Angela Lee (Bergeron) Tate was born on March 3, 1989, in Yakima, WA, to parents Dana Sappenfield and Frank Bergeron. In 2000, her family moved to Frazee, MN, where she began making many of her lifelong friendships. Angela graduated from Frazee High School in 2007 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Social… Read More

Ruby Anne McVane, 51, passed away in her home with her daughter by her side, on October 19, 2024 from cardiac arrest. This occurred after a long battle with heart disease and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Ruby was born in Neenah, WI to parents Patricia and Jonn McVane.  She and… Read More

Gail Rika Schave was born to Eldor and Helen (Mueller) Schave on April 10, 1939 in Perham, MN. She was baptized on May 21, 1939 and confirmed on May 25, 1952 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Evergreen. Her confirmation verse was John 8:31-32 “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed,… Read More

Doris Josephine Harvala, age 100, of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Wolf Lake Township near Osage, passed away on October 24th, 2024 at Heritage Living Nursing Home in Park Rapids Minnesota. Doris was born August 8th, 1924, in Runeberg Township of Becker County near Menahga MN. As a young girl, Doris moved with her family to… Read More

Esther Mary Wilkinson, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Frazee, Minnesota, on Friday, October 11, 2024.  Born on September 23, 1944, she was the first child of Wilmer and Lucille Bingaman and was raised on a ranch in western South Dakota. Esther received her early education through homeschooling until the eighth grade, after… Read More

Gail Rika Schave was born to Eldor and Helen (Mueller) Schave on April 10, 1939 in Perham, MN. She was baptized on May 21, 1939 and confirmed on May 25, 1952 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Evergreen. Her confirmation verse was John 8:31-32 “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed,… Read More

Marion Bertha Ladwig, 95, of Frazee, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Frazee Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 18, 1929, in Grand Forks, ND, Marion was the daughter of Martin and Martha (Kjemhus) Nelson. She graduated from high school in Oslo, MN. Following her graduation, Marion… Read More

Delores J. Olson age 90 of Detroit Lakes, MN, formerly of Frazee, MN died October 16, 2024 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 25, 2024; 2 p.m. at the West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit… Read More

Ronny Lee Schwartz, our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and all-around go-to guy for fixing just about anything, peacefully passed away at his lake home on Loon Lake near Vergas, MN, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. True to form, he was surrounded by family, friends, and a to-do list that still had a couple things left to… Read More

Louise Wyborny age 87 of Sherwood, Oregon, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died July 27, 2024 at her residence. A Celebration of Louise’s life will be held on Friday October 4, 2024; 2:00 p.m. at the West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes. Interment will be at 4:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Frazee, MN.