Obituaries
Maxine Courts
May 11, 2017
Maxine Courts passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017, following a brief illness. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, May 15, at the Crosslake Log Church, Crosslake, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Private family interment service will be held at a later...
Donald Bollum
May 10, 2017
Donald “Chopper” W. Bollum was born in Alexandria to Rolf and Alice (Persson) Bollum. He died peacefully in his sleep. Chopper loved talking and watching sports; golf, baseball, football and even a little hockey. If you needed stats on anything, he was a good source. Chopper was a longtime bartender in the area and in Colorado. He worked most...
Gloria Brynteson
May 9, 2017
Gloria Y. Brynteson, 83, of Brainerd, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. No services are planned at this time per Gloria’s request.
Gloria was born on August 14, 1933 to Silas and Emma Sannan. She was raised and educated in Dassel, MN. Gloria married William Brynteson on...
Nylynn Cory
May 6, 2017
Nylynn Cory, 44 of Staples, Minnesota passed away at her home on May 6, 2017. Services for Nylynn will be at 11:00AM, Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation beginning at 10:30AM at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Richard Tverberg
May 5, 2017
Richard Vernon Tverberg, age 77, of Breezy Point, MN, passed away Friday May 5, 2017, at CRMC Care Center, Crosby. He was born August 18, 1939, in Fosston, MN, to Mildred and Barton Tverberg. Richard married Joanne Mae Erlandson on April 16, 1960, in Minneapolis, MN. Richard retired after 28 years working for Burlington Northern Railroad. After retirement he...
David Peterson
May 5, 2017
David Bruce Peterson, age 76, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly at St. Cloud Hospital on Friday, May 5, 2017, following a May 3rd accident at home. David’s memorial service will be Friday, May 12, at 5 PM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. David was born January 12, 1941 in...
Marie Kne
May 5, 2017
Marie Elizabeth Kne, age 90, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Marie’s memorial service will be Friday, June 2, at 11:00 AM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with visitation during the hour prior to the service. Interment will follow, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Marie was born February 10, 1927 in...
Craig Savor
May 5, 2017
Craig W. Savor, 51, of Pequot Lakes, died at his home May 5, 2017. Private services will be held.
Eleanor Laposky
May 4, 2017
Eleanor Jean Laposky, age 84, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Brookside Comfort Care, Pine River. She was born to Carl and Selma Putman on September 24, 1932, in Pierre, SD. Eleanor married Russell Laposky on March 6, 1955, in Huron, SD. Eleanor was a wonderful cook and dedicated caregiver. She will be remembered for...
Lewis Gill
May 4, 2017
Lewis “Oddie” Gill, 81, of Pine River, passed away May 4, 2017 at Brookside Assisted Living in Pine River. Oddie’s memorial service will be Wednesday, May 10 at 11:00 AM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services. Lewis Wilbur Gill was born August 15, 1935 in Omstead County, to Theodore and...
Harold Johnson
May 3, 2017
Harold V. Johnson, 90, of Crosslake, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society – Bethany, Brainerd, MN. Services will be Friday, May 12, 2017, at 11:00AM at the Log Church in Crosslake, with Pastor Dan Crocker officiating. Visitation will be at the church during the hour prior to services. Harold was born on May 26, 1926...
Kathryn Simonson
Apr 30, 2017
Kathryn “Kathy” Sue Simonson, 67, of Brainerd, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cremation Garden.
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Clara Erbes
Apr 30, 2017
Clara Adelaide (Fickler) Erbes, 100, of Brainerd, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Oakwood Assisted Living. Services for Clara will be held at, 1:00PM on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Church of the Nazarene in Brainerd with Pastor Dave McGaffey officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be...
Frank Disterhaupt
Apr 29, 2017
Frank H. Disterhaupt, 88, of Pillager, MN passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Funeral Services for Frank will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 11:00AM at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017...
Paul Bergerson
Apr 29, 2017
Paul R Bergerson, 53, Nisswa. Passed away suddenly on Saturday morning April 29, 2017 in Brained, Minnesota.
Paul was born September 19, 1963 in Eau Claire, WI. He has lived in many parts of the US including Texas and Louisiana.
He is survived by his Grandmother, Betty Johnson Olander, Mother Rosalie Bergerson, Sisters Julie (Craig)...
June Smith
Apr 29, 2017
June Kathryn Smith passed away April 29, 2017, after a long illness, at the age of 83. She died peacefully in her home, and was surrounded by her loving family. She had a long and happy life, and spent it joyfully showering love on her large family and many friends. She was born at home in Bradley, SD, to...
Charles Berns
Apr 28, 2017
Charles Henry Berns January 24, 1927 – April 28, 2017 Charles Henry Berns, 90, of Brainerd passed away on April 28, 2017. Funeral services for Mr. Berns will be held on Thursday, May 4, at 11 AM, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Pastor Jon Gerhls officiating. Charles will be buried next to his wife Elaine at...
Harry Head
Apr 27, 2017
Harry E. Head, age 93, of Crosslake passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home. Harry’s Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 3, at 10 AM, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, with Father Ryan Moravitz officiating. Visitation will be at the church during the hour before Mass. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veteran’s...
Debra Anderson
Apr 27, 2017
Debra Anne Anderson of Hackensack passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Spain with her beloved husband, Jim. Debbie was born on July 2, 1952. She passed away on April 27, 2017, in Benalmadenel, Spain. Jim was at her side. Per Debbie's wishes, a private family service and inurnment is planned, with a Celebration of Life scheduled at St. Paul's...
Betty Kolby
Apr 25, 2017
Betty Jean Kolby, age 88, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Harmony House. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 4, 11 AM, at St. Alice Catholic Church in Pequot Lakes, with Fr. Mike Patullo officiating. Visitation will be at the church during the hour prior to Mass. Interment will be at Pelican Woods...
