Obituaries

Apr 15, 2023

On April 15, 2023, Delos Hough, beloved Husband, father and friend passed away at the age of 86 in Scandia Valley, MN. He is survived by his sister Ila May Ishaug and son Anthony (Maria). He was preceded in death by parents Julian and Evelyn Hough, Brothers Arden and Curtis, wife SyDonna and sons Christopher and Robert (Ross).

Delos...

Apr 15, 2023

Darrel Joseph VanDenheuvel, 71, of Little Falls, passed away on April 15, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. Services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, with a visitation starting one hour prior to services.

Darrel was born on June 29th, 1951, in Little Falls to...

Apr 14, 2023

William Patrick Offutt, 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on April 14, 2023. Interment will be at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

Please check back for full information regarding services.

Apr 14, 2023

Darrel Elmer Walters, age 73 of Crosslake, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2023 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN surrounded by his children.

Darrel was born on June 18th, 1949 to Elmer and Delores Walters of Golden Valley, MN.

He is survived by son; Tom Walters (April) with grandchildren Sofia and Vivian, daughter; Tara Guzman (Dan)...

Apr 13, 2023

Brenda Lee (Mergens) Stading, passed away on April 13, 2023. She was born to Edward and Audrey Mergens on September 2, 1960, in Farmington, MN. In 1965 Brenda’s family moved to Inver Grove Heights where Brenda attended Simley High School. There she was an avid swimmer and was an integral part of the synchronized swim team. She also taught swimming...

Apr 13, 2023

Cheryl Jean Turcotte, 76, of Merrifield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20th, from 4pm-7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21st at 10:30am at the Lakewood Memorial Chapel, with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will follow.

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Apr 12, 2023

Iris Mae Lorentz Floistad was born in West Allis, Wisconsin on August 1, 1931 to Edith and Rinehard Lorentz. Services will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, at 11am with a visitation starting one hour prior.

 

She was married to Eugene Floistad on December 17, 1955 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They had four children, David,...

Apr 12, 2023

Marilyn Elizabeth Dahlen, 76, of Longville passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on April 12, 2023.  

Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn will be on Thurs, April 20, 2023 11:30 A.M. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Longville MN. Visitation will be held at the church a half hour prior to the Service. Marilyn was...

Apr 12, 2023

David Walter Owens passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday April 12 in his home in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Funeral Services will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services, and interment will be at a later date at...

Apr 12, 2023

Sue Kraft, age 62, of Pine River, MN, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.  She passed away at her home with family surrounding her with love on April 12, 2023.  Sue was born in Minneapolis on March 18, 1961.

Sue loved to make trips out to Wecota, SD, to vacation and spend time...

Apr 11, 2023

Merlaine Wornson, 75, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023. Funeral Services for Merlaine will be held on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Hadley Lutheran Church in Hadley, MN. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm at the church. Friends and family are also invited to gather on Tuesday,...

Apr 11, 2023

Joshua Eugene Finch, 48, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Josh is survived by his parents, Gary and Cindy Finch, his sister Alison, brothers Gary and Christopher. He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.

The family will have a celebration of life for Josh later in the...

Apr 11, 2023

Amy Joyce (Watters) Dauber was born January 14, 1943 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Calvin S. Watters and Arcola N. Ritter. She lived most of her childhood in Daggett, CA, and studied Bible College at Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta. She passed away Apr 11, 2023, at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in Crosslake, MN. Her memorial...

Apr 9, 2023

Raymond Emil Hoffman, 82, born January 3, 1941, to Emil and Lena Hoffman in Fairhaven, MN. Funeral services for Ray will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6311 Mildred Road, Baxter MN 56425. Visitation 10:00am prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will be served following the service. Interment...

Apr 7, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Richard “Dick” Daryl Wageman, a larger-than-life personality who left a lasting impact on everyone he met. He was born in Regan, ND on August 15, 1941, to Arthur and Doris (Carlson) Wageman.

Richard attended school in Regan, North Dakota, graduated from Bismarck High School, and attended...

Apr 6, 2023

Ronald Joseph Champagne, 74, of Fort Ripley, passed away on April 6, 2023. There are no services planned at this time.

Apr 5, 2023

Nancy C. (Hines) Rees; born on March 21, 1941, to Cleo and Norinne Hines. She was raised in Des Moines, Iowa and has now crossed over to the sunny side of the fence on April 5th, 2023, at the age of 82, where the grass is always green and never needs mowed. She will be missed by many.

 

Nancy...

Apr 5, 2023

Richard C. Theis, age 84, of Pine River, MN, was born July 16, 1938 and passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born and raised in Little Falls, MN, and lived in Crystal, MN, until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia; his parents, Matt and Ava Theis;...

Apr 4, 2023

Rita L. V. Elyea passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on April 4, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Services will be held 11am on June 3rd at Living Saviors Lutheran Church in Lakeshore with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will be held at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Rita was born...

Apr 4, 2023

Services for Kathleen Swanson will be held at 12pm on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Crosslake Lutheran Church with lunch following.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Crosslake.