Obituaries

James Trygg
Jun 22, 2014
James W. Trygg, 58, of Staples, MN died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
Rebecca Martinson
Jun 22, 2014
Rebecca Joy Martinson, 56, of Staples, MN went home to Jesus on June 22, 2014. A Celebration of Life for Rebecca will be held at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, MN on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM, with Pastor Nathan Hillman officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather from 10:00 AM until the time of service...

Lecia Simon
Jun 22, 2014
Lecia Irene Simon, 57, of Randall, died Sunday, June 22 at Little Falls Care Center. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, June 30, 2014 at St. James Catholic Church in Randall with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Randall...

Donna Torkelson
Jun 21, 2014
Donna Alice Torkelson passed away on June 21, 2014, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice House in St. Paul, Minnesota. Donna was born on April 18, 1947 to Hjalmer and Leona Torkelson. She grew up on a farm in rural Pine River, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Pine River High School and Wadena Technical School. She worked as...

Virginia Peterson
Jun 18, 2014
D. Virginia Peterson, 97, of Burnsville, MN, passed away on June 18, 2014. Virginia was born in Swanburg, MN, on September 29, 1916. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar & Grace Peterson; siblings, Raymond (Helen), Elva (Oscar) Olson, Glorine (Harold) Moser, Kenneth, Calvin, Dale (Betty) and infant sister, Marilyn Bernice. Survived by daughter, Marilyn (Art) Launer;...
Miranda Patten
Jun 18, 2014
Miranda Rae (Routledge) Patten, 26, of Lakeville, MN passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Funeral Services for Miranda will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 11:00AM at Crosslake Evangelical Free Church in Crosslake, MN. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN and beginning at 9:30AM...
Elizabeth Kostka
Jun 18, 2014
Elizabeth Kostka, age 92, of Backus, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. She was born to Pete and Monica Kautzman on September 1, 1921, in Sykeston, ND. She was a proud member of the Backus American Legion Auxiliary and loved playing bingo. Elizabeth is survived by her children: Larry Kostka (Sue), Dean...

Bernadette Benson
Jun 16, 2014
Bernadette Julia Benson, age 67, of Maple Grove and Breezy Point, passed away on June 16, 2014, at her home in Breezy Point. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 to 6 PM on Saturday, June 21, at her daughters' home (5313 Hampshire Ave. N, Crystal, MN). The family will be planting a memorial garden...
Roy Abbott
Jun 16, 2014
Roy Lincoln Abbott, 69, of Brainerd, MN died on Monday, June 16, 2014 of Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Celebration of Life for Roy will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Lilja Behr officiating at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to services...

Robert Pruitt
Jun 16, 2014
Robert A. Pruitt of Motley died on Monday, June 16, 2014 at his home. Funeral services for Robert will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to services at the church for visitation....
Kenneth Holst
Jun 15, 2014
Kenneth E. Holst, 66, of Shoreview, MN died peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Funeral services for Kenneth will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 7, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating, and visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill...
Jane DuBois
Jun 15, 2014
Jane Anne (Kiefner) DuBois, 83, long-time resident of Crosslake (formerly residing in St. Louis Park), died peacefully on June 15, 2014 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter. Two years ago Jane sustained a traumatic brain injury from a fall. Jane was born on a sunny day, September 18, 1930, in Minneapolis, to happy parents, Raymond and Loretta Kiefner....
James Newcomb
Jun 14, 2014
James Stewart Newcomb, 88, of Zimmerman died June 14, 2014 at Elim Home in Princeton. Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 20, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall. Family and friends are invited to gather Thursday evening at the funeral chapel from 5-8 PM and one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment with Military Honors...
James Crozier
Jun 13, 2014
James McKee Crozier, 76, of Pequot Lakes, MN, died at his home on Friday, June 13, 2014. Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 16 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes. Family and friends are invited to gather two hours prior to services and stay for a luncheon to follow. Interment will take place at a...
Lois Herker
Jun 11, 2014
Lois A. Herker, age 76, of Nisswa, passed away June 11, 2014. The family is very grateful for everyone that has given support. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Lillian Whitney, and brother, Thomas Whitney. She was a perfect mother, sister, and grandmother. Lois will oversee the surviving members of her family from heaven. Lois...
Edna Epp
Jun 11, 2014
Edna G. Epp, 97, of Pequot Lakes, died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Village in Pine River. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 30, 2014 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes. Family and friends are invited to gather one-hour prior. Interment will take place at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Pine...
Kenneth Franzen
Jun 11, 2014
Kenneth (Kenny) M. Franzen, 84, of Baxter, MN died on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Funeral Services for Kenneth will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 11:00AM at Church of the Nazarene in Brainerd, MN with Pastor Ruth Mayer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at...
Brian Krause
Jun 10, 2014
Brian Krause, age 41, of Browerville, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his home. Services for Brian will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2:00 PM with Reverend David Greaver officiating and visitation one hour prior to services at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Brian was born on October 29, 1972 in Golden...
Joyce Minor
Jun 8, 2014
Joyce A. (Weihrauch) Minor, 77, of Lakeshore, died Sunday, June 8 at St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 13, 2014 at Lutheran Church of the Cross (5064 County Road 13) in Nisswa. Family and friends are invited to gather from 5-8 PM Thursday evening with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM at Brenny Funeral...
Virginia Wippler
Jun 6, 2014
Virginia Wippler, 80, formerly from Randall, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at The Highland Senior Living Apartments in Little Falls. There will be a private family service at St. James Cemetery in Randall MN. Virginia Mary Wippler was born to Joseph and Anna (Vnuk) Stavish on November 5th 1933, in Little Falls. She was united in marriage to...