Denise Lynn Shepard
Denise Lynn Shepard
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Denise Lynn (Carlson) Shepard, age 69, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Denise is survived by her husband Lyle of Detroit Lakes, her children, Todd Shepard of Detroit Lakes, Jamie Carlson of Lake Park, Dawn Shepard of Dent, and two sisters Deanna Walin and Lauri High.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Annabelle (Erickson) Carlson and siblings, Alice, Joe, Dan, Bill and Elise.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 1676 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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900 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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