Obituaries

Jul 31, 2019

Randy Keith Perkins, 73, of Nisswa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, after a two-month, heartbreaking battle with Advanced Lymphoma (brain cancer).  He was surrounded by his family and multitude of friends throughout his fight.

Randy was born February 3, 1946, in Owatonna,...

Jul 29, 2019

Jeaneatte Aumock, age 94, of Lake Shore, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born to Emil and Mary Langlais on June 17, 1925, in Minneapolis. Jeaneatte loved playing cards, telling stories, and entertaining at home in Minnesota and Texas. Her family and friends were her life....

Jul 29, 2019

Terry C. Christensen, age 84, passed away at home on July 29, 2019 after a courageous seven-month battle with a rare autoimmune disease. Memorial service will be held 11AM September 6, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Born May 16, 1935...

Jul 28, 2019

Steven A. Tevik, 65, Staples, MN, died Sunday, July 28th at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN.  The Funeral Service for Steven will be held at 1 PM, Friday, August 2nd at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples with Pastor Charles Mallory officiating.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will take...

Jul 28, 2019

Byron “Bud” Haskin, 93, of Staples, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Services for Bud will be at 10AM, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Visitation for Bud will be from 5-7PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 and one hour prior to services at the...

Jul 27, 2019

Averil “Presh” Betty Allen, 87, passed away July 27, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday August 10, 2019 at Light Of The Cross church in Garrison MN, with visitation one hour prior. Averil is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Luella (Leffler) Krueger; husband Dean; son Kenny; sister Ronna;...

Jul 25, 2019

Lora Armstrong, age 52, of Backus, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at her home. She was born to Marvin and Louise Armstrong on July 9, 1967, in Brainerd. She grew up in Pine River.

Lora is survived by her significant other, Shane Orth; siblings: Janice Hopkins (Jim), Brian Armstrong, Pat Armstrong; children: Kayla...

Jul 23, 2019

Paul Misener, 63, of Brainerd, MN died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home from complications of Frontotemporal Dementia. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00PM, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, with Fr. Tony Wroblewski officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7PM, Friday, July 26th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in...

Jul 23, 2019

Raymond “Ray” Shea SR, 72, died unexpectedly at his home in Staples, MN on July 23, 2019. Services will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.

Raymond was born on December 10, 1946 in Fitchburg, MA to Paul and Gladys (Chartrand) Shea. He married Letta Burns in 1973 in Ripley NY, before moving...

Jul 22, 2019

Julie A. Matzke, 65, of Nisswa and formerly of Minneapolis died Monday, July 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Essentia – St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd.  Private family services will take place at a later date.

Julie was born January 27, 1954 in Minneapolis to Harold and Eldora (Dammann) Danner.  She married Lee Matzke...

Jul 22, 2019

Mary McGuire Duran (Cline), Pequot Lakes, the beloved wife of Ron Duran, has gone home to be with the Lord. Mary passed away on July 22, 2019, after short and courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was born January 7, 1948 in Mankato, MN, lived in various places throughout the US, and came full circle back...

Jul 20, 2019

Doris E. Beal, 81, long-time resident of Hackensack, MN, and then Pine River, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in hospice care. A celebration of life will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, August 3, at Church of the Nazarene, Backus. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Doris was...

Jul 19, 2019

Mary Kathryn (Deters) Moser, age 82, of Brainerd, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born to Frank and Angeline Deters on January 23, 1937, in Sauk Centre, MN. She was the oldest of 9 children and grew up on the family farm where she learned to work hard, respect others...

Jul 18, 2019

Randolph Henry Groothuis, 76, of Pillager, MN died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany in Brainerd, MN. Services for Randy will be 2:00PM, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Randy was born May 8, 1943...

Jul 17, 2019

Mary Call Sobania, 73, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Aitkin, MN. A visitation will be held at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN at 5:00PM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Pequot Lakes, MN, with visitation one hour...

Jul 17, 2019

Bernice I. Pies, age 96, longtime resident of Nisswa, MN, passed away into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, with family at her side. She was born to Frank and Hazel Kruger on October 6, 1922, in Beach, ND. On June 12, 1940, she married Kenneth Pies. They had two children: son, Kenneth...

Jul 15, 2019

Donald “Bubby” Carlson, age 90, of Baxter and formerly Pine River, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born to Gustav and Hannah Carlson in Slayton, MN. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

Bubby is survived by his wife of 70 years, Arlyn; daughters: Bebop...

Jul 15, 2019

Donald Walmsley, 86, of Baxter, MN formerly of Minneapolis and Hackensack, MN died Monday, July 15, 2019 at Northern Lakes Assisted Living  in Baxter, MN. Mass of Christian Burial for Donald will be 10:30AM, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in New Brighton, MN with a time for visitation one hour prior to the...

Jul 15, 2019

Joseph E. Wallin, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2019. Joe was born in Pelican Township on January 11, 1946, to Oscar and Ruth Wallin. After graduating from Pequot Lakes High School in 1964 he attended St. Cloud State University. He was involved in the retail business for many years both at J.C. Penney Co....

Jul 14, 2019

Dorothy Ruth Ahlgren, age 90, passed away on July 14th, 2019. She was born on March 19, 1929 to Ruth and Gunnar Bergstrom. She was the oldest of five children. She grew up in Crystal, MN. After graduating from Robinsdale Sr. High, she attended business school for accounting. She met Don Ahlgren, who after having served his county during...