Obituaries
Ethel Stimson
Jul 4, 2018
Ethel Evelyn Stimson, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by husband of 65 years, Carroll Stimson; son, David Stimson; daughter, Jane (Stimson) Nagel; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Kjeldahl of Pine River, Gladys Boquist of Brooklyn Park; and brother Donald...
Marion Braith
Jul 2, 2018
Marion Braith, 95, of Motley, MN died Monday, July 2, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Friday, July 13, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Father Gabriel Walz officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, with a prayer service at 7PM, Thursday, July 12th at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples...
Edwin Durm
Jul 1, 2018
Edwin Durm, age 75, of Merrifield, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018, at his home. He was born to Eddie and Madge Durm on March 5, 1943, in Pine River. Ed owned and operated his own sanitation route, delivered flowers and plants for a nursery, drove a feed truck, was a taxi driver, and was also a...
Shirley Saucier
Jun 30, 2018
Shirley J. Saucier (Gummow) 71, of Crosslake, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by parents Billy and Ann, and brother, Gary.
She is survived by her children, Jeff Saucier (Nicole), and Sheri Kelsey (Craig); beloved grandchildren Amber, Haylee (Nathaniel), Lita, Monte, and Sophia; siblings,...
Dolores Bahr
Jun 27, 2018
Dolores “Dee” Irene Bahr, 97, Baxter, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 7, 1921 in Crosby, MN to Oscar and Myrtle (Anderson) Johnson.
Dee graduated from Crosby High School, Class of 1939. After graduating from St. Cloud Teachers College, she taught in a one room school house...
Catherine Risnes
Jun 25, 2018
Catherine Marie "Cathie" (Sullivan) Risnes, age 67, formerly of Brooklyn Center passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. She was a graduate of Osseo High School in 1969. Cathie lived in Maple Grove until retiring in 2008 to Brainerd. Cathie did volunteer work with the local Toys for Kids charity and was a member of the Eagles club. Cathie enjoyed...
Phillip Larue
Jun 23, 2018
Phillip L. LaRue, 66, of Backus, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 surrounded by family at the family home in Backus.
Phillip was born on September 20, 1951 in Harvey, IL, to Thomas E. and Angela M. (Jaeger) LaRue. Phil loved spending time with family and friends on Ponto Lake. He had a big...
Margaret Moody
Jun 23, 2018
Shirley Moody, 88, of Blaine, formerly of Baxter, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services.
Margaret “Shirley” Moody was born July 5, 1929, in Emerson, NE, the daughter...
James Filibeck
Jun 22, 2018
James Robert Filibeck died June 22, 2018, in Birmingham, AL. Jim was born December 18, 1949, to James and Helen (Welte) Filibeck in Bemidji, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Thelma (McClintock) from Athens, AL; sisters, Judy (Bob) Arboleda and Sue (Bruce) Gregersen, both of Tucson, AZ; three children: James (Carol) Filibeck...
Sharon Buschmann
Jun 21, 2018
Sharon Buschmann, age 70, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby. She was born to Lonnie and Evelyn James on March 5, 1948, in Crosby.
Sharon is survived by her son, Joe Buschmann (Alice); daughter, Julie Cummings (Matthew); grandchildren: Elicia, Mason, Emmett, Payton-Jo and Kendra; brother, Dennis...
Brian Zabroski
Jun 18, 2018
Brian Zabroski, 58, of Coon Rapids, MN, formerly of Staples, MN died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
Shannon Gardner
Jun 16, 2018
Shannon Gardner, age 66, of Pine River, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at her home. She was born to John and Mildred Riley on October 3, 1951, in Tacoma, Washington.
Shannon is survived by her son, Jeff; sisters, Denise Huesmann and Sheila Carlson; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Lewis England
Jun 16, 2018
Lewis England, age 83, passed away at his Merrifield home on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Lewis Christopher England, Jr. was born on June 18, 1934 in Odsesyomie, Kansas to Lewis Christopher England, Sr. And Glenna Autherine Bussert England. Lew was the oldest of his 5 siblings, whom he loved very much: Peggy, Jerry (TJ), Betty (Steve), Dorthy (Larry), and...
Jeffery Taylor
Jun 13, 2018
Jeffery L. Taylor, 75, of Brainerd, passed away at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena on June 13, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 19 at Lakeview Cemetery in Aitkin. Pastor Lowell Clarke will officiate.
Jeffery was born July 17, 1942 in Minneapolis. He was the son of Larry and Mae (Cheney)...
Mary Olson
Jun 12, 2018
Mary Jane Olson Age 57, of Baxter, Minnesota passed away at home on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was the fifth of six children, born in Minneapolis on February 11, 1961 to Conrad and Mary Ann Emerson.
During her growing up years, Mary excelled in softball and gymnastics. She loved spending time at...
Debra Herrlich
Jun 11, 2018
Our beloved daughter, sister, and aunt Debra Jill Herrlich, 46, of Nisswa, passed away peacefully at Hills Crossing Assisted Living following her courageous battles with brain cancer. Debra was born February 14, 1972, in Brainerd, the daughter of Loren and Naomi (Charlet) Herrlich. Following her graduation from Brainerd High School, Debra worked several jobs in the Brainerd Lakes Area....
James Armstrong
Jun 11, 2018
James Henry Armstrong, 52, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on June 11, 2018. Private services will be held.
Judith Reichel
Jun 10, 2018
It is with greatest joy to announce that Judith Ann Marie (Niemi) Reichel went home to her Lord and Savior at 3:50PM on 10 June 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger W. Reichel, her parents Leo and Lydia Niemi, and her brother Michael. She is survived by her eight children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren,...
Tracy Mclain
Jun 10, 2018
Tracy McLain, age 58, of Brainerd, MN, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at his lake property in Hackensack, MN. He was born to Wayne and Delia McLain on May 4, 1960, in Minot, ND. He graduated from Minot High School and Thief River Falls Community College. Tracy loved the outdoors especially camping and fishing at the...
Marvin Schuety
Jun 8, 2018
Marvin Schuety, age 58, of Brainerd, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at his home. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 5 PM on Sunday, July 1, at St. Mathias Bar & Grill.
