Obituaries

Robert Quam

Robert Quam

May 19, 2014

Robert Owen Quam, 84, of Lakeshore died on Monday, May 19, 2014 at his home. Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter at 11:00AM. A Luncheon will follow services at the Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception Room in Baxter. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00AM on the day of...

Alexander Dosh

Alexander Dosh

May 18, 2014

Alexander Bryan Dosh, was born and died on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Essentia/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Alexander will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Pastor John Ring officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the chapel. Alexander was...

Sheila Nix

Sheila Nix

May 16, 2014

Sheila A. Nix, 64, of Brainerd, died at her home Friday, May 16, 2014. Private services will take place.

William Turnwall

William Turnwall

May 16, 2014

William H. Turnwall, 74, of Pequot Lakes, MN died on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes, MN. Arrangements are pending with Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services in Pequot Lakes, MN.

Robert Kohl

Robert Kohl

May 15, 2014

Robert "Bob" Kohl, 70, of Brainerd, peacefully left earth Thursday, May 15 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby after a brave battle with cancer. Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 22 at Riverside Union Church with Pastor Harvey Peterson officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening from 5-8 PM at the Brenny...

Paul Volcke

Paul Volcke

May 12, 2014

Paul Volcke, age 63, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014, at his home. He was born to Albert and Monica Volcke on April 23, 1951, in Illinois. He is survived by his sons, Stanley and James; 11 siblings: many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Memorial services will...

Misti Blomberg

Misti Blomberg

May 11, 2014

Misti Jo Blomberg, 41, of Edina, MN, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 11, 2014, at her home. She was born January 3, 1973, in Brainerd, MN, to Steven and ReNae Blomberg. Misti was a very devoted mother to her two children, GeNae and Jacob. She dedicated her life to taking care of them and loving them. She was an...

Myron Richardson

Myron Richardson

May 9, 2014

Myron Richardson, 83, of Backus, formerly Buffalo, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Byron and Flossie Richardson on August 18, 1930, in Minneapolis. He married Mary Thompson on October 10, 1953, in Minneapolis. Myron is survived by his children: Wayne Richardson, Byron Richardson (Barb), Donald Richardson (Rebecca), Sherri Moe (Kirk),...

Laura Eggers

Laura Eggers

May 7, 2014

Laura (Franklin) Eggers, 95 of Lakeshore, MN, our angel on earth, became an angel for eternity on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service for Laura will be at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services and...

Bonni Hinkley

Bonni Hinkley

May 7, 2014

Bonni Lois Hinkley, 61, of Breezy Point, MN, was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Minneapolis and died May 7, 2014, in Bethany Nursing Home, Brainerd, of complications from Lupus. She was married Oct. 10, 1976, in Bloomington, MN. She worked many years in Edina as an optician. Bonni is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert; son, Gavin;...

David Lee

David Lee

May 6, 2014

David Alan Lee, 56 of Pillager, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. Memorial service for David will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 16, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with visitation ½ hour prior to services. Interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples, MN. David was born to Eldon...

Thelma Anderson

Thelma Anderson

May 6, 2014

Thelma Irene Anderson, 70, of Motley died on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Friends and family are invited to meet for a Memorial Gathering for Thelma on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Thelma was born on August 26, 1943 to Harry and Mae...

Casimer Sobiech

Casimer Sobiech

May 5, 2014

Casimer P. Sobiech, 93, of Pequot Lakes, was laid to rest Monday, May 5, 2014 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa with Father Michael Patullo officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour...

Arleen Sycks

Arleen Sycks

May 4, 2014

Arleen Sycks passed away May 4, 2014 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN at the age of 92. Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8 with a visitation one hour prior to services.

Margarith Arleen Sycks was born March 26, 1922 in Sebeka, Minnesota, to...

Quinton Smoot

Quinton Smoot

May 3, 2014

Quinton Randall Smoot, age 29, of Pequot Lakes, took his last breath on this earth on Saturday, May 3, 2014, due to medical complications. He was the son of Randall Smoot and Joy Smoot, born July 12, 1984, in Brainerd. Quinton was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He graduated from Pine River/Backus High School in 2003 and...

Beverly Dukowitz

Beverly Dukowitz

Apr 30, 2014

Beverly Dukowitz, 71, of Staples died on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at her home in Staples, MN. Services for Beverly will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ in Staples, MN with Pastor Barry Klein officiating and visitation one hour prior to services. Interment at Motley Public Cemetery to follow service.

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Raymond Peterson

Raymond Peterson

Apr 30, 2014

Raymond Berdell Peterson, 83, of Crosslake, MN was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Blue Earth, MN. Funeral services for Raymond will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Crosslake Evangelical Free Church~The Log Church in Crosslake, MN with Pastor Fred Cressman officiating. Visitation will be held on...

Sarah

Sarah

Apr 29, 2014

Sarah Anna (Call) (Olson) Robetor was born November 7, 1925, in Springfield, MO and died April 29, 2014 in Cottage Grove, MN. She is survived by four daughters and one step-son, Beverly (James) Madland, Sandra Sorenson, Marelen (Gary) Bovee, Ranee Lane, and Robert (Barb) Robetor, Jr. She has 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Sarah joins her husbands,...

Sadie Tramm

Sadie Tramm

Apr 27, 2014

Sadie Marie (Crider) Tramm, 96, of Staples died on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. A celebration of a life well lived will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Staples United Methodist Church in Staples, with Pastor Greg Ciesluk officiating. Friends and family are invited to gather...

Frank Stieve, Jr.

Frank Stieve, Jr.

Apr 27, 2014

Frank Albert Stieve, Jr., age 83, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was born to Frank and Agnes Stieve on December 27, 2014, near New Germany, MN. Frank is survived by his sons: Allen (Judy), James, Frank (Julie), Forrest (Shirley); seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife,...