Deatra A. Eshelman Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Deatra A. Eshelman (Bemidji, Minnesota), born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on January 4, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roland Detmers and Rosemary Detmers (Keener); her brother Rolland Detmers; her siblings-in-law, Patrick Smith and Robin Detmers; her nephew Douglas Smith; and her close friend Vicki Ortry.
She is survived by: her children, Eric Eshelman (Christy) of Gilson, IL, Jerry Eshelman of Bemidji, MN, Amanda Joyce (Stephen) of Bemidji, MN, Angel Hakert of Bemidji, MN, Jennifer Sjolsvold of Bemidji, MN and Tristan Barnes of Bemidji, MN; her siblings, Arthur Detmers of Laporte, MN, Paul Detmers (Cynthia) of Knoxville, Nina Smith of Galesburg, IL, Neal Detmers of Galesburg, IL and Vernon Detmers (Patrica) of Maquon, IL; and her friend Jamie. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.
