Obituaries

May 25, 2014

Lena Worthington Born January 17, 1917 Died May 25, 2014 My mother used to tell people she was born during WWI but she didn't start it! My Mom worked hard her whole life. She was the next to the youngest in a large family of 10. Her Dad had a neighborhood grocery and Mom worked in the store from...

May 24, 2014

Jeffrey Lynn Sliker was born in Rochester, MN on May 28, 1960, and died on May 24, 2014 in Redwood Falls, MN, after a hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. Jeff grew up in Rochester, Willmar and Anoka, MN and graduated from Anoka High School in 1980. He lived in the metro area until 2001, when he moved to...

May 22, 2014

Alvina "Tootie" Schroeder, 94, of Hackensack, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Birchview Gardens Assisted Living in Hackensack. She was born on October 6, 1919, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to John and Elsa Getsinger. Tootie and her husband, Doad owned and operated Doad's Hartz store. After Doad passed away in 1979, she continued to run the family business...

May 22, 2014

John Paul Adamietz, 56, of Staples passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014...

May 20, 2014

Earl W. Jury, 89, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River. He was born on August 23, 1924, in Belvidere, Illinois. He was a U.S. Army veteran that had served during World War II. Earl was a machinist with the Amerock Corporation in the tool room. He was the...

May 20, 2014

Robert Julius Gustave Stern, 87, of Fort Ripley died on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in St. Paul, MN. Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 1:00OPM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the chapel. Graveside service with military...

May 19, 2014

Robert Owen Quam, 84, of Lakeshore died on Monday, May 19, 2014 at his home. Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter at 11:00AM. A Luncheon will follow services at the Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception Room in Baxter. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00AM on the day of...

May 18, 2014

Alexander Bryan Dosh, was born and died on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Essentia/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Alexander will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Pastor John Ring officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the chapel. Alexander was...

May 16, 2014

Sheila A. Nix, 64, of Brainerd, died at her home Friday, May 16, 2014. Private services will take place.

May 16, 2014

William H. Turnwall, 74, of Pequot Lakes, MN died on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes, MN. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services in Pequot Lakes, MN.

May 15, 2014

Robert "Bob" Kohl, 70, of Brainerd, peacefully left earth Thursday, May 15 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby after a brave battle with cancer. Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 22 at Riverside Union Church with Pastor Harvey Peterson officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening from 5-8 PM at the Brenny...

May 12, 2014

Paul Volcke, age 63, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, at his home. He was born to Albert and Monica Volcke on April 23, 1951, in Illinois. He is survived by his sons, Stanley and James; 11 siblings: many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Memorial services will...

May 11, 2014

Misti Jo Blomberg, 41, of Edina, MN, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 11, 2014, at her home. She was born January 3, 1973, in Brainerd, MN, to Steven and ReNae Blomberg. Misti was a very devoted mother to her two children, GeNae and Jacob. She dedicated her life to taking care of them and loving them. She was an...

May 9, 2014

Myron Richardson, 83, of Backus, formerly Buffalo, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Byron and Flossie Richardson on August 18, 1930, in Minneapolis. He married Mary Thompson on October 10, 1953, in Minneapolis. Myron is survived by his children: Wayne Richardson, Byron Richardson (Barb), Donald Richardson (Rebecca), Sherri Moe (Kirk),...

May 7, 2014

Laura (Franklin) Eggers, 95 of Lakeshore, MN, our angel on earth, became an angel for eternity on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service for Laura will be at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services and...

May 7, 2014

Bonni Lois Hinkley, 61, of Breezy Point, MN, was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Minneapolis and died May 7, 2014, in Bethany Nursing Home, Brainerd, of complications from Lupus. She was married Oct. 10, 1976, in Bloomington, MN. She worked many years in Edina as an optician. Bonni is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert; son, Gavin;...

May 6, 2014

David Alan Lee, 56 of Pillager, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. Memorial service for David will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with visitation ½ hour prior to services. Interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples, MN. David was born to Eldon...

May 6, 2014

Thelma Irene Anderson, 70, of Motley died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Friends and family are invited to meet for a Memorial Gathering for Thelma on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Thelma was born on August 26, 1943 to Harry and Mae...

May 5, 2014

Casimer P. Sobiech, 93, of Pequot Lakes, was laid to rest Monday, May 5, 2014 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa with Father Michael Patullo officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour...

May 4, 2014

Arleen Sycks passed away May 4, 2014 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN at the age of 92. Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 with a visitation one hour prior to services.

Margarith Arleen Sycks was born March 26, 1922 in Sebeka, Minnesota, to...