Obituaries
Eugene Resch
Nov 17, 2017
Eugene Robert Resch, age 89, of Staples passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, on Friday, November 17, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Eugene on Wednesday, November 22, beginning at 11 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Friends may visit on Tuesday, November 21, from 4-7 pm, with...
Erma Pavlacky
Nov 17, 2017
Erma Pavlacky, 93, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at her home. Services for Erma will be at 11:00AM, Monday, November 20, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with Pastor Carl Larson officiating. Visitation will be from 2-5:00 PM, Sunday, November 19 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and one hour prior to...
Donald Erickson
Nov 14, 2017
Donald Erickson, age 75, of Pequot Lakes, passed away with his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren by his side on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born to Rosswell and Verna Erickson on November 2, 1942, in Paynesville, MN. Donald enjoyed fishing and was an active racquetball and tennis player. Donald is survived...
Robert Erickson
Nov 13, 2017
Robert Endon Erickson “Bob”, 68, of Staples, MN passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home. Services for Bob will be at 2:00PM, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment with Military Honors will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November...
Matthew Beebe
Nov 13, 2017
Matthew Beebe, 58, of Motley, MN was called home by Jesus Monday, November 13, 2017. He went peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Services for Matthew will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Motley Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM, Monday, November 20 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN...
Marlene Scepurek
Nov 12, 2017
Marlene “Molly” A. Scepurek, 81, of Little Falls, MN died at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:00AM at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, MN with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will...
Charlotte Collins
Nov 12, 2017
Charlotte K. (Zarn) Collins began her journey to the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2017 after a long struggle with her health.
Born to Arthur and Isabelle (Nelson) Zarn, January 31st 1953 of Fort Ripley, MN. She attended a country school in Fort Ripley and graduated from Brainerd High School 1971. She married Dewayne Collins January 8,...
Vernon Olson
Nov 12, 2017
Vernon Loyd Olson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Carefree Living, Brainerd, MN. Vernon was born on May 6, 1929, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Lloyd and Ruby Harker Olson. Vernon is survived by his children, Vicky Pavlacky, Vernon Bryan Olson, Bradley Olson, Karin Olson, Leslie Glenn and their mother, Helen Olson; 15 grandchildren,...
Chris Vagle
Nov 10, 2017
Chris Vagle, age 63, passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms with his family nearby on November 10, 2017, at his home in Crosslake, MN, after a courageous and admirable 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born to Nina (Crow) and Arnold Vagle in Hallock, MN, on March 2, 1954. Chris graduated from Biwabik High...
Rita Matthews
Nov 10, 2017
Rita Louise (Tholl) Matthews, age 68, of Brainerd passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Rita will be held on Saturday, November 18th, at 10:30am at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Father Paul Strommer officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17th from 5pm-7pm and one...
Francis Anderson
Nov 9, 2017
Francis William Anderson, age 90, of Pine River, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was born in Atwater, MN, on September 24, 1927, to Clarence and Marie Anderson. Francis married Luella Carlson in Long Beach, CA, on June 30, 1950. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, flying, and restoring and...
Mathew Linzbach
Nov 9, 2017
Mathew “Matt” Ronald Linzbach, 81, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home in Merrifield, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa. Family and friends are invited to gather Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM for visitation and prayer at the Brenny Funeral...
Robert Henderson
Nov 8, 2017
Robert “Bob” John Henderson, 74, of Crosslake died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer.
A service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake. Light lunch will be served at Moonlite Bay, Crosslake following...
Levi Siekas
Nov 7, 2017
Levi Norman Siekas, 15, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A Celebration of Levi’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Journey North Church in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather from 5-7 PM on Friday evening at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Levi was...
Richard Busker
Nov 5, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Rick” Allen Busker announces that he went to be with his Lord after a long struggle with cancer surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 5th, 2017 at the age of 67.
Richard “Rick” Allen Busker, son of the late Herman and Roberta Busker of Cushing, MN...
Juliana Cochran
Nov 4, 2017
Juliana Cochran, 69, of Crosby, MN passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center in Crosby. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Martin Bisson
Nov 4, 2017
Martin Bisson, 70, of Brainerd, MN began his Journey on Saturday, November 4, 2017, reuniting him with his beloved wife, Connie. The Ceremony for Marty will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00PM with visitation from 11:00-2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A luncheon will be served during that time at Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception...
Maureen Charnley
Nov 2, 2017
Maureen Patricia ("Tookie") Charnley (Hoover), age 54, passed away on Thursday, November 2, after a short, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was welcomed into Heaven while surrounded by her family, in her home.
Born to Robert and DeeAnn Hoover on December 10, 1962, in Little Falls, MN, Maureen grew up in Grand Rapids, alongside her...
Dorothy Forrest
Nov 2, 2017
Dorothy Forrest, age 89, of Hackensack, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Walker Rehabilitation Center. She was born to Carl and Irene Astrum on May 21, 1928, in Walker. Dorothy is survived by her son, Thomas Forrest; daughter, Sandra Meyer (Dennis); brother, Dale Astrum; sisters, Gladys Vredenburg and Anna Marie Landsteiner; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 5...
William Riley
Nov 1, 2017
William "Billy" Riley, age 65, of Backus, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to William and Dolores Riley on July 22, 1952, in Brainerd. Billy is survived by his daughter, Tina Riley; mother, Dolores McMorrow; brother, Patrick Riley (Kathy); sister, Catherine Cox (David); grandchildren, Zane and Hailey Kimball; one niece and...
