Ralph Palmer  age 84 of Frazee passed away Friday, Jan. 15 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes. A memorial service will take place a later date. Arrangements are with the Furey Funeral Home of Frazee.

After a courageous 11 year battle with Alzheimer’s, Crystal Van Maasdam passed away peacefully at home and in the arms of her husband on January 1st, 2021.     Crystal Eve Holt was born on October 19th, 1953 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Ruby Holt (Early) and Dean Holt. She married her loving husband Curtis Van… Read More

John Harold Ratz, 90, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, Minnesota. John Harold Ratz was born on September 4, 1930 at his home in rural Vergas, Mn, to Adolph and Bertha (Fehlauer) Ratz. John was baptized and confirmed and was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church… Read More

Viola Barbara Damlo, 98, a lifelong resident of Frazee, MN, passed away December 25, 2020, at the Frazee Care Center.   Viola was born on September 11, 1922, the youngest daughter of Frank and Christina (Dertinger) Peichel.  After attending rural school district 90 in Silverleaf Township, she graduated from Frazee High School in 1941. On November… Read More

Karen Nelson, age 56, of Frazee, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer.  She was home under Hospice care surrounded by her family.    Public walk-through visitation following COVID-19 rules will be Monday, January 4, 2020 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee. A… Read More

Darlene Fresonke, age 91 of Perham, MN died in her home Friday, December 25, 2020. A private, family graveside service will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Perham. Darlene Ardis Illg was born July 29, 1929 to Robert H. and Leona L. (Kadolph) Illg in Silver Leaf Township near Frazee, MN. She attended… Read More

Duane David Strand, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND. Duane was born January 29, 1950 in Perham, MN to Axel and Hazel (Johnson) Strand. Through his life, Duane held various roles in the public-school systems as well as in his community. He was a talented wearer of… Read More

David Dorn age 66 of Frazee passed away Sunday at his home. A private family memorial service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee will take place at a later date. Spring burial will be at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery in Perham. Arrangements are with the Furey Funeral Home of Frazee.

Earl Petersen, 88, Vergas passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12  at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. A public walk through visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 12-1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vergas. A private family service will follow with livestreaming on St. John’s Lutheran Church Facebook site. Burial with Military Honors will… Read More

Bonnie Dretsch, age 71, formerly of Marshall, MN and recently from St. Peter, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. A celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021, and will be announced. Interment will be in Frazee, MN. www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com Bonnie was born on April… Read More