Obituaries

Russell Gustafson

Aug 3, 2015

Russell Earl Gustafson, 85, of Emily, died at his home Monday, August 3, 2015. Private family services will be held in Florida.

Elizabeth Pearson

Aug 2, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" Pearson, 83, of Motley, MN died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Betty at 11:00AM, Thursday, August 6, 2015 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Motley, MN. Interment will follow at 2:00PM at Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery near Little Falls, MN. Betty...

Scott Markus

Aug 1, 2015

Scott Markus, 56, of Motley, MN died Saturday, August 1, 2015. A Memorial Gathering for Scott will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with a prayer service at 6:30PM. Scott was born April 16, 1959 to Ralph and Glennadean (Hayes) Markus in Brainerd, MN. He graduated from high school...

Robert Anthony Sr.

Jul 31, 2015

Robert "Bob" Anthony Sr., 77, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, July 31, at home. There will be a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, Aug 8th, at 1 pm at his treasured junk yard. Bob was born to Quinn and Hazel (Erickson) Anthony on June 29, 1938 in Brainerd. He was married to Marian Clauthier on May 9th,...

Shirley Peterson

Jul 29, 2015

Shirley Peterson, age 80, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Ira and Melvina Deeds on April 12, 1935, in Hazelton Township, Aitkin County, MN. Shirley was a loving wife, nurturing mother and doting grandmother with a beautiful soul. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed many...

George Pitkin

Jul 28, 2015

George W. Pitkin, 93, of Pequot Lakes, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Heritage House. Private family services with an interment at Madison Cemetery in Forest City, IA will be held at a later date.

Stanley Craver

Jul 28, 2015

Stanley Craver, 73, of Wadena, MN died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, MN. A gathering at Sunnybrook Park in Wadena to honor his life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10:00AM. Interment will be at a later date. Stanley was born September 13, 1941 in Bozeman, MT to James and Hazel (Weaver) Craver....

Roland Saethre

Jul 28, 2015

Pastor Roland A. Saethre was born January 9, 1921, at Grand Marais, MN, to Alfred and Mabel (Berglund) Saethre and died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the Senior Class Care Center, Pequot Lakes, MN, at the age of 94. He graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, in 1943 and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, in 1945 and was ordained at...

Maurice Pokorny

Jul 27, 2015

Maurice "Morrie" A. Pokorny, 82, of Merrifield, MN died on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Crosby Care Center in Crosby, MN. A Memorial Service for Morrie will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Huber Funeral Home (520 2nd Street, Excelsior, MN). Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services and enjoy...

Thomas Bonar, Sr.

Jul 27, 2015

Thomas Edward Bonar, Sr., is playing golf in Heaven. Tom passed away the morning of July 27, 2015, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 18, 1958, in Minneapolis, MN. Tom married Hope Anne (Mills) Bonar on September 6, 1986 in Brainerd. The last nine years of his life was spent fulfilling his lifetime goal of...

Delores Myers

Jul 23, 2015

Delores Myers, 86, of Pequot Lakes, passed away July 23, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 14, 1929, in Remer, MN, to Sydney and Mildred Myers. Delores worked for the Brainerd State Hospital as an LPN. She loved gardening, writing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Delores is survived by her...

Betty Leonaock Sr

Jul 22, 2015

Betty Leona Srock was welcomed into heaven Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She was born Betty Leona Buxton March 6, 1928 in Austin, MN, where she spent her formative years. She later met and married Charles Arthur Srock also of Austin, MN. Together, they raised their seven children; Wade (Kari) Srock, Kim (Joanne) Srock, Vicki (John) Zacher, Tamela (Joe) Tkalicich,...

Jane McHale

Jul 21, 2015

Jane Ellen McHale, 88, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Good Samaritan Village - Bethany. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Good Samaritan - Bethany Chapel in Brainerd. Family and friends are welcome to gather Friday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and one hour prior...

Terry James

Jul 20, 2015

Terry Elizabeth James, 69, of Brainerd, died Monday, July 20, 2015 at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center. Family and friends are welcome to gather for an open house in honor of Terry from 5-7 PM, Thursday, July 23 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Terry was born February 12, 1946, in Seattle, WA, the daughter of...

Manford Tharp

Jul 18, 2015

Manny Tharp, of West Des Moines, IA, died Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Whitefish Golf Club in Pequot Lakes. Services for Manny will be held Friday, July 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the West Demoines United Methodist Church. Manny was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed greatly.

Robert Daniels

Jul 18, 2015

Robert "Bob" O. Daniels, 95, of Lakeshore, MN died at his home on Saturday, July 18, 2015. A Memorial Service for Bob will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00AM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the chapel. A Luncheon will follow at the Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception...

Mark Sjoblom

Jul 15, 2015

Mark Dean Sjoblom was called to his heavenly home on July 15, 2015, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born April 16, 1958, to Richard and Marlys (Gustafson) Sjoblom in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in St. Anthony Village, lived in Brooklyn Park for over 15 years and in 2002 moved to the Brainerd Lakes...

Thomas Doerfler

Jul 13, 2015

Thomas Michael Doerfler, 53, died quietly at home July 13, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Growing up in Lakeville, MN, he was happiest when he was finally able to move up North. He loved Crosslake. Tom was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and observing nature. Feeding deer in his backyard and watching...

Karen Williams

Jul 13, 2015

Karen M. Williams, 65, of Staples, MN died Monday, July 13, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services for Karen will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from 5:00-7:00PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Brenny...

Marie Bakken

Jul 11, 2015

Marie Angelin Bakken, 96, passed away peacefully July 11, 2015 under hospice care at her home in The Laurel's at Canton, OH with her loving family by her side. Graveside Services will take place at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 17, 2015 at Pleasant View Memorial Gardens (Hwy 13 and Portland Ave. S - Burnsville).