Obituaries

Jonathan Towler

Nov 2, 2018

Jonathan Towler, age 77, of Lakeshore passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 in Brainerd. No services are planned. Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service 800-824-5051 www.brenny.com

Roger Schneider

Nov 2, 2018

Roger Schneider, 73, of Staples, MN died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Lakewood Health Systems Care Center in Staples. A Celebration of Roger’s life will be held from 2-5PM, Saturday, November 17th at the Bear’s Den in Leader, MN.

Roger was born February 22, 1945 in Mandan, ND to Leo and Mary (Emineth) Schneider. He grew up...

Timothy Loose

Nov 1, 2018

Timothy W. Loose of Northern Itasca County, MN, brought a full and adventurous life to a close surrounded by his family on November 1, 2018. Tim was born June 16, 1955 to Edward and Judith Loose in Anderson, IN.

Tim dedicated his life to adventuring outdoors and his career to drawing others into a deeper...

Larry Chapin

Nov 1, 2018

Larry Milton Chapin, age 75, passed peacefully at home with his wife, son and daughter by his side, on November 1, 2018 following a brave battle with lung cancer. Larry grew up in Staples, MN and over his lifetime has resided in Minneapolis, Rush City and Backus, MN.

Larry is survived by his wife of...

Anthony Najera

Oct 31, 2018

Anthony “A.J.” Joseph Najera, age 28, of Brainerd passed away at his home from complications of a long-term illness on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. His Celebration of Life will be on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd at 11:00AM, with Pastor Mark Skinner officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 8 from 4-7 p.m. at...

Mary Dahms

Oct 31, 2018

Mary Lou Dahms, 89, of Coon Rapids, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep at the home of Steve and Margaret in Crosslake, MN on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Services for Mary will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00AM at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel with visitation beginning at 9:30AM at the chapel. Interment will be at...

Fred Schnick

Oct 30, 2018

Fred B. Schnick, 71, of Nisswa, MN passed away at Harmony House in Brainerd, MN on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Service for Fred will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 12:00PM at The Church On The Wise Road with Pastor Todd Stumbo officiating. Visitation one hour prior to services at the church.

Fred was born...

Detmer Carl Hines

Oct 29, 2018

Detmer was born in Staples, Minnesota, the son of Carl Detmer Hines and Nina (Hollister) Hines, and grew up in the Scandia Valley and Lincoln Lakes area with his siblings, Catherine, Dorothy and Leon. After graduating from Motley High School in 1942 he enlisted in the Merchant Marines where he served as a bosun in both Europe and the Pacific...

William Bunch

Oct 29, 2018

William “Bill” J. Bunch, 89, of Brainerd, MN passed away at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany in Brainerd, MN on Monday, October 29, 2018. Services for Bill will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 1:00PM at the Good Samaritan Society – Bethany Chapel.

Bill was born on September 11, 1929 in Marceline, MO to Denzil and Mary...

Margaret Duevel

Oct 28, 2018

Margaret Florence (Lindborg) Duevel passed away peacefully with her family present and under the loving care of the Little Falls Care Center staff and CHI Hospice Care on October 28, 2018. Margaret was born July 1, 1918, to the proud parents Carl Ludwig Lindborg and Mia Rodmann Esselstrom. She was born at the home farm in Culdrum Township, seven...

Kim Riewer

Oct 27, 2018

Kim Louise Riewer, 57, of Staples, MN passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home. Mass of Christian Burial for Kim will be 11:00AM, Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Father Gabriel Walz officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-8PM, Friday, November 2nd at Sacred Heart...

Patricia Larson

Oct 27, 2018

Patricia Yvonne Larson, 79, of Cushing, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services for Pat will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 5, 2018 at Lincoln Evangelical Free Church. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Scandia Valley Cemetery near Lake Alexander.

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Janet Bittner

Oct 27, 2018

Janet A. (Saari) Bittner, 84, of Baxter, passed away at Edgewood Vista on Saturday, October 27, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2018 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Fr. Blake Rozier will officiate. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to Mass. A luncheon will...

Judy Houser

Oct 25, 2018

Judith Ann “Judy” Houser, age 69, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018, at her home. She was born December 17, 1948. Judy is survived by her husband, Bobbie; mother, Opal Johnson; daughter, Tawna Staples (Brad); and brother, Alan Johnson (Pat). She was preceded in death by her father, Arvid Johnson.

A celebration...

Marcella Jubb

Oct 24, 2018

Marcella (Mickey) Jubb, age 95, of Nisswa and formerly Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Lakewood Care Center, Staples. She was born to Nicholas and Ada Degen on February 16, 1923, in Mason City, Iowa.

Mickey was a big hearted, sweet lady who loved to joke around. She loved playing with...

Roger McGinley

Oct 23, 2018

Roger McGinley, 66, of Bertha, MN died Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his home. A Memorial service for Roger will be at 2:00PM, Saturday, October 27th at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, MN with Pastor Nathan Hillman officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Roger was born...

Janice Cameron

Oct 23, 2018

Janice L. Cameron, 82, of Baxter, MN, formerly of Aldrich, MN, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. No services are being planned at this time.

Janice was born on February 19, 1936 in Bertha, MN to John and Lilian (Erickson) Strom. She graduated from Staples High School in 1954. Janice married Don Cameron...

Jerome Jurek

Oct 23, 2018

Jerome J. Jurek (Jerry)-Died on October 23, 2018 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. Jerry was born on January 4, 1941 to Frank and Gertrude (Kampa) Jurek in St. Cloud, MN. He attended Cathedral HS in St. Cloud until his junior year, then graduating from St. John’s Preparatory HS in 1958. He continued his studies at St. John’s...

Caroll Kottschade

Oct 21, 2018

Caroll Anne Kottschade, age 79, of Pine River, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Johnna and Caroline Petersen on April 20, 1939, in Lac Qui Parle County, MN. Caroll spent her leisure time reading, crafting, camping, watching HGTV and cooking shows. She especially enjoyed spending...

Ralph Boros

Oct 21, 2018

Ralph J. Boros, 89, of Hillman, MN died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Pierz Villa. Services for Ralph will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2018 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to Mass. Fr. Greg Poser will officiate. Interment at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near...