Obituaries
George Robinson
Oct 16, 2014
George Willard Robinson, age 70, of Hackensack, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. He was born to George and Helen Robinson on August 25, 1944, in Robbinsdale, MN. George was the owner of Cedar Bay Resort in Hackensack. George is survived by his wife, Darlene; son, Arron (Jeanie); and grandson, Zachary. He...
Jeffrey Leef
Oct 15, 2014
Jeffrey David Leef, age 55, of Backus and formerly Maple Gove, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at his home. He was born April 18, 1959, in Minneapolis. Jeffrey was President and CEO of Leef Services on James Ave. in Minneapolis. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen; children: Richard Belev, Rachelle Leef-Bayer, Renata Belev; grandchildren: Alexandra, Jake,...
Marlin Schulz
Oct 15, 2014
Marlin D. Schulz, of Pillager, MN, died Wednesday, October 17, 2014 at his home. Known to all his friends as "Schulz". Born in Nebraska, he lived in both Texas and Arizona before moving to Minnesota where he built his own home. He worked construction his whole life and was proud to be a finish carpenter, completing hutches, cedar chests,...
Alvin Kempf
Oct 15, 2014
Alvin M. Kempf, 92, of Crosby, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center. Private family services will be held.
Donna Vold
Oct 13, 2014
Donna M. Vold, 78, of Baxter, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 13, 2014 at St. Mary's Pallative Care and Hospice. Family and friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and one hour prior to Funeral Services at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2014, also...
Brenda Sundstrom
Oct 13, 2014
Brenda Joyce Sundstrom (Broady), 65, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at her home in Pequot Lakes. She died very peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones at her bedside. Brenda was born on July 20, 1949, in Little Falls, the daughter of George and Norma Broady. In 1967, she married the love of her life, Jerry,...
Lowell Werdal
Oct 12, 2014
Lowell James Werdal Oct. 21, 1928 - Oct. 12, 2014 Lowell was the 9th (or 10th - the order is up for discussion with his twin sister Lois) of 11 children born to Anton and Martha Bendicca Thompson Werdal in Sisseton, South Dakota. Lowell was an enterprising young man and always found ways to help his family with finances,...
Paul Schott
Oct 12, 2014
Paul Franklin Schott of Pine River, MN went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the age of 79 years and 349 days. Paul was born on October 28, 1934, at home on his family farm near Luverne, IA, to Rufus and Alice (Zeigler) Schott. Paul, along with his family, moved to a farm near...
Father Quade
Oct 12, 2014
Reverend Alvin John Quade was born on October 8, 1927 in Beach, North Dakota. He was the son of John and Theresia Kahl Quade. Father Quade attended District 13 Grade School, Saint Philip, Montana, and Saint Michael's School, Buckman, MN, Saint John's Preparatory, Saint John's University, and Saint John's Seminary, Collegeville, MN. Father Quade was ordained by The Most...
William Carner
Oct 10, 2014
William "Bill" Carner, 86, of Brainerd died on Friday, October 10, 2014. His friends and family are having a Life Celebration on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 1:00-5:00PM at the Northland Arboretum. A luncheon will be served following. We invite you to join us and share your memories and stories of Bill. Please no cards or gifts. Arrangements have...
Leann Bohman
Oct 10, 2014
Leann M. Farber Bohman, 54, of Pillager, MN died on Friday, October 10, 2014 at her home. Services for Leann will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11:00AM at First Lutheran Church in Pillager, MN with Pastor Hector Merced officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM at First Lutheran Church in Pillager,...
James Dosh
Oct 8, 2014
James E. Dosh, 74, of St. Mathias Township, MN died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services. Fellowship will follow at St. Mathias Park. James was born to William and...
Ole Nesset
Oct 8, 2014
Ole William Nesset, 74, of Verndale, MN died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his residence. Memorial service for Ole will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at United Methodist Church in Verndale, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather at the church one hour prior to services for visitation. Military Honors provided by Wadena VFW Post 3922. Interment...
Robert Bowman
Oct 6, 2014
Robert Gordon Bowman, age 88, of Pequot Lakes, died Monday, October 6, 2014, at Good Samaritan Society - Bethany in Brainerd. He was born to Lawrence and Verna Bowman on May 13, 1926, in Hawthorne, WI. He grew up in Bennett, WI, and graduated from Superior High School. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Rockbridge APA-228....
David Willey
Oct 5, 2014
David Jon Willey, 66, of Staples, MN died Sunday, October 5, 2014 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Committal service for David will be held 2:00PM Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls, MN. David was born June 19, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN to Virgil and Dorothy (Fein) Willey. He graduated from...
Alvin Droge
Oct 5, 2014
Alvin J. (Al) Droge, age 82, of Pequot Lakes, MN, died peacefully on a beautiful Sunday morning, Oct. 5, at his home on Clamshell Lake after a short battle with cancer. He accepted his prognosis with grace because of the hope he had in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Al was born on April 3, 1932, in Sappington,...
Geraldine Hines
Oct 4, 2014
Geraldine "Deanie" Judith Hines, 66, of Brainerd, MN died on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Funeral Services for Deanie will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 10:00AM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel...
David Knudson
Oct 4, 2014
David Kevin Knudson, 56, of Browerville, MN died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at his home. There will be no services for David at this time. David was born December 31, 1957 in St. Paul, MN to Kenneth and Hazel (Martinson) Knudson. He grew up in various cities and graduated from Grand Rapids High School. David attended Dunwoody Institute and...
Elizabeth Buxton
Oct 4, 2014
Elizabeth L. Buxton, 90, of Baxter died on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Excelsior Place in Baxter, MN. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Todd Steffen
Oct 4, 2014
Todd L. Steffen, 52, of Brainerd, died October 4, 2014 at his home. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a visitation one hour prior. Todd was born August 2, 1962, in Brainerd, the son of LeRoy and Rochelle (DeZurik) Steffen. After attending Brainerd High School,...
