Obituaries
Karen Snow
Mar 16, 2020
Karen Elizabeth Snow was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Laurence and Helen Snow on January 14, 1943. Karen grew up in Independence, Iowa, graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960 and went on to work as a nurse's aide at Peoples Memorial Hospital for a short time after high school. Karen then moved to Minneapolis to pursue an X-ray Technology...
Gary Poynter
Mar 16, 2020
Gary Dennis Poynter passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Staples hospital. A celebration of Gary’s life will be at a later date.
Gary was born on December 23, 1946 in Little Falls to parents, James and Hazel (Tinkham) Poynter. He grew up in Motley, MN with his eight siblings. Gary loved his family above all...
Mae Jenkins
Mar 13, 2020
Mae Beverly (Scharf) Jenkins passed away and went to be with her savior on March 13, 2020, at age 99 at the Staples Care Center in Staples, MN. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Staples Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial arrangements are by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel. Interment will be next...
Marilee Birdsell
Mar 12, 2020
Marilee Ellen Birdsell, age 64, of Pequot Lakes died after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home with her family by her side in Pequot Lakes. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Marilee was born July 1, 1955 in the elevator at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd...
Randall Flategraff
Mar 10, 2020
Randall Flategraff passed away at his home in Jenkins, MN, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born to Alfred M. Flategraff and Maxine K. (McAllister) Flategraff on January 9, 1952. Randall spent most of his adult life in Minnesota.
Randall grew up in Montana and graduated in 1970 from Bozeman High School in Bozeman, MT. He...
Virginia Gregory
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...
Bonnie Oanes
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,...
Howard Hutchins
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,...
Andrea Schmidt
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...
Lila Hansen
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....
Robb Swenson
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.
Karen Anderson
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;...
John Wulf
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...
James Woodwick
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....
Earle Tousley
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...
Barbara McDowell
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...
Kathryn "Kay" Garin
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...
Paul Peterson
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,...
Steven Greer
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...
Dennis "Denny" Hall
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...
