Obituaries

Loyal Hoag

Mar 7, 2014

Loyal K. Hoag, 93, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away March 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Gladys. Loyal is survived by his children: Jeri Sope (Louis) of Monticello, IA, Loyal Hoag, Jr., of Pequot Lakes, MN, Christine Smith (Cris), also of Pequot Lakes, MN, Suzanne Dicks (Bill) of Solway, MN; 13...

Dorothy Fread

Mar 6, 2014

Dorothy Fread, 94, of Staples, MN died on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Harmony House in Motley, MN. Services for Dorothy will be held at a later date. Dorothy was born November 1, 1919 to Wenzel and Elizabeth Heier. She attended Sacred Heart School and Staples High School with the class of 1936, and then went on to Nursing...

Irene Schlegel

Mar 5, 2014

Irene Marie Schlegel, 78, of Brainerd died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1:00PM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, MN with Father Brandon Moravitz officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, from...

Robert Duncan

Mar 4, 2014

Robert Duncan, Sr., age 96, of Hackensack (previously Columbia Heights), passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at his home. He was born to Harry and Ida Duncan on August 25, 1917, in Minneapolis. Bob served in the U.S. Cavalry prior to World War II, and during the war, served on a tank destroyer in Europe. After the war, he...

Susan Rogers

Mar 3, 2014

Susan (Gorron) Rogers, 65, of Idabel, OK, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2014 at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, TX. She was born March 5, 1948 in Brainerd, MN, the daughter of Orville and Faye (Anderson) Gorron. Susan owned and operated Pampered Petz Boutique in Idabel. She enjoyed dancing, sewing, gardening and crafts. Susan specialized in animal clothing...

Ruth Hoag

Mar 2, 2014

Ruth Hoag, 67, of Crosslake, passed away on Sunday, March 2, in Tucson, AZ, supported by her loving family. She was born in January 1947 in Breckenridge, MN. She grew up in Pipestone, MN. Ruth received her nursing training at Miller Hospital, St. Paul. Ruth is survived by her special friend, Ed Frerk; children, Stephen (Renee) Horning of San...

Carol Meyer

Mar 2, 2014

Carol Elaine Meyer (Gabbert), age 82, of Hackensack, formerly of Plymouth (Wayzata), MN, died Sunday, March 2, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She is now at peace after her 28 year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born October 8, 1931, in Long Lake, MN, to Louis and Theodora "Dora" Gabbert. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Gordon, Donald,...

Donald Grosland

Mar 1, 2014

Donald D. Grosland, 73, of Staples, MN and formerly of Minneapolis, MN, died on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his home in Staples, MN. Private service to be held. Donald was born on November 1, 1940 in Kensett, Iowa. He is survived by children, Tracey Grosland, Angela Johnson, Debbie Mullins, David Clancy; grandchildren, Victoria, Johanna, Crystal, Austin, Alora; great...

Gary Thomas

Mar 1, 2014

Gary James Thomas, 84, of Crosslake, MN died on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 10:30AM at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, MN. with Father Ryan Morzvitz officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 2:00-4:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in...

Harold Thiesse

Feb 28, 2014

Harold Thiesse, of Brainerd, died Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home. Services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather Sunday afternoon from 2-4 PM and one hour prior to services at the funeral chapel on Monday. A luncheon will follow at...

Mark Reierson

Feb 28, 2014

Mark Thomas Reierson, 63 of Staples, MN died on Friday, February 28, 2014 at his home. A Memorial Service for Mark will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Staples United Methodist Church in Staples, MN with Pastor Greg Ciesluk officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Brenny Funeral...

Sharon Manley

Feb 26, 2014

Sharon Kay Manley, age 53, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was born to Irie and Earlene Mills on July 26, 1960, in Brainerd. She danced through her life with laughter and smiles, helping everyone she met to see the joy in life. She is now dancing on sunshine for eternity and will be in...

Thomas Ellsworth

Feb 26, 2014

Thomas Ellsworth, 69, of Hackensack, MN died on February 26, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Walker, MN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN.

Jean Hillyer

Feb 26, 2014

Carroll "Jean" Hillyer, age 88, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. She was born to Herbert and Blanche Phenis on December 19, 1925, in Toledo, Iowa. Jean worked for the Pine River Journal and Walker Pilot Independent as a linotype operator for many years, and from the early 1970's...

David Slater

Feb 25, 2014

Joseph David "Dave" Slater, age 65, of Hackensack, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was born April 24, 1948, to Betty Frances (King) and Joseph Slater. Growing up in Onamia, Minnesota, Dave played football and baseball throughout high school. After graduating from Onamia High School, Dave joined the Air Force where he served two tours in Vietnam as...

Doris Coulter

Feb 25, 2014

Doris M. Coulter, 82, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at her daughter's home in Ocean View, HI. Services will be held this spring. Doris was born May 25, 1931, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Koepcke) Frederick. In 1951, she married Carl W. Coulter and the couple made their home in the Brainerd area....

David Horak

Feb 24, 2014

David George Horak, 69, of Brainerd, died Monday, February 24, 2014. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services and stay for a reception to follow in the Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception Room. Military Honors will be...

Steven Wannebo

Feb 24, 2014

Steven Leslie Wannebo, 61, died February 24, 2014, following a two-month battle with lung cancer. Steve was born to Guy and Mary Ann Wannebo on January 4, 1953, in Brainerd. Growing up in Manhattan Beach, he graduated from Pine River High School, where he was captain of the football team. He followed in his father's footsteps as owner of...

Winnifred Johnson

Feb 24, 2014

Winnifred Johnson, of Crosslake died on Monday, February 24, 2014 at her home. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN.

Ralph Reichow

Feb 24, 2014

Ralph C. Reichow, age 89, of Pine River, MN, and formerly Falcon Heights, veteran of World War II, passed away on February 24, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Darleen; daughters: Barbara (Rick) Tresselt, Kathy (Steve) Grinde; grandchildren: Anders, Kjersten and Eric Grinde, Ari and Kayle Tresselt. Service will be 11 AM on Tuesday, March 11, with...