Obituaries
William Dyke
Sep 5, 2014
William "Bill" Grant Van Dyke, beloved husband, father and friend passed away peacefully on September 5, 2014, with loving family by his side. Bill was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 30, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Carolyn Van Dyke, sister, Marta and brother, Peter. Bill was a native of Minnesota, receiving his...
Louis Shockley
Sep 3, 2014
Louis "Swede" Shockley, 84, of Merrifield, MN, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather Monday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake and one prior to services on Tuesday. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 9...
Robert Dobson
Sep 2, 2014
Robert "Bob" Dobson, 71, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, September 15 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Bob was born June 27, 1943, in Brainerd, the...
Maci Madison
Sep 2, 2014
Maci Mae Madison, the much loved daughter of Angelea Gerdes and Daniel Madison, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at home. Born August 10, 2014, Maci Mae was adored and cherished by her family and will be forever missed by her parents; grandparents, Kerry LaFlex, Doug Madison, and Angelia and Duane Zetah Gerdes; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Joan Thayer
Sep 1, 2014
Joan L. Thayer of Crosslake, MN "Graduated" Sept. 1, 2014 at her cabin surrounded by her adoring family. Joan was greatly admired for her energy, enthusiasm, compassion and wit. Always inclusive, she never met a stranger. Through her involvement with the Crosslake Historical Society, the Hazelden Foundation, and the Children's Hospital of St. Paul, she was always helping others....
Benjamin Tepley, Jr
Aug 30, 2014
Benjamin "Ben" F. Tepley Jr., 86, of Staples, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, MN. Funeral services for Ben will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation one hour...
Oren Abraham
Aug 30, 2014
Oren D. Abraham, 89, was born in Mankato, MN, on September 4, 1924, to Herbert and Laura (Manthe) Abraham. Oren passed away peacefully in Naples, FL, on August 30, 2014. He joins his parents and twin brother, Arlo, in their Heavenly Home. Oren attended District 20 School outside of Madelia, MN, through the 8th grade. He graduated from New...
Myrtle Ward
Aug 30, 2014
Myrtle B. Ward, age 94, of Backus, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society Bethany in Brainerd. She was born December 31, 1919, in Harris, MN, to Ludwig and Anna Peterson. Myrtle is survived by her daughters: Darlene Robinson (George) of Hackensack, Donna Morgan (John) of Fargo; sisters: Dorothy, Eunice, Virginia; 5 grandchildren and 2 great...
Elroy Ellingson
Aug 29, 2014
Elroy Ellingson, of Brainerd, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center. Private Family Services to be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Willard Dahlberg
Aug 25, 2014
Willard "Bill" Dahlberg, age 87, of Breezy Point, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014, at his home. He was born to William and Harriet (Steinbach) Dahlberg on March 12, 1927, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He married Barb Malmborg in December of 1972. Bill served in law...
Malcolm Campbell
Aug 24, 2014
Richard "Malcolm" Campbell, of Staples, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at The Villa at Osseo in Osseo, MN. Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Monday, September 1 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Staples. Family and friends are welcome to gather at noon on Monday at Dower Lake Pier for a procession to the Seventh Day Adventist...
Ernest Holtzclaw
Aug 24, 2014
Ernest S. Holtzclaw, 83, of Sebeka, MN was called home to be with GOD on Saturday, August 24, 2014 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN. Services for Ernest will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11:00AM at the Staples Alliance Church in Staples, MN with Pastor Bob Hepokoski officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...
Susan Ruby
Aug 24, 2014
Susan Ruby, age 60, of Motley passed away early Sunday morning with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Motley. Wake Services will be from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening at the church in Motley with Parish Prayers at 7:45 and also visitation for one...
Therese Illies
Aug 24, 2014
Therese Illies, Age 59, passed away Sat. Aug. 24 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 5 to Vincent & Dolores (Bolduc) Wallerius, growing up Therese loved spending time on Medicine Lake. She was an excellent water skier, performing top of the pyramid roles in water ski stunts. She also was an exquisite flutist, competing...
Robert Matthews
Aug 23, 2014
Robert Duane Matthews, 68, of Brainerd passed away on Saturday, August 23rd at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Robert will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 12:30PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN and...
Larry Ford
Aug 20, 2014
Larry E. Ford, 76, of Nisswa, MN died on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Good Samaritan Village-Woodland in Brainerd, MN. Services for Larry will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN at 2:00PM. Larry was born on August 24, 1937 in Longville, MN to James and Lucy (Thompson) Ford. Larry is survived...
Lero Finkel
Aug 19, 2014
Lero "Irene" (Pond) Finkel, 76, of Crosslake, formerly of Chaska, MN passed away peacefully August 19, 2014 at Golden Horizons Assisted Living. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church in Crosslake with a visitation starting one-hour prior. Interment will follow at Pinewood Cemetery. Lero was born October 23,...
Arnold Cole
Aug 18, 2014
Arnold "Tiny" Richard Cole, 70, of Pillager died on Monday, August 18, 2014 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Services for Arnold will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 11:00AM at Pillager Community Center in Pillager, MN with Pastor Hector Merced officiating. Arnold was born on April 4, 1944 in Staples, MN to Everett and...
Pearl Skapyak
Aug 18, 2014
Pearl W. Skapyak, age 97, of Backus, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Walker. She was born to Peter and Julia (Kinkead) Anderson on March 6, 1917, in St. Paul, MN. Pearl was employed as a Machine Operator for 35 years, with Brown and Bigelow Calendars in St. Paul, retiring in 1979. She also enjoyed...
John Weaver Sr
Aug 18, 2014
John E. Weaver Sr., 70, of Merrifield, MN died on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Essentia Health Hospital in Brainerd, MN. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
