Obituaries
Robert Adams
Nov 17, 2008
Robert Bob Payne Adams, 58, resident of Denver, IA, passed away unexpectedly November 17, 2008 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 22, at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, MN, with Father Ken Brenny officiating. Friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will follow services in Scandia Valley Cemetery...
Solvieg Bomsta
Nov 15, 2008
Solvieg Billie Elaine Bomsta, age 86, of Staples, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2008, at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, after a short illness. Born in Esmond, ND and a long time resident of Minneapolis, Billie, as she was affectionately known to many of her relatives and friends, moved to Staples in 1997 to be near...
Roy Swift
Nov 14, 2008
Roy Swift, age 88, of Pine River, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008. He was born January 8, 1920 in Ravanna, Missouri, to Frank and Cora Swift. He married Marjorie Rodrian on June 11, 1945 in Minneapolis. Roy worked in the CCC Camps near Park Rapids. He served as a medic in the United States Army Air Corps during...
Eleanore Frey
Nov 14, 2008
Eleanore A. Frey, age 88, of Randall, passed away suddenly at her home early Friday evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 17, 2008 at St. James Catholic Church in Randall. Friends may call from 4:00 until 7:00 PM Sunday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Randall and one hour prior to services at the...
Elsie Kmetz
Nov 13, 2008
Elsie V. Kmetz, age 86, of Motley, passed away at the Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Funeral services are planned for Monday, November 17 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples, with Rev Robin Collins officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in...
Violet Mertens
Nov 13, 2008
Violet was born on December 10, 1927, in Pierre, SD, to William and Enid Mapes. At a young age her family moved to the Wright, MN area where she attended country school. The family moved to Staples following Enids death. On October 11, 1949, Violet married David Mertens and they were blessed with two children. Violet was a member...
Keith Anderson
Nov 12, 2008
Keith H. Anderson, age 81, of Nisswa, and formerly White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi and Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008, due to complications following open heart surgery. He was born July 26, 1927, in Thunder Bay, Canada, to Hartwick and Mabel Anderson. Keith graduated from Pine City High School and was a 1950 graduate of the University...
Loren Strom
Nov 11, 2008
Loren "Joe" Strom, age 84, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008. He was born October 23, 1924, in Brandon, CO, to Victor and Anna Strom. He is survived by sons: Terry Strom (Debbie) of Brainerd, Tim Strom (Donna) of Pine River, Mark Strom of Pine River; brother, Walden Strom of Newport, MN; eight grandchildren and nine...
Warren Scribner Jr.
Nov 10, 2008
Warren Eugene Scribner Jr., age 84, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Hospital on Monday, November 10, 2008. A funeral mass is planned for Thursday, November 13, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Fr. Scott Wittkop officiating. The viewing will be on Wednesday evening from 5-7, with a Rosary at 6:15...
Robert Sack
Nov 10, 2008
Robert R. Sack, 82, of Pine River died November 10, 2008 at the St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Services will be private. Robert was born January 13, 1926 in New York City. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He was united in marriage to Carol Worley. He was a watch maker by trade and lived in...
Victoria Pavlacky
Nov 8, 2008
Victoria Kelly Marie Pavlacky, infant daughter of Frank and Nicole Pavlacky of Brainerd, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008, at her home. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Madison and Jenna; grandparents: John and Kelly Lind of Pillager, Sonny and Vicky Pavlacky of Pine River; Great Grandparents: Howard and Thelma Pavlacky of Brainerd, Vernon Olson of Pequot Lakes,...
Robert Taylor
Nov 7, 2008
Robert "Bob" Taylor, age 83, of Nisswa, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008. He was born August 12, 1925 in Montreal, Canada, to John and Mildred Taylor. Bob was employed at Grandview Lodge for over 30 years. He was an avid reader and held a lifelong fascination with trains. He loved spending his coffee breaks and mealtimes at the...
Geraldine Hanson
Nov 7, 2008
Geraldine Violet Hanson, 75, of Brainerd, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Services for Geraldine will be at 11 AM, Tuesday, November 11 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Geraldine was born March 26, 1933 in Brainerd, the daughter of William and...
Charles Dushek
Nov 7, 2008
Charles Dushek, age 81, of Pine River, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center, Pine River. He was born January 7, 1927 in Olmstead County to Harry and Della Dushek. He worked for Pine River Township and also for a logging business. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois; daughters: Kathy...
Doris Schuster
Nov 6, 2008
Doris (Helm) Schuster, age 82, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center, Pine River. She was born June 15, 1926, in the Fertile area to Charles and Mary (Nieworth) Helm. Upon graduation she went to Minneapolis to work. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Schuster on June 17, 1950 in...
Myrna King
Nov 6, 2008
Myrna L. King, 65, died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at St. Josephs Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. A Memorial Service for Myrna is scheduled for 1 PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN with Pastor Joan Gunderman officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Monday evening at the church from 5-7 PM. Myrna...
Charles Huntley
Nov 4, 2008
Charles Walter Huntley, 80, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Services for Charles will be 11 AM, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Faith Baptist Church in Brainerd. Interment at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley. Charles is survived by his wife, Jean; his children, Lawrence (Melissa)...
Dene Carney
Nov 3, 2008
Dene A. Carney, 84, of Crosslake, died November 3, 2008 at his home. Funeral services for Dene will be 11 AM, Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Crosslake Lutheran Church. Friends are welcome to visit Wednesday evening from 4-6 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake and one hour prior to church services. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery...
Charles Lowers
Nov 3, 2008
Charles D. Lowers, age 36, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Monday, November 3, 2008. Funeral services are planned for Friday, November 7, at 1:00 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Charles is survived by his parents, Roger Lowers and Zona Anderson; siblings, Debbie McCarthy of Circle...
Dorothy Zech
Nov 3, 2008
Dorothy Marie Zech, 93, of Brainerd, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Private family services with an interment in Milbank, SD will be held at a later date. Dorothy was born January 30, 1915 in Rugby, ND, the daughter of Hardy and Pearl (Wertz) Wedegartner. She was united in marriage to Lynn K....
