Obituaries
Gene Erdmann
Jan 18, 2026
Gene Erdmann was born on April 24, 1954, in Fargo, ND, to August and Sarah (Knutson) Erdmann. He was raised in rural Cass County and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1972.
Gene married Bonnie Pfaff on May 24, 1975. Later that year, they moved to Glasgow, MT, where Gene attended trade school to become a plumber— though he preferred to...
Brent Campbell
Jan 29, 2026
Brent Wilmot Campbell
September 01, 1965 – January 29, 2026
Brent Campbell, 60, was a man of devotion, patience, generosity, thoughtfulness, and wit. Always willing to give a helping hand, share a smile, or crack a joke; he lived for his family and friends.
On Jan. 13, 2026, Brent was diagnosed with an aggressive stomach cancer. Two days later, he suffered a massive...
Daniel Trout
Feb 15, 2026
Daniel Thomas “Danny” Trout went to heaven on his birthday, February 15, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday February 19, 2026 at 10:00am at the Heritage Church in Baxter.
Daniel was born on February 15, 1960, in Staples, Minnesota, to Belma (Ward) and Neil Trout. From an early age, he was known for his warm personality and strong sense...
William Wicht
Feb 14, 2026
William Wicht, 77, of West Union, Minnesota, passed away on February 14, 2026. A visitation will be held from 5pm -7pm on Thursday, February 26th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Services will be held at 11am on Friday, February 27th at Trinity Lutheran Church with a visitation one hour prior. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family...
Joseph Hampl III
Feb 14, 2026
Mr. Joseph John Hampl, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Crosslake, Minnesota. Born on December 7, 1943, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Joe lived a life marked by service, leadership, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.
Joe graduated from Owatonna High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota, where he participated in the...
Robert Shea
Feb 14, 2026
Robert “Bob” Shea passed away peacefully after a short illness on February 14, 2026.
Bob was born in Wadena, Minnesota, to his parents, Beverly and Mathew Shea on May 15, 1961. He graduated from Staples High School with the Class of 1979. Bob was a man with an old soul, known for his artistic nature and his unique ability to turn...
Lois Erickson
Feb 12, 2026
Lois Elaine (Phillips) Erickson, 97, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Baxter, Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will take place from 9:00 am to 1pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter, MN. Interment will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.
Lois was born on August 11,...
Lucille E. Knopik
Feb 9, 2026
Lucille Elizabeth Knopik, age 94, of Pillager, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Pierz, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday February 23, 2026 at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, Minnesota. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in the...
Darrell O. Kempfert
Feb 8, 2026
Darrell Kempfert was promoted into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Yeshua haMoshiach / Jesus Christ on February 8, 2026, at home with his wife Karla by his side following a valiant battle with leukemia and cardiac disease.
Darrell Ortwin Kempfert was born on July 10, 1945, to Merrill and Caroline (Seemann) Kempfert in a quaint cottage on Shady...
Sandra Smith
Feb 8, 2026
Sandra Louise Smith, age 79, of Staples, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026.
Sandy was an amazing woman whose life was defined by her caring heart and the many ways she showed up for the people around her. She had a special gift for sewing and poured love into every stitch—whether quilting with dear friends, creating for her family,...
Janice Gillmor
Feb 7, 2026
Janice Gillmor, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on February 7, 2026, in Nisswa, Minnesota.
Janice was born on June 7, 1943, in Cloquet, Minnesota, to her loving parents, who preceded her in death. She carried a strong work ethic and deep sense of purpose throughout her life, especially in her career, which meant so much to her. Janice...
Christina Quinn
Feb 7, 2026
Christina Quinn passed away peacefully at age 59 after an 8 year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Christina was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Of all these roles mother and wife were what meant most to her. Christina was a champion equestrian in her childhood and adolescence, high school athlete, hair stylist, flight attendant, world traveler, loving...
Leslie 'Les' McClelland
Feb 3, 2026
Leslie “Les” Ray McClelland was born on August 20, 1946, in Minneapolis and passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 79, following a courageous journey with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Les was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy E. (Frear) and Reginold E. McClelland.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, Dianne K. (Zeidler) McClelland; his children,...
David DeValk
Feb 2, 2026
David Cory DeValk, age 75, of Breezy Point, passed away on February 2, 2026.
David spent much of his life fishing, hunting, boating, working on his vehicles, and enjoying time with friends, but above all he was devoted to and deeply cherished his children and family. He was a loving and dedicated father, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend who will be...
Robert Long
Feb 1, 2026
Robert C Long (Bob) died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Edgewood Baxter Memory Care. He was 83.
Bob was born November 13, 1942, in Hennepin County in the city of Minneapolis, St Mary's Hospital to Robert Christian Long Senior and Mae Myra Price Long. He attended Usareut American Elementary School in Heidelberg, Germany and completed his high school education also in...
Carol Moser
Feb 1, 2026
Carol Jean Moser, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026.
Carol grew up in Minneapolis and was the daughter of Charles and Theresa McCausland. She later married Keith Moser and together they raised three children: Holly Cadwell, Brian Moser (Susan), and Heidi Landborg (Jeff). Carol was also blessed with eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Donna G. Larson
Feb 1, 2026
Donna Gayle Larson, 71, of Crosslake, Minnesota, passed away on February 1, 2026, after a courageous 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Donna was born on December 23, 1954, in Minneapolis to Phyllis and Donald Crosby. She built a successful career spanning the automotive, real estate, and telecommunications industries, where her professionalism and warm personality touched many lives.
Donna met the love of...
Steve Parker
Jan 31, 2026
Steve W. Parker, 78, of Breezy Point, MN passed away on January 31, 2026, in Pine River, MN comforted by unwavering support from his beloved wife of 58 years Penni (Ward) Parker. Anyone who knew Steve can validate his resilience, strength, and tenacity throughout his life and especially over these past few years of difficult health challenges.
Steve was born November...
Betty Johnson
Jan 31, 2026
Betty Alice Fritze Johnson (nee Epland) of Hackensack, MN, passed away peacefully at Birchview Gardens, Walker, MN, on January 31, 2026, after 87 blessed years. Betty was born on June 8, 1938, to Berger and Avis Epland in Scarville, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in the Emmons Lutheran Church. She graduated from Emmons High School in 1956.
A friend introduced...
Susan Strusinski
Jan 30, 2026
Susan Alice Strusinski age 83 of Backus, Minnesota was born in Minneapolis to Walter and Alice Helin on March 5, 1942, and passed away on January 30, 2026.
Susan’s love for the Lord knew no bounds. She spent her life praising Him and sharing His love with others. She also loved to learn, was an avid reader and held several degrees...
