Obituaries

Joanne Renstrom

Oct 22, 2015

Joanne Renstrom, age 87, of Hackensack, MN, passed away on October 22, 2015. She was born July 2, 1928, in St. Paul. Joanne is survived by sons: Randy (Kathy), Rick (Kelly), Ron (Sheryl); granddaughters: Randi, Kristin, Bethany; great grandchildren: Hailey, Chloe, Paisley; brothers: Albert Anderson, Jr. (Joyce), Jerry Anderson (Judy); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was...

Carolyn Thurston

Oct 19, 2015

Carolyn Marie Thurston peacefully passed away Monday the 19th of October 2015 in the company of her husband and children. Those that were close to her will remember her devotion to family and her warm yet witty demeanor. She never aspired to climb the corporate ladder nor to conquer the world. Instead, she chose a path in which she...

Leah Carlson

Oct 19, 2015

Leah (Kerger) Carlson, age 55, of Pequot Lakes passed away Monday, October 19 at her home. She was born to Bud and Mary Lee Kerger on February 13, 1960 in Brainerd, MN. Leah was a graduate of Pequot Lakes High School and married her high school sweetheart, Galen Carlson. Leah's love for flowers helped her, Galen and business partners...

Sally Hegg

Oct 16, 2015

Sally Rae Hegg, 35, of Randall, MN died at her home on Friday, October 16, 2015. Services for Sally will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 6:00PM at Randall Presbyterian Church in Randall, MN. Visitation will be from 3:00-6:00PM at the church on Thursday. Sally was born on March 10, 1980 in St. Cloud, MN to Darrell...

Janet White

Oct 16, 2015

Janet B. White, 70, of St. Paul, formerly of Hackensack, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 at her sister's home in Hackensack. She was born to Everett and Blanche (Hurd) Laughton in St. Paul, on December 5, 1944. Janet is survived by her children, Shelly Brown of St. Paul, Tim White of Hackensack, James White (Deanne) of St. Paul...

Frederick Heier

Oct 15, 2015

Frederick George Heier, longtime member of the Staples community, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center. He was 88 years of age. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Monday, October 19, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN with Father Joe Korf officiating. Family and friends are invited to...

Naomi Vredenburg

Oct 15, 2015

Naomi Elizabeth Vredenburg, age 62 , died at home on October 15, 2015 surrounded by family after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. Naomi was born September 2, 1953, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Naomi has lived most of her life in Minnesota. Naomi worked at the Backus Public School for several years. In 2000 Naomi...

Arland Gullickson

Oct 14, 2015

Arland D. Gullickson, 82, of Pequot Lakes, died at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Services will be held at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley. Arland was born March 27, 1933, in Boyd, MN, the son of Herman John and Martha (Idland) Gullickson. After he graduated high school in...

Seth Baker

Oct 13, 2015

Seth Baker, age 30, of Marshall, formerly of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at his home. Seth was born in Brainerd, MN to Dana Baker and Thomas Wallin on October 15, 1984. There will be a time to gather and remember Seth on Friday, October 23 from 4 to 6 PM at Kline Funeral Home, Pine...

Jean Thomas

Oct 11, 2015

Jean Ardith (McAllister) Thomas of Longville, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2015, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Thomas, and her parents, Katie Wilmot (Bogart) and Joe McAllister. She is survived by her brothers, sister, and in-laws, Dan McAllister (Corrine), Micky Mechelke (Bob), Walt McAllister...

Roger Sheldon

Oct 10, 2015

Roger Sheldon, age 66, of Hackensack, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to George and Valerie Sheldon on November 12, 1948, in Minneapolis. Roger is survived by two daughters and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be 2 PM on Wednesday, October...

Harriette Thompson

Oct 8, 2015

Harriette Elaine Thompson, 84, of Brainerd, MN died on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Good Samaritan Village-Woodland in Brainerd, MN. Services for Harriette will be at 1:30PM on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation from 1:00-3:00PM. Burial held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Harriette was born on March 16, 1931 in Brainerd,...

James Jarnot

Oct 6, 2015

James J. Jarnot, 68, of Brainerd, MN died on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at his home. No Services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

Bernard Lees

Oct 4, 2015

Bernard F. Lees died peacefully on October 4, 2015 at Good Samaritan Society in Pine River, MN. Bernie was born on October 29, 1929, to John and Mary (Schmidt) Lees in North Branch, MN. Bernie served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer from 1948-49 and 1950-53. He served on the USS Walke during the Korean War, earning...

Kathleen Heishman

Oct 4, 2015

Kathleen R. Heishman, 79, of Baxter, MN died on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Crefree Living in Brainerd, MN. A Memorial Service for Kathleen will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls,...

Leroy Carter

Oct 4, 2015

Leroy "Roy" Carter, 84, of Pequot Lakes, MN died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the St. Cloud VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Funeral Services for Roy will be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 2:00PM at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Private Burial at...

Leon Finkel

Oct 4, 2015

Leon Albert Finkel was called to his Heavenly Home on October 4, 2015. He was 82 years old. Leon was born on May 24, 1933 to Albert and Carrie Finkel on the farm in Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota. He became a baptized child of God on June 18, 1933. He went to grade school (1-8) at Carver, Minnesota,...

Brittany Kronbeck

Oct 4, 2015

Brittany Ann Kronbeck, 25, of Baxter was called home to God free of Rett Syndrome on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00AM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with a reception following services at Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception Hall. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Betty Roline

Oct 1, 2015

Betty Roline, 86, of Staples, MN died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Funeral services for Betty will be 11:00AM, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Staples United Methodist Church with Pastor Greg Ciesluk officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Interment...

Gary Matros

Sep 30, 2015

Gary Matros, age 63, of Pine River, passed away quietly with his family by his side on September 30, 2015. Gary was born in Minneapolis on January 31, 1952. He moved to Pine River as a small child and remained there for most of his life. His greatest loves were his family, fishing, and deer and squirrel hunting. He...