Obituaries

Aug 14, 2020

Wesley John Felber, Jr. (aka Jack Felber, aka Trapper Jack) passed away at his home in Crosslake on August 14th at the age of 79.

Jack was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Wesley John Felber Sr. And Marion Elizabeth Felber, née Baker, who preceded him in death. Jack is survived by his sister Sandra, nephews Roger and...

Aug 13, 2020

Norman W Nelson age 85, of Crosslake and formerly of Chaska, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13,2020.  A private family service was held.

Norm was born on September 6, 1934 in St. Paul MN to J. Norman Nelson and Esther (Scheuerman) Nelson. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Wilson High School. In 1956...

Aug 13, 2020

Duff Allen Brown, age 33, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at his home in Staples.  Funeral services will be at 11AM on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples.  Pastor Robin Collins will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples.  Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the...

Aug 12, 2020

Robert “Bob” Leroy Anderson, 79, of Staples, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning the 12 of August 2020. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel- Staples. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.

Robert was...

Aug 8, 2020

Jane Arganbright, 98, Baxter, passed away on August 8, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland, Brainerd. Internment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Crane, Missouri at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the Breath of Life Adult Day Services at GSS - Woodland.

Aug 7, 2020

James Gardner McTague, age 82, died of natural causes on August 7, 2020, at his home in Breezy Point, MN.

Jim (Mac) loved the game, all games. If it was a Minnesota team, he was all in. As a young man, Jim was chosen MVP of his basketball team in the US Army where he played in Germany. He was...

Aug 7, 2020

Donna May Wiggins, 85, Brainerd, MN, died Friday at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  A Private Service will be held at a later date.  Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd.

Donna May Leonard was born on October 11, 1934 in Brainerd, daughter of Sidney and Ellen (Nordstrom) Leonard.  She was raised and...

Aug 6, 2020

Robert Beman “Bob” Scott, age 89, passed away on August 5, 2020 at his home in Pequot Lakes, MN. He was born to Harry and Essa Mae (Beman) Scott on October 31, 1930 in Montezuma, IA.  He was the oldest of 2 children. Bob served in the National Guard from 1947-1955, and was a member of the Methodist Church,...

Aug 6, 2020

Ralph Clifford Nelson was born April 26, 1940 in Clear Lake, South Dakota.  He was the youngest son of Clifford James Nelson and Margaret Marie (Beutler) Nelson.  Ralph grew up on the family farm and graduated from Clear Lake High school in 1958.  He served in the National Guard (1958-1963), where he trained and worked as a mechanic.  In...

Aug 3, 2020

Richard Dennis Ward met the Lord Monday, August 03, 2020. There will be a private family service at a later date.

Richard Dennis Ward was born to Patsy L. Ward on February 02, 1941 in Billings, Montana. He retired from Cummings after working for them for many years. He was an avid bowler and bowled many perfect...

Aug 3, 2020

James E. Hanson of Pequot Lakes, MN, Military Veteran, beloved husband and father, was born July 26, 1940 and passed away July 30, 2020. Preceded in death by his mother, father, wife, Darlene and son-in-law. Survived by his wife, Dee; son, Erik (Jennifer); daughter, Kris (John); several grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Private services will be held for immediate...

Aug 2, 2020

Helen Elaine Jarvi (Lund) of Crosslake, MN, formerly of Coon Rapids and McGregor MN passed away suddenly on August 2, 2020, with her daughter Susan at her side. 

 

She was born September 27, 1930, in East Lake, MN to Alvin and Helen (Magnuson) Lund.  She grew up on the family farm in Lawler, MN and graduated from McGregor...

Aug 2, 2020

Joan Julia Mahowald, 89, of Crosslake, MN passed away on August 2, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St. Helena Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN.  Rev. Richard Villano will officiate, and burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, MN.  Visitation will be held one hour prior service...

Aug 1, 2020

Sarah Linda Tabaka, age 67, of Longville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 1, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Sarah was born the fourth of five children to Richard and Esther Thomas on August 20, 1952 in St. Cloud, MN where she spent her entire childhood. She was a...

Jul 30, 2020

Melvin Rudolph Stern, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30th at home in Emily, Minnesota.

Melvin was born in Springfield, Minnesota, on June 7, 1933 to Emil & Evelyn (Seidel) Stern.  Melvin enlisted in the Army in 1953 and served until 1955.  On February 9, 1957, Melvin married the love of his life, Mary Ann...

Jul 30, 2020

Rose Naumann, age 99, of Garrison passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Aitkin Health Services.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima in Garrison.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at the church in Garrison.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny...

Jul 29, 2020

Arizona "AJ" Jerome Anthony, age 24, of Brainerd died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home in Brainerd surrounded by his loving family.  Private family services will be held at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter and a memorial service will be held at a later date at Oak Street Chapel, Brainerd.

Jul 28, 2020

James East, 79, of Brainerd, MN passed away at Essentia Health- St. Joseph's Medical Center. Services will be held at a later date.

Jul 28, 2020

James W. Mead, age 80, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. Jim was born on May 20, 1940, to Fallace and Laila Mead in Brainerd. He lived with his family in Iowa and North Dakota and later returned to Brainerd where he graduated from high school. Following the death...

Jul 27, 2020

Orlando Mathew Booker, age 23, of Backus passed away July 27, 2020, at his home.  A private family gathering was held August 1, 2020, at Brenny Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes.

Orlando was born to Sarah Hasty of Backus on July 6, 1997, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his...