Obituaries
William Mitton
May 17, 2011
William E. "Al" Mitton, age 92 of Hackensack, died if natural causes on Tues., May 17, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Walker, MN. Al was born March 19, 1919 in Staples, to William and Eunice Mitton. After serving in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific arena, he graduated from the U. of M. with an...
Sandra Beckenbach
May 17, 2011
Sandra Beckenbach, age 66, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. She was born February 1, 1945, in Seattle, Washington. Sandra is survived by sons, James Erdman, Russell Erdman; daughter, Sheri Libera; brothers, Richard and Warren; grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be 11 am Monday, May 23 at...
Darwin Simons
May 16, 2011
Darwin A. Simons, 64, of Pillager died at his home on Monday, May 16, 2011. Services for Darwin will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Pillager with Pastor McNeal officiating on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be on Friday, May 20, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Interment at...
Bernice Knutson
May 16, 2011
Bernice Norma Knutson, age 89, lifelong resident of Pequot Lakes, passed away May 16, 2011, at Camilia Rose Care Center, Coon Rapids. She was born February 25, 1922 in Ideal Township, rural Pequot Lakes. Bernice is survived by daughter, Karen Olson (Dennis) of Anoka; son, Roger Knutson (Deb) of Michigan; five grandchildren: Chris, Kyle, Kirk, Amy, Bethany; seven great...
Annabelle Leek
May 16, 2011
Annabelle Marie (Johnson) Leek, age 84, formerly of Pine River, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN. She left this world peacefully with her children at her side. Annabelle was born Nov. 26, 1926, in Maple Township, to John and Bessie Johnson. She spent most of her life in the Pine River area. Annabelle...
Vera Ford
May 15, 2011
Vera May Ford, 92, of Nisswa, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Good Samaritan Village - Bethany in Brainerd. A Memorial Service for Vera will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 23, 2011 at Good Samaritan Village - Bethany Chapel. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Arrangements have been entrutsted to Brenny...
Clayton Christopherson
May 15, 2011
Clayton Allen Christopherson, 85, of Baxter, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Good Samaritan Village - Bethany in Brainerd. Graveside services for Clayton will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley with a memorial service held at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter at 12:00 PM after...
Elizabeth Carlson
May 14, 2011
Elizabeth A. Carlson, of Baxter, MN, passed away on May 14, 2011. Arrangements are with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter. According to her wishes, no services will be held. She is survived by her only daughter, Stacy Carlson, of Baxter, MN.
Lawrence Sauer Sr.
May 14, 2011
Lawrence Benedict Sauer Sr., 90, of Staples died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Services for Lawrence will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with a prayer...
Mildred Wilhelmson
May 14, 2011
Mildred Marie Wilhelmson, 96, Columbia Heights, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at The Lighthouse Assisted Living of Columbia Heights. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church beginning at 11:00 AM on Wednesday. Interment will follow...
Delores Pribbenow
May 11, 2011
Delores Sarah Pribbenow, 93 years old, of Staples, Minnesota died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center. Delores was born November 7, 1917 to Arthur and Mary Brown in Sylvan Township. She grew up and went to school in the Pillager area. On April 11, 1938 she married Roy Larson in Fargo, ND. Delores spent...
Doris Rauen
May 10, 2011
Doris K. Rauen, 79, of Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. She was born on April 24, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Max and Edna Jensen. Doris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and knitting. She was an avid reader and liked to do crossword puzzles....
Harry Magney
May 9, 2011
Harry Magney, 101, of Brainerd, died Monday, May 9, 2011 at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland. Services for Harry will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 12 at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2910 Oak Street, Brainerd with Pastor Jeff Scoggins officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery...
Jack Hennum
May 8, 2011
Jack Douglas Hennum, 76, died on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. Services for Jack will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 13, 2011 at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment will be at 2:00 PM at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley....
Ronald Schroeml
May 8, 2011
Ronald Schroeml, 68, of Brainerd, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Gathering of Family and Friends will take place from 4-7 PM, Thursday, May 12 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Private Family Interment. Ron was born April 5, 1943 in Little Falls, the son of Edward and Veronica (Dombovy) Schroeml. Ron moved...
Jeanette Wulf
May 7, 2011
Jeannette Wulf, 99, of Pine River died on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Home in Pine River, MN. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Assembly area #1. Jeannette was born on June 24, 1912 in Plainview, MN to Herman and Otillie (Ost) Miller. She was an active member of Gloria...
Wanda Johnston
May 7, 2011
Wanda Johnston, age 50, of Brainerd, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011, at her home. She was born October 8, 1960, in Brainerd, to Ernest and Rosetta Collins. Wanda is survived by her husband, Peter; children: Charity Thurow, Susan Johnston, Kenny Johnston; parents, Ernest "Buck" and Rose Collins; brothers: Brad Collins, Brian Collins; grandchildren: Morgan Johnston, Zeffen Thurow and...
Doris Bergstrom
May 5, 2011
Doris Bergstrom, age 87, of Pine River, passed away from complications of heart problems on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at her home. She was born December 2, 1923, in Bock, MN, to John Lenord and Esther (Swanson) Bergstrom. She graduated from Milaca High School in 1941. Her education and work experience was in health care. During World War II...
Melvin Anderson
May 4, 2011
Melvin Selmer Anderson Melvin Selmer Anderson of Pequot Lakes passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. He was born on October 21, 1915 to Mads and Lena (Olson) Anderson on a farm west of Pequot Lakes, MN. He went to the Loon Lake School in Cass County for eight years. Melvin worked...
James Anderson
May 3, 2011
On May 3, 2011 at 78 years old, James D. Anderson left behind his earthly body to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend whose great delight in life was making others chuckle and smile. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Myrt Anderson, his...
