Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

Ronald Shetka, age 83, of Pine River, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. He was born to Edward and Blondina (Melcher) Shetka on July 12, 1935, in St. Paul, MN.

Ron is survived by his children: Jodie Spencer (Lanney), Julie Griffith, Mike Shetka (Katie); daughter-in-law, Meg Shetka; brother, Ed Shetka (Nancy); grandchildren: Jaime, Katie, Jason,...

Sep 21, 2018

Affectionately known as Gertie, a spirited 95 years young, took her final journey on September 21, 2018. She was the last surviving member of the McGowan sisters, a remarkable group of women who enjoyed life to the fullest. Gertie’s love of adventure, including traveling, fishing and entertaining, brought joy to the lives of everyone who knew her....

Sep 21, 2018

Martha Lea Rach, 90, Staples, died Friday, September 21st at her home in Staples. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, September 26th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Fr. Arlie Sowada officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, September 25th at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, with a prayer service...

Sep 19, 2018

Judith K. Lapke, 73,of Breezy Point, MN died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. No Services are being planned at this time.

Judith was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 29, 1944 to Harry and Hannah (Lawrence) Englund. She graduated South High School in 1962. She worked for Northern...

Sep 19, 2018

Wilma Andrene Holter was born on December 29, 1923 in Woonsocket, South Dakota to Rudolph and Sarah (Christopher) Holter. Wilma was united in marriage to Marvin Gehrls on July 14, 1946. For many years, they made their home in the Twin Cities area where Wilma worked as one of the first key punch operators for Holiday, just as computers...

Sep 14, 2018

Shirley Jean Englin, age 78, of Baxter passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Essentia-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Care entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, www.brenny.com, 800-824-5051

Sep 13, 2018

Victory “Vickie” Brogger, age 74, of Pine River, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born to Carl and Geraldine Hauck on April 20, 1944. Vickie was a talented quilter and won many blue ribbons and awards both in Minnesota and Arizona. She also enjoyed taking care of her flowers.

Vickie is survived...

Sep 13, 2018

Dolores May Anderson, 84, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services for her will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services and to stay for a light lunch to follow....

Sep 12, 2018

Robert A. “Bob” Lyngen was born on Feb. 26, 1926 in Lanesboro, MN, where he lived until he graduated from high school. On September 12, 2018, Bob passed away at the age 92.

Bob retired from IBM after 30 years as Department Technician and Sr. Associate. Bob then managed the Zumbrota Senior Living apartments. He...

Sep 10, 2018

SSG Doyle Eli Duke, Sr., 87, passed away at his home on Monday, September 10, 2018. His family will be hosting a Celebration of Doyle’s Life at his home on Friday, September 14 at 1300 hours. They will be reuniting him with the love of his life, Sylvia at a Graveside Service featuring Military Honors on Saturday, September 15,...

Sep 10, 2018

David Roberts, 59, of Staples, MN died on Monday, September 10th, 2018 of natural causes in Staples. Services for David will be on Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at 11:00 am at Motley Free Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Sep 9, 2018

Richard Bruce Cameron Sr. passed away on September 9th, 2018 at CRMC Care Center. Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, service following at 11:00. Interment at Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.

Richard was born to Duncan J. Cameron and Lillian...

Sep 9, 2018

Helen Frances Olson was born February 9, 1933, to Alvin and Lora (Lurli) Shouse in Louisville, Kentucky. Helen met and married Vernon Olson on September 15, 1951, when he was stationed in the military at Fort Knox, Kentucky. They eventually moved back to Minnesota where Vernon’s family lived. Helen is preceded in death by her son, Stephen,...

Sep 9, 2018

Marlys Rachael Drake died at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minnesota at 1:30am on Sunday, September 9th, 2018, at the age of 84. She was in Hospice Care to help keep her comfortable due to end stage congestive heart failure. Services for Marlys will be 3PM, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with Pastor Carl...

Sep 9, 2018

Kim Marlow-Vetsch, age 56 of Pine River, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm on Friday, Sept. 14th at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, with services starting at 2 pm. Refreshments will be served directly following at the American Legion in Pine River. Kim spent nearly all her...

Sep 8, 2018

Marilyn Ruth Anthony, RN, 82, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away September 8, 2018, in Fort Myers. She was born February 7, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Rev. Walter and Margaret Olson. Her father was the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Waukegan, IL. Marilyn worked as an RN for Lee Physician's Pediatric Group for 38 years....

Sep 4, 2018

Norma Lorena Leitold, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Cuyuna Reginal Medical Center on September 4, 2018. She was born to William L. Eaves and Anna E. Cain on September 17, 1923 in Manchester, Kansas.

Norma is survived by her son, Clyde R. Leitold Jr. and his life partner, Kathleen Joann Auguito;...

Aug 31, 2018

Charles A. Roman, Sr., born March 15, 1938, Died August 31, 2018, Chuck is survived by his wife of 59 years Janet, Daughters Diana, Kelly Peterson (Brett), Amy James (Hugh), Son Chuck and Granddaughters Erin and Emma Peterson, Nicole Roman, and Sister Beverly Hawkins, many nieces and nephews. Chuck loved the MN Gophers, Twins, Vikings, reading and watching softball,...

Aug 31, 2018

Jerome Patrick Crimmins, age 80, of Backus, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. He was born to Edward and Opal Crimmins on December 14, 1937, in Pine River.

Jerry is survived by his children: Laura Crimmins, Connie Showalter (Eddie), Kelly Flanagan; brothers: James (Karen), Patrick (Sandy), Mike (Sharon),...

Aug 31, 2018

Carrie Venlsand, age 95, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Champlin, Minnesota. She was born to Samuel and Martha Groven on September 1, 1922, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Carrie is survived by her children: David Vensland (Mary), Rick Vensland, Diane Jackson (Lorne); eight grandchildren;...