Obituaries
Stanley Efron
Sep 28, 2018
Stanley Efron, age 87, of Crosslake passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at his home. Services will be private. Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service www.brenny.com 800-824-5051
Dennis Trulson
Sep 25, 2018
Dennis M. Trulson, 69, of Brainerd, died September 25, 2018 at his home. Please check back for updated service information.
Charles LeMieux
Sep 25, 2018
Charles A. “Charlie” Lemieux, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. His memorial service will be on Saturday, October 6 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Immediately following Mass, Charlie's family would like to invite you to his and Donna's home (29953 Oriole Circle, Breezy Point, MN 56472) for a reception and celebration...
Richard Davis
Sep 25, 2018
Richard Dean Davis, age 67, of Pine River, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at his home. He was born to Edwin and Stella Davis on June 10, 1951, in Wadena, MN. Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1973. Richard enjoyed playing cards, spending time outdoors, hunting, camping and fishing. He was a...
Ronald Shetka
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,...
Gertrude Nickel
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....
Martha Rach
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...
Judith Lapke
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...
Wilma Gehrls
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...
Shirley Englin
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
Victory Brogger
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...
Dolores Anderson
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....
Robert Lyngen
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...
SSG Duke, Sr.
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,...
David Roberts
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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Richard Cameron Sr
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...
Helen Olson
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,...
Marlys Drake
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...
Kim Marlow-Vetsch
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...
Marilyn Anthony
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....
