Obituaries
Marilyn Worrick
Jun 7, 2009
Marilyn J. Worrick, age 76, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Sherman; son, Robert Crider of Chillicothe, IL; brother, Ronald Sandy of Carol Stream, IL; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Guy and Alice Sandy;...
Rev. Gevik
Jun 6, 2009
The Rev. Dr. J. Dean Gevik, age 77, of Baxter, died June 6, 2009 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd. Born August 23, 1931, at Hoffman, MN, the son of John and Mildred Gevik, he graduated from Hoffman High School in 1949 and attended Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor...
David Nelson
Jun 5, 2009
David N. Nelson, age 71, of Motley, passed away at his home on Friday, June 5, 2009. A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, June 9, at 11:00 AM, at the United Methodist Church in Motley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. There will be a private burial at a later date. David...
Robert Pace, Jr.
Jun 5, 2009
Robert Lewis Pace Jr. age 76 of Pequot Lakes passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. He was born September 2, 1932 in Arkansas. Robert worked as a land surveyor for 39 years working some of that time on the Alaskan Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; five sons: Robert Pace,...
Eleanor Shamp
Jun 3, 2009
Eleanor Edna Shamp, 86, of Brainerd, died Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at the St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Services for Eleanor will be at 3 PM, Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter. Friends are welcome to visit one hour prior to services. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa, MN. Eleanor was born February 12,...
Doris DeLude
Jun 3, 2009
Doris L DeLude, age 72, of Motley, formerly of Montrose, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Care Center on Wednesday, June 3. A Memorial service is planned for Saturday, June 27, at 11:00 AM at the First Lutheran Church in Pillager with Pastor Heather Culuris officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church....
Craig Anderson
Jun 1, 2009
Craig L. Anderson, age 50, of Staples, passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on Monday, June 1. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, June 4, at 2:00 PM, at the Staples Alliance Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Craig was born on January...
Edward Mergens
May 31, 2009
Edward Martin Mergens "Big Ed" Ed was born on April 6th, 1935 in St. Paul, MN to Edward and Ruth (Schieble) Mergens. Ed, along with his parents and younger brother Earl, grew up in the West 7th area of St. Paul, where they owned and operated two grocery stores. Ed attended St. Thomas Academy and went on to graduate...
Calvin Bristow
May 30, 2009
Calvin Marcus Bristow, age 88, of Backus, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009. He was born July 2, 1920 in Whittemore, Iowa, to Clyde and Grace Bristow. He served in the US Army during World War II in the European Theatre. Calvin moved to Pine River in 1950 where he farmed and also built numerous golf courses. Calvin is...
Merlyn Brandanger
May 26, 2009
Merlyn Brandanger, age 86, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009. He was born April 1, 1923, in Roberts, Wisconsin, to Berntine and Grace Brandanger. Merlyn was a decorated veteran serving in the US Air Force during World War II. He was a prisoner of war for 13 months in Europe and participated in the German Death...
Blanche Swift
May 26, 2009
Blanche Swift, age 93, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009. She was born July 14, 1915, in Pine River, to Andrew and Agnes McAllister. She married Wayne Swift in Pequot Lakes on June 11, 1939. Blanche is survived by her children: Sharon "Pete" Swift (Connie) of Brainerd, Collin Swift of Baxter, Cora Lee Monroe (Dennis) of...
Paul Beers
May 24, 2009
Paul A. Beers, age 92, of Motley passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Motley Methodist Church in Motley. Friends may call for one hour prior to services at the Church on Thursday. Interment will be in the Motley Public Cemetery....
Carter Trana
May 24, 2009
Carter John Trana, 6 year old son of Peter and Kelly Trana of Breezy Point, died Sunday May 24, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be Friday May 29 at Crosslake Christian Assembly of God Church in Crosslake with interment to follow in Pinewood Cemetery. Friends are welcome to gather from 5- 7 PM on Thursday evening at...
LeRoy Seefeldt
May 23, 2009
LeRoy Corky Seefeldt, age 75, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Services are planned for Wednesday, May 27, at 2:00PM at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. Corky was...
Marcella King
May 20, 2009
Marcella "Sally" (Voss) King, age 68, of Breezy Point died May 20, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Brainerd. Sally was the fifth child of twelve born to Arthur and Anna Voss in Buckman on July 22, 1940. She attended Brainerd High School, graduated from Pierz High School in 1958, went on to serve in the US Air Force...
Tracey Knode
May 19, 2009
Tracey was born on May 2, 1957 in San Jose CA where she lived with her parents, Mike and Margie and little brother, Bob until she was 5. Her parents decided that it would be best to raise their children in their home town, Redmond OR, where they could all be closer to their families. Tracey graduated from high...
Carol Stenson
May 19, 2009
Carol Stenson Campion, 78, of Baxter, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at her home. Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright, MN with Pastor Darrell Pederson and Pastor Brandi Hacker officiating and a visitation one hour prior. Friends are welcome to visit Tuesday evening from 5-7 PM at Lord of Life...
Lloyd Otteson
May 17, 2009
Lloyd Otteson, age 83, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Care Center on Sunday, May 17. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, May 20, at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with Rev. Steve Sveom officiating. The visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 at the church and one hour prior to the...
Dennis Jensen
May 14, 2009
Dennis James Jensen, age 62, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009. Inurnment will be at the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery, Little Falls. No services will be held.
James Ross
May 14, 2009
James Edwin Ross, 59, of Brainerd, entered his heavenly home Thursday, May 14, 2009. Services for James will be 3 PM, Monday, May 18, 2009 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Brian Kimbler officiating. Friends are welcome to visit one hour prior to services. James was born August 8, 1949 in Pequot Lakes, the son of Edwin...
