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...

Barbara Alison Ruther, age 40, died peacefully on September 19, 2019 at Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis after a courageous 26-year battle with multiple sclerosis. “Barbie,” as she was affectionately known, was born on October 12, 1978 in Fridley, Minnesota to Allen and Teresa (Kremer) Ruther.  She graduated from Monticello High School in 1997 and attended the University of Minnesota, Morris where she received a computer science degree. Barbie inspired others to...

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William “Bill” Farbo died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the age of 87 at Perham Living in Perham, MN.  Bill was born on May 5, 1932, the eldest of eight children to Odd and Fidessa (Wilkie) Farbo at their farmstead in Blooming Valley Township, Roseau County, MN. Bill lived with his parents most of his life, moving with them from the Blooming Valley farm in the spring of 1970 to a farm north of Greenbush, MN.  In the fall of 1981, they moved to a farm north of New...

Roger Darrold Flath was born on October 11, 1953 to Clarence and Vera (Nygaard) Flath. He grew up in Dent, MN and attended school in Pelican Rapids, MN. He started working for farmers in the area at a young age before getting jobs in construction with Sorenson Construction and Barry Construction. On November 25, 1972 Roger married Julie Wallace in Detroit Lakes, MN. In 1979 Roger started dairy farming and did so until 1997. He got a job with Jenny O Turkey Store, Pelican Rapids live haul...

Robert L. Cole was born in Fargo, ND on August 19, 1941 to Clarence and Evelyn (Dimmer) Cole. Throughout childhood he lived in Detroit, MI, San Diego, CA and finally in Buffalo, ND where he graduated from high school. Robert served 20 years in the Air Force. Robert, better known as Bob, Grandpa Bob, and Biker Bob, married Judith Scheiding in 1966 and had four children. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a car mechanic and a welder. Bob raced cars, rode his motorcycle,...

David “Dave” Johnson passed away on September 6, 2019 at Perham Health in Perham, MN surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Perham on April 29, 1945 to Rupert and Esther (Ogroske) Johnson. He was the third of four children. After attending Perham High School and graduating in 1963, he attended Moorhead State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree. Dave met Helene Klinnert on a blind date in December of 1976. They were married on August 11, 1979 at St....