Obituaries

Jun 3, 2020

Lund, (Swanson) Gloria Jean, age 83 of Crosslake, died June 3, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Mildred (Thuerbach) Swanson of St. Cloud, stepmother Elvina Johnson Swanson; and her husband of 58 years Paul Charles Lund. Survived by brother Gary (Beth) Swanson; stepbrother Byron (Mary Lou) Johnson; stepsister Myrna (Johnson) Essler; daughter Cynthia (Bill) Hedberg Killion; daughter...

Jun 1, 2020

Donald Matthew Wengler, age 80, of Backus, passed away on June 1, 2020. Don is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Matthew; grandchildren: Jacob, Tyler, Emma; brothers, Roman and Robert; sister, Bernadine; brother-in-law, Mark Magnuson; sisters-in-law: Marlene, Sue, Cynthia Magnuson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark; parents; in-laws; brother, Fritz; brothers-in-law,...

Jun 1, 2020

If you knew our dad, you knew what a kind, gentle, and humble man he was. Never a cross word said about anyone and always willing to help anyone in need. Even when living with dementia at the end, his demeanor did not change, he was always cheerful and kind and we are so thankful for that. Dad taught...

Jun 1, 2020

Duane Leonard Smart went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2020 holding the hand of his beloved wife of 50 years, Virginia. No services are planned at this time.

Duane was born October 31, 1947 on a small, second generation dairy farm along the banks of the Nokassippi River, near Brainerd, Minnesota. He...

May 31, 2020

Scott Tyler Mead, age 25, passed away May 31, 2020. He was born January 19, 1995. Scotty was quick to give a big smile, which was paired with an even bigger heart. He was known for his hugs and devotion to family and friends. He loved the outdoors and all his favorite pastimes were done there, whether fishing with...

May 28, 2020

Roger E. John of Crosslake, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side. Mass and Christian Burial will be held Friday June 5, 2020 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church at 11:00am in Crosslake. Friends and family are invited for one hour before. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery, Crosslake.

Roger was born in Long...

May 27, 2020

Myrlin Mae Wagner, age 87, of Nisswa died peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home in Nisswa.  Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.

Myrlin was born July 31, 1932 in Freeport, MN to Albin and...

May 26, 2020

Carol Mae Swenson of Baxter, MN passed away suddenly and peacefully on May 26, 2020 at the age of 82. Carol, the youngest child of three to Harold and Alma McNamee, lived most of her life in the Pequot Lakes and Pine River area. She was a quiet, unassuming individual and from a worldly perspective, her list of accomplishments...

May 24, 2020

Donna Glee Block, 94, resident of Crosby, passed away on Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at Crosby Care Center in Crosby, Minnesota. She was born August 8, 1925 in Comfrey, MN to Chuck and Pearl Amsden.

Survivors include 2 children, Dawn (William) Mills, Brainerd, MN and Danny Block, Aitken, MN. 5 grandchildren Jeff, Daniel, Jamie, Alissa and Denise....

May 24, 2020

Margo E. (Martin) Hoemberg, 72, of Staples, died on May 24th, 2020 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples.

The family will hold a private ceremony and internment at a later date. A celebration of life event will also be held at a later date when the family feels it appropriate to do so.

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May 24, 2020

Donna Glee (Amsden) Block, age 94, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Crosby Care Center.  Private family interment will be in Jeffers, MN.

Donna is survived by her two children, Dawn (William) Mills and Dan Block.

May 23, 2020

Darrell “Chip” passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.  He was a man of simple taste, few words and great love for his family.  Chip enjoyed listening to his family talk, even when the family ribbing was direct at him.

Chip is survived by his wife, Dianne of 45 years; daughter, Melissa Cyr; sons,...

May 22, 2020

Sandra Kay Grosland, age 75, of Nisswa and formerly of Minneapolis died peacefully overlooking Mollie Lake on Friday, May 22, 2020.  Private family services will take place at a later date.  Sandra is survived by her children, Debbie, Shelly, Tracey, Angela; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and her sisters, Diane, Barb, Janet, and Kim.  She was preceded in death by her...

May 20, 2020

Services will be set at a later date.

May 18, 2020

Lorene was born on April 14, 1933 on the family farm near Pemberton, MN. She was the fourth daughter of Fredrick and Lillie Mann. She lived on the farm until 1936 when her father passed away, and her mother moved the family to Janesville, MN.

Lorene attended the Lutheran School until the eighth grade when the family...

May 18, 2020

John Leon “Honda” Bohall, of Backus, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on May 18, 2020. He was born December 29, 1961, to Garold Bohall and Lorretta Hardy (Buchite).

John grew up in the Crosslake area. He was raised on a farm and loved the outdoors. John was an avid fisherman and hunter. One of...

May 17, 2020

John Trinidad-Dominic Anderson, 52, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully at St. Benedicts, St. Cloud, MN on May 17, 2020.

John was born in Minneapolis to Bessie Wermter on May 12, 1968. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting wood. John lived hard and loved everybody. He will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted family.

May 17, 2020

Mildred Irene (Kyllingstad) Morgan, age 104, passed away Sunday, May 17, in her home at Woodland Good Samaritan Apartments, Brainerd. She was born March 4, 1916, in Valley City, ND, to Blix and Nora (Huseby) Kyllingstad. Shortly after her birth the family moved back to Minnesota. Mildred grew up on a farm in Pine River and graduated from Pine River...

May 16, 2020

Albert Ramirez, husband, father, grandfather, humorist, optimist and all-around good guy, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2020, at the age of 79. He is preceded in death by his parents, Georgia and Cruz Ramirez; his brother, Alex Ramirez; and his son and forever sidekick, Anthony Carl Ramirez. He is survived by his best friend and...

May 14, 2020

Edith W. (Edie to family and friends) Hummel, age 89, of Crosslake, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Golden Horizons, Crosslake. Edie was born in Mpls to Ludwig and Wilhelmine Hanus on Dec. 23, 1930.

Edie and Jim Hummel entered into the Holy Sacrament of Marriage on May 19, 1956. Edie retired from Cargill where she...