Obituaries
Darrell Hove
Aug 15, 2015
Darrell William Hove, 66, of Staples, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 15, 2015, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at his home. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 19 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather Tuesday evening at the Brenny Funeral Chapel from...
Edwin Sawyer
Aug 15, 2015
Edwin Richard Sawyer, age 87, Pine River, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at the St. Cloud VA. He was born January 18, 1928, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Howard and Hulda (Rossberg) Sawyer. Because of the depression his parents moved to Blackduck, MN, to Hackensack, MN, to Blind Lake Township, MN, to...
Joyce Vasecka
Aug 15, 2015
Joyce Vasecka, age 87, of Pine River, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born to Emil and Gladys Hultgren on August 25, 1927, in Todd County, MN. Joyce was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing people their favorite meal. She enjoyed playing cards, especially "Smear",...
Maxine Bailey
Aug 13, 2015
Maxine Bailey, 90, of Wadena, MN died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Graveside services for Maxine will be held at a later date this fall at Landstad Lutheran Cemetery in Shevlin, MN. Maxine was born at home on January 7, 1925 in rural Sebeka, MN to George and Nora (Miller) Eitel. She was united...
Jacqueline Hester
Aug 13, 2015
Jacqueline A. Hester, 54, of Brainerd, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Jackie was born March 25, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Albert Hester, Jr....
Dona Musolf
Aug 11, 2015
Dona Faye (Wannebo) Musolf, age 89, of Fifty Lakes, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at her home. She was born to Otto and Myrle (Thompson) Wannebo on July 15, 1926, in Minneapolis, MN. Dona was a loving wife, nurturing mother and grandmother with a beautiful spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She was co-owner and secretary of...
Randy Phillips
Aug 10, 2015
Randy Phillips, 68, of East Gull Lake, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. A Celebration of Randy's Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa with Pastor Andy Smith officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour...
Jeanette Stevens
Aug 10, 2015
Jeanette E. Stevens, age 88 of Backus, MN, and formerly of Pine River and St. Louis Park died August 10, 2015. Born, July 22, 1927 in St. Cloud, MN, to John and Isabel Smith. Survived by daughters Liz (Scott) Lampright, San Antonio, TX, Mary Stevens, Pine River, MN, Charli Stevens (Craig Geil) Marthasville, MO, 1 brother Gerald Smith, Ormond...
Lavern Williams
Aug 9, 2015
Lavern K. Williams, 98, of Staples, MN died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, MN. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples.
Harlan Spree
Aug 5, 2015
Harlan Spree, 77, of Breezy Point, died August 5, 2015 at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Services will be held on September 12th at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Parkersburg, IA. Harlan was born September 16, 1937 in Butler County, IA, the son of William and Tena (Ridder) Spree. Following his graduation from...
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...
