Obituaries
Judy Knosalla
Jul 22, 2026
Judy Kaye Knosalla passed away on July 22, 2026, in Little Falls following two years of pulmonary fibrosis. She was number 8 of 9 children born to Theodore and E. Frances Negaard in St. Cloud on March 8, 1948.
Judy graduated in 1966 from Tech High School. She went on to work in the banking industry in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and...
Joey Halvorson
Jul 20, 2026
JoAnn Margaret Halvorson (Joey) age 83, died on July 20 at her home in Nisswa after an extended battle with ALS. She was born on April 15th, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation and Celebration of Life will be at the Congregational Church in Brainerd. Visitation will be on August 7th from 5pm-7pm and August 8th, one hour before the service....
Carol Crust
Jul 19, 2026
Carol Maxine Crust
July 23, 1933 – July 19, 2026
Carol Maxine Crust, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed peacefully at Hills Crossing Senior Living on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was 92 years old.
Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dedicated volunteer in the Brainerd and Upper South Long Lake communities.
Carol was born in...
Donna Miller
Jul 19, 2026
Donna Joanne (Greeno) Miller went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Donna was 97 years old. Donna was born in Staples, Minnesota on November 21, 1928. She was the daughter of Lillian Greeno. Donna attended Staples Public Schools and graduated in 1946. Donna married L.J. (Pat) Miller at the United Methodist Church, on July 17, 1948....
Duane Payne
Oct 9, 1945
Duane Walter Payne March 4, 1917 – October 9, 1944
Duane was born on March 4, 1917, in Motley, Minnesota, to Walter G. Payne and Laura B. (Williams) Payne. He was raised with strong Midwestern values of hard work, faith, and patriotism.
On October 24, 1940, he married Lorna A. Hagen in Todd County, Minnesota. Together they began building a life centered...
Betty Eisner Anderson
Jul 25, 2026
Betty Esther Eisner-Anderson, 83, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, family, and special memories.
Betty was a blessing born on February 18, 1943, to Ida and Walter Eisner. She grew up on a farm in the Pequot Lakes area before graduating from Pequot...
Frank Cserpes Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Frank Cserpes Jr. 91, of Crosslake, passed away on July 24, 2026.
Full obituary will follow.
David Kajer
Jul 24, 2026
David Shawn Kajer was born in New Prague, Minnesota, on January 26, 1964, to Tom Kajer and Madelyn (Saverino) Kajer. After his father’s divorce and remarriage, he was legally adopted by Lisa Brooker Kajer in 1977. David spent most of his younger years in Staples Minnesota where he enjoyed working on the family’s farm (raising pumpkins and squash), riding bike...
Patricia Larson
Jul 24, 2026
Patricia Larson, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1936.
Service information is pending at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Margaret 'Peggy' Sabraski
Jul 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Margaret "Peggy" Menz/Sabraski
Margaret "Peggy" Sabraski, 84, of Brainerd, Minnesota, crossed over into the loving arms of Jesus on July 22, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Peggy was born in 1941 to Alfred and Margaret Menz. As the eldest of five children, she grew up surrounded by family and shared a close bond with her...
Rita Haidle
Jul 19, 2026
Rita Jane Haidle, age 82, of Wadena, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2026 at Saint Cloud Hospital with her daughters and close friends by her side after suffering a recent stroke.
Rita was born on September 3rd, 1943 in Bertha, Minnesota to Dell and Irene (Hoosier) Bail and grew up in Verndale, Minnesota. Rita and Curtis married in Vancouver,...
Janice Mathison
Jul 16, 2026
Janice Mathison, 87, of Baxter, MN passed away on July 16, 2026, in Baxter. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Baxter at 11:00am with Pastor David Grotzke officiating. There will be a visitation held at 10:00am. Lunch will be served following the service.
Janice was born on October 8, 1938, in...
Barbara Ann Swenson
Jul 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Barb on July 16, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She dedicated her life caring for others. Her strength, generosity, and unwavering love will never be...
Douglas Hale
Jul 12, 2026
Douglas James Hale, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Doug was born on February 16, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Dennis and Charlotte (Utecht) Hale. He graduated from Little Falls Community High School with the Class of 1990 and went on to work in customer service for delivery services, including DoorDash, where he...
Marilyn Hall
Jul 12, 2026
Marilyn Maxine Hall, 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for those who knew her.
Marilyn was born on May 19, 1933, in Greely, Iowa, to Ernest and Edna (Lawrence) Gibbs. She grew up with strong family values that remained the foundation...
Joyce Spande
Jul 11, 2026
Joyce J. Spande
For sixty years, Joyce J. Spande shared a life of unwavering love and devotion with her husband, Loren. On July 11, 2026, at the age of 79, Joyce passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Just fifteen days after Loren's passing, Joyce's earthly journey came...
Beverly Pietz
Jul 10, 2026
Beverly Eileen Pietz
June 9, 1943 – July 10, 2026
Bev, age 83, of Pillager, passed away July 10th, 2026, at Lakewood Health Systems surrounded by her family.
Bev was born June 9, 1943, in Brainerd MN, the daughter of Milton and Eileen (Adriansen) Hradsky. Bev graduated from Pillager High School, the class of 1961.
She was united in marriage to her high school...
Pauline Gustafson
Jul 10, 2026
Pauline Lorraine Gustafson was born on September 22, 1954, in Noonan, North Dakota. She was called from this life on July 10, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN having attained the age of 71 years, 9 months, and 19 days at the time of her passing.
She was preceded in death by her first husband; Rollyn Gustafson, her parents;...
Kathryn Larson
Jul 10, 2026
Kathryn Mary Larson was born to Clarence A. McAlpine, and Eunice C. McAlpine on October 7th of 1943 in Elk River, Minnesota. Kathryn passed from this life into eternal rest on 7/10/2026 surrounded by her loved ones at home. The visitation and service for Kathryn will be held on 7/19/2026 at the Kingdom's Hall of Jehovah's in Jenkins Minnesota. The...
Larry Oman
Jul 10, 2026
Larry Earl Oman, 81, passed away on July 10th, 2026 while maintaining the land he loved. Larry was born on January 11th, 1945 in Wadena, MN and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1964.
Larry married the love of his life, Linda, on October 22nd, 1966. They began their family and, in 1978, moved to Little Falls, MN...
