Obituaries
William Smith
Nov 13, 2013
William "Will" E. Smith passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at the age of 76, at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, MN. Funeral services for William will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN, with visitation one hour prior to services. Will was born in Grafton, ND on November 3,...
Carol Bandel
Nov 11, 2013
Carol Bertha Marie (Nelson) Bandel of Pequot Lakes passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River, on the morning of November 11, 2013, at the age of 77. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Alma, her three brothers and three sisters. Carol is lovingly remembered by her husband, Merlin, whom she married in Pequot...
Marilyn Nickisch
Nov 11, 2013
Marilyn "Lyn" Lucile Merritt Nickisch, 79, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013, at Senior Class Care Assisted Living in Pequot Lakes. Lyn was born on December 5, 1933, in New Kensington, PA, to Richard and Lorrayne Merritt. She spent her childhood in Charleston, SC, before moving to Excelsior, MN, with her mother and sister, Cherry...
George Hague
Nov 9, 2013
George B. Hague, 72, of Leader, MN died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, MN. Services for George will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN with visitation one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Poplar Cemetery in Leader, MN. A luncheon will be...
James Emory
Nov 9, 2013
James Emory, age 70, of Merrifield, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Heritage House in Pequot Lakes. He was born to Kenneth and Wilma Emory in Baytown, Texas, on July 21, 1943. James graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, TX. He married Mary Lorenzen on September 22, 1971. He enjoyed many outdoor activities. James is...
Lois Schroeder
Nov 7, 2013
Lois Hall Schroeder, 90, formerly of Staples, Minnesota died on Thursday, November 7, 2013 Emmanuel Home in Litchfield, Minnesota. Services for Lois will be held Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Staples Church of Christ with visitation at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Evergreen Hills Cemetery in Staples. Lois Hall Schroeder was born in Staples, Minnesota...
Michael Lange
Nov 7, 2013
Michael Charles Lange (Mike) passed away on November 7, 2013. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his 3 girls, son-in-law and God-daughter. His backyard critters stopped by that day to say goodbye and even Big 6, Little 6 and Tiny 2, his backyard deer, made a special appearance. Mike lived in Fort Ripley in a home that...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
