Obituaries
Gary Jillson
Sep 30, 2013
Gary Ray Jillson, 69, died Monday, September 30, 2013 in Lenoir City, TN where he lived the last few years with his daughter and best friend, Edie June. Gary is survived by daughters, Edie June (Brian) Law, TN, Shirley (Robert) Peter, of MT, and Kasey (Jeremy) Staves, of WI; grandchildren, Joshua, Jonah, Chelsea, Bethany (Queen B), Autumn, Amber, and...
Donald Cyr
Sep 30, 2013
Donald J. Cyr, 59, of Baxter died unexpectedly on Monday, September 30, 2013. Private Family Services for Donald will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Pastor Mark Bjorlo officiating. Donald was born on June 21, 1954 in Hibbing, MN to Philip and LaVonne (Hyatt) Cyr. Donald was a...
William Kerwin
Sep 29, 2013
William H. Kerwin, 82, of Onamia, passed away September 29, 2013 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. Interment with Military Honors will be held at 11 AM, Friday, October 4, 2013 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley. A gathering will be held at the Onamia VFW from 2-6 PM following the graveside services...
Josephine Hurst
Sep 27, 2013
Josephine "Josi" Sobiech Hurst, Passed away on September27, 2013, her 88th birthday. She was born Sept 27, 1925 in Little Falls, MN to Blaise and Mary Rietzka Sobiech. Josi attended Our Lady of Lourdes grade school and graduated from Saint Francis in Little Falls. She was a member of St. Andrews church in Brainerd, MN. Josi was a warm...
Nancy Lee
Sep 27, 2013
Nancy L. (Slough) Lee, returned to her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2013 after a three year battle with cancer. Nancy was born September 25, 1936 to James and Lenora Slough near Bemidji. She grew up in the Bemidji area and graduated from Bemidji High School before she moved to Illinois. In Illinois she met and married Richard...
Dennis Mcnamara
Sep 27, 2013
Dennis L. McNamara, 66, of Backus, passed away at Essentia Hospital in Brainerd after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife and daughter were at his side. Dennis was born in Jones County, Iowa, on October 22, 1946, to Dennis and Mary McNamara. He was a young boy when his parents both passed away. He was raised by Gene...
Bruce Oberg
Sep 26, 2013
Bruce W. Oberg, age 59, of Clayton, WI, formerly of Baxter, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. A memorial gathering will be held from 3-5 PM, Sunday, September 29 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Following his gradution from Brainerd High School in 1972, Bruce served in the United State Air Force from...
Quentin Hoskin
Sep 24, 2013
Quentin Hoskin, age 86, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. He was born to Neri and Pearl Hoskin on December 31, 1926, in Cantril, Iowa. Quentin was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy, and his wife and family. Quentin is survived by his wife of 65...
Frances Lorentzen
Sep 24, 2013
Frances Lorentzen, age 91, of Crosslake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to George and Inez Johnson on April 14, 1922, in Omaha, Nebraska. Fran grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and had been married to her husband, Bob, for 72 years. Fran loved to fish and was one of...
Lowell Perkins
Sep 22, 2013
Lowell Perkins, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Brookside Comfort Care in Pine River. He was born to Edward and Edna Perkins on November 29, 1926, in St Paul, MN. Lowell served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He owned and operated Perkins Garden Center and Nursery for many years. Lowell...
Maybelle Peterson
Sep 21, 2013
Maybelle Peterson, age 87, formerly of Pine River, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, in Northfield, MN. She was born to Charles and Grace Sevesind on May 16, 1926, in Gettysburg, SD. Maybelle is survived by her children: Carol Malz, Larry Peterson, Charles Peterson, Walter Peterson; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; brothers: Leo Sevesind and Wilbur Sevesind. She...
Amy Smith
Sep 20, 2013
Amy Melvina Smith, 80, of Baxter died on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Diamond Willow in Baxter, MN. Amy will be cherished forever in the hearts and memories of those who loved her. Services for Amy will be held at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN on Friday, September 27, 2013. Visitation is at 10:00AM followed by service at...
Paul Wienandt
Sep 19, 2013
Paul "Scott" Wienandt, 50, of Emily, died at his home Thursday, September 19, 2013. Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Leonard Larson
Sep 18, 2013
Leonard G. Larson, 79, of Pequot Lakes, MN died on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at St. Cloud Veterans Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Services for Leonard will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Kedron Cemetery at 11:00AM with Pastor Donna Olsen officiating. Lunch following service at Pequot Lakes Legion Post #49. Leonard was born on April 25,...
Laura Cronquist
Sep 18, 2013
Laura Rose (Norman) Cronquist passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 18, 2013, at the age of 62. Laura was born to Carl and Marge Norman on April 6, 1951, in Brainerd MN. She lived most of her childhood and graduated high school in Pine River, MN. On April 12, 1969, she was married to Elvin Cronquist, and...
Violette Kildahl
Sep 16, 2013
Violette S Kildahl, age 95, of Crosslake MN died September 16, 2013. Vi or Auntie Vi as she was known, was born February 19, 1918 in Watertown, South Dakota, daughter of the late Wm and Ola Sue (Grinols) Olson. She graduated from high school in Henry, South Dakota during the violent dust storms. At age 18, Vi borrowed 0...
Hans Aagard Jr.
Sep 16, 2013
Hans Jensen Aagard Jr., was born September 29, 1938, and died September 16, 2013, after a 3 month battle with lung cancer. He was formerly of Savage, MN, and retired in 1996 to Island Lake in Backus, MN. Hans was a graduate of Wadena High School followed by 4 years of service in the US Navy. He returned to...
Harriet Martin
Sep 13, 2013
Harriet H. Neterval-Martin, 87, of Motley, died September 13, 2013 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 16, 2013 at Motley United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Ciesluk officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Motley Public...
Peter Trapp
Sep 12, 2013
Peter J. Trapp, 63, of Backus, Minn., passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, in Walker, Minn., after a lengthy battle with health issues. Pete was born June 26, 1950, in Columbus, Wis. He was the first son of Rupert and Irene Trapp. He is survived by his son, Dan (Lyra) of Poynette; his stepchildren, Matt (Jodi) of Pardeeville, Wis.,...
Arthur Tarnowski
Sep 11, 2013
Arthur "Art" Tarnowski, 91, of Waite Park, MN, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 1:00PM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, MN with Father Daniel Weiske officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...
