Obituaries
Elaine Lueck
Nov 1, 2024
Elaine Lueck, age 91, of Nisswa and Mesa, Arizona, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on November 1, 2024. Elaine was born on November 21, 1932, in Cavalier, North Dakota, to Fred and Ethel Forbes. She graduated from NDSU and started her teaching career in Lidgerwood, North Dakota, where she met William (Bill) Lueck. They were married on...
Michael Edward Kukowski
Oct 30, 2024
Michael Edward Kukowski, age 77, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 30, 2024 in Brainerd, MN. Mike was born on November 22, 1946, in Beach, ND. He grew up on his family’s farm, learning the value of hard work, resilience, and a love for land and livestock—qualities he would carry with him throughout his life.
As a young man,...
Timothy Goble
Oct 30, 2024
Timothy Nick Goble age 61, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 30, 2024. Tim was born to Irene and Raymond Goble on May 1, 1963. Tim was a man full of life, whether it is going on a motorcycle ride or fishing with his family and friends, he loved to do it...
Gwendolyn Drummond Floerke
Oct 30, 2024
Gwen Drummond Floerke Born 3/10/30 and went to be with the Lord on 10/30/24 peacefully in her sleep. Preceded in death by husband Cal Floerke, her parents, Stanley and Evelyn Reynolds, brothers, Richard & Stanley John Reynolds, sister Kathryn Nelson and her son, John/ Jay Drummond. Survived by her sister, Rita Gehrenbeck, daughters, Jody Emslie Drummond (Dennis), Jenifer Drummond. The...
Patricia Balitz
Oct 29, 2024
Patricia A. Balitz, 71, of Nisswa, MN passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024 in Motley, MN. A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Joseph Zigmund
Oct 28, 2024
Joseph Edward Zigmund, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at Whitefish at the Lakes. He was born on February 14, 1932, in Pine River, MN, to Harris and Olea Zigmund. He graduated from Pine River High School, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served from 1951-1955. When he returned home, he met and married, Shirley Griffith, on...
Linda Bosch
Oct 28, 2024
Linda Kay Bosch (Warner) was born 1/22/1945 to Clarence Warner and Betty Black in Brainerd, MN. Linda passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family October, 28th 2024. Linda was raised in a special way by her mother, Grandfather Harold Betts and her Father and step Mother Shirley Warner. Linda spent much of her childhood with her lifelong best...
Florence Carlson
Oct 27, 2024
Florence Julia Bloom was born at home on March 13, 1920, in Concord, Nebraska, to David and Hilda Bloom and was registered at the Dixon County Courthouse as simply “Baby Girl Bloom”. A no name on the birth certificate eventually caused her problems, but she loved to tell the story of how she became a “real” person. The roads were...
Paul Adolph Etzler
Oct 26, 2024
Paul A. Etzler, Born February 10, 1955, went home to be with the Lord on October 26,2024. Paul was blessed with three children, Joshua (Dawn) Etzler, Sarah (Josh) Werb, Lucas (Jenna) Etzler, Seven grandchildren Vanessa, Jacob Etzler, Jade, Jacoby, Zoey Werb, Hailey, Brihanna Etzler, and one great-granddaughter, Izabella Etzler. Paul is survived by eight brothers, three sisters, and many nieces...
Donald H. Engen
Oct 25, 2024
Longtime Crosslake resident, Donald H. Engen, died October 25, 2024 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN surrounded by his loving family. He was 89.
Don was born February 14, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Howard and Bonnie Engen. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in St. Paul, MN, where he made lifelong friends, graduating in...
Marlene Cox
Oct 23, 2024
Marlene Elaine Stanford Cox, born on April 8, 1940, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on October 23, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and friend. A Funeral Service for Marlene will be held on November 16, 2024, at 12:00pm at Crosslake Lutheran Church. Family and friends are invited to gather an...
Robert Hill
Oct 23, 2024
Robert Hill, 93, of Baxter, passed away on October 23, 2024.
Full obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Sally Armitage
Oct 22, 2024
Sally Armitage, age 81, passed away on October 22, 2024, in Pequot Lakes, MN.
Sally Jean Armitage was born on August 13, 1943, to Howard and Edna (Hoppe) Albee in Minneapolis, MN. Sally was a true tomboy. She enjoyed carpentry, fishing, gardening, and anything outdoors. She was a longtime employee of Honeywell, working in the torpedo division.
Sally is survived by her...
Carolyn Stevenson
Oct 21, 2024
Carolyn Jo (Vober) Stevenson
Born: August 20, 1944
Passed Away: October 21, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday November 8, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Anthony Village, MN. There will be a visitation and Rosary service held one hour prior to the service at the church. Please join the family for lunch following...
Myrna Schrupp
Oct 20, 2024
Myrna Amelia Schrupp passed away on October 20, 2024, in Pine River, MN.
Myrna was born on September 26, 1940, in Swanville Township, MN, to Philip and Clara (Wolters) Petersen. She married Kenneth Schrupp Jr. on October 14, 1959, in Minneapolis, MN. They shared 65 very happy years together.
Myrna was a true homemaker through and through. She was a talented cook...
Jon Green
Oct 19, 2024
Jon Green, born on June 17, 1939, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on October 19, 2024. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Jon is survived by his two sons, Brad Green (Paula) and Todd Green (Mandy), along with four grandchildren; Jake Green (Brianna), Jaydee Archer (Sam), Trey Green, and Mitch Green; and three great-grandchildren; Greyson,...
Lenore Siemsen
Oct 19, 2024
Lenore Siemsen, 62, of Motley, MN, passed away on October 19, 2024 in Motley. Funeral Services will be held on Friday October 25, 2024 at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
Duane Minor
Oct 18, 2024
Duane Henry Minor, 88, of Lakeshore, passed away Friday afternoon October 18, 2024, at Good Samaritan in Pine River.
A celebration of his life will be held, Wednesday November 13th, 2024, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter from 1-3pm. Military Honors will be presented by the Nisswa Legion at 3:00pm.
Duane was born January 1st, 1936, in Mason Township, to Howard and...
Fred Eiklenborg
Oct 15, 2024
Fred (Fritz) Eiklenborg, 70, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024.
Fred is survived by his three children, Duane Anderson, Vanessa Eiklenborg, Becky Lynch; three grandchildren; siblings, Marcia Oeschlager, Arlys Kramer, Doug Eiklenborg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Charles 'Chuck' Kestner
Oct 15, 2024
Charles (Chuck) Kestner
Born July 10th 1956 to James and Margaret Kestner in Little Falls, MN
Date of death: October 15th 2024
At the age of 68 years
Celebration of Life at the Randall VFW, Tuesday, October 22nd at 3, services at 5 with a meal to follow. Chaplain Connie Friebohl will officiate.
Survived by wife Deb Kestner, daughter Amanda Gilder, grandsons Brady and Sam...
