Obituaries

Apr 24, 2018

Marion Lois Roseland, 71, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on April 24, 2018, at the Crosby Care Center surrounded by family. Marion was born June 26, 1946, to Bennie and Esther Knutson in Dawson, MN. She was married to Carl Roseland for 49 years until his death in 2016.

Marion was preceded in death by...

Apr 24, 2018

Wyatt E. Jacobs, 46, of Brainerd, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Brainerd, MN. Services for Wyatt will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00AM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation beginning one hour prior to services at the chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN....

Apr 24, 2018

On April 24, 2018, our beloved daughter, sister, mother and auntie began her journey to the Spirit World. DesaRae Karina Mykkanen was born on July 9, 1985, in Brainerd to Arnold and Harriet Mykkanen.

DesaRae had an infectious personality that impacted all that she encountered. She was the definition of a free spirit. Her hobbies...

Apr 23, 2018

Kenneth Richardson, 88, of Staples, MN was called to Christ on Monday, April 23, 2018. Kenneth passed away at Lakewood Health System Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Wednesday,...

Apr 23, 2018

Richard “Dick” Jex, 90, of Motley, MN died Monday, April 23, 2018 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Services for Dick will be 11:00AM, Friday, April 27, 2018 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with Pastor Barry Klein officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Scandia Valley Cemetery in Cushing,...

Apr 22, 2018

Laura Christine Niesen, age 97, of Pine River, MN, and formerly Buffalo, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. She was born to Richard and Paula Hoffman on November 27, 1920, in Maple Lake Township, Wright County, MN. Laura was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Buffalo....

Apr 20, 2018

Frank Laurel Joslin, 74, Brainerd, passed away April 20, 2018 at St. Cloud Hospital with his family by his side. Funeral services for Frank will be 11:00AM, Friday, April 27, 2018 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN with Pastor Erika Nilsen officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to services at the...

Apr 17, 2018

Pine River - Wilma Jean Long, 73, formerly of Rice, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany in Brainerd. A private family gathering will be held to celebrate Wilma's life, and she will be interred at the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Little Falls. Arrangements are being made by Brenny Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes, MN....

Apr 17, 2018

Byron Dezurik, 77, of Brainerd, MN entered in heaven at Good Samaritan Village-Bethany in Brainerd, MN on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. No Services will be held.

Byron was born on November 10, 1940. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Kitty); step-daughter, Vicky (Jimi) Forehand; grandson, Chance Forehand; two nieces, Cheri Rajdl and Cindy Fenske; and two...

Apr 15, 2018

Lucille Patricia Thomas

November 10, 1931 – April 15, 2018

Lucille Patricia Thomas, 86, of Crosslake, MN died on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Golden Horizon Memory Care Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 2:00PM at Immaculate Heart Catholic...

Apr 15, 2018

Charlene A. Brown, 71, of Emily, MN passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Services for Charlene will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN with visitation beginning at 11:00AM.

Charlene was born on August 15, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Elinor...

Apr 15, 2018

John LaVerne McCoy, Sr., age 82, formerly of Pine River, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Woodlyn Heights Senior Living in Inver Grove Heights. He was born to Ray and Freda McCoy on September 7, 1935, in Churdan, Iowa.

John is survived by his son, Jim McCoy; daughters, Trudy McCoy, Tammy McCoy Alexander; sister,...

Apr 14, 2018

Beverly Skog, age 91, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Senior Class Care in Pequot Lakes. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, on October 31, 1926. Bev married Fred Skog on August 26, 1950 They were married 67 years and raised five children. Bev was very involved in organizations at Crosslake Lutheran Church...

Apr 13, 2018

Barbara P. Kinghorn, age 76, of Crosslake died on Friday, April 13, 2018 at her home. Her memorial service will be on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Esko. Barbara was born on December 5, 1941 in Duluth, to William and Helen Hansen. She was married to Bruce Kinghorn on June 27, 1976....

Apr 13, 2018

Frederick Carpenter Boos August 2, 1933 - April 13, 2018 Only son of Dr. George Boos and Elizabeth Carpenter Boos. Pre-deceased by sisters Anne Boos Duff and Gretchen Boos Sanchez and his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Cote Boos. He is survived by his three daughters whom he was very proud: Julia Clay, Carolyn Jones and Cindy Nordlund...

Apr 12, 2018

Randolph P. Hood, Jr., age 73, of Brainerd, passed away April 12, 2018. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Randy worked as a Finance Manager, Guardian Ad Lidum, and was a foster parent for the past 27 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Randy is survived by his wife, Linda...

Apr 12, 2018

Alice Beverly (Weigand) Rosen, 78, of Fort Ripley, MN went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 12th, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1939 in Rice Lake, WI, to George and Kathryn Weigand. She married Gordon Rosen on May 28, 1960, at Stewart Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.

Alice was a cosmetologist for...

Apr 11, 2018

William ( Bill) Robert Wegler, age 84 of Crosslake MN, formerly of Chanhassen, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. Bill was born on April 30, 1933 in Deephaven, MN to Lawrence and Flossie Wegler. He was one of three children and a graduate of Deephaven High School. On July 3rd 1959, Bill...

Apr 9, 2018

Larry Frank Moser, age 81, of Brainerd, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, at Edgewood Vista, Brainerd. He was born to Jacob and Olivia Moser on May 29, 1936, in St. Cloud. Larry was a pillar of his church, loved playing cards, watching the Twins and being with family and friends. He will be missed by many. Larry is...

Apr 8, 2018

Faye Evelyn Case, 85, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Memory Care on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Funeral Services for Faye will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Faith Lutheran Church. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and one...