Obituaries
Bette Mezzenga
Feb 28, 2019
Bette Jane Mezzenga died on February 28, 2019, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Auggie, son, Thomas and daughter, Jill Carlson.
Bette was born in Winona, MN, to Henrietta (Sorenson) and Richard Greer. Her school age years were spent on the family farm in Zumbro Falls, MN, and...
Kent "Hans" Johnson
Feb 28, 2019
Kent “Hans” Ray Johnson died February 28, 2019, peacefully at home after a 17-month battle with esophageal cancer and now dwells with our Lord. A celebration of Kent’s life will be Saturday, March 9th at 3:00 p.m. at the Motley Free Methodist Church, Pastor Jim Johnson will officiate. Friends and family are welcome 1 hour prior to service. Interment...
Tom "The Breadman" Anderson
Feb 27, 2019
Tom Anderson “The Breadman”, 73, of Sauk Rapids, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, after a 15 year battle with cancer, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00PM, Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Holy Family Parish with Fr. Ben Kociemba and Fr. Tim Baltes...
Karen Fortman
Feb 26, 2019
Karen Fortman, 73, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully at her home,Tuesday, February 26, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Karen is survived by her husband, Tony; daughter, Shuana; three grandchildren; and her brother, Gary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN.
Ronald Martell
Feb 25, 2019
Ronald E. Martell, 82, of Longville, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, February 25, 2019. Private services are being planned for later this year.
Shirley Denning
Feb 24, 2019
Shirley Denning, 82, of Staples, MN passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Lakewood Health System Hospice Suite in Staples. Services for Shirley will be 11:00AM, Friday, March 1, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with Pastor Carl Larson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-8PM, Thursday, February 28th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in...
Chris Dickey
Feb 24, 2019
Chris Dickey, 60, of Motley, MN passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Monday, March 4, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN with Father Gabriel Walz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Chris was born April 8, 1958 in Loretto, MN...
Gerry Haugland
Feb 23, 2019
Gerry “Bud” Haugland, 90, of Cloquet, MN, died on Saturday, February 23, 2019, in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, with his son by his side. He was born on June 27, 1928, to Herbert and Alice (Vernon) Haugland in Litchfield, MN. Gerry moved to Pequot Lakes, MN, and lived with his grandparents until he graduated from high school. He...
Charles Schlichting
Feb 23, 2019
Charles J. Schlichting, 71, of Crosslake, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on the lake on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
A Celebration of Charles’ Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Fr. Blake Rozier will officiate. Family and friends are welcome to gather...
Leroy Flickinger
Feb 23, 2019
LeRoy Karmon Flickinger Jr., age 55, of Motley, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, February 23, 2019, after a long courageous battle with ALS. He was born to Janet and Leroy Flickinger Sr. on December 20, 1963, in Staples. LeRoy graduated from Motley High School in 1982. He married Aletha Johnson on July...
Todd Dickson
Feb 22, 2019
Todd Michael Dickson, 54, of Staples, MN passed away at his home Friday, February 22, 2019. A Celebration of Todd's life will be held from 4-9PM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Twisted Sisters 119 3rd St NE Staples, MN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
Virgil Collison
Feb 22, 2019
Virgil Collison, 86, of Staples, MN passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center. Services for Virgil will be held on his birthday, June 27, 2019 at 11:00AM, at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Poplar Cemetery.
Virgil was born June 27, 1931...
Janet Hudak
Feb 21, 2019
Janet Gertrude (Wierwill) Hudak, 83, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
A Celebration of Janet’s life will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to...
Oliver Courts
Feb 19, 2019
Oliver Kenneth Courts, formerly of Okeene, OK, and Windom, MN, passed away on February 19, 2019, in Crosslake, MN. Services were February 25, at Crosslake Evangelical Free Church in Crosslake, MN, with Rev. Samuel K. Courts and Rev. Barry Courts officiating. Private inurment for the family will be held at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake on Friday, May...
Michael Miller
Feb 18, 2019
Michael Charles Miller, age 68, of Pine River, passed away at his home on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born to Charles and Lucille Miller on December 31, 1950, in Rice Lake, WI. Mike enjoyed helping others and worked with the Courage Center adapting toys for children with special needs. He loved to camp, fish, play...
Lester Folkerts
Feb 18, 2019
Lester Leo Folkerts, 97, of Baxter, MN died in Yuma, AZ February 18, 2019. Services will be 11:00AM, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church in Baxter with Pastor Bill Werth officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Christ Memorial Gardens.
Les was born December 9, 1921 in Roseland...
Lester Folkerts
Feb 18, 2019
Lester Leo Folkerts, 97, of Baxter, MN died in Yuma, AZ February 18, 2019. Services will be 11:00AM, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church in Baxter with Pastor Bill Werth officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at Christ Memorial Gardens.
Les was born December 9, 1921 in Roseland...
Daryl Gregory
Feb 17, 2019
Daryl Ian Gregory, age 37, of Minneapolis, and formerly Pequot Lakes, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born to Joel and Teresa Gregory on May 4, 1981, in Portland, Oregon. He was a talented artist who was curious about the world and all its complexities. He had a great love for the outdoors and...
Karen Jensen
Feb 16, 2019
Karen A. Jensen, 80, of Nisswa, MN died February 16, 2019 in Hills Crossing Senior Living following a short illness.
Karen Jensen was born Karen Arleen Johnson in Minneapolis. She attended nursing school. She worked as a realtor closer, book keeper, and business owner of Movies to Go, and Brainerd Disposal. She was a volunteer...
David Robotnik
Feb 12, 2019
David “Dave” August Robotnik, age 65, of Backus, formerly of Newport, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 12, 2019. He is survived by his significant other, Debbie Loesch; his cuddle bud cat, Buddy; Deb’s son, Nick; Dave’s sons: Chad (Erica) of Cannon Falls, MN, Andy (Lindsey) of Ellsworth, WI; grandchildren: Gage, Logan, Gavin; sisters...
