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

Darrell “Dick” Drewes, 1941 – 2026.  Born the second child of George and Emma (Wefers), Darrell “Dick” Drewes was born on December 5, 1941, at Dr. Otto’s Hospital in Frazee, Minnesota. Dick was confirmed into the Lutheran faith at Christ Lutheran Church of Wolf Lake, Minnesota. After attending grade school in Toad Lake Township, Dick… Read More

Michael (Mike) Hofer, Jr., age 90, of Frazee, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Mike was born on February 15, 1935, to the late Michael and Cora (Pettit) Hofer in Fargo, North Dakota. Mike grew up in Frazee, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at… Read More

Alvin Clarence Buehler, age 82, of Vergas, MN, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026, at the Frazee Care Center.   Alvin Buehler was born June 8, 1943, at St. James Hospital in Perham, MN, to Clarence and Eveline (Moltzan) Buehler. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Vergas, MN.   He… Read More

It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Clifford James Schultz, 43, who passed away on January 22, 2026. Funeral service was at Crosspoint Church in Perham on Saturday, January 31st at 10:00 am. 

Edward Albert Rux, age 83 was promoted to his heavenly home on January 14, 2026 while surrounded by five generations of family.  Ed was born to Emil and Annie (Weideman) Rux on April 1, 1942 in Evergreen Township, MN. Ed met the love of his Life, Ardis Leeseberg and they married October 26, 1963. They… Read More

Florence Marie Jensen (Byer, Adams)   Born on 12/02/1929 and died on 1/04/2026 at home with her husband by her side.   Florence is survived by her husband, Paul, of 16 years; one brother, Joseph Byer of Perham, MN, and three sisters, Dolores Manning Callaway, MN; Evenell Christensen Domascus, Oregon; Bernice Muscarello Pickerington, Ohio.  … Read More

James H Smith, also known as Jim or Chuck, 91, of Waite Park, Minnesota formerly of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, in his home in Waite Park.   James was born in Clinton, Arkansas on June 25, 1934, the son of Walter Jewel (Chuck) and Bonnie (Burnett) Smith. He is survived… Read More