Obituaries
Robert Bilodeau
Mar 7, 2019
Robert Bilodeau, age 63, of Hackensack, MN, passed away unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by wife and best friend, Holly; parents, Normand and Mary; and brother, Normand. Bob is survived by brothers-in-law, Michael (Liz) Sperr and Matt (Cheryl) Sperr; nieces: Stella, Audrey, Katie and Caroline; Godsons, Eric and Mason Witzel; friends, Shirley, Mark and Darrel; and...
Richard Prudhomme
Mar 6, 2019
Richard T. “Rick” Prudhomme, age 79, of Backus and formerly St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Florence. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann (Stinson); his son, Michel (Susan); his daughter, Erin Conrad (Craig Peterson); grandchildren: Patrick, Lauren, Ryan and Matthew; great...
Violet Myers
Mar 6, 2019
Violet Mardelle (Erickson) Myers, age 87, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully at Senior Class Care, March 6, 2019 with her daughters at her side. Born on July 17, 1931 to Elmer and Stella (Olson) Erickson, she was the 5th of 10 children.
A devoted wife and loving mother, strong in her faith, and joyful...
Teresa Otteson
Mar 4, 2019
Teresa Otteson, age 89, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Care Center surrounded by family on Monday, March 4, 2019. A Memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 6th at 11:00 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with Pastor Carl Larson officiating. The visitation will be 9:30 to 11:00 prior to the service at Faith Lutheran...
Eugene Patch
Mar 4, 2019
Eugene McKeever Patch, age 94, died peacefully at home in Nisswa, MN on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was born July 7, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN. Survivors include his wife Judy, his children Mike (Marcie), Kati (Scuff), Renn (Deanne), Paul (Barb), and Peter, his brother Grant (Marna), and sister-in-law Dorothy Patch. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He was...
Roger Huls
Mar 4, 2019
Roger Dean Huls of Pine River passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the age of 60. He was born December 4, 1958, in Hutchinson, MN, to Rudolph “Rudy” and Marjorie (Rewerts) Huls. Roger was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his...
Roger Yundak
Mar 4, 2019
Roger Sheldon Yundak, 84, of Brainerd passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019 at his home on Round Lake.
A Celebration of Life and Resurrection will be held for Roger at Noon on Saturday, March 16th at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa with Pastor Kari Williamson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Carol Haley
Mar 3, 2019
Carol Haley (Weaver), age 79, passed away on March 3, 2019 in her home on Hand Lake surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1939 in Milaca, MN to Floyd and Marian Weaver.
Just after high school Carol married Dennis Haley. In 1969 they moved from...
Gigi Sullivan
Mar 1, 2019
Joyce Gigi Sullivan, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Brainerd on Friday, March 1st, 2019 surrounded by family and friends, after a 16 month battle with cancer.
Gigi was born June 8th, 1941 in Pueblo, CO to Jack Edward and Billie (Mathews) Arrington. She was a graduate of San Rafael High School, attended Southern...
Bette Mezzenga
Feb 28, 2019
Bette Jane Mezzenga died on February 28, 2019, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Auggie, son, Thomas and daughter, Jill Carlson.
Bette was born in Winona, MN, to Henrietta (Sorenson) and Richard Greer. Her school age years were spent on the family farm in Zumbro Falls, MN, and...
Kent "Hans" Johnson
Feb 28, 2019
Kent “Hans” Ray Johnson died February 28, 2019, peacefully at home after a 17-month battle with esophageal cancer and now dwells with our Lord. A celebration of Kent’s life will be Saturday, March 9th at 3:00 p.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church, Pastor Jim Johnson will officiate. Friends and family are welcome 1 hour prior to service. Interment...
Tom "The Breadman" Anderson
Feb 27, 2019
Tom Anderson “The Breadman”, 73, of Sauk Rapids, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, after a 15 year battle with cancer, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00PM, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Holy Family Parish with Fr. Ben Kociemba and Fr. Tim Baltes...
Karen Fortman
Feb 26, 2019
Karen Fortman, 73, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully at her home,Tuesday, February 26, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Karen is survived by her husband, Tony; daughter, Shuana; three grandchildren; and her brother, Gary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN.
Ronald Martell
Feb 25, 2019
Ronald E. Martell, 82, of Longville, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, February 25, 2019. Private services are being planned for later this year.
Shirley Denning
Feb 24, 2019
Shirley Denning, 82, of Staples, MN passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Lakewood Health System Hospice Suite in Staples. Services for Shirley will be 11:00AM, Friday, March 1, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with Pastor Carl Larson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-8PM, Thursday, February 28th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in...
Chris Dickey
Feb 24, 2019
Chris Dickey, 60, of Motley, MN passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Monday, March 4, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN with Father Gabriel Walz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Chris was born April 8, 1958 in Loretto, MN...
Gerry Haugland
Feb 23, 2019
Gerry “Bud” Haugland, 90, of Cloquet, MN, died on Saturday, February 23, 2019, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with his son by his side. He was born on June 27, 1928, to Herbert and Alice (Vernon) Haugland in Litchfield, MN. Gerry moved to Pequot Lakes, MN, and lived with his grandparents until he graduated from high school. He...
Charles Schlichting
Feb 23, 2019
Charles J. Schlichting, 71, of Crosslake, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on the lake on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
A Celebration of Charles’ Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Fr. Blake Rozier will officiate. Family and friends are welcome to gather...
Leroy Flickinger
Feb 23, 2019
LeRoy Karmon Flickinger Jr., age 55, of Motley, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, February 23, 2019, after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was born to Janet and Leroy Flickinger Sr. on December 20, 1963, in Staples. LeRoy graduated from Motley High School in 1982. He married Aletha Johnson on July...
Todd Dickson
Feb 22, 2019
Todd Michael Dickson, 54, of Staples, MN passed away at his home Friday, February 22, 2019. A Celebration of Todd's life will be held from 4-9PM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Twisted Sisters 119 3rd St NE Staples, MN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
