David (Dave) A. Hilgenberg, born January 9, 1952, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the age of 71, surrounded by his family.   Dave was born in Chicago, IL to David and Emma Hilgenberg. He had three sisters, one being his twin, Diane.  Dave would spend many years of his life living in Chicago. Chicago… Read More

Frederick Henry Tate, Jr. (Hank) was born February 25, 1943 at Winona Co. General Hospital, Winona, MN.  He passed away at the Green Pine Acres Nursing Home, Menahga, MN on March 16, at 80 years, 23 days.  His parents were Frederick Henry Tate,  Sr. and Charlotte Dorthea (Cassel) Tate.  He grew up on a dairy… Read More

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (Hasbargen) Spadgenske, age 79, of rural Frazee, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at The Cottages in Detroit Lakes, MN, where she had been residing the last three years. Kathy was born in Menahga, MN, on July 23, 1943, a daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Kimball) Hasbargen. She attended local schools… Read More

George Fick, age 90, of Vergas, MN and formerly of Burlington, ND died on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in a Minot hospital with his loving family at his side. Funeral Service will be held 11AM, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Loon Lake, Vergas, MN, with visitation 1-hour prior. Interment will be… Read More

Gregory (Greg) Jerome Dahlgren, born February 17, 1956, passed away peacefully in his home on March 9, 2023, at the age of 67, leaving an enduring impact on his family, business and community. Greg was born in Alexandria, MN, the second of four children to Gordon and Marion Dahlgren. The family moved to Vergas, MN in… Read More

Funeral Services were held for Laura Lubitz age 93, of Perham, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Corliss, rural Perham, with Pastor Justin Whitmore officiating. Congregational hymns were accompanied by Amy Sobieski. Pallbearers were Trent Gropper, Jack Lubitz, Brian Selander, Damien Lubitz, Andrew Lubitz, Jerome Crandall, Wayne Engel and Andrew… Read More

James Michael (Mike) Boltz, 78, of Augusta, Mich., left us suddenly and unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. A funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24 at Saint Thomas More Catholic Parish in Kalamazoo, Mich. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. immediately preceding the Mass, and there will be a luncheon immediately… Read More

Richard Blair, age 62, of Vergas, passed away on March 2, 2023 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Memorial Service for Richard will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Vergas Event Center with visitation 1-hour prior. Assisting the family is Furey Funeral Home of Frazee.  www.fureyfh.com

Patricia Ann (Benham) Shore, age 78, Frazee, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Detroit Lakes with her family by her side. Pat was born in Crosby, MN on November 13, 1944, a daughter of the late John and Mabel (Motley) Benham.  She attended area schools and graduated from… Read More

Carol L. Tappe, age 82, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023 in her own home at Lincoln City, Ore.    Carol was the oldest child of Arthur and Marian Schmidt of Frazee.    Carol was a well-known art teacher in Frazee School Systems and was known for her support of all school artistic programs.   She is… Read More