Obituaries

Sep 19, 2019

Lois Jean Lees passed away September 19, 2019, at her home in Backus, MN. Lois was born to Roy and Irma (Rabe) Johnson on March 27, 1936. She attended country school in Kroschel, MN. Lois grew up one of fifteen children and enjoyed the fellowship of a large family.

Lois married Leslie E Nelson in...

Sep 18, 2019

On September 18, 2019, Kurt Joseph Streiff, our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kurt was born on December 13, 1967, to Patricia (O’Connor) Streiff and Peter Streiff and grew up in St. Paul, where he attended St. Mark’s Grade School and Cretin High School.  While in high...

Sep 18, 2019

As one of the final Charter Members of Salem Lutheran Church in Inguadona Township, MN, Dorothea Louise Felton passed away at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids on September 18, 2019, at the age of 98. Dorothea was born the fourth of five daughters to John and Josephine (Beck) Vangen July 8, 1921, in Remer, Minnesota. The...

Sep 17, 2019

Thomas Francis Starkey, 71, of Breezy Point, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at home with family after a long 4-year battle with lung cancer that spread to his brain. He was surrounded by his family and many friends throughout his fight.

Thomas was born at the St. Cloud Hospital on March 8, 1948,...

Sep 15, 2019

John A. Armstrong, age 72, of Breezy Point, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, September 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Michael Armstrong; daughter, Tracy Godfrey and family; daughter, Lindsey Wickam; Bob, Bill, Barry and Brian Rickard and their families; and sister, Sandy Franzen. He was...

Sep 13, 2019

Vicki Lynn (Oldewurtel/Prahm) Klemme, passed away on September 13, 2019 in Brainerd, MN. Vicki was born to Ernest and Margaret (Schmidt) Oldewurtel in Slayton, MN on August 2, 1952. She was the youngest of six.

Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God is a verse that defines who Vicki was. She met many...

Sep 13, 2019

Helen Marie Hankey (Gaukler) born March 5, 1925, died September 13, 2019.

Born in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, Helen graduated from Saint John’s School of Nursing in Fargo. While working at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis a mutual friend introduced her to Robert Hankey whom she married in 1947. Together she and Bob raised seven children in Staples....

Sep 8, 2019

Marcum (Mike) Wilcox passed away peacefully Sunday Sept.8,2019 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd, MN.  Funeral services will be at 1PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.  Rev. Dan Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager, MN.  Visitation will be from 11AM until the time of services on Thursday at...

Sep 7, 2019

Lois Catherine Norr, 84, of Brainerd died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church in Brainerd.  Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at the church in...

Sep 7, 2019

Marie Pauline Klang, age 92, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Good Samaritan – Bethany Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church located at 1108 Willow St., Brainerd, MN on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11AM. Officiating will be Father Daniel Weiske. Friends and family may visit...

Sep 5, 2019

Alvin Sinell Budahn passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019 at his home with family by his side. Services will be held at 12PM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter MN, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

Al was born...

Sep 3, 2019

John Gary Goodrich, 70, of Staples, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in his home watching his favorite western movies. John was born February 17, 1949 to Lloyd and Ollie Goodrich in Staples, MN. He graduated from Staples High School in 1967.

John is survived by his sons, Timothy (Donna) Goodrich, Troy (Kimberly) Goodrich,...

Sep 2, 2019

Audrey Blaido, age 79, of Pine River, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Lakewood Care Center, Staples. She was born to Sam and Rose Blaido on December 18, 1939, in Minneapolis.

Audrey was ambitious and a very hard worker who was a perfectionist at heart. She earned her college degree later in life...

Sep 2, 2019

Michelle Bollig, 54, passed away on September 2, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday September 6, 2019 at 11AM at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, MN. Fr. Joseph Herzing will officiate. Burial will be in Cushing Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8PM on Thursday September 5, 2019 at...

Sep 1, 2019

Craig Allen Rhymers, 70, Crosslake, died Sunday, 9-1-2019 at CRMC Hospital, Crosby, with his family at his side.  Craig’s funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Thursday, 9-5-2019 at Staples United Methodist Church, Staples, with visitation for one hour prior to the service.  The graveside service with honors will be held at 11:45 AM, Friday, 9-6-2019 at Assembly...

Aug 31, 2019

John Hugh Drum, 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born February 19, 1946 to Francis and Mary Drum in Superior, WI. John was raised in Robbinsdale, MN where he graduated high school in 1964. He was a world class ski jumper and flyer, attended the U of M in Minneapolis,...

Aug 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Crandall, 95, Staples, (formerly Long Prairie), died Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.  Bob’s funeral will be 11 AM, Saturday, September 7th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, with Rev. Anthony Hilden (his nephew) officiating.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow at 3 PM, Saturday at the...

Aug 30, 2019

Gerald C. Hoskins, 79, died Friday, August 30th at Good Samaritan Society – Woodlands.  Gerald’s Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, September 5th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter, MN, with visitation for two hours prior to the service.  Burial will be next to his wife at the Baxter City Cemetery, Baxter, MN.

Jerry...

Aug 29, 2019

Bob Kastanek of Browerville went to heaven to rejoice with family and friends on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home unexpectedly.

Bob was born on October 16, 1931 in Motley, MN to Edward and Anna (Tichy) Kastanek. He grew up on a farm outside Motley. Bob married Irene Hosner on August 28, 1954. He worked in the...

Aug 29, 2019

Lavonne Kahler, 92, Brainerd, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, MN.  A Memorial Service for Lavonne will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, September 3rd at Park United Methodist Church, Brainerd, with visitation for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Center Creek Cemetery, rural Granada, MN.

Lavonne Warriner was born...