Obituaries
Kathleen Ann Hanson (Koenen)
Dec 30, 2024
Kathleen Ann (Koenen) Hanson
August 19, 1945 – December 30, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Hanson, age 79, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, in her home. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, January 11th at 11:30am, at Brenny Funeral Home, Baxter, Minnesota. (online link for service/memorial)
Kathy, affectionately known as “Lena” to her friends, was born on August...
Elsa McNelis
Dec 28, 2024
Heaven has gained a sassy, smart and stubborn angel! Elsa McNelis, 86, passed away in peace on December 28, 2024 at Birchview Gardens Assisted Living in Hackensack MN. She was born in Duluth MN on February 25, 1938, to Per and Elizabeth (Lisa) Bylund, both immigrants from Sweden.
Elsa was a proud graduate of Denfeld High School in 1956 and moved...
Thomas Staples
Dec 25, 2024
Tom’s Heart was as big as his spirit, always putting the needs of others before his own. Whether it was a neighbor in need, a stranger on the street, or a family member struggling, Tom was the first to offer a helping hand and the last to ask for anything in return. His presence was a source of comfort and...
Charlene "Cheri" M. Seils
Dec 24, 2024
Charlene (Cheri) Seils, age 70, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with ALS.
Cheri was born on November 25, 1954, in Fargo, ND. She was the daughter of Leo and Mildred (Duval) Manning. She graduated from South Saint Paul High School in 1972. Cheri married the love of her life,...
Gloria Didier
Dec 22, 2024
Gloria Beatrice Vangstad was born November 28, 1926, in Osakis, MN, where she grew up on a rural farm alongside her 13 siblings. She graduated from Osakis High School in 1944 and began working at the Osakis Telephone Company.
She later married Harold Dider and together they built a life in Osakis raising six children. Gloria enjoyed playing cards, gardening, reading,...
Shirley Forrey
Dec 20, 2024
Shirley (Smith) Forrey was born in 1958 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota to parents Floyd and Violet (Shamp) Smith and raised in a family of 9 siblings: Mike Smith, Tom Smith, Teresa Chambers, Pat Smith, David Smith, Bill Smith, Lisa Douglas, Mary Roubal, and Gregory Smith. She attended Pine River High School and soon after moved to Denver,...
Barry D. Olson
Dec 19, 2024
Deacon Barry D. Olson, 78, of Baxter, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by family and prayer, on December 19, 2024. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to...
Christ Schultz
Dec 19, 2024
Christ Schultz, age 78, born January 20, 1946, in Pequot Lakes, MN, to William Kelly Schultz and Mabel Florence Schultz, passed away on December 19, 2024.
Christ married Ardell Garner on July 1, 1967, and he served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. He worked as a moulder operator at Durkee Mfg. and then Woodland Container, later retiring from Grand View...
Gary Moore
Dec 17, 2024
Gary Walter Moore, 69, of Pequot Lakes, entered into the Heavenly Kingdom on December 17, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the Nisswa area.
Gary was born on May 13, 1955, to Jerome and Marcella (Morgan) Moore in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from York High school in Elmhurst, Illinois. He received his...
Robert 'Buck' Garin
Dec 17, 2024
Buck Garin's funeral service can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/1042056367
Robert “Buck” B. Garin, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by family. Buck was born on June 13, 1962, in Minneapolis to Bob and Kay Garin. The family moved to Crosslake in 1972, where he remained a lifelong resident.
Buck dedicated 32 years of his...
Dean Welter
Dec 15, 2024
Welter, Dean R.
Age 67 of Motley (formerly of Hastings), went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Preceded in death by his father, Kenneth “Bud” Welter. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Deb (née Harrison); children, Kristi and Brent; grandchildren, Caleb,...
Barbara Thornberg
Dec 15, 2024
Barbara Jean Thornberg (Larson), born on February 28, 1945, in Braham, MN was taken into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior and Friend, on December 15th, 2024. She was the daughter of Curtis and Letty Larson and beloved wife of 61 years to David L. Thornberg.
Born into a farm family from Cambridge, Minnesota, and the eldest of five...
Anna Marie Montague
Dec 13, 2024
Anna Marie Montague, 86-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Diamond Willow Memory Care Facility in Little Falls, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Anna Marie Montague was born in Little Falls on October 12, 1938 to Carl and Mary (Forcier) Rasinski. She was the fourth of ten children. Anna grew up on...
Theodore Semmler Sr.
Dec 13, 2024
Theodore Joseph Semmler Sr., 75, of Backus, passed away on December 13, 2024. Services are pending.
Ted was born on June 13, 1949, to Theodore and Alice (De Jarlais) Semmler in Brainerd Minnesota. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved being an over the road truck driver. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Ted is survived by his sister Fralayla...
Deborah Sing
Dec 13, 2024
Deborah Susan Sing” Bjornoos”
Deborah Susan Sing, born on September 12, 1951, in Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, in Staples, Minnesota.
Deborah was the beloved daughter of Alfred Lee Bjornoos and Maxine Georgia Bjornoos. In 1957, her family moved to Randall, Minnesota, where she spent her childhood and formative years. She graduated from Little Falls High School in...
Sandra Okerman
Dec 11, 2024
Sandy Okerman
June 7, 1938 – December 11, 2024
Sandy passed away, peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side on December 11, 2024.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Carol Blair and her sister Lindsay Johnson.
Sandy is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, two daughters, 3 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
She loved them all with...
Lillian Albrecht
Dec 10, 2024
Lillian Hatty (Landt) Albrecht
Lillian was born October 19, 1928, on the home farm near Medford, Minnesota, to William and Ida (Krambeer) Landt. She was baptized November 23, 1928; married to Robert Carl Albrecht, October 12, 1952.
Lillian graduated from Medford HS in 1946; earned RN certification from St. Lucas Nursing School in Faribault, Minnesota in 1951. She then worked at several...
Blake Herman
Dec 9, 2024
Blake Wheeler Herman, lovingly known as “Blakey Boy,” passed away tragically on December 9, 2024. Born on December 30, 2005, Blake brought joy and light to everyone fortunate enough to know him during his nearly 19 wonderful years.
Blake’s life revolved around his passions: hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and embracing the lake life. Whether spending time outdoors or cherishing moments with his...
David Kline
Dec 7, 2024
David Allan Kline, born on October 1, 1956, to Robert and Mary Ann (Gearey) Kline, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 7, 2024.
Dave grew up with his parents and brothers in Pine River, MN. He graduated from Pine River High School where athletics were a big part of his life. Dave then worked as a lineman for...
Robert 'Bob' Sheplee
Dec 7, 2024
Robert "Bob" Ware Sheplee, aged 93, of Nisswa, Minnesota, peacefully passed away at his home on December 7, 2024. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 28, 1931, Bob lived a life defined by love, faith, and service.
A proud United States Marine, Bob served in the Korean War from 1949 to 1952. After his service in the Korean War, Bob met...
