Obituaries
Barbara Olson
Jun 9, 2013
Barbara "Barb" E. Olson, 96, of Breezy Point died June 9, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society in Pine River from complications due to a fall in her home on May 22, 2013. She was born September 28, 1916, in Brooklyn, NY, to George A. and Olive B. (Harris) Elliot. The family moved to South Orange, NJ, in 1917. Barbara...
Bernice Lind
Jun 8, 2013
Bernice Lind, 89, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Edgewood Vista, Brainerd. Bea will be honored with a private Celebration of Life Bernice was born to Clarence and Mary (Anderson) Hornby on July 24, 1923 in Brainerd, MN. She attended St. Francis Catholic School through the 8th grade and graduated from Washington High School....
Leo Furnstahl
Jun 8, 2013
Leo James Furnstahl, age 79, of Pine River, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 13, 1934, in Randall, MN, to Joseph and Catherine (Treacy) Furnstahl. Leo graduated from Little Falls High School in 1952, attended St. Cloud State University, and served in the U.S. Marine Corp...
Shirley Prange
Jun 8, 2013
Shirley Prange, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013, having lost her battle with lung cancer. A graveside ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 2:00 PM at Foster Cemetery in Onamia, MN. Officiated by Pastor Joe Boeringa. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Onamia Vets Club where members of the...
Robert Macnamara
Jun 8, 2013
Robert "Mac" Macnamara died at his home on Saturday, June 8, in the company of his wife of 62 years, Nancy, son Michael, and daughter Jill. Formerly of the Twin Cities, he and Nancy have been residents of Pequot Lakes for the past 38 years where they made many dear friends while operating Silver Sands Resort, participating in local...
Linda Trana
Jun 7, 2013
Linda Jeanette (Thames) Trana, 64, is now resting peacefully waiting her Lord's return, after a long struggle with cancer. Born January 1, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away June 7, 2013, in Crosslake, Minnesota, with loved ones by her side. She enjoyed sharing her faith with all that she came in contact with. She stayed active as a...
Dean Alexander
Jun 7, 2013
Dean A. Alexander "Trucker Dean" was born May 27th, 1948, in Backus. Jesus wrapped His arms around him on June 7, 2013, at his home in Backus. Dean is survived by his son, Zac (Mary); daughter, Rebecca (RJ); his awesome grandchildren: Chase, Bailey, Chaia, Elijah, Becket; brothers: Peter (Linda), Jim (Brenda), Wade (Tammy); sister, Cynthia (John); many nephews, nieces,...
Roger Holmes
Jun 6, 2013
Roger R. Holmes, 46, of Breezy Point, died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples. Services will be held at 5:00 PM, Thursday, June 13 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather starting at 3:00 PM. Roger was born September 25, 1966, in St. Paul, MN. After high school,...
Wilmar Henrickson
Jun 5, 2013
Wilmar "Bill" Henrickson, 91, of Staples, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 11:00 AM at Staples United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Bateson officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, June 10, 2013, from 5-7 PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, and one...
Lucille Thomson
Jun 5, 2013
Lucille Florence "Lucy" Thomson died June 5, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River at the age of 92. Lucy was born to Otto and Myrle Wannebo on August 14, 1920, in Black Brook, Wisconsin. She married George Thomson. They lived in Rochester and Minneapolis. They had one son, Ronald. Lucy worked as a nurse's aide in...
John Pieper
Jun 5, 2013
John A. Pieper, 89, of Crosslake was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home. Services for John will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 11:00AM at Mission of the Cross Lutheran Church in Crosslake with Pastor Leslie Uhrinak officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. John...
Curtis Mueller
Jun 4, 2013
Curtis P. Mueller, 73, of Brainerd died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 11:00AM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, MN with Father Brandon Morzvitz officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM. Curtis was born on November...
Sandi Miller
Jun 3, 2013
Sandi Miller, age 54, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, June 3, at her home. She was born to Emmet and Leota Miller on July 17, 1958, in Brainerd. She loved to draw and write and was passionate about music. Sandi is survived by her mother, Leota Miller; sons: Christopher Filkins (Amber), Michael Filkins, Sean Filkins; daughter, Hannah Filkins;...
Peter Newton, Sr.
Jun 3, 2013
Peter Newton, Sr., age 62, of Jenkins, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby. He was born to Clair and Edna Newton on June 20, 1950, in Jenkins. Pete is survived by his wife, Annette; sons: Pete Newton, Jr. (Laura), Adrian Newton (Brook); brothers: Norbert Newton (Delores), Clair Newton; sister, Linda Headlee (Wayne); nine...
William Bryant
Jun 1, 2013
William "Randy" Bryant, 65, of Pine River, MN died on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his home. Funeral Services for Randy will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 1:00PM at Riverview Church in Pine River, MN with Pastor Tristan Borland officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 5:00-7:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in...
Michael DeJesus
Jun 1, 2013
Michael DeJesus, 45, of Staples, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his home in Staples. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 5:00 PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, with Pastor Steve Sveom officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Chapel. Michael was born to Albert Hester Jr. and...
Rev. Query
May 31, 2013
Rev. James Richard "Dick" Query, 80, of Brainerd was called home with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Essentia Health/St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Dick will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 11:00AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd, MN with Pastor Hans Anderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior...
Linda Henderson
May 31, 2013
Linda K. Henderson, 72, of Brainerd, died at her home Friday, May 31, 2013. Services will be held at a later date. Linda was born March 17, 1941, in Minneapolis, the daughter of George and Adelia (Hively) Pappas. After high school, Linda continued her education and worked as an accountant part-time in addition to being a homemaker. She was...
Rose Minenko
May 30, 2013
Rose (Blaido) Minenko, formerly of Northeast Minneapolis, was born on February 17, 1915, in Loveland, Colorado, to Mary Catherine and Conrad Schneidmiller. She was the third daughter and last surviving member of a family of four girls and one boy. Rose passed away on May 30, 2013, at the age of 98, after a long illness. She was preceded...
