Obituaries
Earl Lang
Jan 12, 2019
Earl William Lang, 79, of Pine River, passed away January 12, 2019, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born January 17, 1939, to William and Rose (Bucuran) Lang. Earl was a master mechanic and loved to spend his free time outdoors.
Earl is survived by his wife, Jenna Lang, who...
Robert Cory
Jan 10, 2019
Robert “Bob” Cory of Staples passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples on Thursday, January 10, 2019. His funeral service will be on Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Visitation will be on Friday, January 18 from 4-6 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and will...
David Mongan, Jr.
Jan 10, 2019
David L. Mongan, Jr., age 28, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on January 10, 2019, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Davey who was born to Susan (nee Baker) Mongan and David Mongan, Sr., of Pine River, on January 28, 1990, in Brainerd. They said...
Charles Fields
Jan 10, 2019
Charles Edward Fields, age 81, of Crosby, MN, passed away on January 10, 2019, at Woodland Good Samaritan in Brainerd, MN, after a long-fought battle with cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by love and family. Chuck was born on January 24, 1937, in his aunt Hazel’s Café in Wilmar, MN, during the blizzard of ’37....
Gerald Sycks
Jan 6, 2019
Gerald Duane "Chum" Sycks, age 90, of Hackensack, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Chum was born on June 18, 1928, in Walker, MN, to Hazel (Burke) and Gerald Henry Sycks. He was united in marriage to June Nagel on January 22, 1956.
Chum began driving...
Bobbie Grant
Jan 6, 2019
Bobbie Jean Grant, 82, of Osseo, formerly of Louisiana, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. A celebration of Bobbie's life will be held in Louisiana.
Linda Alexander
Jan 6, 2019
Linda Lee Alexander, age 70, of Pine River, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at her home. She was born to Lloyd and Myrtle (Olson) Gustafson on April 7, 1948, in Sterling, Illinois. Linda enjoyed camping in the RV. She liked working with the mentally handicapped where she was employed. Linda especially enjoyed spending time with...
Gertrude Weiss
Jan 6, 2019
Gertrude Lee (Ellis) Weiss passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. She was born October 11, 1921 in Brainerd, MN to Jesse and Lottie Ellis. Her father, Jesse, was injured in an accident at the Railroad yard in Brainerd where he worked, and died from the injury shortly before Gertrude was born....
Judith Griffin
Jan 2, 2019
Judith (Jude) Svendsen Griffin, 72, of Crosslake, MN passed away on January 2, 2019 during a winter getaway in South Padre Island, TX. A Memorial service will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel 13782 CR 36, Crosslake, MN 56442.
Jude was born in Annapolis, MD and was preceded in death by her...
Ralph Marotzke
Jan 1, 2019
Ralph James Marotzke, 87, of Eden Prairie, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Fairview Southdale Hospital. A Memorial Service for Ralph will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Evergreen Hill...
Lois Prince
Dec 31, 2018
Lois J. Prince, 86, of Brainerd, MN, entered her heavenly home on December 31st, 2018 from Essentia-Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Funeral Services for Lois will be held on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Pastor Rick Hans officiating. Visitation for Lois will be held one hour prior to...
Myron Kottschade
Dec 31, 2018
Myron Kottschade, age 83, of Pine River, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. He was born to Louis and Vernie Kottschade on November 21, 1935, in Pine River. Myron enjoyed fishing, visiting friends and family, playing cards and being outside watching and listening to nature.
Myron is survived by...
Shirley Schmidt
Dec 30, 2018
Shirley Schmidt, age 87, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Senior Class Care in Pequot Lakes. She was born to Bill and Ida Nelson on July 9, 1931, in Pequot Lakes. Shirley and her husband, Sherman, belonged to a camping club and loved camping with them. She also enjoyed traveling around in...
Wilma Durham
Dec 29, 2018
On Saturday, December 29, 2018, Wilma Jane (Willis) Durham, loving wife and mother of three, passed away at the age of 82. Wilma was born August 27, 1936 in Brainerd, MN, the daughter of Harold and Borghild (Olson) Willis. She grew up in Jenkins, Pequot Lakes and Brainerd and graduated from Brainerd High School.
In the summer...
Kevin Cassady
Dec 27, 2018
Kevin Cassady, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27, 2018. His memorial service will be on Saturday, January 5 at 3 p.m., at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends and family are invited to gather at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m.
Kevin Leslie Cassady was born on March 6, 1959 in Bemidji to Chuck...
Donald Norton
Dec 26, 2018
Don Orrin Norton was Born January 6, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN to Candice & Emily 'Marion' (Jenkins). He never graduated from high school and served for a while at the CCC Camp in Chisholm, MN. While there, Pearl Harbor was bombed and Don received permission to sign up for the US Army and enlisted Jan. 15, 1941. He served...
Marian Chindvall
Dec 22, 2018
Marian Audrey Eunice Chindvall, age 100, of Pine River, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Otto and Anna Gustafson on June 10, 1918, in Minneapolis. When WWII broke out Marian continued her insurance job while volunteering nights at General Hospital. There...
Lynda Beard
Dec 20, 2018
Lynda Suzanne Beard, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 20, 2018 after a fierce battle with cancer. The Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on December 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. Pastor Hans Anderson and Pastor Gary Sartain will be officiating. Lynda enjoyed teaching and caring for others. She loved her...
Gloria Norton
Dec 20, 2018
Gloria Norton, 93 of Staples, MN entered the arms of her savior, Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Services for Gloria will be 10:30AM, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Staples Alliance Church. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service for visitation.
Gloria was born...
Roy Hasty
Dec 19, 2018
Roy Hasty, age 66, of Backus, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at his home. Memorial services will be held in the spring.
