Obituaries
Lyda Cocking
Apr 19, 2024
Lyda J. Cocking, 86, of Staples, MN went to be with her Savior on April 19, 2024, in Staples. Funeral Services will be held on Monday Aril 29, 2024 at 11:00am at Motley Free Methodist Church. There will be a visitation held on Sunday April 28, 2024, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, and...
Carol Bushee
Apr 19, 2024
Carol Wilma Bushee, 81, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 19th , 2024, with her daughters by her side after a short battle with cancer.
Carol was born April 14th, 1943, in Hankinson ND. The daughter of Edward and Rose Pelzl.
Carol is survived by her daughters Sande (Mark) Kerr of Rapid City, SD, Gail (Robert) Clement of...
Stacy Ann Staley
Apr 18, 2024
Stacy Ann Staley, 53, of Baxter, passed away from cancer at her home on April 18, 2024. Services will be held at a later date in Washington State.
Stacy was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 14, 1970, to Michael Staley and Sandra Wgeishofski.
Stacy cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She loved her role as a wife, mother, and...
Karen Englund
Apr 18, 2024
Karen Englund, 82, of Brainerd, MN passed away in Brainerd on April 18, 2024. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Karen Mason
Apr 17, 2024
Karen “Jones” Mason, 85, of Pine River, MN, passed away on April 17, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brainerd, MN, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
Karen was born August 4, 1938, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, to Mick and Clara Jones. She grew up in Pine River, MN, and graduated high school in 1956. She briefly attended Concordia College...
Gene Walters Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Gene Walters Jr., age 63, of Pine River, passed away on April 16, 2024, in St. Cloud. No services are planned at this time.
Patrick O'Brien
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Patrick T. O’Brien, D.D.S., of Backus, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota, following a long-term illness. A celebration of life service will be held at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Troy Winder officiating. A luncheon with story sharing will follow...
Daniel Hansen
Apr 15, 2024
Daniel Hansen, 63, passed away on April 15, 2023 in Nisswa, MN. Private Family services will be held following Daniel’s wishes.
Daniel was born on July 27, 1960 to Richard LeRoy and Mary Ellen (Rockwell) Hansen, in Minneapolis, MN. He earned his GED and had two children. Daniel enjoyed fishing, and spending time tinkering and working on different cars. He is...
Matthew Planting
Apr 15, 2024
Matthew David Planting, 35, of Pine River, MN, passed away on April 15, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN.
Matthew was born on April 29, 1988, in Shakopee, MN. He graduated from Walker High School in 2006 and went on to work at the Pine River Area DAC. Matthew was very witty and kind and had a big heart; everyone who knew him...
Murel Gordon Backman
Apr 15, 2024
Murel Backman, of Pine River, was born on April 16, 1949, and passed away on April 15, 2024, in St Paul.
Murel spent three years serving his country in the Marine Corps. He later married his wife, Karen, on May 20, 1995. He worked as a clerk for the Mankato Post Office for many years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, golfing, deer...
Joan Marie Larson
Apr 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie (Erdahl) Larson, who peacefully joined the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024, after bravely fighting a long illness.
Joni was born in September of 1943 in Los Angeles, California, and relocated to Fargo, North Dakota shortly after her birth. She graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran School in 1961....
Kermit Roseen
Apr 13, 2024
Kermit Albin Roseen, of Hackensack, MN, formerly of Long Lake, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born on a farm outside of Roseau, MN, on December 8, 1934, to Albin and Mable Roseen.
A hot cup of coffee with sugar, family, and friends always got his day started. He graduated from Roseau High School and then enlisted...
John Tkalcich
Apr 13, 2024
Loving father, grandfather, and husband. John Peter Tkalcich passed away on April 13th with his beloved wife, Eden, by his side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Lunch will be served...
Harry Altman
Apr 12, 2024
Harry William Altman, born December 7, 1933, passed away on April 12, 2024. Harry grew up in Mora, MN, and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Harry married and had 2 daughters, Mary Lou Nord and Susan Shoemaker, and later had five grandchildren. Harry lived in Osseo, MN, and retired in Crosslake, MN. He was a devout...
Gary Schwartz
Apr 11, 2024
Gary Thomas Schwartz, age 75, of Breezy Point, MN passed away on April 11, 2024, after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Gary was born on October 11, 1948, in South Minneapolis, Minnesota to Harold and Louise Schwartz. He had two brothers, Kenneth and Ronald. Gary met the love of his life Barbara Kohagen on February 3, 1968, and they...
Gerald 'Jerry' Bergstrom
Apr 11, 2024
Gerald Bergstrom, 72, of Nisswa MN, formerly Lisbon, ND passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald (Jerry) was born on September 8, 1951, to Hilmer and Shirley (Gunnafson) Bergstrom in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He was raised on a farm south of Cayuga, ND. He attended school in Cayuga, graduating from...
Richard Nelles
Apr 10, 2024
Richard Andrew Nelles was a good man. Dick took his final breath at home overlooking Star Lake. He appreciated his home and lived a good life. He was not alone. His wife Mary of 65 years took care of him. She was his love, strength, and vow.
His family holds his memory, survived by his sons Mark (Marlene), Michael (Yvonne), Paul,...
Sadie Gehrke
Apr 10, 2024
Sadie Kristine Gehrke peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was 94.
Sadie is survived by her three daughters, Rene (Bill) Sawyer of Backus, MN, JoAnn (Ray) Hamilton of Ranchester, WY, and Vicki Heino of Denver, CO; her brother, Loren Rask of Pekin, IL; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and many nieces...
Teresa Engelke
Apr 8, 2024
Teresa April Engelke, born August 3, 1967, in Waconia, MN, passed away on April 8, 2024 in Park Rapids, MN.
Teresa enjoyed thrift shopping, camping, spending time with friends and family, and loved her grandchildren.
Teresa is survived by her children, Jessica Ann Bosma, Kevin Gene Engelke, and Dustin Edwin Engelke; six grandchildren; parents, Ed and Evelyn (Dahl) Bosma; and brother, Eddie...
Doug Schultz
Apr 8, 2024
Doug Schultz, 64, of Cushing, MN passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday April 12, 2024, at 11:00am at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. There will be a visitation held on Thursday April 11, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and...
