Obituaries

Ardith Schmith

Dec 25, 2016

Ardith A. Schmith (born Nelson), age 84, long-time resident of Aldrich, MN, passed away December 25, 2016. Born to Albert "Red" Nelson and Leona (Gibbs) Nelson on January 1,1932. Ardy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, wife, and friend to all. She owned the River Inn in Aldrich for over 40 years, where she was known to make...

Ronald Burns

Dec 25, 2016

Ronald L. Burns, age 67, of Backus, passed away at his home on Christmas morning. He is now celebrating Christ's birthday with his Lord and Savior. Ron was born in Placerville, California, on August 22, 1949, and was raised in Boonville, Calif. He met his wife, Lee, at Chico University in 1967 and they were married December 1968. He...

Barbara Gosch

Dec 24, 2016

Barbara Lynn Gosch, 71, of Pillager, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Private family services will be held.

Paul Kunde

Dec 24, 2016

Paul Arthur Kunde passed away on December 24, 2016, at his home in Backus at the age of 95 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was born in Olivia, MN, to Robert and Clara Kunde. The family moved to Remer, MN, where he resided until working in the CCC Corps. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942...

Arthur Schricker

Dec 24, 2016

After 95 years of blessings, Arthur G. Schricker passed peacefully to join the Lord on December 24, 2016. He was recently a patient in the Cuyuna Care Center, Crosby, MN. Art was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 13, 1921, and moved to Grand Island as a young boy. He fondly remembered his first job on the Haggert Dairy...

Delphinus Breun

Dec 23, 2016

Delphinus "Del" Breun, passed away peacefully Friday, December 23, 2016 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Care Center in Crosby. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Deacon Roger Marks will preside. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Del was born October...

Michael Young

Dec 23, 2016

Michael Henry Young, age 65, of Holdingford, MN, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born to Charles and Joan Young on September 24, 1951, in Bull Moose Township, MN. Mike enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time outdoors. He loved spending winters in Arizona and time spent...

John Coffman

Dec 22, 2016

John Coffman, age 73, of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at his home. He was born to Albert and Catherine Coffman on June 19, 1943, in Abilene, TX. A celebration of John's life will be planned in the spring.

Rudyard Stevens

Dec 21, 2016

Rudyard "Rudy" Stevens, age 82, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. He was born to Rudolph and Margaret Stevens on June 4, 1934, in Chicago, IL. No services are planned.

Louise Pastuck

Dec 21, 2016

Louise A. Patuck, 70, of Motley, MN died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Harmony House in Motley, MN. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

Roger Linn

Dec 21, 2016

Roger Harold Linn, age 74, of Backus, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Roger was born July 16, 1942 to Albert and Lucille Linn of Backus, Minnesota where he resided his entire life. Roger enjoyed working in and watching wildlife in the outdoors. Anything mechanical was of interest to him. As a regular...

Irene Debolt

Dec 20, 2016

Irene "Punky" DeBolt, age 80, of Pine River, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at her daughter's home in Maple Grove. She was born to Herman and Lela Peterson on May 7, 1936, in Pine River. In 1952 Irene married Erwin DeBolt in Pine River and they were married for 64 years. She loved her family, flowers and...

Rhonda Fahleen

Dec 20, 2016

Rhonda J. Fahleen, 49, of Pillager, MN died at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Services for Rhonda will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11:00AM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation beginning one hour prior to services at the chapel. Rhonda was born on February 3, 1967 in Wheaton, MN to Delane...

Fern Branchaud

Dec 19, 2016

Fern Branchaud, age 89, of Staples passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. The funeral service for Fern will be Friday, December 23, at 2 PM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Visitation will be at the funeral chapel from 1-2:00 PM. Interment will be at St. James Cemetery in Philbrook. Fern...

Edith Olson

Dec 18, 2016

Edith E. Olson (nee Mattson), age 109, of Brainerd, passed away at Birchwood Good Samaritan Society on December 18, 2016. She was born March 13, 1907, in Morrison County to John T. and Olga E. Mattson. She is survived by her daughter, Edie Johnston of Hackensack; daughter-in-law, RoseMary Mattson of Little Falls; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 8 great-great...

Chuck Larson

Dec 17, 2016

Chuck "Bud" Larson, age 91, of Nisswa, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. He was born to Peter and Clara Larson on June 4, 1925, in Springfield, MN. Chuck was District Manager for Benjamin Moore Paints and owned and operated a home improvement business in New Ulm. He was an excellent woodworker and...

Ida Frodahl

Dec 17, 2016

Ida Diehl Frodahl, age 96, of Staples, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Lakewood Health Systems Care Center in Staples. Ida was born July 9, 1920 in Goodridge, Minnesota, the daughter of Hans and Ragnhild (Olson) Fjeld. She grew up and attended school in Goodridge, graduating from Goodridge High School in 1938. On October 13, 1939 she...

Ted Leagjeld

Dec 16, 2016

Ted Leagjeld, age 91, of Pine River, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on December 16, 2016, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, surrounded by his family and friends. Ted was born on a farm in Todd County, MN, on August 3, 1925, to Louis and Eva Leagjeld. He was the 4th of 13 siblings....

William Barg

Dec 15, 2016

William Eugene Barg, age 83, of rural Pillager passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15, 2016, as the result of a farming accident. Memorial service will be Tuesday, December 20, at 11 AM, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Motley. Visitation will be at the church during the hour prior to services. Interment will be at Bridgeman Cemetery...

Norman Armstrong

Dec 14, 2016

Norman "Punch" Armstrong, of Pequot Lakes and Lucy the monkey have retired for good; Norm passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, following a motorcycle accident on November 6. The memorial service for Norm will be Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 2 PM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes. Family and friends may...