Obituaries
Richard Melina
Mar 7, 2013
Richard Melina, age 75, of Breezy Point, and formerly Brooklyn Park, went home to Jesus on Thursday, March 7, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis to Ralph and Caroline Melina on September 29, 1937. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Richard is survived by his wife, Gloria; children: Richard Reid Melina,...
Lyell Stai
Mar 7, 2013
Lyell E. Stai, 86, of Baxter, died on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his home. Services for Lyell will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, Minn., with Pastor Erika Nilsen officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minn., from 1-3...
Barbara Wasson
Mar 7, 2013
Barbara Wasson, age 61, formerly of Deer River, MN, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, in Pequot Lakes, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of her Life will be held this summer, and will be announced at that time. Barbara Jean Wasson, was born to Russell and Beverly (Anderson) Gibbons on April 16, 1951 in Minneapolis....
Eugene Addison
Mar 6, 2013
Eugene (Gene) Melvin Addison, of Pillager, was born in Walnut Grove, MN, to Edward and Vione Addison on April 17, 1939 and entered into rest on March 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife Diane (nee Clark) of 55 years and 7 children: Jeffrey (Pamela) Addison, Rhonda Addison (Dennis), Dale Addison, Linda Addison (Randy), James (Heather) Addison, Donna...
Sharon Becker
Mar 5, 2013
Becker, Sharon Lee 72, of Crosslake, MN formerly of Osseo, MN went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday March 9, at the Crosslake Presbyterian, and 5:00 PM Sunday March 10, at Osseo Church of the Nazarene. Beloved wife of Jack; devoted...
Connie Cole
Mar 5, 2013
Connie R. Cole, 68, of Pillager, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Friends and family may gather from 1-3PM on Friday, March 8 at the Pillager Community Center. Words of Comfort will take place at 1:30 PM. Connie was born August 29, 1944 in Britton, SD, the daughter of Leonard and Lily (Brown) Anderson. She...
Rose Rigelhof
Mar 5, 2013
Rose Marie Rigelhof, 83, of Baxter died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Excelsior Place in Baxter, MN. Services will be held at a later date. Rose Marie was born on March 2, 1930 in York, PA to Antonio and Rosalie (Caltagironi) Arcuri. She attended college at Shippensburg State Teachers College in PA. specializing in...
Shirley Benson
Mar 4, 2013
Shirley Benson, 75, of Pequot Lakes died on Monday, March 4, 2013 at her home. Services for Shirley will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00AM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN with Pastor Lilja Behr officiating with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be held at Minnesota State...
Lorraine Proctor
Mar 4, 2013
Lorraine Proctor, 85, of Staples, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Lakewood Health Systems in Staples. Funeral services will be on Friday, at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5-7 at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, and one hour prior to service at the Church....
Daniel Gaub
Mar 3, 2013
Daniel L. Gaub, 51, of Crosby, died from Kidney Cancer on Sunday, March 3, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Jeanette (Potvin) Gaub. He is survived by his wife, Judy; siblings, Stephen, of Eagan, Charlene (Mike) O'Donnell, of St. Paul, and Kathryn Gaub, of South Minneapolis; nephews, Jacob and Korey; and niece, Charlene; and...
Ernest White
Mar 2, 2013
Ernest White, 97, of Pequot Lakes, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Senior Class Care. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM, Wednesday, March 6 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Pequot Lakes with Father George Zeck and Deacon Mike Knuth officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services at the church....
Ruth Petrich
Mar 2, 2013
Ruth Sophia Petrich, 99, of Randall, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Good Samaritan Village - Woodland in Brainerd. Services will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, March 5 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cushing. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Randall City Cemetery. Ruth was born April 17,...
William Mcgill
Mar 1, 2013
William "Bill" McGill, age 84, of Pine River, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013, at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud. He was born to George and Myrtle McGill on August 5, 1928, in Skelly Town, TX. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He enjoyed fishing and music. No services will be held.
Shirley Kronstedt
Feb 28, 2013
Shirley "Eileen" E. Kronstedt, 87, formerly of Minneapolis, MN died on February 28, 2013 at Good Samaritan Village-Elmwood House in Brainerd, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church 1108 Willow Street Brainerd, MN at 11:00 AM with Father Tony Wroblewski officiating. Visitation will be one...
George Cameron
Feb 28, 2013
George Cameron, age 92, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to Edward and Amelia Cameron on February 25, 1921, in Marquette, MI. George served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was a member of the Jenkins VFW. George is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Sharon...
Elizabeth Mahar
Feb 27, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Mahar was born October 18, 1921 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She passed away February 27, 2013 at LHS Care Center, Staples, MN. Betty enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, watching Wheel of Fortune, singing Karaoke, and doing word searches. Survivors include son, Brenton "Sonny" (Vivian) Mahar, CA; daughter, Shirley Simpson, SC; daughter, Claire (Robert) Perry, CA;...
Shirley Heidecker
Feb 26, 2013
Shirley Ann Heidecker, 67, of East Gull Lake, died peacefully at her home Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12:00 PM, Friday, March 1 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Keith Bertram officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather beginning at 10 AM at the church. Interment...
Carl Benson
Feb 25, 2013
Carl V. Benson, 71, of Pequot Lakes died at his home on Monday, February 25, 2013. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 8, 2013 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter with Pastor Lilja Behr officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Interment with Military Honors will follow services...
Ronald Witte
Feb 23, 2013
Ronald Witte, 55, of Pequot Lakes, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Essentia Health - St Joseph's Medical Center. Arrangements are pending.
Edgar Christopher
Feb 23, 2013
Edgar Christopher, of Pierz, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Private Interment with Military Honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
