Obituaries

Apr 7, 2014

Shirley Houg, age 86, lifelong resident of Pine River, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at Dignity and Grace in Backus. She was born to Earl and Winnifred Cromett on November 3, 1927. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Alana Santana; son, Peter Houg (Laurie); sisters: Carol Burke (Bob), Josephine Fick; grandchildren: Kristofer, Tiffany (Mike), Gloria, Marissa;...

Apr 6, 2014

Frank Holmes, 66, of Brainerd, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Christian Fellowship in Brainerd with Pastor George Cahoon officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services.

Frank was born June 11, 1947, in...

Apr 5, 2014

Margaret “Peggy” Anthony Pinkerton Feilzer, 86, of Crosslake, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.

Peg was born February 13, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Clarence S. and Dorcas (Mussey) Pinkerton. Following high school, Peggy graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. She used her education to sustain a career...

Apr 3, 2014

Chellis Nathaniel Evanson Jr, age 91, long time resident of Brainerd, MN, passed away Wednesday April 2 in Eau Claire, WI surrounded by family. Chell was born June 27, 1922 in Decorah, IA to Dr. Chellis and Ruth Evanson Sr. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1940 and from Luther College in 1943. After graduating from Luther College...

Apr 1, 2014

Calvin D. Glockzin, 73, of Browerville died Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the VA Health Care System in St. Cloud, MN. Memorial service for Calvin will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Staples, MN, with Pastor Robin Collins officiating. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to services at...

Apr 1, 2014

Bernice Kulus, 97, of Little Falls, MN died on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at her home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 11:00AM at Our Lade of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating, the Christian Women of Our Lady of Lourdes will recite the rosary at 10:00AM, burial will be...

Mar 31, 2014

Martin Ruigh, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014, at Country Manor in Sartell. He was born to Andrew and Guro Ruigh on December 3, 1927, in Pine River, and spent his youth in the Maple Hill area around Pine River.

Martin attended the “Minnie” school at Maple Hill, and later in Pine...

Mar 30, 2014

James A. Eckert, age 84, of Backus, MN, formerly Bloomington, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was born in Marcell, MN, to James and Margaret Eckert on July 2, 1929. Jim served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was wounded in combat, receiving the Purple Heart. He worked as a mail carrier for the USPS for 30...

Mar 30, 2014

David Pejka, 84, of Lakeshore, MN, formerly of Hayward, WI, died March 30, 2014 at Harmony House in Brainerd, MN. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with family and friends invited to gather one hour prior and to stay following for a luncheon in the Brenny Funeral Chapel...

Mar 28, 2014

Sheila Stevens, 55, of Motley passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 28, 2014 at her home in Motley, MN. Funeral services for Sheila will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Motley United Methodist Church in Motley, MN with Pastor Greg Ciesluck officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 from 5-8 PM...

Mar 27, 2014

Sharon Dumbeck, 76, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2014 at St. Cloud Hospital. Family and friends are invited to gather starting at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 with a Celebration of her life at 3:30 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter.

Sharon was born November 27, 1937, in Perham, MN,...

Mar 26, 2014

Melvin A. Smith, 85, of rural Motley died on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Graveside services for Melvin will be held at Motley Public Cemetery at a later date.

Melvin was born on May 24, 1928 in Staples, MN to Albert and Helen (Mudick) Smith. He entered the Merchant...

Mar 26, 2014

Mary Lucille Brauch, 81, of Staples, MN died on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 from...

Mar 25, 2014

Walter M. Ausland, 93, of Pillager, MN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25 at his home. Services for Walter will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 3:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with Pastor Hector Merced officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the chapel. A reception...

Mar 25, 2014

Charles Burton “Burt” Spain, age 80, of Hackensack, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at his home. Burt was born to William “Bill” and Evelyn Ralya Spain on July 31, 1933, in Brainerd. He graduated from Hackensack High School in 1951. Burt was a gentle spirit, a friend to all and will be forever in our hearts. Burt is...

Mar 21, 2014

Harvey Andy Messner, 84, of Baxter, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 24, 2014 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Dr. Daniel Messner officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services and stay following for...

Mar 21, 2014

Mildred Delores Brandt, 89, formerly of Jenkins, died Friday, March 21, 2014 at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan in Pine River. Interment will take place at Pine River Cemetery.

Mildred was born April 22, 1924, in Bemidji, the daughter of John H. and Mary A. (Welch) Nelson. Millie worked at Honeywell for a number of years until her...

Mar 21, 2014

Ronald Gerald Miskowiec, age 76, of Fifty Lakes, MN, a loving father, husband, brother, teach and coach passed away on March 21, 2014 in Orlando, FL. He was preceded in death by his brother, John. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; children, Peter (Janice), David (Lynn), and Thomas (Jenny); granddaughter, Miranda; sister, Janet Anweiler; and brother, Roy Wagner....

Mar 20, 2014

Duane Ernest Smith, 76, of Nisswa, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Good Samaritan Society – Woodland in Brainerd. Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Reception will follow at the Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception Room.

Mar 19, 2014

James (Jim, Jimmy) Benjamin Ware, 78, of Pine River, passed away March 19, 2014 at Sanford Medical Center, Bemidji. He was born March 10, 1936 in Pine River, MN to James and Marie Ware. Jim was a graduate of Pine River High School. On June 29, 1957 he married Norma Jean Johnson. Raised on the farm in...