Obituaries
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...
Ethel Bartylla
May 1, 2026
Ethel was born March 25th, 1929. She was one of 9 children born to Stella Serena Kay and Ralph (Doc) Henderson Williams. She was raised on her parents’ farm across from Pine Grove Park in Staples, MN. She was a shy girl who loved the outdoors and was a complete tomboy. As a young person she always wished she had...
Franklyn Eck
Apr 24, 2026
Franklyn Anita Eck, 66, of Brainerd, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Franklyn was born on November 25, 1959, in California, to Frank and Edna (Kneght) Eck. As the daughter of a military family, she experienced a unique upbringing, moving frequently and gaining a broad perspective on life. She later graduated from Aitkin High School and continued her education at Central...
Geraldine Ackland
Apr 4, 2026
Geraldine Ackland (Jerry), age 92, of Baxter, MN, formerly of Austin, MN, passed away on April 4th, 2026.
She moved to Baxter 3 years ago to be closer to her daughter and lived in the Edgewood Memory Center.
Jerry was born in Richardson Township, MN, to Edgar and Anna Regina (Virginia) Baumgartner. She is preceded in death by her grandson, her two...
Sandra Simon
Apr 2, 2026
Sandra Marie Simon of Pequot Lakes, and formerly of Delano Minnesota, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1964, in Watertown Minnesota to Raymond and Beverly Speckel. Sandy was baptized, confirmed and married at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Delano Minnesota. She was the third generation to be married there. She graduated from Delano High...
John Primrose
May 14, 2026
Born on June 4, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, to John W. Primrose and MarthaEllen (Knox) Primrose, John graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, Nebraska, in 1957. Following high school, John joined the U.S. Navy, where he met and married Sally Lopez. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Nebraska to begin the next chapter of his life and career.
John...
Barbara Jo Corner
May 11, 2026
Barbara Corner, 82, of Breezy Point, MN passed away in Duluth, MN on May 11, 2026. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending at this time.
A full obituary with service details will be posted soon.
Mark Harkess
May 10, 2026
Mark Lee Harkess, 64, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away in Duluth on May 10, 2026.
Mark was born in Minneapolis on December 3, 1961, to Donald and Doris Harkess. He married Robin Neumann on August 28, 1993, in Carver County. Mark worked at Miltronic in Waconia, Minnesota, where he dedicated many years of hard work and friendship with coworkers.
He enjoyed working...
Daniel Owen
May 10, 2026
Daniel Clifford Owen Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Daniel was born on July 4, 1951, in Willmar to Jordan “John” and Clistia Ann (Parker) Owen.
Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, an experience he greatly enjoyed and often spoke about with pride. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose...
Eugene "Timber' J Witt Jr.
May 7, 2026
Eugene Witt Jr. (Timber) age 70 of Brainerd, passed away at home surrounded by family on May 7, 2026. After a short battle with cancer. Timber was born in Brainerd, MN on January 29, 1956, to Eugene Sr. and Marie Witt. Timber married his bride JoAnn in August 1982. Timber went on to start his own Roofing Company known as...
Ione Schaaf
May 7, 2026
Ione Marie Schaaf was born in New Ulm on July 19, 1936, to Wallace and Marie Carlson (Nee Plagge). She lived in Lafayette and graduated from New Ulm High School in 1954. Ione married Arlan Miller in August of 1955 in Lafayette. They lived in New Ulm and had 2 children, Tamme and Doug.
In 1981 Arlan and Ione moved to...
Dale Johnson
May 2, 2026
Dale Arthur Johnson, age 86, of Pillager, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls, MN surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.
Dale was...
William Goff
May 1, 2026
William Edward Goff (“Bill”) passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Bill was born on November 7, 1933 in Staples, Minnesota to Lee and Francis (Jay) Goff. Bill attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Staples High School in 1951. On April 7, 1953, Bill married the love of his life, Janis Simon. Together, they...
Rebecca L. Lindgren
May 1, 2026
Rebecca Lynne Lindgren (née Kaeter), lovingly known as Becky, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Staples, Minnesota, at the age of 63. Born on October 12, 1962, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she was the cherished daughter of Bob and Bonnie Kaeter.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church 430...
Betty M. Hagelin
Apr 30, 2026
Betty M. Hagelin, 92, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Brainerd. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Betty was born on September 16, 1933, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Dewey and Elsie (Barrett) McMains. She was raised in the Brainerd and Pillager area and graduated from...
Kathleen Erickson
Apr 28, 2026
Kathleen Hannah Erickson, formerly of Bonita Springs, FL and Amery, WI, passed away on April 28, 2026. Kathy was born October 10, 1942, in St. Paul, MN to Dorothy Cecilia Erickson (nee Glasier) and Walter Henry Erickson. She grew up in Texas and Wisconsin. Kathy started dance lessons as a child and danced her way to a Bachelor of Fine...
Theresa Johnson
Apr 27, 2026
Theresa Lynn Johnson (Holmberg), 65, of Staples, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, kindness, and an open door.
Born on October 5, 1960, to Armin and Lyla (Schmalz) Holmberg, Theresa’s compassion for all living things was evident from the start. Whether it was a person in need or a...
James R. Hack
Apr 26, 2026
James Richard Hack, 67, of Brainerd MN entered eternal rest on April 26th, 2026, at the Lakewood Hospital in Staples MN after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
James was born in Peru, Illinois on August 12th, 1958.
James served in the army reserve in 1977 and was honorably discharged in 1983.
James enjoyed motorcycles and riding every chance he could get....
Nicholas Tomasko
Apr 24, 2026
Nicholas James Tomasko, 26, of Crosslake, lived a life full of joy, connection, and love that will never be forgotten.
Nicholas James Tomasko was born on May 21, 1999, in Wyoming, Minnesota at Fairview Hospital. He grew up in Wyoming, where he attended Wyoming Elementary, and later graduated from Forest Lake High School in 2018. He continued his journey in the...
Denise Mueller
Apr 23, 2026
Denise Lynn Mueller
February 18, 1959 – April 23, 2026
Denise Lynn Mueller, age 67, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
She was born on February 18, 1959, in Monticello, Minnesota, to Dennis and Carole (Secrest) Christiansen.
Denise was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She had an incredibly kind and generous...
