Obituaries
Margaret 'Peggy' Sabraski
Jul 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Margaret "Peggy" Menz/Sabraski
Margaret "Peggy" Sabraski, 84, of Brainerd, Minnesota, crossed over into the loving arms of Jesus on July 22, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Peggy was born in 1941 to Alfred and Margaret Menz. As the eldest of five children, she grew up surrounded by family and shared a close bond with her...
Judy Knosalla
Jul 22, 2026
Judy Kaye Knosalla passed away on July 22, 2026, in Little Falls following two years of pulmonary fibrosis. She was number 8 of 9 children born to Theodore and E. Frances Negaard in St. Cloud on March 8, 1948.
Judy graduated in 1966 from Tech High School. She went on to work in the banking industry in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, and...
Joey Halvorson
Jul 20, 2026
JoAnn Margaret Halvorson (Joey) age 83, died on July 20 at her home in Nisswa after an extended battle with ALS. She was born on April 15th, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN. Visitation and Celebration of Life will be at the Congregational Church in Brainerd. Visitation will be on August 7th from 5pm-7pm and August 8th, one hour before the service....
Carol Crust
Jul 19, 2026
Carol Maxine Crust
July 23, 1933 – July 19, 2026
Carol Maxine Crust, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed peacefully at Hills Crossing Senior Living on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was 92 years old.
Carol was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dedicated volunteer in the Brainerd and Upper South Long Lake communities.
Carol was born in...
Rita Haidle
Jul 19, 2026
Rita Jane Haidle, age 82, of Wadena, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2026 at Saint Cloud Hospital with her daughters and close friends by her side after suffering a recent stroke.
Rita was born on September 3rd, 1943 in Bertha, Minnesota to Dell and Irene (Hoosier) Bail and grew up in Verndale, Minnesota. Rita and Curtis married in Vancouver,...
Donna Miller
Jul 19, 2026
Donna Joanne (Greeno) Miller went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Donna was 97 years old. Donna was born in Staples, Minnesota on November 21, 1928. She was the daughter of Lillian Greeno. Donna attended Staples Public Schools and graduated in 1946. Donna married L.J. (Pat) Miller at the United Methodist Church, on July 17, 1948....
Janice Mathison
Jul 16, 2026
Janice Mathison, 87, of Baxter, MN passed away on July 16, 2026, in Baxter. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Baxter at 11:00am with Pastor David Grotzke officiating. There will be a visitation held at 10:00am. Lunch will be served following the service.
Janice was born on October 8, 1938, in...
Barbara Ann Swenson
Jul 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Barb on July 16, 2026, at the age of 78. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She dedicated her life caring for others. Her strength, generosity, and unwavering love will never be...
Douglas Hale
Jul 12, 2026
Douglas James Hale, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Doug was born on February 16, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Dennis and Charlotte (Utecht) Hale. He graduated from Little Falls Community High School with the Class of 1990 and went on to work in customer service for delivery services, including DoorDash, where he...
Marilyn Hall
Jul 12, 2026
Marilyn Maxine Hall, 93, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for those who knew her.
Marilyn was born on May 19, 1933, in Greely, Iowa, to Ernest and Edna (Lawrence) Gibbs. She grew up with strong family values that remained the foundation...
Joyce Spande
Jul 11, 2026
Joyce J. Spande
For sixty years, Joyce J. Spande shared a life of unwavering love and devotion with her husband, Loren. On July 11, 2026, at the age of 79, Joyce passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Just fifteen days after Loren's passing, Joyce's earthly journey came...
Beverly Pietz
Jul 10, 2026
Beverly Eileen Pietz
June 9, 1943 – July 10, 2026
Bev, age 83, of Pillager, passed away July 10th, 2026, at Lakewood Health Systems surrounded by her family.
Bev was born June 9, 1943, in Brainerd MN, the daughter of Milton and Eileen (Adriansen) Hradsky. Bev graduated from Pillager High School, the class of 1961.
She was united in marriage to her high school...
Pauline Gustafson
Jul 10, 2026
Pauline Lorraine Gustafson was born on September 22, 1954, in Noonan, North Dakota. She was called from this life on July 10, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN having attained the age of 71 years, 9 months, and 19 days at the time of her passing.
She was preceded in death by her first husband; Rollyn Gustafson, her parents;...
Kathryn Larson
Jul 10, 2026
Kathryn Mary Larson was born to Clarence A. McAlpine, and Eunice C. McAlpine on October 7th of 1943 in Elk River, Minnesota. Kathryn passed from this life into eternal rest on 7/10/2026 surrounded by her loved ones at home. The visitation and service for Kathryn will be held on 7/19/2026 at the Kingdom's Hall of Jehovah's in Jenkins Minnesota. The...
Larry Oman
Jul 10, 2026
Larry Earl Oman, 81, passed away on July 10th, 2026 while maintaining the land he loved. Larry was born on January 11th, 1945 in Wadena, MN and graduated from South High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1964.
Larry married the love of his life, Linda, on October 22nd, 1966. They began their family and, in 1978, moved to Little Falls, MN...
John Linehan
Jul 9, 2026
John Linehan, 75, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, John was a lifelong Minnesotan who took great pride in his roots. After more than 20 years as a proud Teamster, he retired at the remarkable age of 49. Retirement wasn’t about slowing down—it was...
Charles "Chuck" Hanson
Jul 7, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Hanson, age 86, of Hackensack, MN, passed away on July 7, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
Chuck was born September 21, 1939, to Floyd and Ester (Klawitter) Hanson in Hutchinson, MN. He graduated from Hutchinson High School and went on to attend Macalester College. Chuck married Laura Radunz on August 20, 1960, and they went on to raise...
Devin Sawvel
Jul 5, 2026
Devin Calan Richard Sawvel, January 14, 1999 - July 5, 2026.
Our treasured son, brother, uncle, and friend. Devin lived out loud and unapologetically, always. He loved photography, traveling, stirring the pot, and standing up for marginalized communities. While he was never one to shy away from much of anything, he had a tender heart that craved closeness and peace. He...
Thomas "Tommy" Lukanen II
Jul 5, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Jacob Lukanen ll, 52, of Backus Minnesota passed away peacefully July 5, 2026, at North Ridge Health and Rehab Center.
Born in New Prague, Minnesota on March 29, 1974. Tommy graduated from Pine River-Backus High School in 1992. He made Backus his home with his wife Kristy and their three sons. Tommy was an avid outdoors man. You would...
Byron Huseby
Jul 5, 2026
Byron Glen Huseby, of Nisswa, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at home with his family by his side. He was 86.
Byron was born August 15, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond Huseby and Hazel Langkos. He graduated from Rosevelt High School and went on to the University of Minnesota before he was drafted into the army in...
