Obituaries
Shirley Shake
Jun 13, 2016
Shirley "Margie" Marjorie Shake, 93, of Motley, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, MN. Services for Shirley will be 2:00PM, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Swan Valley Lutheran Church in Leader, MN with Pastor Dave Stevens officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Friday, June 17, 2016 at Brenny Funeral...
Kenneth Aker
Jun 11, 2016
Kenneth Daryl Aker, age 68, of Backus, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016, at North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale. He was born to Alvin and Jennie Aker on December 2, 1947, in Wadena, MN. Ken graduated from Backus High School in 1965. He married Linda Richards on July 15, 1972. Ken was a longtime Parts Manager at Olson's Custom...
Orval Nelson
Jun 11, 2016
Orval Duane Nelson of Crosslake, MN passed away on his 93rd birthday, Saturday June 11th. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Blake and Corvan. Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Elizabeth, and daughters Deborah (Bruce) Nelson, Dana Nelson, and son Bradley (Patricia Coombs) Nelson, and Brian Lindberg. 4 Grandchildren, Tiffany, Wade, Lauryn and Maxwell. Great...
Richard Curtis
Jun 10, 2016
Richard C. Curtis, 88, of Staples, MN passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
DeAndre Harris
Jun 10, 2016
DeAndre L. Harris' first sunrise was July 27, 1978, in Chicago, IL at Rush Presbyterian Hospital. In June of 1989, he was baptized by Rev. S.D. Durrell at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. It was the start of a very faithful life. DeAndre stood on the Word. He attended high school at Holy Trinity and accepted a college scholarship to...
Marcel Rehaume
Jun 8, 2016
Marcel Louis Rehaume, 82, of Cushing, MN died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the St. Cloud Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Services for Marcel will be private. Marcel was born on January 17, 1934 in Princeton, MN to Lester and Aurore (Thibault) Rehaume. He graduated from Columbia Heights High School. After graduation Marcel enlisted in the United...
Richard Hirschey
Jun 6, 2016
Richard Charles Hirschey, age 70, of Brainerd and formerly Staples, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 6, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born May 29th, 1946. Richard served two tours in Vietnam with the Army. He married JoAnn Hirschey and they raised two children in Staples. He was a machinist, resort owner, and had...
Nancy Olsen
Jun 4, 2016
Nancy Lee Olsen, age 65, of Baxter, MN, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Essentia-St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Clinton and Miriam (Palm) Grimm on February 11, 1951, in Mora, Minnesota. Nancy was born and raised in Mora. Nancy attended Tech. School in Alexandria, MN, earning a degree in Interior Design. She furthered her...
Janice Feuerstein
Jun 3, 2016
Janice "Jan" Marie Feuerstein, 71, of Chanhassen, MN died on Friday, June 3, 2016 at her cabin in Crosslake. Services for Jan will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:00PM at Huber Funeral Home in Excelsior, MN with visitation from 5:00-7:00PM. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 3:00PM at the...
Louis Kowalski
Jun 3, 2016
Louis "Louie" Kowalski, age 89, of Motley, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday at St. Michael's Church in Motley. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Tuesday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with a prayer service at...
Mary Pfeiffer
Jun 2, 2016
Mary Ann Pfeiffer, age 79, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Guardian Angel Care Center in Elk River, MN. She was born to Loy T. and Lillian (Lund) Pfeiffer on August 24, 1936, in Albert Lea, MN. Mary was a longtime resident of Pequot Lakes. She graduated from Pequot Lakes High School in 1954...
Florence Wolfe
Jun 1, 2016
Florence "GG" Wolfe, 78, of Breezy Point, MN, died at her home Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 4 at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Lakeshore. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-3 PM, Sunday at Boldt Funeral...
Randall Sturm
Jun 1, 2016
Randall F. Sturm, age 60, of Nisswa, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at his home. He was born to Ronald and Alva Sturm on March 18, 1956, in Colorado Springs, CO. Randy was a snowmobile and motorcycle racing mechanic for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and motorcycling. After...
Curtis Madsen
May 31, 2016
Curtis Edwin Madsen, 52, of Brainerd, MN died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Curtis will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00AM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in...
Charlotte Borman
May 31, 2016
Charlotte Ann (Foard) Borman, age 65, of Backus, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016. She was born on May 24, 1951, in Hardin, Montana. She married Allen Fay Borman on August 31, 1968, in Winnemucca, Nevada. The family returned to Backus, Minnesota, in 1983. Charlotte enjoyed all kinds of music and playing the piano with family and friends,...
Jacob Grissom
May 31, 2016
Services will be 2 PM on Sunday, June 5, at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
Sonja Bencker
May 30, 2016
Sonja J. Bencker, 89, of Cushing, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016 at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Services for Sonja will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation beginning at 1:30PM. Burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday,...
Cheryl Abbott
May 27, 2016
Cheryl Darlene Abbott, age 54, of Backus, MN, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016, at her home. She was born to Edward and Ruth Gillespie on April 14, 1962, in Rochester, Michigan. Cheryl graduated from Sparta High School in Sparta, Wisconsin. She married Scott David Abbott on June 12, 1982. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Scott; sons: Edward...
Muriel Duke
May 26, 2016
Muriel Lillian Duke, age 82, of Pine River, MN passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 surrounded by her husband and family. Muriel was born in the Twin Cities on September 20, 1933, to Lyda Cora and Gilbert Richardson. She attended high school at Washington High School in Brainerd, MN, and later finished her schooling in Detroit Lakes graduating...
Bonita Ahlstrom
May 26, 2016
Bonita R. Ahlstrom, 82, of Nisswa, MN died on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Good Samaritan Village-Bethany in Brainerd, MN. No services are being planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
