Obituaries
Robert Smieja
Nov 25, 2014
Robert "Bob" Smieja, 84, of Browerville, died peacefully surrounded by his family November 25, 2014 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 5, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples with Father Joe Korf officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather Friday morning beginning at 9:30...
William Earley
Nov 23, 2014
William Earley, 83, of Aitkin, MN died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin, MN. Private Family Services. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Evelyn Antolik
Nov 23, 2014
Evelyn Antolik - 3/20/1933 - 11/23-2014 ** Ed Antolik - 5/5/31 - 10/7/11 Evvie maintained a positive, fun, loving and bright attitude although she had medical complications most of her life. She did catering and banquets before doing day care and working with children. Ed served in the US Air Force, was a machinist and accountant. He retired as...
Shirley Flategraff
Nov 22, 2014
Shirley Flategraff, age 79, of Pine River, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born in Pine River on February 15, 1935. Shirley is survived by her children: Dennis Peterson, Jay Peterson (Debbie), Nanette Thumb (Ed), Belinda Walton (Bill); stepchildren: Randy Flategraff, Jill Carlson, Sue Davis; niece, Wanda Schrupp; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was...
Loretta Gardner
Nov 22, 2014
Loretta Gardner, 79, passed away November 22, 2014 at her home in Hawley, MN. Funeral services for Loretta will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN, with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples, MN. Loretta (Kline)...
Joan Sanford
Nov 21, 2014
Joan E. Sanford, 60, of Merrifield, MN died Friday, November 21, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Memorial service for Joan will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, with Rev. Loren Ferch officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes...
Kenneth Swanson
Nov 21, 2014
Kenneth G. Swanson, 82, of Backus, died at his home Friday, November 21, 2014. Arrangements are pending.
Dolores Anderson
Nov 21, 2014
Dolores Rebecca Chelmo Anderson, age 84, of Crosby, MN, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, at her home. She was born to Joseph and Harriet Chelmo on March 28, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN. Dolores will be deeply missed by her husband, Daryl Anderson of Crosby; daughter, Paula Hanninen of Maple Grove, MN; son, Robert Hageman (Ruthie) of Motley, MN;...
Delores Nelson
Nov 21, 2014
Delores "Dee" Nelson, 74, of Staples, MN died Friday, November 21, 2014 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Memorial service for Delores will be 11:00 AM, Monday, November 24, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN, with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM, Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Faith Lutheran...
Margaret Hines
Nov 19, 2014
Margaret "Muggie" Hines, 81, of Pillager, died at her home Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Chaplain Daryl Jacobson officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather Tuesday evening at the funeral chapel from 5-7 PM and Wednesday morning one-hour prior to services....
Douglas Olson
Nov 19, 2014
Douglas Olson, 83, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in Brainerd. He was born to Albert and Elvira Olson on January 3, 1931, in Mondovi, Wisconsin. Douglas is survived by his wife, Judy; children: Michelle Schaffran (Crosby), Roxanne Koppi (Mike), Kim Mexner (Mike), Sherrie Bruchman, Candi MacVicar, Todd Underdahl (Lori), Barry Underdahl (Pam), Beth Bailey (Rick);...
Elroy Erdman
Nov 16, 2014
Elroy Erdman, age 77, of Hackensack, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to Emery and Minnie Erdman on November 25, 1936, in Canby, MN. Elroy served in the U. S. Air Force for 25 years, then moved to Hackensack after his retirement. He was truly the most full of...
Noralyn Mclean
Nov 15, 2014
Noralyn Jo McLean, age 58, of Backus, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. A gathering of friends will be 1 PM on Friday at the home of Robert Cochran in Backus.
Mary Niles
Nov 13, 2014
Mary E. Niles, 79, of Baxter, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota after a long complication from surgery. Visitation will be Friday, November 21st, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A memorial service will held Saturday, November 22nd, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour before the...
Charles Dufour
Nov 11, 2014
Charles "Chuck" Dufour, age 83, of Backus, MN, and formerly Hugo, died Nov. 11, 2014, in Crosby, MN. He was born to Charles and Violet Dufour on February 26, 1931, in St. Paul. Chuck is survived by his wife, Donna; children: Deborah Dowdal (Jim), Linda Madison (John), Steve Dufour (Kim), SuZanne Gillespie (Wade), Charlie Dufour, Jr. (Sarah); 14 grandchildren...
Cedric Ross
Nov 10, 2014
Cedric Damien Ross, infant son of Nathan and Dominique Ross, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. Family and friends are invited to gather Friday evening from 4-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Funeral Services for Cedric will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 15, with a visitation one hour prior to services...
Vera Sandberg
Nov 9, 2014
Vera Sandberg, age 98, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, November 9, at Brookside Comfort Care in Pine River. Vera was born to Jalmer and Helen Rudquist on June 15, 1916, in Cokato, MN. Vera married Gordon Sandberg on Feb. 6, 1933, in Cokato. They farmed together near Cokato until 1956 when they moved to rural Pine River where...
Betty Cole
Nov 8, 2014
Betty Cole, age 85, of Pine River, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany, in Brainerd. She was born to Frederick and Myrtle Huffman on January 13, 1929, in Langdon, Iowa. Betty was a kind, non-judgmental person and loved animals. Betty is survived by her sons: Ray Cole (Irene), George Cole; daughter, Jan Krick; brother, Louis...
Herbert Stone
Nov 6, 2014
Herbert F. Stone, 57, of Brainerd, MN, died at his home Thursday, November 6, 2014. Service times are pending.
Gertrude Gish
Nov 6, 2014
Gertrude Gish, age 90, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014, at her home. She was born to Curtis and Nancy Stamper on April 9, 1924, in Kentucky. Gertrude is survived by her sons: Myrun Gish (Cindy), Jerome Gish; daughters: Juanita Larson, Nancy Mettling (John); sisters, Marjorie and Laura; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She...
