Obituaries
Richard Simonson
Nov 4, 2012
Richard "Doc" Simonson, 63, of Staples died at his home on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Services for Richard will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN with Pastor Gene Floistad officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples from 5:00-7:00PM and one...
Tritt Sawyer
Nov 1, 2012
Tritt Michael Sawyer, infant son of Jessica Sawyer and Andy Cadwell, was born November 1, 2012, then soon after was taken to be in the hands of God. Tritt is also survived by his grandparents, Rick and Roxanne Sawyer, Della Meyer and Doug Cadwell, all of Pine River; uncles, Casey Sawyer, Ricky Sawyer (Rachel), and Jason Cadwell, all of...
Gregory Nelson
Nov 1, 2012
Gregory L. Nelson, age 60, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center, on Thursday, November 1st , after a long battle with cancer. A service will be held on Wednesday, November 7th, at 11:00 AM, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, from 5-7, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples,...
Violet Marcel
Oct 31, 2012
Violet R. (Hildahl-Williams) Marcel, age 85, of Wyoming, formerly of Staples, passed away on October 31, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be Sunday, November 11, at 3:30 PM, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:30. Burial is at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Violet was born on November 14, 1926, to Ted...
Diane Young
Oct 30, 2012
Diane J. Young, 63, lost her battle to cancer on October 30, 2012. She was born on April 7, 1949 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and graduated from Blair High School in 1967. She married James L. Young on December 9, 1967. Diane was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Diane touched many...
Miriam Carlson
Oct 30, 2012
Miriam Carlson, age 87 of Pillager, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at the Harmony House in Motley, MN. Services will be Monday, November 5, at 11:30 at the United Methodist Church in Motley. Visitation is Sunday, November 4, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples from 4 to 6 pm and 1 hour prior to the service...
Ruth Edwardson
Oct 30, 2012
Ruth M. Edwardson, age 86, of Lino Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, Oct 30. Service will be held on Saturday, November 3, at 1:00 PM at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, on Tuesday, November 6, at 2:15 PM. Ruth was born on November 8, 1925, in Belle Plain, MN, to...
Charles Canon
Oct 29, 2012
Charles "Charlie" D. Canon, 33, of Brainerd died on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, MN after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Services for Charlie will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Jon Ring officiating. Visitation is from...
Robert Rengel
Oct 28, 2012
Robert L. Rengel, age 61, of Staples, passed away on Sunday, October 28 at Lakewood Care Center after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A service is planned for Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 PM, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. There will be a visitation time one hour prior to the service. Robert was born on June...
Mary Schwanke
Oct 26, 2012
Mary E. Schwanke passed away peacefully at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, MN on October 26th surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 2nd at 11:00am at St. James Catholic Church, Randall, MN. Friends and relatives may call Thursday, November 1st from 5:00-8:00pm and one hour prior to services at...
Norma Nelson
Oct 25, 2012
Norma Nelson, 91, of Randall died at Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, MN on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Funeral Services for Norma will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cushing, MN. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 4:00-7:00PM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cushing, MN,...
Elsa Wiltsey
Oct 25, 2012
Elsa Wiltsey, of Crosslake, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Golden Horizons Assisted Living. Services for Elsa will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Crosslake Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Larsen officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 31, 2012...
Jean Halvorson
Oct 25, 2012
Jean S. Halvorson, 55, of Brainerd, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at St. Joseph's Medical Center after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 29, 2012 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Father Tony Wroblewski officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather Sunday afternoon from 12 PM...
Lois Petersen
Oct 24, 2012
Lois Petersen, 91, of Merrifield, died, following many years of Alzheimers, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather Sunday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel and one...
Evelyn May
Oct 23, 2012
Evelyn May, age 75, of Motley, passed away at the Lakewood Hospital on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Services will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, at 1:00 PM, at the Motley Free Methodist Church. Friends may gather beginning at 11:00 AM. Evelyn was born on February 13, 1937, to Lyman and Ida (Lucas) Esler, in Ava, Missouri. She was...
Alvin Malecha
Oct 23, 2012
Alvin John Malecha, age 75, passed away on October 23, 2012 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, St. Cloud, MN. On August 2, 1937, Alvin was born at home in Rice County, MN - the youngest of three children - to Frank and Lillian Malecha. He attended Millersberg School through 8th grade graduating as "valedictorian" of his class....
Sheila Elstad
Oct 22, 2012
Sheila Lee (Cooper) Elstad, age 68, of Breezy Point, passed away on October 22, 2012 at her home. She was a published artist and loved a good laugh. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Elstad and son, Preston Davidson. Services will be 2 PM on Saturday, October 27, at Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes....
Ray Wickham
Oct 22, 2012
Ray L. Wickham, 81, of Brainerd, died at his home Monday, October 22, 2012. Services for Ray will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel. Luncheon will follow in the Brenny Funeral Chapel...
Ella Topp
Oct 21, 2012
Ella E. Topp, age 96, of Motley, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center, on Sunday, October 21st. A celebration of life is planned for Thursday, October 25th, at 11:00, at the United Methodist Church in Motley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Motley Public Cemetery. Ella Elizabeth (Hoover) Topp was...
Martin Etzler
Oct 21, 2012
Martin B. Etzler, age 90, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Hospital, on Sunday, October 21st. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 25th, at 10:30 AM, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. The Wake will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7, at the Brenny Funeral Home, and one hour prior...
