Obituaries
Cynthia Gibbs
Jun 18, 2013
Cynthia Kay Gibbs of Pine River, MN, passed away at her home on June 18, 2013, after a three and a half year battle with inflammatory breast cancer. Cindy was born in Nebraska and later moved to Colorado where she met her husband, Ron. The two were married in 1966. Cindy enjoyed cooking, singing, sewing, gardening and being with...
Jerald Farrington
Jun 17, 2013
Jerald F. Farrington, 91, of Brainerd died on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A Memorial Service is planned for 11:00AM Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN. Visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Jerry was born on June 12, 1922 in Sisseton,...
Daniel Johnson
Jun 16, 2013
Daniel J. Johnson, 71,of Merrifield died on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
William Desormier
Jun 16, 2013
William "Billy" Desormier, age 61, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at his home. He was born June 18, 1951, in Marquette, Michigan. Billy is survived by his wife, Tina (Walton) Desormier; son, Justin Desormier of Minnesota; mother, Hazel Blankenfeld of Nevada; father, William Desormier of Michigan; brothers: Mark (Sandy) Desormier of Wisconsin, Chuck (Terry) Desormier...
Rebecca Erdman
Jun 14, 2013
Rebecca "Becky" Erdman, age 67, of Hackensack, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Park Rapids. She was born on December 26, 1945, in Billings, MT. Becky was manager of a waterbed store and also a truck stop in Montana. She drove truck with her husband for three years and delivered mail around Ten Mile...
Carol Grande
Jun 11, 2013
Carol Jean Grande, 69, of Crosslake, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Castleridge Care Center in Eden Prairie. Funeral Services for Carol will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN at 1:00PM with Pastor Nate Lundgren officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment at Pinewood...
Lloyd Knapp
Jun 11, 2013
Lloyd L. Knapp, 68, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center. A Celebration of Lloyd's Life will be held at 6:00PM, Thursday, June 13 at Lum Park, Pavilion 2 in Brainerd. A Celebration of Life will also be held on Sunday, July 14 at 1:00 PM at the St. Cloud Church...
Arvid Warner
Jun 11, 2013
Arvid Carlyle Warner, 90, of Clarrisa, formally of Fawn Lake Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Central Todd County Care Center, Clarrisa. Graveside services will be on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples, with Pastor Robin Collins officiating. Arvid was born to Clarence and Annie (Hotlelid) Warner on...
Lila Wickham
Jun 10, 2013
Lila E. (Fuhrman) Wickham, 83, of Staples died on Monday, June 10, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN with Father Joseph Korf officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM at the church. Interment will...
Linden Halverson
Jun 10, 2013
Linden Aaron Halverson, age 3, of Nisswa, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. He was born to Jesse and Jessica Halverson on January 11, 2010, in Staples, MN. Linden is survived by his parents; his brother, Ashton; grandmothers, Patricia Chisholm and Ramona Lloyd (Rick); aunts: Ginger Halverson, Monica Lisburg (Rob), Tina Chisholm, Anna Chisholm; uncle, Jon Halverson (Carmen); and...
Steven Stahl
Jun 9, 2013
Steven C. Stahl, 63, of Brainerd died on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Steven was born on February 24, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN to Orville G. and Ruth M (Labree) Stahl. Steven was a locksmith for Krause Lock and Key. He spent 10 years in the US...
Barbara Olson
Jun 9, 2013
Barbara "Barb" E. Olson, 96, of Breezy Point died June 9, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society in Pine River from complications due to a fall in her home on May 22, 2013. She was born September 28, 1916, in Brooklyn, NY, to George A. and Olive B. (Harris) Elliot. The family moved to South Orange, NJ, in 1917. Barbara...
Bernice Lind
Jun 8, 2013
Bernice Lind, 89, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Edgewood Vista, Brainerd. Bea will be honored with a private Celebration of Life Bernice was born to Clarence and Mary (Anderson) Hornby on July 24, 1923 in Brainerd, MN. She attended St. Francis Catholic School through the 8th grade and graduated from Washington High School....
Leo Furnstahl
Jun 8, 2013
Leo James Furnstahl, age 79, of Pine River, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 13, 1934, in Randall, MN, to Joseph and Catherine (Treacy) Furnstahl. Leo graduated from Little Falls High School in 1952, attended St. Cloud State University, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp...
Shirley Prange
Jun 8, 2013
Shirley Prange, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013, having lost her battle with lung cancer. A graveside ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 2:00 PM at Foster Cemetery in Onamia, MN. Officiated by Pastor Joe Boeringa. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Onamia Vets Club where members of the...
Robert Macnamara
Jun 8, 2013
Robert "Mac" Macnamara died at his home on Saturday, June 8, in the company of his wife of 62 years, Nancy, son Michael, and daughter Jill. Formerly of the Twin Cities, he and Nancy have been residents of Pequot Lakes for the past 38 years where they made many dear friends while operating Silver Sands Resort, participating in local...
Linda Trana
Jun 7, 2013
Linda Jeanette (Thames) Trana, 64, is now resting peacefully waiting her Lord's return, after a long struggle with cancer. Born January 1, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away June 7, 2013, in Crosslake, Minnesota, with loved ones by her side. She enjoyed sharing her faith with all that she came in contact with. She stayed active as a...
Dean Alexander
Jun 7, 2013
Dean A. Alexander "Trucker Dean" was born May 27th, 1948, in Backus. Jesus wrapped His arms around him on June 7, 2013, at his home in Backus. Dean is survived by his son, Zac (Mary); daughter, Rebecca (RJ); his awesome grandchildren: Chase, Bailey, Chaia, Elijah, Becket; brothers: Peter (Linda), Jim (Brenda), Wade (Tammy); sister, Cynthia (John); many nephews, nieces,...
Roger Holmes
Jun 6, 2013
Roger R. Holmes, 46, of Breezy Point, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. Services will be held at 5:00 PM, Thursday, June 13 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather starting at 3:00 PM. Roger was born September 25, 1966, in St. Paul, MN. After high school,...
