Obituaries

Sep 11, 2010

Kirk W. Martin, 71, of Brainerd passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Private family services will take place at a later date. Kirk was born on April 11, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Gladys (Foxall) Martin. He loved model railroading. Kirk is survived by his children; Kurt (Tami) Martin, Julie (Guy)...

Sep 10, 2010

Gaylen Hinton, 48, of Pillager, passed away Friday, September 10 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 16 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a dinner immediately following in Brenny's Reception Room. Friends are welcome to gather from 5-7 PM on Wednesday evening.

Gaylen is survived by his mother, Lorraine Hinton,...

Sep 8, 2010

Dorothy Fornshell, 80, of Pillager, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Services for Dorothy will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 11 at First Lutheran Church in Pillager with Pastor Heather Culuris and Pastor Juli Sutton-Deem officiating. Friends are welcome to gather...

Sep 8, 2010

Kathleen Riley, age 63, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at her home. She was born October 4, 1946, to John and Mildred Riley. Kathleen is survived by brother, Mike Riley (Karen) of Crosby; sisters: Shannon Gardner (Keith) of Pine River, Sheila Carlson of New Mexico, Denise Huesmann and Maureen Riley, both of Pine River. She...

Sep 5, 2010

Marian Taylor, age 81, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center, Pine River. She was born March 11, 1929, in Griggs County, ND, to Epa and Reka Hook. Marian is survived by her children: Tom Taylor (Shirley) of Pequot Lakes, Deborah Taylor of Pine River, Dean Taylor (Marie) of Pine River,...

Sep 3, 2010

Raymond Bradow, age 90, of Pine River, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 3, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was born December 26, 1919, in Fergus Falls, to Alfred and Amelia Bradow. Ray loved gardening, playing cards and hunting. His faith in his Lord and Savior was evident throughout his life. He is survived by...

Sep 2, 2010

Mary Edith A. Kephart, age 86, of Staples, passed away Thursday morning, September 2, 2010, at the Lakewood Health System Hospital. According to her wishes no services will be held. She will be interred with her husband in Evergreen Hill Cemetery at Staples, MN. Mary Edith Arlene Kephart was born May 4, 1924, in Staples, MN, the daughter of...

Sep 1, 2010

Phyllis A. Williams, 84, of Crosslake, passed away September 1, 2010 at Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Crosslake, MN. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Crosslake Presbyterian Church with Reverend Roger Grussing officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Friday evening from 4 - 7 PM at the church and one hour prior...

Aug 31, 2010

Owen Elwood Britton, 94, passed away Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010 at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN. Owen was born October 16, 1915 to William and Grace Britton in Kathio Township in Mille Lacs County. On September 9, 1949 he married Fern Lasher in Webster, SD. They raised five children together. Owen worked at the Croft Mines in...

Aug 29, 2010

Donald J. Sanda, age 78, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Hospital on Sunday, August 29. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4th, at 11:00, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5-7, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and...

Aug 26, 2010

Charlotte A. Murphy, 55, of Brainerd, died Thursday, August 26, 2010. Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 30 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends may gather one hour prior. Charlotte was born October 16, 1954 in Missouri, the daughter of James and Treva (Chance) Davis. She was a food store supervisor for many years....

Aug 25, 2010

Betty Marie Morgan, 85, quietly passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd, MN. As per her family's wishes, she was cremated and interred at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd.

Betty was born June 17, 1925 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Chester and Marthena (Moore) Hymer. She met and married her...

Aug 25, 2010

Katheryn "Tanny" Felthous, age 88, of Backus, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. She was born April 25, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Robert and Katheryn Greene. Tanny married Alan Felthous on November 27, 1943 in Cedar Rapids. Tanny was a member of PEO and enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines and...

Aug 22, 2010

Amy Neumann, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010. She was born September 23, 1923, in Rushville, Nebraska, to John and Edith Burtzloff. She married Marion Neumann July 23, 1940, in Chadron, Nebraska. They made their home in Gordon, Nebraska, until moving to Minnesota in 1964. Amy is survived by her sons: Larry (Pat) of...

Aug 22, 2010

David Nelson, 63, of Crosslake, formerly of St. Michael, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, at St. Cloud Hospital. A "Celebration of Life" for David is planned for 3:00 PM, Friday, August 27 at Crosslake Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. Friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services.

David was born July 4,...

Aug 22, 2010

Randy Godeke, 68, of Crosslake was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Randy was born January 31, 1942 in Milaca, MN, to John and Grace Godeke. He married Janice Diane DeJong April 9, 1965. He had a great love for his family and they were blessed in 1970 with...

Aug 19, 2010

Marjorie "Granny" E. Breading died August 19, 2010 at Mille Lacs Health System Hospital in Onamia. Marjorie was born December 2, 1919 in Pierceton, IN to William and Myrtle May (Craig). She was married to Kenneth Breading. She is survived by daughter, Dawn Kay Baublit, of Garrison; son, James Baublit, of Peru, IN; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many...

Aug 19, 2010

Louis R. "Ben" Boldt was born November 1, 1926, in South St. Paul, MN, the son of Louis and Aurelia Boldt. He grew up and attended school in Paynesville, MN where he graduated high school in 1944. He immediately enlisted in the US Navy where he served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII and participated in the Occupation of...

Aug 16, 2010

Colleen Tscheu, age 60, of Ironton, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010, at her home. She was born August 1, 1950, in Brainerd, to John and Mildred Riley. She was a member of the Ironton Legion Auxiliary and loved to go camping and watch the Vikings. Colleen is survived by her husband, Randall; daughter, Shannon Endrizzi of Deerwood; grandchildren:...

Aug 16, 2010

Monday August 16, 2010 Evelyn M. Christopherson, age 82, of Staples, passed away this Monday 16, 2010 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. A funeral service is planned for Friday, August 20, at 10:00 AM, at the Staples Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. The visitation will be Thursday evening from 5-7 at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, and one...