Obituaries

Apr 15, 2018

Lucille Patricia Thomas

November 10, 1931 – April 15, 2018

Lucille Patricia Thomas, 86, of Crosslake, MN died on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Golden Horizon Memory Care Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 2:00PM at Immaculate Heart Catholic...

Apr 15, 2018

Charlene A. Brown, 71, of Emily, MN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Services for Charlene will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN with visitation beginning at 11:00AM.

Charlene was born on August 15, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Elinor...

Apr 15, 2018

John LaVerne McCoy, Sr., age 82, formerly of Pine River, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights. He was born to Ray and Freda McCoy on September 7, 1935, in Churdan, Iowa.

John is survived by his son, Jim McCoy; daughters, Trudy McCoy, Tammy McCoy Alexander; sister,...

Apr 14, 2018

Beverly Skog, age 91, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Senior Class Care in Pequot Lakes. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, on October 31, 1926. Bev married Fred Skog on August 26, 1950 They were married 67 years and raised five children. Bev was very involved in organizations at Crosslake Lutheran Church...

Apr 13, 2018

Barbara P. Kinghorn, age 76, of Crosslake died on Friday, April 13, 2018 at her home. Her memorial service will be on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Esko. Barbara was born on December 5, 1941 in Duluth, to William and Helen Hansen. She was married to Bruce Kinghorn on June 27, 1976....

Apr 13, 2018

Frederick Carpenter Boos August 2, 1933 - April 13, 2018 Only son of Dr. George Boos and Elizabeth Carpenter Boos. Pre-deceased by sisters Anne Boos Duff and Gretchen Boos Sanchez and his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Cote Boos. He is survived by his three daughters whom he was very proud: Julia Clay, Carolyn Jones and Cindy Nordlund...

Apr 12, 2018

Randolph P. Hood, Jr., age 73, of Brainerd, passed away April 12, 2018. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Randy worked as a Finance Manager, Guardian Ad Lidum, and was a foster parent for the past 27 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Randy is survived by his wife, Linda...

Apr 12, 2018

Alice Beverly (Weigand) Rosen, 78, of Fort Ripley, MN went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 12th, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1939 in Rice Lake, WI, to George and Kathryn Weigand. She married Gordon Rosen on May 28, 1960, at Stewart Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.

Alice was a cosmetologist for...

Apr 11, 2018

William ( Bill) Robert Wegler, age 84 of Crosslake MN, formerly of Chanhassen, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. Bill was born on April 30, 1933 in Deephaven, MN to Lawrence and Flossie Wegler. He was one of three children and a graduate of Deephaven High School. On July 3rd 1959, Bill...

Apr 9, 2018

Larry Frank Moser, age 81, of Brainerd, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, at Edgewood Vista, Brainerd. He was born to Jacob and Olivia Moser on May 29, 1936, in St. Cloud. Larry was a pillar of his church, loved playing cards, watching the Twins and being with family and friends. He will be missed by many. Larry is...

Apr 8, 2018

Faye Evelyn Case, 85, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Memory Care on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Funeral Services for Faye will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Faith Lutheran Church. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and one...

Apr 8, 2018

Joseph “Joe” Malinowski, 75, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Cloud on the Sunday of Divine Mercy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Buckman. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening at the church from...

Apr 7, 2018

LaVern Wohlert (Fred), 88, of Lake Shamineau, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. Services for LaVern will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Motley United Methodist Church, with Pastor Greg Leslie officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Friday, April 13 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and one hour...

Apr 6, 2018

Lila Mae (Nelson) Schroeder of Brainerd passed away on April 6, 2018 at Edgewood Vista, at the age of 87. Her memorial service will be on Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter.

Lila was born on August 18, 1930 on the family farm near Hawick, Minnesota in Kandiyohi County, to Kristine (Olson)...

Apr 4, 2018

David Andrew Tervonen, 66, of Staples, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Harmony House in Motley. A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 23, 2018 at Staples Alliance Church. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. A luncheon will follow. Interment with a Graveside Service will be...

Apr 4, 2018

Daniel Laurence Lewandowski, 83, of Merrifield, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Private family services are being planned. Daniel enjoyed being an outdoorsman - especially hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also liked stock car racing and tinkering with different projects. He is survived by his children, Daniel Lewandowski, Jr. and Donald (Kathy) Lewandowski; grandchildren,...

Apr 3, 2018

Kenneth Weller, 91, of Crosslake, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Maple Grove, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00AM at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will...

Apr 3, 2018

Eunice Marie Terry Botz, 89, went home to Jesus on April 3, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anne Terry and was born February 10, 1929 in Woodside, Otter Tail, Minnesota.

Eunice graduated from Backus High School in 1947. She attended County Normal Teacher’s School, Staples, MN for one year.

Apr 2, 2018

Harold E. Amerud, 89, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully at Essentia Health/St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN on Monday, April 2, 2018. Services for Harold will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 4:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the chapel.

Harold was born...

Apr 1, 2018

Vernon S. Drake, 91, Staples, died Sunday, April 1st at Lakewood Health System Hospital, Staples. Vern’s funeral service will be at 11 AM, Thursday, April 5th at Faith Lutheran Church, with Pastor Carl Larson officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.

Vernon Stanley...