Obituaries

Carol Grussing

Oct 3, 2013

Carol Norbeck Grussing died October 3, 2013 in her lakeside Pillager, MN home. Born to Chester and Evelyn Brider Norbeck in Burlington, WA, she was a graduate of Sedro Woolley, WA schools and attended Seattle Pacific College. Needing to be economically self sufficient and eager for new experiences, she worked in law enforcement and for steamship and automotive companies...

James Stauffer

Oct 2, 2013

James A. Stauffer, 81, of Hackensack, MN, died unexpectedly on October 2, 2013, at his home on Stony Lake. He was born February 7, 1932, in Iowa City, IA, to Viola Pohlman, an unwed mother of 14 years of age from Fort Dodge, IA. His father was never located. Jim lived in several foster homes until he was adopted...

Olive Haste

Oct 1, 2013

Olive Marie Haste, 91, of Staples peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Marie was born on January 21, 1922 in a log cabin in Staples, MN, to Charles and Emma (Huske) Wilson. Marie attended school until the 6th grade in a school house in Oylen, MN. Marie was a gentle soul who was a friend to all....

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...