Obituaries

Dorotha Andersen

Dorotha Andersen

Nov 6, 2013

Dorotha Evelyn (Zehm) Andersen, 92, of Brainerd died on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany in Brainerd, MN. No Services at this time. Burial will be held at the Rice Lake Cemetery, Delavan, MN in early summer of 2014. Dorotha was born on August 25, 1921 in East Chain Township, Martin County, MN to Charles Henry and...

Ceaburn Squires

Ceaburn Squires

Nov 5, 2013

Ceabern H. Squires, 97, of New Hope, MN, passed away on November 5, 2013 at Good Samaritan Village - Bethany in Brainerd, MN. Ceabern was born October 21, 1916 near Rolfe, IA. He graduated from Colo, IA in 1934 and went on to Simpson College. After his graduation, he taught two years of high school in Blencoe, IA where...

Clara Pigott

Clara Pigott

Nov 4, 2013

Clara Johnson Pigott,94, died on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Sr. Class Care in Pequot Lakes, MN. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11:00AM at Our Saviors Cemetery in Pequot Lakes, MN. She is survived by daughter Janice (David) Gravdahl; son, Lee (Kathy) Johnson; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Candice Christian

Candice Christian

Nov 3, 2013

Candice Mae (Bishop) Christian, 39, passed away November 3, 2013 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Candice was born June 11, 1974, the daughter of Vernon and...

Alden Crocker

Alden Crocker

Nov 3, 2013

Alden "Gary" Crocker went home to his Lord peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2013, with his wife and children by his side. He was born to Harold and Matilda (Swanson) Crocker in Brainerd, Minnesota, on April 3, 1942. He was raised on a farm south of Pillager with his three brothers, Marvin, Roger and Harold Jr. (Mickey). He married...

Candice Norgaard

Candice Norgaard

Nov 3, 2013

Candice Mae Norgaard, age 39, of Crosslake, Minnesota passed away peacefully November 3, 2013 at St Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. Candice was born June 11, 1974 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Charlotte and Vernon Bishop. Candice attended Hills City Schools and graduated from Hill City High School. In 1992 Candice married Shannon Christian. They moved to Brainerd,...

Steven Luke

Steven Luke

Nov 3, 2013

Steven Thomas Luke, age 53, of Nisswa, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013, after his battle with cancer. Steve was a loving father, a devoted son, brother and grandfather. He passionately lived by his motto: work hard, play hard. Steve was preceded in death by his dad, Tom; and uncles, David and Mike. He is survived by his mother,...

Donald Molde

Donald Molde

Nov 3, 2013

Donald William Molde,77 year old resident of Lake Alexander passed away at his lake home on November 3, 2013. Funeral Services will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church 25430 Bison Road in Cushing, MN, at 12:00PM with visitation starting at 10:00AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Don was born in Little Falls on September 18, 1936 to Mildred (Dewey)...

John Keprios

John Keprios

Nov 3, 2013

Keprios, John (Jack) M, age 86, of Brainerd and formerly Pine River, was born November 11, 1926, and passed away November 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lilly, his brother Norman (Joelle) Keprios, his daughter Nancy (Steve) Lindenberg, his son John (Jan) Keprios; he is also survived by grandchildren Rebecca Lindenberg, Emily (Tony) Zucarro,...

Jeanette Lehtola

Jeanette Lehtola

Nov 2, 2013

Jeanette A. Lehtola (Heuer), 78, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 2, 2013, after an aggressive battle against bone cancer. Jeanette (Jan) was born in Howard Lake, MN to George and Elaine (Engleman) Heuer. Services for Jeanette will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN at 1:00...

William Olson

William Olson

Oct 30, 2013

William C. "Bill" Olson, 69, of Brainerd, MN died on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Funeral Services for Bill will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 1:00PM at Oak Street Chapel in Brainerd, MN with Pastor Todd Wooden officiating. Visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will...

Carolyn Newenhouse

Carolyn Newenhouse

Oct 30, 2013

Carolyn J. Newenhouse, 76, of Crosslake, formerly of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis. She was a resident at the Golden Horizon Assisted Living in Crosslake. Carolyn was a beautician in Pine River for most of her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Carolyn is survived her children,...

Kenneth Knettel

Kenneth Knettel

Oct 30, 2013

Kenneth Knettel, age 89, formerly of Sartell, passed away October 30, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Walker, MN. Kenny grew up during the Great Depression. He was recruited into the Civilian Conservation Corps at the age of 16, stationed at Effie, MN, and was able to send money home to support his family. He was drafted into...

Kyle Tulenchik

Kyle Tulenchik

Oct 30, 2013

Kyle Ray Tulenchik, 42, Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, after a 3 year courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Kyle was born February 27, 1971 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN to Russell Tulenchik and Myrna (Fox) Dunnuck. Kyle's infectious smile, wink, and sense of humor always lit up the room. The greatest loves...

Zelda Groves

Zelda Groves

Oct 29, 2013

Zelda Groves, 93, of Brainerd, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Private family services will be held. Zelda was born April 5, 1920, in Palmyra, NE, the daughter of Lee and Elsie (Boyce) Terwilliger. After school, Zelda raised her family and worked as a hair stylist. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Zelda...

Kenneth Wahl

Kenneth Wahl

Oct 29, 2013

Kenneth J. Wahl, 93, of Crosslake died on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Crosby Care Center in Crosby, MN. Funeral Services for Kenneth will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11:00AM at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN with Pastor Greg Larsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be...

Dixie Benge

Dixie Benge

Oct 28, 2013

Dixie Ann (Hill) Benge died peacefully on October 28, 2013 at the Lakewood Hospital in Staples from a heart attack at the age of 81 years old. She was born in Mankato on October 8, 1932 to Rex and Anna Josephine (Buis) Hill. Dixie grew up and graduated from High School in Mankato in 1950. She attended Mankato State...

Keith Lenk

Keith Lenk

Oct 28, 2013

Keith Lenk of Pine River passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at age 75. Keith was born on June 14, 1938 in Marysville, Mich. By turns clever and contrarian, he completed an undergraduate degree in fine arts at Michigan State University. He studied law at Wayne State University, but stopped short of taking the bar exam. His working career...

Kari Kvamme

Kari Kvamme

Oct 28, 2013

Kari Lynn Kvamme's courageous battle with cancer ended peacefully at home on Monday, October 28, surrounded by her family and friends. Kari was born on February 11, 1964 in Wadena, Minnesota to Kenneth and Marilyn (Brenna) Kvamme. She was raised in Wadena and Verndale and graduated from Verndale High School. She lived for 25 years on her farmstead near...

Edward Swecker

Edward Swecker

Oct 27, 2013

Edward "Bud" Swecker passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Sunday, October 27. He was 77 years old and was born on December 27, 1935, to Edward and Albina (Hazuka) Swecker, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was a 1953 graduate of Motley High School, and married Gay Granby on August 11, 1956. They farmed...