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… Read More

SSgt Daniel M. Putnam, 21, Fargo, N.D. died Sunday, Apr. 5. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee, MN from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Formal services will be held at the North Dakota National Guard… Read More

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… Read More

Gary Lee Bristlin, born Oct. 9, 1953, died Feb. 13, 2026. Memorial service April 18th, visitation 12:00-1:00 p.m., service at 1:00 p.m. at the Vergas Community Center

Cynthia Schrupp, age 73, of Perham, MN died Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Visitation will be 9:30-11:00 a.m. followed by the funeral at 11:00 on Thursday, April 2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Vergas, MN. Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service,… Read More

Michael A. Brorson, 77, of Deer River, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  Michael Alan Brorson was born February 21, 1949 in Deer River, Minnesota, the son of Georgena Faith (Bevins) and Theodore Hjalmer Brorson.  Mike’s family moved to Frazee, Minnesota where he grew up and graduated from high… Read More

Betty Boardman, 91, of Frazee, MN, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Eventide on Eighth in Moorhead, MN. Betty Ann was born October 19, 1934, to Ted and Esther (Wolff) Gienger at Bottineau, ND. She grew up on a farm and attended country school. She graduated from High School in Gardena, ND in 1952. Since… Read More

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Ray Sorlien, who left us on January 16, 2026, at the age of 73. Jeff was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. Jeff was born on November 24, 1952, in Cooperstown,… Read More

Michael A. Brorson, 77, of Deer River, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  Michael Alan Brorson was born February 21, 1949 in Deer River, Minnesota, the son of Georgena Faith (Bevins) and Theodore Hjalmer Brorson.  Mike’s family moved to Frazee, Minnesota where he grew up and graduated from high… Read More

Dorothy M. Brasel (Quittschreiber), age 95, of Perham, MN passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Like Mother, Like Daughter under Moments Hospice surrounded by the love of her family and LMLD care team. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 on Monday, March 2, 2026 at St. Paul’s Lutheran… Read More