Obituaries
Kolene Logan
Oct 2, 2017
Kolene Mary (Schnitker) Logan, age 67, of Breezy Point, MN, passed away on October 2, 2017.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Kolene was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucille Schnitker; infant daughter, Miesha; brother, Kenneth; and sisters, Karen and Kris. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Earl R. Logan;...
Randy Vasecka
Sep 30, 2017
Randy Vasecka, 66, of Motley, MN passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at her home. Services for Randy will be 3:00PM, Friday, October 6, 2017 at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN with Pastor Wayne Erickson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Thursday, October 5, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and one hour prior to services at...
Tad Hoskins
Sep 29, 2017
Tad Hoskins, age 56, of Brainerd passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home. Tad’s memorial service will be Saturday, October 7 at 11 am, at Lakeview Community Church in Hillman. Visitation will be Friday, October 6, from 5-7 pm, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and will continue on Saturday from 10-11 am at the church. Interment...
Noral Erickson
Sep 29, 2017
Noral Erickson, age 91, of Pine River, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 29, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Geri, as well as many other family members and friends. Noral mentored many young people throughout his life. He will be sorely missed. Noral will be laid to rest with military honors at Fort Snelling...
Neil Henkel
Sep 28, 2017
September 20, 1930-September 28, 2017
Neil Henkel was born in the small town of Storden, Minnesota, on September 20, 1930 to Fred Henkel, a mechanic, and Camilla (Sheele) Henkel, a housewife. One of six children, he was raised in very modest circumstances.
Neil attended grade school and high school in Storden, finishing second in his...
Larry Lindemoen
Sep 28, 2017
Larry W. Lindemoen, 80, of Backus, passed away Sept. 28, 2017, in Cottonwood, AZ. Larry was born Feb. 8, 1937, in Stephen, MN, the son of Oscar and Pearl (Frederick) Lindemoen. He grew up in Stephen, MN, and East Grand Forks, MN, graduating from EGF Senior High. Larry owned and operated Lindemoen Heating and Sheet Metal for many years...
Pearl Sampson
Sep 28, 2017
Pearl H.C. Sampson died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Pearl’s memorial service will be Monday, October 2, at 11 am, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Friends may visit with family one hour before the service, at the church. Pearl was born April 9, 1940 in Mayville, North Dakota. She...
Dale Noble
Sep 28, 2017
Dale “Art” Noble, 80, of Motley, MN passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Services for Art will be 11:00AM, Monday, October 2, 2017 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Motley, MN, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be 5-7PM, Sunday, October 1 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and...
Marvin Pearson
Sep 27, 2017
Marvin Pearson, 88, of Twin Valley, MN, formerly of Motley, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Twin Valley Living Center. Services for Marvin will be 11:00AM, Monday, October 2, 2017 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services for visitation. Interment will be...
Douglas Wright
Sep 26, 2017
Douglas E. Wright, 49, of Crosslake, MN died at his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN.
William Cusey
Sep 24, 2017
William Cusey, age, 56, of Staples, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to William and Dorothy (Hopper) Cusey on January 30, 1961, in Wadena. Bill loved to hunt and fish and spending time with his cat, dog and all of his family. Bill is survived by his sisters, Edith Smedley and...
John McClintick
Sep 23, 2017
John G. McClintick, 74, passed away from heart failure surrounded by family on September 23, 2017 at the Long Prairie Care Center.
John was born March 31, 1943 in Gainesville, Texas to Stanley and Leona (Smith) McClintick. He lived in South Dakota, working with his uncle doing masonry in Sturgis, South Dakota, then as a heavy equipment...
Brenden Fenstermaker
Sep 22, 2017
Brenden James Fenstermaker, 18, of Brainerd, MN, was tragically taken from us on Friday, September 22, 2017. He had a heart of gold and an infectious smile that stayed with you for days after you had last seen him. He walked his own path which was evident by his taste in weird obscure music. He loved to wear camo...
Darlene Seaton
Sep 21, 2017
Darlene Mary Seaton, age 77, of Pine River, passed away September 21, 2017, after a brief illness. Services will be 1 PM on Wednesday, September 27, at First Lutheran Church, Pine River. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Darlene was...
Eugene Harrington
Sep 19, 2017
Eugene Delbert Harrington, 14, of the Pine River-Backus area, passed away accidently on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at his home. Eugene was bright, shiny, funny, witty and accepting of everyone. He was a friend to all. Eugene is survived by his parents, Ron and Michelle; brothers, Josh and Logan; sister, Jessica; grandparents; nieces; nephews; aunts, uncles; and special friends....
Verna Hawkinson
Sep 18, 2017
Verna Mae (Violette) Hawkinson, born May 16, 1954 in Fosston, MN, lost her battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia and Supra Nuclear Palsy and on September 18, 2017 in Brainerd.
Verna Mae was a dedicated Wife, Loving Mother, Aunt, and Grandmother. She was a wonderful example of faith, hope and selflessness. Family and friends were Verna Mae’s love...
Lucy Miers
Sep 18, 2017
Lucy Jean Miers, age 52, of Little Falls passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2017 at her place of employment.
Lucy was born to Alvin and Cecelia (Gross) Miers on February 7, 1965 and grew up in Hillman, MN on the family farm. Lucy has resided in Little Falls for the past 19 years at L.S.S....
Thomas Stattelman
Sep 17, 2017
Thomas Ronald Stattelman, age 74, of Pine River, was born in Milroy, MN, on January 16, 1943, and went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2017. He was a loved father, husband, grandfather and friend and was known for his love of faith and family. Tom is survived by JoAnne, Wesley and Catharine Stattelman, Jesse and Tina...
Leanne Hines
Sep 17, 2017
Leanne Amy Hines, 57, of Brainerd, MN, died at her home on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Services for Leanne will be held on Wednesday, September 20, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 19, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and one hour prior to...
Margaret Jaster
Sep 16, 2017
Margaret Ann Jaster (Dygve), 86, of Lakeshore, MN died at home, peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Services will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at 11:00 AM at The Lutheran Church of The Cross in Nisswa, MN. Visitation, one-hour prior. Future interment at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Margaret was born March...
