...

Nov 6, 2017

Minerva Lorraine Anderson, age 98, of Frazee, MN, passed away peacefully Monday, November 6, 2017, at the Frazee Care Center, under the care of Red River Valley Hospice.

A Celebration of Minerva’s life will be held 11 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee with a time of visitation to begin one hour...

Nov 1, 2017

Nora Thelma (Dunham) Willprecht, age 96, longtime Frazee resident, passed away at the age of 96 on November 1, 2017, at the Frazee Care Center. Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with visitation to begin 1 hour prior to the service. Lunch will be served following the service. Interment will be...

Oct 9, 2017

Gertrude Alberta Lomsdal, age 94, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Frazee, MN, passed away peacefully at her granddaughter’s home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Grace United Methodist Church in Moorhead, MN. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017,...

Oct 8, 2017

Michael John Mindermann, age 61, of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully under the care of Red River Valley Hospice, surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017, at...

Sep 22, 2017

Lawrence W. “Sarge” Neu, age 92, of Frazee, MN, formerly of Vergas, MN, passed away peacefully Friday, September 22, 2017, at the Frazee Care Center. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee with a time of visitation to begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will be made...

Sep 14, 2017

Anna Mae (Gibbons) Nelson was born in Jamestown, ND, August 18, 1920, and lived in Nortonville, ND, until 1927, when the family moved near Frazee. Anna Mae attended country school until the eighth grade, then attended Frazee High School graduating in 1938. After graduation, she worked as the secretary for the school principal. Funeral Services for Anna Mae will be...

Sep 12, 2017

Selma Alma “Sally” Schmidt, age 91, of the Vergas, MN, area, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the New York Mills Elders Home on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Sally was born August 14, 1926, to Fred and Elizabeth (Weimann) Moltzan on the family farm north of Vergas. She grew up there attending country school near Vergas, graduating from Frazee...

Sep 8, 2017

Gale J. Eckre, age 65, of Frazee, MN, passed away at his home on Friday, September 8, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Frazee. Funeral Home Furey Funeral Home 33832 State Highway 87 Frazee, MN 56544

Sep 2, 2017

Dean “Bugs” Kevin Brasel, age 62, of Frazee, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. A memorial service will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at the Crosspoint Alliance Church in Perham, MN, with a time of gathering an hour prior. Dean was born on August 4, 1955, to John...