Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

Virginia Ellen Gregory, age 89, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 9, 2020. Virginia was born to Burdette and Lydia Mulvihill on February 12, 1931 on their farm in Marysland Township, Swift County, MN. She grew up in the Hancock, MN area and spent the majority of her adult life in Anoka, MN. Virginia...

Mar 9, 2020

Bonnie J. Oanes, age 86, of Brainerd and formerly of Maple Grove died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Funeral services will be at 11AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter. Rev. Hans Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Minnesota State Veteran Cemetery,...

Mar 9, 2020

Howard Harry Hutchins, 96, of Crosslake, MN, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at home with family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, March 16, 2020 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be two hours prior. Interment will follow at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake.

Howard was born April 10, 1923 in St. Vincent,...

Mar 6, 2020

Andrea Lynn Schmidt, 50, of Nisswa, MN passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  She was born July 9, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Debra Lee Halverson. Andrea graduated Frank B. Kellogg High School in Little Canada, MN in 1987 and worked for...

Mar 5, 2020

Lila Mae Hansen, age 84, of Brainerd / Wadena, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society – Bethany. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Bethany Good Samaritan Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will be at a later date in Evergreen Memorial Gardens....

Mar 5, 2020

Robb Michael Swenson, 45, of Crosslake, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Staples. Robb's celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Mar 3, 2020

Karen E. Anderson (Livgard), age 76, of Pine River, MN passed away on March 3, 2021. She was born Sept. 20, 1944 to Burton & Myrtle Livgard of Anoka, MN. Survived by daughter, Robyn Semmler (who passed away on May 2, 2021), 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Preceded in death by her son, Mark; brother, Thomas; husband, Walfred;...

Mar 3, 2020

John Wulf, age 89, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to August and Viola Wulf on May 2, 1930, in Excelsior, MN. He was raised in Excelsior where he attended school. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in...

Mar 3, 2020

James “Jim” Woodwick Jr., age 69, of Pine River, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his home. He was born to James and Dorothy Woodwick on December 26, 1950, in Estherville, Iowa. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time with his grandchildren....

Mar 2, 2020

Earle Knight Tousley, born December 14, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed into the presence of his Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 95.

Earle Tousley is remembered for his love of family and nature as well as his joy found in Jesus Christ, his Savior and Lord. His family has fond memories of his...

Mar 2, 2020

Barbara Jane (Walker) McDowell, 91, of Brainerd, died Monday, March 2, 2020. Services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Woodland Care Center chapel, located at 100 Buffalo Hills Lane East, Brainerd, MN.

Barbara Jane (Walker) McDowell was born May 16, 1928 to Russell and Jessie (McNitt) Walker in Duluth, MN. Barbara graduated...

Mar 1, 2020

Please be advised, the VISITATION for Friday, March 20, 2020 has been CANCELED.

Kathryn E. Garin, age 87, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home in Crosslake. Private funeral services will be at 11AM on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake. Rev. Kurt Hagestuen will officiate, and burial will...

Feb 29, 2020

Paul Weston Peterson, age 18, of Motley died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 29, 2020 due to a snowmobile accident. Funeral services will be at 11AM on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Rev. Carl Larson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples. Visitation will be from 4-6PM on Thursday, March 5,...

Feb 28, 2020

Steven Alan Greer, age 69, of Fifty Lakes and formerly of St. Paul died Friday, February 28, 2020 in Fifty Lakes. Services will be at a later date.

Steven was born on December 12, 1950 in St. Paul to Curtis and Marilyn “Petey” (McCool) Greer. He married Lee Heutmaker on February 11, 1976; together the couple had...

Feb 27, 2020

Dennis “Denny” D. Hall, age 77,  of Staples died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples.  Funeral Services will be at 11AM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples.  Pastor Robin Collins will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...

Feb 25, 2020

Marian Smieja, 84, of Sartell and formerly of Royalton, passed away at her home, February 25, 2020 due to complications from a fall. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Marian was born in rural Royalton to...

Feb 25, 2020

Merlin Francis Bandel of Pequot Lakes passed away on the morning of February 25, 2020, at the age of 87. Merlin was preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents Cecil and Lottie, one sister and one brother. Merlin is lovingly remembered by his four children: Joe (Annie) Bandel, Sherrie (Johnny) Johnson, Ruth (Charles) Messerschmidt, Tim (Colleen) Bandel;...

Feb 21, 2020

Kenneth Truesdell died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Lakewood Health Care Center Staples, MN. Kenneth’s service will be held at Brenny Funeral Home Staples, MN on Thursday, February 27th at 11:30 AM, with visitation one hour before service. Burial will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, MN at a later date.

Kenneth was born to Owen and Bertha Truesdell on...

Feb 19, 2020

Warren Dailey, age 76, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home. He was born to Warren and Muriel Dailey on October 16, 1943, in Rochester, MN. Warren was an over the road long haul truck driver for over 20 years and then drove log truck in the Pine River area for over 20...

Feb 19, 2020

Robert Eric Tiegen, age 92, of Baxter and formerly of Leader died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Robert will be laid to rest with his loving wife...