Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Dennis Daneault, age 63, of Fifty Lakes, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Essentia Health, Fargo. He was born to Roland and Yvette Daneault on July 23, 1958, in New Haven, CT. Dennis was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a good listener and was always willing to help with anything people needed. He...

Jan 27, 2022

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” (Revelation 14:13) Geraldine Viola Hanke was embraced by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 27, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born Geraldine Engen in Minneapolis, MN,...

Jan 24, 2022

Bobby “Bob” Badger, 83, of Merrifield, Minnesota, passed away on January 24, 2022. There will be a celebration of Bobby’s life planned for the Spring of 2022.

Bob was born on June 25, 1938 in Deadwood, South Dakota to William and Arle (Woodward) Badger. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 and was honorably...

Jan 24, 2022

Betty Lou Wicht, age 79, of Verndale Minnesota, passed away on January 24, 2022 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Mass of Christian Burial for Betty will be held on Wednesday February 23, 2022 at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday February 22, 2022 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm...

Jan 24, 2022

Ronald Adam Krzak, age 82, of Baxter, Minn., passed away peacefully at Northern Lakes Senior Living facility on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1939, in Dearborn, Michigan. He was an only child and proud of his 100% Polish lineage.

On August 12, 1978, Ron married Jean E. Weaver in Lansing, Mich. and...

Jan 22, 2022

Kenneth (Ken/Kenny) Joseph Strack, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Ken was born in April, 1938, to Alphonse and Rose (Lommel) Strack, in Rockville, MN. He was a 1956 graduate of Cathedral High School. On June 6th, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Lou Ann...

Jan 22, 2022

Jack Hennies passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his home in Pequot Lakes. He was born to Sam and Janet Hennies on September 29, 2002, in Woodbury, MN. Jack lived life the way he wanted. He was a thrill seeker, jumping off bridges and cliffs, wake surfing and mountain biking. He also enjoyed fishing, making people laugh...

Jan 21, 2022

Betty Glunz, 96, of Backus, Minnesota, passed away on Friday January 21, 2022 in Baxter, MN. There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jan 20, 2022

Marnie Ann McComas, passed away unexpectedly on January 20th, 2022. Born June 1, 1966, in Minneapolis MN to Mac & June McComas.

Marnie was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was kind, generous, smart, funny, loyal, and loving to all who were blessed to spend time around her. Her love and care of four-legged animals...

Jan 20, 2022

Larry “Papa” Koepp, 71, of Rice, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at New Life Church of Foley with Pastor Nick Benson. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services as well as on Tuesday, January 25,...

Jan 20, 2022

David Cyril Tenvoorde, of Pequot Lakes, passed away at home on January 20, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born to Cyril and Beatrice Tenvoorde on August 11, 1942, in St. Cloud Minnesota. After graduating from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, he landed his first job working for his father’s car dealership, Tenvoorde Ford, located in...

Jan 18, 2022

Donald “Don” Eugene Orth, 86, of Backus, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather and dad to many others passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, and went home to his Lord and Savior. He was born in Austin, MN, to Ora and Maureen Orth on November 26, 1935.

In 1962, Don and Mary moved to the Pine...

Jan 17, 2022

Sterling “Dutch” Sharrar Jr, 85, of Brainerd, passed away on January 17, 2022 in Brainerd. There will be a graveside service held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery on September 1, 2022 at 1:00pm.

 

 

 

 

       

Jan 17, 2022

William Arthur “Bill” Savage, passed away January 17, 2022 after a long illness.  He was born April 22, 1943 in Brainerd, MN to Arthur and Beatrice (Barnes) Savage. Bill grew up helping his Dad by manning the Pequot Lakes fire tower and spotting for fires. He graduated from the Junior College in Brainerd.

Bill loved playing sports...

Jan 17, 2022

Jennifer Ziegler age 40, resident of Staples, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep alongside her most prized companion, Radar.

Jennifer was born August 9th 1981 to James and Kristina (Meyers) Ziegler in St. Paul MN, she graduated from Staples High School, and spent the majority of her life in the Staples area close to her family....

Jan 15, 2022

Margaret Louise Duebner, 100, of Red Wing, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing. She was born October 17, 1921 in Cass County to Otto and Anna Puttin. Her father come from Germany at age 12 and her mother’s parents were German immigrants. She was baptized on November 13, 1921. She had one...

Jan 13, 2022

Richard (Dick) Dietz died peacefully in his Crosslake home on January 13, 2022. He died in confidence of a reunion with his beloved wife, Mary Lu, in heaven, a conviction that brought hope and joy to his life in the two years since her passing.

Dick was born to Mildred and Clifford Dietz in Mankato on April...

Jan 12, 2022

Howard “Gene” Eisel, 87, of Motley, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2022. Private services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

Howard was born on March 28, 1934, to Joseph and Mary Lou (Knowlton) Eisel in Brainerd, Minnesota.  He was married to Diana LaFontaine in 1966 in South Dakota. He...

Jan 12, 2022

Mary Ellen Emory, 68, of Merrifield, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A Visitation will take place from 1-3 PM on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

Mary was born on July 28, 1953, to Marvin and Mary (Reikofski) Lorenzen in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was married to James Emory...

Jan 11, 2022

Mitchell Scott Peterson, 35, passed away on January 11, 2022 at his home. Celebration of Life will take place from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, January 18, 2021 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with a time of sharing at 2pm.

Mitchell was born on April 15, 1986, in Montevideo, MN to Randy and Cindy...