Obituaries
Lynn Nelson
Oct 22, 2014
Lynn Ann Nelson (Ansley), age 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, after a long battle with cancer at her favorite place - Ponto Lake in Backus, Minnesota. She was born January 11, 1945, in Fargo North Dakota to Benjamin Roy Ansley and Lyla Ione Eckert. She remembers during her early years that her dad bought the lake...
Jeanette Fornshell
Oct 20, 2014
Jeanette (Ackerson) Fornshell, Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, 89 of Pillager passed away to heaven on October 20, 2014 at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd. Services for Jeanette will be at 4:00PM, Thursday, October 23rd at the First Lutheran Church in Pillager with Pastor Hector Merced officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Wednesday, October 22nd from 5:00 -...
Wendell Fristedt
Oct 18, 2014
Wendell L. Fristedt, 85, of Brainerd, passed away at his home Saturday. October 18, 2014. A Celebration of Wendell's Life is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Friday, October 24 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Baxter. Pastor Kevin Robson will officiate. A Reception will follow services at the Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception Room in Baxter, MN. Interment with Military...
Anna Chapin
Oct 17, 2014
Anna L. Chapin, formerly of Pequot Lakes, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Service times are pending. Lillian was born June 24, 1922 in Webster City, IA, the daughter of Jacob Eugene and Anna Mae (Brown) Berg. Following school, Lillian was united in marriage to Elmer C. Chapin. The couple raised their daughter...
Arlene Vian
Oct 17, 2014
Arlene Vian, age 89, of Pine River, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014, at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born to Raymond and Mary Lee on September 21, 1925, in St. Paul, MN. No services are planned.
Karen Pikula
Oct 17, 2014
Karin (AKA Karen) Vale Pikula, 70 of Merrifield, MN died Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Crosby Care Center in Crosby, MN. Funeral services for Karen will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 24, 2014 at Living Word North Church in Brainerd, MN, with Reverend Russell Kalenberg officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation Thursday, October 23,...
Dennis Wold
Oct 17, 2014
Dennis T. Wold, 73, of Brooklyn Park, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. Dennis was born April 25, 1941 in Minneapolis, the son of Standley and Ann (Nali) Wold. Following high school, Denny enlisted in the US Navy and served his country before being honorably discharged. Dennis had two children from a previous marriage when he married Ruth...
George Robinson
Oct 16, 2014
George Willard Robinson, age 70, of Hackensack, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. He was born to George and Helen Robinson on August 25, 1944, in Robbinsdale, MN. George was the owner of Cedar Bay Resort in Hackensack. George is survived by his wife, Darlene; son, Arron (Jeanie); and grandson, Zachary. He...
Jeffrey Leef
Oct 15, 2014
Jeffrey David Leef, age 55, of Backus and formerly Maple Gove, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at his home. He was born April 18, 1959, in Minneapolis. Jeffrey was President and CEO of Leef Services on James Ave. in Minneapolis. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen; children: Richard Belev, Rachelle Leef-Bayer, Renata Belev; grandchildren: Alexandra, Jake,...
Marlin Schulz
Oct 15, 2014
Marlin D. Schulz, of Pillager, MN, died Wednesday, October 17, 2014 at his home. Known to all his friends as "Schulz". Born in Nebraska, he lived in both Texas and Arizona before moving to Minnesota where he built his own home. He worked construction his whole life and was proud to be a finish carpenter, completing hutches, cedar chests,...
Alvin Kempf
Oct 15, 2014
Alvin M. Kempf, 92, of Crosby, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center. Private family services will be held.
Donna Vold
Oct 13, 2014
Donna M. Vold, 78, of Baxter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Pallative Care and Hospice. Family and friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and one hour prior to Funeral Services at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2014, also...
Brenda Sundstrom
Oct 13, 2014
Brenda Joyce Sundstrom (Broady), 65, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at her home in Pequot Lakes. She died very peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones at her bedside. Brenda was born on July 20, 1949, in Little Falls, the daughter of George and Norma Broady. In 1967, she married the love of her life, Jerry,...
Lowell Werdal
Oct 12, 2014
Lowell James Werdal Oct. 21, 1928 - Oct. 12, 2014 Lowell was the 9th (or 10th - the order is up for discussion with his twin sister Lois) of 11 children born to Anton and Martha Bendicca Thompson Werdal in Sisseton, South Dakota. Lowell was an enterprising young man and always found ways to help his family with finances,...
Paul Schott
Oct 12, 2014
Paul Franklin Schott of Pine River, MN went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the age of 79 years and 349 days. Paul was born on October 28, 1934, at home on his family farm near Luverne, IA, to Rufus and Alice (Zeigler) Schott. Paul, along with his family, moved to a farm near...
Father Quade
Oct 12, 2014
Reverend Alvin John Quade was born on October 8, 1927 in Beach, North Dakota. He was the son of John and Theresia Kahl Quade. Father Quade attended District 13 Grade School, Saint Philip, Montana, and Saint Michael's School, Buckman, MN, Saint John's Preparatory, Saint John's University, and Saint John's Seminary, Collegeville, MN. Father Quade was ordained by The Most...
William Carner
Oct 10, 2014
William "Bill" Carner, 86, of Brainerd died on Friday, October 10, 2014. His friends and family are having a Life Celebration on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 1:00-5:00PM at the Northland Arboretum. A luncheon will be served following. We invite you to join us and share your memories and stories of Bill. Please no cards or gifts. Arrangements have...
Leann Bohman
Oct 10, 2014
Leann M. Farber Bohman, 54, of Pillager, MN died on Friday, October 10, 2014 at her home. Services for Leann will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00AM at First Lutheran Church in Pillager, MN with Pastor Hector Merced officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM at First Lutheran Church in Pillager,...
James Dosh
Oct 8, 2014
James E. Dosh, 74, of St. Mathias Township, MN died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services. Fellowship will follow at St. Mathias Park. James was born to William and...
Ole Nesset
Oct 8, 2014
Ole William Nesset, 74, of Verndale, MN died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his residence. Memorial service for Ole will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at United Methodist Church in Verndale, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather at the church one hour prior to services for visitation. Military Honors provided by Wadena VFW Post 3922. Interment...
