Obituaries
Rev. Koehler
Jul 12, 2012
Rev. Edward J. Koehler, age 77, of rural Pequot Lakes, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, on Thursday, July 12. Service of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 16, at 11:00 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Motley. Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon, from 3-5 PM, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, and...
Kenneth Dickinson
Jul 11, 2012
Kenneth E. Dickinson, 64, of Pillager died on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Cloud VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. A Memorial Service for Kenneth will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Lake Shore, MN at 10:00AM. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in...
Susan Paul
Jul 11, 2012
Susan Marie (Kozitka) Paul, 55 went to join her dad Donald in Heaven on Wedneseday July 11, 2012. A memorial gathering is planned for Saturday, July 14, from 1-3 PM, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. She was born on June 27, 1957 in Bertha, MN to Donald J. Kozitka and Betty A. Scott. Susan graduated from Stapes...
Barbara Larson
Jul 10, 2012
Barbara King Larson, 79, of Brainerd died on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Barbara was born on February 11, 1933 in Cass Lake, MN to Lawrence and Violet (Pearson) Johnson. She worked many years in sales. Following retirement she devoted much...
Angela Gray
Jul 7, 2012
Angela E. Gray, 84, of Crosslake died on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Golden Horizons in Crosslake. Private Family Services at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes.
Maureen Riley
Jul 5, 2012
Maureen Riley, age 48, of Longville, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Essentia St. Joseph's Hospital, Brainerd. She was born November 11, 1963, in Brainerd, to John and Mildred Riley. Maureen is survived by sons: Dane Brogle, Ryan Tulenchik; sisters: Shannon Gardner, Sheila Carlson, Denise Huesmann; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Eugene Siltman
Jul 5, 2012
Eugene "Sonny" P. Siltman, age 55, of Pine River, went to be with the Lord after suffering a massive stroke, on July 5, 2012, at St Joseph's Hospital in St Paul. He was born February 19, 1957, in Pine River, Minnesota to Eugene and Martha (Grossnickle) Siltman. Sonny grew up in the Pine River area and attended Pequot Lakes...
Lenore Thrugstad
Jul 4, 2012
Lenore was born on July 2, 1937 in Lincoln, MN to Clifford and Helen (Shaft) Crosby. She married Duane Thrugstad on July 12, 1958 in North Dakota. Lenore and her husband, Duane owned the Brainerd Taxi Company. Lenore is survived by her son, Doug; brothers, James and David Crosby; sister, Virginia Woecm; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was...
Jodie Hoemberg
Jul 3, 2012
Jodie L. Hoemberg, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, age 52, of Browerville, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center, on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 7, at 9:30 AM, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the Brenny Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5-7, and...
Gerald Stevens
Jul 1, 2012
Gerald E. Stevens, age 81, of Motley, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Sunday, July 01, 2012. A Funeral Service is planned for Friday at 11:00 AM, at the Motley United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, and one hour prior to the service at the church....
Eleanor Wilson
Jun 29, 2012
Eleanor K. Wilson, 94, died Friday, June 29, 2012 at Almond House in Brainerd, MN. Services for Eleanor will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Crosslake Presbyterian Church in Crosslake. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services at the church. Reception to follow at the church. Eleanor was born June...
Thomas Witt
Jun 29, 2012
Thomas Witt, age 65, of Pine River, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012, at his home. He was born in Brainerd on October 1, 1946. Tom owned Witt's Aircraft Repair at the Pine River Airport since 1997. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, John; daughter, Rhonda Anderson; brother, Darwin Ratze; three grandsons and one granddaughter. Services will...
David Clark
Jun 28, 2012
David Edward Clark, born April 1, 1943, of Pequot Lakes, died June 28, 2012 at Good Samaritan Village - Bethany in Brainerd, MN. He served in the Navy. He was a member of the Pequot Lakes American Legion and the VFW in Jenkins. He loved canoeing and had many friends. Private services are planned.
Shannon Keep
Jun 27, 2012
Shannon L. Keep, 33, of Crosslake, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Services for Shannon will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Shannon was born August 16, 1978,...
Connie Dailey
Jun 27, 2012
Connie Dailey was born January 30th, 1947 in Wadena, Minnesota. She grew up in Staples, MN and attended Staples High School where she twirled baton in the marching band. She was baptized and confirmed in Faith Lutheran Church. In 1965, she was married to her high school sweetheart, Jim Dailey. Together, they had four children they raised between several...
Kathleen Williams
Jun 26, 2012
Kathleen Williams, age 88, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. A Funeral Service is planned for Monday, July 2, 2012, at 11:00 AM, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 4-6, and one hour prior to the service, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Burial...
Lynne Dischinger
Jun 26, 2012
Lynne K. Dischinger, 71, of Crosslake, formerly of Minneapolis passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at her home with family by her side. A Memorial Service for Lynne will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, MN at 1:00PM with Father Ryan Morzvitz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...
Edward Badowicz
Jun 25, 2012
Edward K. Badowicz, 60, of Randall died on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Central Minnesota Senior Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Private Family Services. Edward was born on July 9, 1951 in St. Paul, MN to Edward and Lorraine (Elftman) Badowicz. Ed is survived by his father, Ed; four brothers; three sisters; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements have...
William Turk
Jun 25, 2012
William Turk, 84, of Rivertown, MN died on Monday, June 25, 2012 at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes, MN. Private Family Services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Theodore Olson
Jun 23, 2012
Theodore "Ted" Olson, age 77, of Brainerd, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012, at his home. He was born to Arthur and Dorothy Olson on February 27, 1935, in Minneapolis. Ted is survived by his wife, Carol, and children, Tami Olson and Dana Olson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Olson, and sister, Jackie Hawes....
