Obituaries
Alvin Malecha
Oct 23, 2012
Alvin John Malecha, age 75, passed away on October 23, 2012 at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, St. Cloud, MN. On August 2, 1937, Alvin was born at home in Rice County, MN - the youngest of three children - to Frank and Lillian Malecha. He attended Millersberg School through 8th grade graduating as "valedictorian" of his class....
Sheila Elstad
Oct 22, 2012
Sheila Lee (Cooper) Elstad, age 68, of Breezy Point, passed away on October 22, 2012 at her home. She was a published artist and loved a good laugh. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Elstad and son, Preston Davidson. Services will be 2 PM on Saturday, October 27, at Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes....
Ray Wickham
Oct 22, 2012
Ray L. Wickham, 81, of Brainerd, died at his home Monday, October 22, 2012. Services for Ray will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 5-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel. Luncheon will follow in the Brenny Funeral Chapel...
Ella Topp
Oct 21, 2012
Ella E. Topp, age 96, of Motley, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center, on Sunday, October 21st. A celebration of life is planned for Thursday, October 25th, at 11:00, at the United Methodist Church in Motley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Motley Public Cemetery. Ella Elizabeth (Hoover) Topp was...
Martin Etzler
Oct 21, 2012
Martin B. Etzler, age 90, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Health System Hospital, on Sunday, October 21st. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 25th, at 10:30 AM, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. The Wake will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7, at the Brenny Funeral Home, and one hour prior...
William Hinch
Oct 20, 2012
William "Bill" Hinch, 79, of Pillager, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter to celebrate Bill's life and that he is...
Donald Elmer
Oct 18, 2012
Donald Dean Elmer, 84, of Cloquet, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Oct 18, 2012 at Woodland Good Samaritan Elmwood House in Brainerd, MN. Join his family for a Celebration of His Life, 3-6 p.m. Thursday October 25th 2012, at Nelson Funeral Care 1004 Cloquet Avenue in Cloquet, MN. Donald was born and grew up in Cloquet,...
Norma Wilson
Oct 18, 2012
Norma A. Wilson, 82, of Brainerd, formerly of Big Lake, died peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Edgewood Vista, in Brainerd, MN. Services for Norma will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather starting at 5:00 PM. There will be a Memorial Service...
Juanita Lind
Oct 17, 2012
Juanita Belle Lind, 94, of Brainerd, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Good Samaritan Village-Woodland. Services for Juanita will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are welcome to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012,...
Roger Demo
Oct 17, 2012
Roger G. Demo was born October 20, 1937 in Benson, MN and died at his home in Baxter on October 17, 2012. Roger came from a family of 10. On August 2, 1958 he married Ora Lee St. George. Prior to retirement, he worked at Grandview Lodge for eleven years and he loved his job. He was a true...
Gregory Richert
Oct 16, 2012
Gregory Alan Richert, age 57, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Harry and Mary Ellen Richert on September 5, 1955, in Stillwater, MN. He was employed at Reichert Bus Service in Brainerd. Gregory is survived by his wife, DeNel, and brothers, Steven Richert and Bryan Richert. He...
Arlen Sergent
Oct 15, 2012
Arlen "Bud" Sergent, 77, of Pequot Lakes, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Monday, October 15, 2012, with his loving wife of 54 years at his side. Bud was born in Aitkin, MN, on September 23, 1935, to Karen Alfhild (Nickander) and Andrew Sergent. He graduated from Aitkin High School. Bud married the love of his...
Vernon Stall
Oct 14, 2012
Vernon D. Stall, age 81, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012, at his home. He was born to Dale and Minnie Stall on March 31, 1931, in Palmyra, Nebraska. Vernon is survived by his children, Larry Stall, Nancy Norton, and Emily Stall; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren; and sisters, Phyllis and Velene. He was preceded...
Natalie Dygve
Oct 13, 2012
Natalie Dygve, 93, of Baxter, MN, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was born January 20, 1919 in Granville, ND. Natalie retired from the Warren Company as a accountant. She and Walt spent retirement years in Florida and on Leech Lake and lastly in Baxter, MN. She will be remembered for her amazing energy, positive attitude and special...
Lance Mcallister
Oct 12, 2012
Lance A. McAllister, age 84, of Jenkins, passed away at his home on October 12, 2012. He was born in Pine River on July 19, 1928, to Dan and Hedwig McAllister. He was an over-the-road truck driver, an avid hunter, fisherman, and gatherer of wild berries. Lance is survived by children: Kevin (Shawn) McAllister, Karla Coulter, Kimberly Erickson, Karol...
Ivan Wagner
Oct 12, 2012
Ivan C. Wagner, 79, of Brainerd, formerly of Minneapolis, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at Carefree Living. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Pastor Eugene Johnson officiating. Family and friends are welcome to visit one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in...
Kieth Burgess
Oct 11, 2012
Kieth Richard Burgess of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 11, 2012, at the age of 59. Kieth grew up in Pine Island, MN, and attended Pine Island High School. He worked at Wal-Mart in Brainerd. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Margaret Burgess, his sister, Lynda (Bill) Barnacle, his sister, Donna (Victor) Montez,...
Jerry Larson
Oct 11, 2012
Jerry D. Larson, 54, of Browerville, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Hinckley, MN. Services for Jerry will be held at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral chapel starting at 5:00 PM, Monday evening. Private Interment with Military Honors will take place...
Beatrice Buckley
Oct 11, 2012
Beatrice J. Buckley, 93, formerly of Nisswa, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Brainerd. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at 3:30PM on...
Violet Livingston
Oct 11, 2012
Violet Mae Livingston (Kerrigan), 96, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Good Samaritan Village-Woodland in Brainerd. Services for Violet will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Private Interment will take place...
