Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Norma Belle Carter, 86, of Baxter, MN died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in her home.

Norma was born October 12, 1934 in LaSalle, Illinois to Ethel and Julius Kellams. She graduated from High School in Earlville, Illinois. September 1953 Norma married Edger Carter and they lived in Earlville, Illinois.

Norma worked at Marathon in Earlville...

Aug 10, 2021

Halsey Marguerite Sirovy, passed away on August 10, 2021, at only 8 days old.

Although Halsey was only with us for a short amount of time, the impact she has left will never be forgotten. Halsey was a strong and beautiful little girl and will be missed dearly.

Halsey is survived by her parents Robert...

Aug 9, 2021

On Monday, August 9, 2021, Carol Cassman, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 93. Carol was born in Grand Rapids, MN on December 21, 1927 to John and Clara Bailey. She received her teaching degree from Moorhead State Teacher’s College. She taught in several cities but spent most of her career in and...

Aug 8, 2021

Dave Anderson, 59, of Pequot Lakes, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 08, 2021. He is survived by his wife Jacque; son Cameron of Bemidji; sister Mary May; brother John Koshuba; and countless close friends in the Pequot Lakes and Brainerd area. He was preceded in death by his parents Eleanor and Paul Anderson.

A Celebration of...

Aug 8, 2021

Helen Lucile McConville, 95, of Crosslake, passed away on August 08, 2021. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11:00 AM at St. Emily’s Catholic Church in Emily, Minnesota. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Emily, MN.

Helen was born on November 12, 1925...

Aug 8, 2021

Michael “Mike” Roehl, 80, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Sunday, August 08, 2021, peacefully at his home.  A gathering of family and friends will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN.

Mike was born on January 22, 1941, to Robert and Katherine (Cherney)...

Aug 7, 2021

Kim Schneider, 63 of Staples, passed away on August 7, 2021. There was celebration of life on August 19th in Leader, Mn.

Kim was born on September 6, 1957 to Duane and Adele (Buntrock) Tonsager in Alexandria, Minnesota. She married the love of her life Roger Schneider on February 9th 1993 in Hawaii. Kim enjoyed traveling in...

Aug 6, 2021

Our beautiful daughter, Moriah Ann Benz "Mo", age 29, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her family. Moriah fought her battle with cancer with courage, dignity and grace. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at Essentia St. Joseph's Hospital, Brainerd and The Mayo Clinic, Rochester for their wonderful care over the years. She was a true...

Aug 6, 2021

Cleo Emily Smith, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home. She was born September 30, 1933, to Frank and Nolma Reed in Deweese, Nebraska. Cleo was a manager at the Jenkins VFW for many years. She enjoyed playing trivia, spending time with her family and her dog, Chico.

Cleo...

Aug 5, 2021

Michael Ray Amsden (Mike/Mick), age 69, of Crosslake, Minnesota passed away on August 5th, 2021  after a brief stay at Whitefish at the Lakes he was surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, Minnesota on August 17, 2021 at 12pm with a visitation starting at 10am.

Mike...

Aug 5, 2021

Stella Robben, 78 of Staples, passed away at Lakewood Health System on August 5, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am on Monday August 9th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. There will be a visitation on Sunday August 8th from 3pm-7pm at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples and one hour prior to services...

Aug 4, 2021

Steven Allan Van Kleeck, 25, passed away August 4, 2021, at his home in Los Altos Hills, CA. He was born May 15, 1996, in Havre, MT, to Thomas and Robin Van Kleeck. Steven moved to Pequot Lakes when he was just a month old. He attended school in Pequot Lakes and graduated in 2014.

Steven played...

Aug 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother Michael Lou Doyle, who passed on August 3rd, 2021. Michael was born on June 15th, 1948, to Frank Lawrence Doyle and Maxine Margaret Doyle (Marden). He is survived by his three brothers Frank Doyle and wife Darlene Doyle (Erbe), Terry Doyle, Patrick Doyle, and his...

Aug 2, 2021

Betty Pflepsen, 80, of Pequot Lakes passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2021 at the Crosby Hospital.

Betty was born August 3rd, 1940 to John and Mayme Manlick. She was the second of six girls. She graduated from Little Falls High School. On August 10th of 1963 she married the love of her life John Pflepsen. Together...

Aug 2, 2021

Clara Alice (Hoplin) Weiss was born June 11, 1926, in Ogema, MN. She died August 2, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. She was married to Herman Weiss on October 4, 1944.

Clara’s survivors include her children: Lynda Weiss, Sandra Shoen, Steven Weiss, Marie Weiss, Joann Lendway; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren;...

Aug 1, 2021

Deborah Ann Walker, 69, of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, August 01, 2021. There are no services schedule at this time.

Aug 1, 2021

Brittany Plante, 31, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.  A visitation will take place from 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes.

Brittany was born on May 30, 1990 in Brainerd, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of Diane Henderson and the late...

Jul 31, 2021

Carolyn Renae Box, age 50, a mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and so much more went to eternal happiness with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 31st, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in Brainerd, Minnesota. Carolyn was born August, 29th, 1970 in International Falls Minnesota. She grew up in the Deer River...

Jul 29, 2021

Leroy George Aker, age 83, of Alexandria, passed away Thursday, July 29 in Backus, MN. He was born to Alvin and Jennie Aker on December 7, 1937, in St. Cloud, MN. Leroy was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in McKinley Township. He graduated from Backus High School in 1956. He was married to the love of his life, Sharen...

Jul 28, 2021

Alice Rose Emma (Knapper) Granby, 88, of Staples, MN passed away July 28, 2021 at

Staples Care Center.   Alice was born at home near Leader, MN to Alice Ruth (Erickson) Knapper & Daniel Frank Knapper, on May 20, 1933.  She married Carl Wesley Granby on June 26, 1952 at Swan Valley Lutheran Church in Byron Township.