Obituaries

Aug 10, 2022

Donald R. Knoblauch, age 68, of Pillager, MN, passed away at his son’s home in Pine River on August 10, 2022 with family by his side. A gathering for friends and family of Don’s will be held on Sunday August 21, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

Don was born on August...

Aug 10, 2022

Norman G. Lindahl, age 87, of Backus, MN, passed away Wednesday August 10, 2022, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Gary, IN, to Harry and Florence Lindahl. Norman grew up in Lake George, MN. While working for his dad he met the love of his life, Margaret, and they...

Aug 9, 2022

Pauline “Paula” (Pitts) Kunde, age 90, of Backus, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022, at Birchview Gardens Assisted Living in Hackensack. She was born on January 30, 1932, in Doerun, Georgia, to William Mack and Ethel (James) Pitts.

On January 2, 1952, Paula was united in marriage to Paul Kunde in Albany, Georgia, and to this...

Aug 8, 2022

 

Joel Edward Hendrickson, 75, of Baxter, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at home unexpectedly.

He was born in Fergus Falls, MN on March 22, 1947, to George and Leona (Mitchell) Hendrickson, and was raised in the Battle Lake area. He graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1965. Joel was a “Jack of all trades”, and he...

Aug 8, 2022

Connie Swan passed from this life on August 8, 2022, at her home, comforted by family, in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, married Dennis Swan in Las Vegas, Nevada (the only time they ever traveled there) and lived her 72 years in Nebraska and Minnesota, always near her beloved family and friends.

Connie is the daughter...

Aug 7, 2022

Jeanette Dianne Nelson, 69, of Pequot Lakes, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Jeanette was born on September 19, 1952 in Pelican Lake Township, MN to Marshall and Alma Nelson. She grew up in Pequot Lakes on the family farm & graduated from Pequot Lakes High School in 1970. 

Jeanette worked as a medical secretary...

Aug 7, 2022

Adela “Del” (Schmidt) Roberts, 91, long-time resident of Laporte and Walker, recently living in Baxter MN, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2022. There will be a private service for family held for her at a later date. Burial will be next to husband, Larry at Minnesota Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley.

Adela grew up in St. Paul, Mn with...

Aug 6, 2022

Dr. Wallace Simpson passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2022. He was born on Feb. 2, 1935 in Sisseton, SD, grew up the oldest of three brothers in Wabasso and Belview, and graduated from Belview High School in 1953. He played basketball, baseball and football and met Rose, his high school sweetheart. They married in 1958 and celebrated their 64th anniversary...

Aug 5, 2022

Barbara Elaine Pearson (Ernst) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2022, with her family at her side a little over an hour before her 71st birthday.  We are heartbroken at our loss.

 

Barbara was born in Minneapolis, the daughter of Helen and Lloyd Ernst.  She has joined her loving mother, Helen Elaine Jarvi, who passed away...

Aug 5, 2022

Lois Jean (Landin) Asche was the first of 8 children born to Roy and Merva (Rippel) Landin on October 28, 1945 in Mountain Lake, MN. After graduating from Lester Prairie High School, she met and then married Curtis Asche on June 21, 1968. They settled in Hutchinson, MN, where Lois worked 25 years at Hutchinson Technology and welcomed her...

Aug 5, 2022

Margaret Irene Lindahl, age 87, of Backus, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Diamond Willow assisted Living in Park Rapids surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on March 30, 1935, in Middle River to Venus and Ingrid Dau.  Margaret grew up in Viking, MN, where she met her husband, Norman. They married on March 15, 1955....

Aug 4, 2022

Gayle Anderson, 81, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society – Woodland, surrounded by her family. Services will be held 11am on Saturday August 27th at Trinity Lutheran Church with a visitation starting one hour prior to the service.

Gayle was born on February 1, 1941, to Clarence and Louise (Soggie) Anderson in Crosby....

Aug 4, 2022

Joyce M. Ecker went to be with her Lord on August 4, 2022, while surrounded by her family at her home. Joyce was born to Jack and Virgie Birge on June 28, 1942 in Pequot Lakes, MN. She was born in the car on the way to the hospital and that was the last time she was ever early....

Aug 1, 2022

After a long battle with cancer, Lyle Laske found peace Monday, August 1st, with his children at his side.

 

Lyle was born to Gustave and Florence Laske, and grew up with his three younger siblings helping out with the family run cheese factory in Seymour, WI. 

 

After High School Lyle earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Wisconsin State University...

Aug 1, 2022

Paul Liane, age 73, of Pine River, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Brookside Comfort Care, Pine River. He was born to Wendell and Alice Liane on February 28, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN.

Paul is survived by his children: Dylan Liane, Daniel Liane, Gina Remer (Randy); brothers: David Liane, Mark Liane, John Liane; sister,...

Jul 30, 2022

June Irene Brostrom, age 93, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter.

Funeral Services for June will be held on Friday August 5, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family beginning at 10:00am, and the memorial service will...

Jul 29, 2022

Gregory Gray, 74, of Baxter, passed away on July 29, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time.

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

Jul 29, 2022

 

Joe Richard Anderson, 54, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his home.

Joe was born on March 21, 1968, to Morris and Karen (Clem) Anderson in Butte, Montana. He worked for many years as a carpet installer and an incredible cook. Joe also enjoyed heavy metal music, rock music, and playing the lottery. He was...

Jul 28, 2022

 

Roy Earl Rogers peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on July 28,2022.

Roy was born in Motley, Minnesota on July 26,1943 to George and Essie (Moon) Rogers.

Roy grew up in Motley and graduated Motley High School in 1961.  He married Lucille (Ackerson) on April 16,1962. Together they raised 6 children on a farm North of Pillager.

Roy...