Judy Emma Andersen, age 78 of Perham, MN died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and her family.  Judy was born October 26, 1942 in Bottineau, ND the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Kaeding) Kiesow. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Andersen for 48 wonderful years. Judy worked in her early years at Red Owl stores in St. Paul, MN. Bill and Judy moved to Fargo, ND in 1982 as Bill continued his food career with...

Gone to the great beyond on September 12, 2021, is the soul of Lawrence Anthony Hauer.  He led a long and meaningful life and was a shining example of how to participate in the joys and sorrows of life.  Larry, also affectionately known as “Coach” often said, “I love people. I love to smile, and I love to sing!”  Larry was born March 27, 1927, in St. Paul, MN, to Anastasia (Wycinski) and Victor Hauer. The family moved from St. Paul to Austin and Larry...

“God looks out for Drunks and Sailors” RADM Roger O. Simon could be described in one word – determined. Roger’s tenacity can be attributed to his nature but also to his upbringing in Perham, Minnesota. The youngest son of Oscar August Simon and Gertrude (Gertie) Rue Simon his views of the world were formed by his parents’ steadfastness during the 1930 depression and his older siblings’ perseverance and service. His oldest sister, Berneal put herself...

Lawrence Henry Dykhoff, 88, of Perham, MN died at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Lawrence was born on June 5, 1933 in Butler Township to Martin and Rose (Brasel) Dykhoff.  He grew up on the family farm until he left for the Army where he served during the Korean War. Lawrence met Adeline (Van Watermulen) and they were married on May 8th, 1958.  They lived in rural Perham (at St. Joe’s Corner).  They were married for 63 years and raised five children.  He...

Laverne Balcer, age 89 of Perham, MN died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Perham Living. Laverne Irene Dulski was born at home in Corliss Township on September 22, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Skibitski) Dulski. She was the sixth of seven children. Laverne graduated from Perham High School in 1950. Laverne married the love of her life, Thaddeus “Ted” Balcer on April 28, 1952. Together they had two daughters, Debra and Karen and a son, Joseph. Ted and Laverne were...

Jerold “Jerry” Nundahl, age 67 of Perham, MN passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham. Visitation will resume at 10:00 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11:00 on Monday, September 13 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Jerold Lynn Nundahl was born May 25, 1954 at St. James Hospital in Perham to Bernie and Dollena (Ziolkowski) Nundahl. He was baptized and confirmed at St....

Lilian Lissie Olsen, 97, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Lilian was born on June 15, 1924, in Copenhagen, Denmark to Agnes Nielsen and Knud Larsen.  Lilian was married to Kai Gerner Olsen on December 31, 1948, in Copenhagen.  Three children were born to this union. In 1949, Lilian immigrated to the United States. While raising their family, they resided in Southern California.  Upon retirement in 1982, Kai & Lilian moved to Perham, Minnesota, where they lived...

Donna E. McAllister, age 82 of Richville, MN died Sunday, September 5, 2021 in her home. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9 at Schoeneberger Funeral & Cremation Service in Perham, MN. Visitation will resume from 10:30-11:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30 on Friday, September 10 at St. James Catholic Church in Maine Twp. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donna Elaine Ash was born August 31, 1939 in Perham the daughter of Joseph and Eunice...

Christopher Lee Koplin, age 42, went to be with his Lord on August 31, 2021. Chris was born on May 15, 1979 in Perham, MN.  He attended St. Henry’s Area School and graduated from Perham High School.  After high school, he attended Wadena Technical College for computer programming.  Chris was employed at Lake Shirts in Detroit Lakes, a job which he loved. While in high school, Chris enjoyed choir.  He was especially fond of Mr. Kosiak, the choir teacher.  He...

Clinton Leroy Erickson, 82 of Richville, MN passed away at Essentia Health-Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Clinton was born Dec 22, 1938 in Herman, MN, the son of Arthur “Art” and Clara (Olson) Erickson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN. In June of 1961, Clinton and Margaret Ann Fithen were joined in marriage at the Richville United Methodist Church....