Obituaries
Clinton Sorlie
Oct 1, 2018
Clinton David Sorlie, age 82, passed away October 1, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born in Dawson, MN on May 21, 1936, to Clinton and Kathleen (Kern) Sorlie. David grew up in Dawson before moving to Minneapolis with his family in 1952. There he graduated from West High School. In 1953 he started...
Ricky Ruud
Sep 30, 2018
Rick Ward Ruud, 69, of Crosslake, passed away at the Cabin, on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Son of Esther and Henry Ruud. Father to Adam and R.J. Grandfather to June, Evin and Corina. He loved telling stories and making people laugh. He was kind, gentle, loving and honest. He will be missed.
Bria Fyock
Sep 30, 2018
Bria Fyock gently passed away at home surrounded by her family and dog, Lola, on Sunday September 30, 2018, after a yearlong battle with lymphoma.
Bria was born March 16, 1991, in Robbinsdale, MN, the daughter of Andy and Sheila (Hoff) Fyock. After attending Garfield Elementary Bria graduated from Brainerd High School. She moved to Austin, TX,...
Ruth Talbot
Sep 30, 2018
Ruth Marie (Flaskerud) Talbot, 81, formerly of the Brainerd Lakes Area, of Lago Vista, TX, passed away on Sunday Morning, September 30, 2018 at The Hospice House, Bend, OR.
She was born to Ole M. and Ione L. (Helland) Flaskerud at home in Brainerd, MN on October 16, 1936.
Ruth graduated from Brainerd Senior High...
Jerry Albert
Sep 29, 2018
Jerry Tennen Albert, 79, of Merrifield, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. A Celebration of Jerry's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Journey North Community Church in Baxter. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Jerry's favorite organization: www.samaritanspurse.org
Mary Geiger
Sep 28, 2018
Mary Ann “Bunny” Geiger (Thomson) passed away silently in her sleep Friday, September 28, 2018. She was 67. Bunny was a ray of light to both those who knew her or passed her in a crowd.
Bunny was born to David and Margret Thomson in 1951. She was raised in Edina, MN with her brother,...
Scott Kraft
Sep 28, 2018
Scott Kraft, age 59, of Pine River, MN passed away at his home on September 28, 2018, after a brief courageous battle against melanoma cancer. Scott was born in Aberdeen, SD, and then as a young boy moved to Burnsville, MN, with his family. While attending Burnsville High School he enjoyed playing hockey, going hunting and fishing...
Stanley Efron
Sep 28, 2018
Stanley Efron, age 87, of Crosslake passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. Services will be private. Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service www.brenny.com 800-824-5051
Dennis Trulson
Sep 25, 2018
Dennis M. Trulson, 69, of Brainerd, died September 25, 2018 at his home. Please check back for updated service information.
Charles LeMieux
Sep 25, 2018
Charles A. “Charlie” Lemieux, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. His memorial service will be on Saturday, October 6 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Immediately following Mass, Charlie's family would like to invite you to his and Donna's home (29953 Oriole Circle, Breezy Point, MN 56472) for a reception and celebration...
Richard Davis
Sep 25, 2018
Richard Dean Davis, age 67, of Pine River, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at his home. He was born to Edwin and Stella Davis on June 10, 1951, in Wadena, MN. Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1973. Richard enjoyed playing cards, spending time outdoors, hunting, camping and fishing. He was a...
Ronald Shetka
Sep 24, 2018
Ronald Shetka, age 83, of Pine River, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born to Edward and Blondina (Melcher) Shetka on July 12, 1935, in St. Paul, MN.
Ron is survived by his children: Jodie Spencer (Lanney), Julie Griffith, Mike Shetka (Katie); daughter-in-law, Meg Shetka; brother, Ed Shetka (Nancy); grandchildren: Jaime, Katie, Jason,...
Gertrude Nickel
Sep 21, 2018
Affectionately known as Gertie, a spirited 95 years young, took her final journey on September 21, 2018. She was the last surviving member of the McGowan sisters, a remarkable group of women who enjoyed life to the fullest. Gertie’s love of adventure, including traveling, fishing and entertaining, brought joy to the lives of everyone who knew her....
Martha Rach
Sep 21, 2018
Martha Lea Rach, 90, Staples, died Friday, September 21st at her home in Staples. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, September 26th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Fr. Arlie Sowada officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 25th at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, with a prayer service...
Judith Lapke
Sep 19, 2018
Judith K. Lapke, 73,of Breezy Point, MN died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. No Services are being planned at this time.
Judith was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 29, 1944 to Harry and Hannah (Lawrence) Englund. She graduated South High School in 1962. She worked for Northern...
Wilma Gehrls
Sep 19, 2018
Wilma Andrene Holter was born on December 29, 1923 in Woonsocket, South Dakota to Rudolph and Sarah (Christopher) Holter. Wilma was united in marriage to Marvin Gehrls on July 14, 1946. For many years, they made their home in the Twin Cities area where Wilma worked as one of the first key punch operators for Holiday, just as computers...
Shirley Englin
Sep 14, 2018
Shirley Jean Englin, age 78, of Baxter passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Essentia-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Care entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, www.brenny.com, 800-824-5051
Victory Brogger
Sep 13, 2018
Victory “Vickie” Brogger, age 74, of Pine River, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born to Carl and Geraldine Hauck on April 20, 1944. Vickie was a talented quilter and won many blue ribbons and awards both in Minnesota and Arizona. She also enjoyed taking care of her flowers.
Vickie is survived...
Dolores Anderson
Sep 13, 2018
Dolores May Anderson, 84, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services for her will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services and to stay for a light lunch to follow....
Robert Lyngen
Sep 12, 2018
Robert A. “Bob” Lyngen was born on Feb. 26, 1926 in Lanesboro, MN, where he lived until he graduated from high school. On September 12, 2018, Bob passed away at the age 92.
Bob retired from IBM after 30 years as Department Technician and Sr. Associate. Bob then managed the Zumbrota Senior Living apartments. He...
