Obituaries
Darrel Albrecht
Jul 22, 2008
Darrel R. Albrecht, age 87, of Motley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 22nd. Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 25 at 10:30am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Motley with Father Scott Wittkop officiating. The wake will be at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples on Thursday evening from 5-7, with prqayers at 6:30. Burial...
Daniel Chisholm
Jul 21, 2008
Daniel Steven Chisholm, 55, of Pequot Lakes, died in an ultralite airplane crash Monday, July 21. He was born March 4, 1953 to Robert and Gladys (Noll) Chisholm. He married Patricia Speldrich on February 24, 1973 in Mahnomen, MN. Daniel served in the US Air Force for 2 years in Germany. He was active in the Ideal Fire Department...
George Hall
Jul 20, 2008
George O. Hall, age 78, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008, at his home. He was born December 30, 1930 in Etowah, Tennessee to James and Isabell Hall. He married Virginia Moberg on June 5, 1954 in Pequot Lakes. George served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Morocco, Africa. During his time in the...
Gary Dosh
Jul 19, 2008
Gary Eugene Thomas Dosh, age 58, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 24, at 1 pm, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with the Rev. Erika Nilsen from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter officiating. Friends may visit on Wednesday, July 23, from...
Clarence Hines
Jul 17, 2008
Clarence F. Hines, 91, of Randall, died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at St. Ottos Care Center in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held Tuesday July 22 from 6 - 8 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall Minnesota. The services for Clarence will be held at 11:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church in Randall, Minnesota....
Donald Droubie
Jul 14, 2008
Donald Daniel Droubie was born October 8, 1938, the second of three sons of George and Marie (Bab) Droubie. After graduating from Humbolt High School in St. Paul, MN in 1956, Don obtained his education degree from The University of Wisconsin River Falls. Don utilized his degree by teaching in Cannon Falls, MN and West St. Paul, MN. He...
Lorraine Stresemann
Jul 13, 2008
Lorraine D. Stresemann, age 76, passed away Sunday evening at her home in Brainerd. Private family services will be Wednesday, July 16, 2008, with interment at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley. Lorraine Dorothy Stresemann was born on November 22, 1931, in Gaylord, MN, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ida (Winter) Brinkmann. She grew up on the...
Mitchell Koppes
Jul 12, 2008
Mitchell R. Koppes, age 23. of York, SC, formerly of Staples, passed away early Saturday morning as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Friends may call for one hour prior to services at the Church on Thursday. Mitchell Richard Koppes was born...
Bernice Hanson
Jul 10, 2008
Bernice K. Hanson, age 84, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples early Thursday morning. Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 14 at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples with Fr. Scott Wittkop officiating. The Wake will be Sunday afternoon for 4-6 at the Brenny Funeral with Parish Prayers at 5:30. Burial will...
Mary Larson
Jul 9, 2008
Mary Larson, age 50, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at her home. She was born October 31, 1957 in Brainerd to Melvin and Sally Johnson. She is survived by her children: Jeff Larson (Becky) of Duluth, Samantha Cowles (Jared) of Staples, Sabrina Larson, Amanda Larson, Hope Lalley, all of Pequot Lakes; two grandchildren: Kailey and...
Richard Tappe
Jul 7, 2008
Richard D. Tappe, age 78 of Pine River, passed away Monday July 7th, 2008, at St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his family. Richard was born January 2, 1930, near Sebeka, MN, to Carl and Anna (Nightengale) Tappe. After graduation from Pine River High School, Richard served in the U.S. Air Force from November 1948 to September 1953. He served...
Dewey Smith
Jul 6, 2008
Dewey W. Smith, 69, of Pequot Lakes, died July 6, 2008 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, July 11, 2008 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Pequot Lakes, MN. Friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes. Dewey was born November...
Margaret Brochhagen
Jul 5, 2008
Margaret Brochhagen, age 86, of Deland, Florida, formerly of Longville, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008. She was born November 30, 1921 in Pine River to Louis (Sr.) and Emma Brochhagen. She grew up in Ponto Lake Township and attended Ponto Lake Rural School and Backus High School, received her teaching certificate from Bemidji State College and B.A. from...
Sheila Mekola
Jul 5, 2008
Sheila Colleen Mekola, age 48 of Backus, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Bethany Good Samaritan Center in Brainerd. Sheila was born May 23, 1960 in Brainerd to Denton and Beverly Newman. She is survived by her daughter, Staff Sergeant Alicia Sexton serving in the US Army stationed at Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA; son, Daniel Sexton (Tara)...
Nathaniel Awalt
Jul 4, 2008
Nathaniel Scott Awalt, 19, of Brainerd, died Friday, July 4, 2008 in East Gull Lake, MN. Services for Nathaniel will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Friends are welcome to gather starting at 9 AM. Reception will follow services at the Old Waterfall in Brainerd. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Dwight Scherbing
Jul 3, 2008
Dwight Edward Whitey Scherbing, age 73, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the Good Shepard Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. Funeral Services for Dwight will be 11:00 Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter. Friends may call for one hour prior to Services on Thursday. Interment will be in North Star...
Hillar Pilli
Jun 30, 2008
Hillar Pilli, 80, of Baxter, died at his home June 30, 2008. Services for Hillar will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis. Friends may gather one hour prior services.
Randy Brittan
Jun 28, 2008
Randy Gene Brittan, 52, of Cross Lake MN formally of Maple Grove MN went to be with Jesus on Saturday June 28, 2008 after a short battle with lung cancer. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 3 at the Crosslake Presbyterian Church with John Hill officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Wednesday evening from 6-7:30PM...
Lorelei Kemmitt
Jun 26, 2008
Lorelei Joanne Kemmitt, 72, of Emily, formerly of Brooklyn Park, died Thursday, June 26, 2008. A Memorial Service for her is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Outing, MN with Pastor Joel Baranko officiating. Lorelei was born November 15, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of William and Signe (Lindman) Doten....
Harlan Swenson
Jun 26, 2008
Harlan Swenson, age 74, of Staples died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, June 30, at 11 am, at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with the Rev. Steve Sveom officiating. Friends may visit on Sunday, June 29, from 5-7 pm at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Interment will be at West Lyons Cemetery....
