Donald D. Niccum, 86 passed away on November 17, 2019 at Perham Living in Perham, MN. Donald Dean Niccum was born March 19, 1933 to Ralph and Cecilia “Sally” (Turchin) Niccum in Dent, MN.  Don’s dad died when Don was two years old.  He attended Dent elementary school and graduated from Perham High School in 1951.  Don was a member of the 1950 football team that was unscored upon, which was one of his great memories.  Following graduation, he was...

Brian James Scheer, age 61 of Ottertail, Minnesota passed away on November 2, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Brian’s faith and love of God got him through his difficult journey. Brian was born on October 27, 1958 in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He was raised and educated in Wahpeton, North Dakota. After graduation, Brian enlisted in the United States Air Force (August 1978 – January 2001). He served over 22 years and retired at the rank of Master...

Paul J. Lonski, age 83 of Perham and Dent, Minnesota passed away on November 11, 2019 at Perham Health.  Paul was born in Perham on October 14, 1936 to Ambrose and Helen (Sazama) Lonski. Paul grew up on the family farm in Dent and continued farming while also working for Hormel and Perham Dent Schools driving bus until a stroke prevented him from continuing.  He moved to Perham Living.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. Paul is survived by his sister Gertrude...

Beverly “Bev” Jean (Krug) Bergum, age 76 passed away peacefully at 3:17 a.m. on November 5, 2019 at the Thomas House in Perham MN.  She was being cared for by the staff at the Thomas House and Hospice of the Red River Valley.  She will be remembered for her infectious smile, deep love and selfless care for others. Bev was born on September 30, 1943 in Central City, Nebraska.  Her parents were Robert Krug and Lillian (Lewis) Krug.  She grew up on the family...

Barbara Jean (Ford) Kiefer April 8, 1928 –October 9, 2019 Barbara passed peacefully, surrounded by love, after a short decline in health this past year.  She was 91.  Born to Dennis Ford and Emilie (Benesh) Ford in Fargo, ND, she was raised on the family farm outside of Cassleton, ND along with her brother John and sisters Mary, Dorothy, Lois and Margaret. She went on to graduate from St. John’s School of Nursing in Fargo, ND and became a Registered Nurse. ...

Jacqueline Florence (Weis) Friedsam, age 86 of Perham, MN died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Hadley House comforted by her family and caregivers. Jackie Weis was born January 8, 1933 in Perham to Rudy and Mary (Zielinski) Weis.  After graduation from Perham High School she opened her own beauty salon.  Jackie was united in marriage on September 3, 1954 with Thomas Friedsam.  Together they had four children: Dan, Jim, Kathy and Mark. Jackie worked many years at Thrifty...

William “Bill” Walker, age 74, of Perham, MN, formerly of Wahpeton, ND died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 1, 2019.  Bill was born on January 14, 1945 in California, the son of Porter and Evilene Walker.   The family traveled the country until Porter’s death.  Bill then went to live in Breckenridge, MN with family and friends. Bill married Jean Stromme on June 3, 1966.  They made their home in Wahpeton until 1994 when they moved to...

Paul J. Tobkin, age 69, of Galloway, Ohio, a native of Perham, Minnesota, ascended to Heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2019 after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Paul was the second child of his parents Magliore and Dorothy (Grismer) Tobkin and was born on January 24, 1950. His family worked the farm, and as the family grew the children had to do their shores: milking cows, watching over the younger ones and helping mom with housework. Paul was a sensitive child and was...

Bernice Margaret Laughlin age 91, a resident of Perham, MN passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Battle Lake, MN. Bernice was born on July 21, 1928 in rural Perham to George and Clara (Ledermann) Guck.  She attended St. Joseph’s country school and graduated from Perham High School in 1946.  After graduation she worked at the Eagles Café in Perham.  On November 25, 1948, Bernice was united in marriage to Thomas Laughlin. ...

Craig Edward Peterson passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home in Perham, MN.  Craig was born to Frances Burrows and Edward Peterson on June 26, 1953 in Wadena, MN.  Craig started his dream business; JC Electric and was determined to make it a success despite being advised that it was a poor business plan.  Through hard work and good friends, he was able to make his dream come true.  Craig married Luan Wacker in 1984 and they were later divorced.  They...