Obituaries

Scott Wilcox

Jul 13, 2020

Scott Allen Wilcox, age 57, of Athol, MA, passed away July 13, 2020, at his home. He was born to Caroline (Gardner) and James Wilcox on September 12, 1962, at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, IL.

Scott is survived by his mother, Caroline Gardner of Pine River; sisters: Brenda Watson (Terry) of Paxton, IL, Debbie Clingenpeel...

Carly Jackson

Jul 12, 2020

Carly Jean Jackson, age 28, of Crosslake died Sunday, July 12, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Randall.

Carly was born June 12, 1992; the beloved daughter of Mathew Kasper and Dena Oswald. Her school years were spent in Randall and Park Rapids, attending...

Angela Etzler

Jul 12, 2020

Angela Mae Etzler, 41, Cushing, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2020.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 2pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour before.

Angela Etzler was born to Alton and Cindy (Rundquist) Opsal on May 25, 1979 in...

Joanne Pfleghaar

Jul 11, 2020

Joanne Pfleghaar, 70, Coon Rapids, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Park Rivers Estates Care Center.

Paul Ward

Jul 11, 2020

Paul Edward Ward of Hackensack, MN, passed away on July 11, 2020 following a short illness. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Spokane, WA, the first born of Edward and Shirley Ward. At an early age, Paul moved with his family to Clitherall, MN, where he grew up. He graduated from Battle Lake High School where he...

Therese Kruse

Jul 11, 2020

Therese Ann Kruse, 83, born April 9, 1937, beloved spouse of John H. Kruse of 63 years, passed away peacefully at their Emily lake home with her husband and children in attendance on Saturday, July 11.  She is survived by her loving husband, John H. Kruse; sister, Patricia (Don) Carlson; her three children, John Michael (Theresa R.) Kruse, Karen...

Joanne Pfleghaar

Jul 11, 2020

Joanne (Strempke) Pfleghaar, age 70, of aa died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Park Rivers Estate in Coon Rapids.  A celebration of Joanne’s life will be at 1PM on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall.  Visitation will be one-half hour prior to services at the funeral home in Randall.

Joanne was...

Joni O'Donnell

Jul 10, 2020

Joni Beth O’Donnell, 50, Pequot Lakes, died of cancer early morning on Friday July 10th, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, MN.   Joni was born on August 18, 1969 and grew up in and around Columbia Heights, MN.  Joni was an amazing soccer mom and friend to many people.  She will be greatly missed by her family: Bill...

Debra Vorwerk

Jul 9, 2020

Debra Vorwerk, 64 of Motley died peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020 at home surrounded by family and friends after a 10 month battle with Lung Cancer during which she always had a positive attitude. Services for Deb will be 3:00 on Thursday, July 23 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Visitation will be two hours prior to Service.

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Dale Hentges

Jul 8, 2020

Dale R. Hentges, 87, Baxter, died Wednesday, July 8th at the Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd.  A Private Family Service was held, with burial at the Evergreen Cemetery in Backus.

Dale was born on April 16, 1933 in Anoka, son of George and Barbara (Banwart) Hentges.  He grew up and was educated in Anoka,...

Mary Petree

Jul 8, 2020

Mary was born on September 21,1944 in Hennepin County. She passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours at her home on July 8th, 2020. She was 74 years old.

Mary was proceeded in death by her mother Mae Emma Nielson, her father, Ernest Peter Nielson, and her siblings Howard, Dewayne, Sonny, Anna Mae and Barbara.

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Dale Eyestone

Jul 8, 2020

Dale A. Eyestone, age 70, Baxter, MN, passed away on July 8, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN with his wife and daughter at his side.  Dale was born June 5, 1950, in Breckenridge, MN to James and Coreen (Johnson) Eyestone.  He grew up in Osakis, MN and later graduated from Perham High School in...

William "Bill" Lallman

Jul 7, 2020

William Carl “Bill” Lallman 74, of Merrifield, MN passed away at his home on Horseshoe Lake July 7, 2020.  He was born on October 8, 1945 in Omaha Nebraska to Norris and Alice (Von Seggern) Lallman of Hooper, NE. He attended elementary and high school in Hooper and later graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University where he was a member...

Roger Ganyo

Jul 6, 2020

Roger Ganyo, 86, of Onamia, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2020. Services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter at 3pm with visitation being held 1 hour prior.

Merle Weaver

Jul 5, 2020

Merle Alvin Weaver was born May 14, 1935 in Milaca, Minnesota to Floyd Alvin Weaver and Marion (Hirschi) Weaver.  He went home to our Lord on July 5, 2020, at the family home on Lake Ada near Backus, MN, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family.

Merle married Naree Farber on June 12, 1958, and...

Francis Schram

Jul 5, 2020

Francis Dale Schram, age 80, of Aitkin and formerly of Pine River died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Aitkin Health Services.  Funeral Services will be held at 3PM on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes .  Visitation will be from 1-3PM on Friday at the funeral home in Pequot Lakes...