Obituaries
Frank Eck
Aug 24, 2026
Frank Eck,95,of Brainerd,Minnesota, passed away on August,24 2026.
Born March 18,1931 in Emmaus,Pennsylvania. Frank lived lived a long life marked by service, hard work, and a deep love of the land.
In 1950, Frank married Edna Kneght, and together they shared nearly five decades of devotion until her passing in 1999. In 2010, he married Donzella Jackson until her death in 2019.
Frank...
John Leonard Barber
Aug 22, 2026
John Leonard Barber Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.
John was born on July 8, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Mardell (Johnson) and John Leonard Barber Sr. He graduated from high school in Duluth and shortly thereafter proudly joined the United States Army. John served for three years before...
Thomas 'TJ' Joshua Koop
Aug 21, 2026
Thomas Joshua (TJ) Koop was born to Joshua and Emily Koop on August 15, 2026 at 11:04am in St. Cloud, MN. He was 4 pounds, 15.3oz. TJ passed away peacefully in Minneapolis on the evening of August 21, 2026 in his mother’s arms surrounded by his father, both sets of grandparents, his big brother, and his auntie. He was 6...
Donna Gallion
Aug 21, 2026
Donna Marie Gallion passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 95.
Donna found happiness in the simple pleasures of life and especially enjoyed spending time outdoors. She loved fishing for crappies, watching the birds, and tending to her gardens, where she grew both vegetables and beautiful flowers. She was also a talented painter and enjoyed baking for her...
Frank N. McLean
Aug 20, 2026
Frank Norman McLean, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Brainerd, surrounded by loving family and caring Hospice staff after a long battle with cancer.
He was born to Reginald “Rex” Finney and Sarah Louise “Sally” Hall on October 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Pine River, Minnesota, as well as Chicago, graduating from Pine River High...
Alice M. Snyder
Aug 18, 2026
Alice Snyder, a longtime resident of the Pequot Lakes area, passed away on August 18, 2026, at Hills Crossing Senior Living in Nisswa, Minnesota. She was 93.
Alice Marie Kuhl was born on April 12, 1933, in Davenport, Iowa, to Harvey and Elsie (Hamann) Kuhl. She attended high school in Davenport. Following high school, Alice worked in various clerical positions. Her...
James 'Jim' Torgerson
Aug 17, 2026
James 'Jim' Torgerson, age 75, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026.
Jim was born January 5, 1951, in Crosby, Minnesota to Martin and Bessmary (Doty) Torgerson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later worked as a truck driver.
Jim will be remembered by his family and loved ones for the...
Stephen Sipper
Aug 17, 2026
Stephen Clark Sipper (Bud) 88 years old of Crosby, MN passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Steve was born to Lillian and Stephen Sipper and was one of 14 children.
He lived in the Crosby area and has enjoyed spending winters in Lake Havasu City, AZ for the past 30 years.
As a young man, Steve served 2 years...
Hope Anderson
Aug 17, 2026
Hope Lorraine Anderson, 101, went to meet her Lord on August 17, 2026.
Hope was born on October 4, 1924, in Flandreau, SD, to August and Alice Suhr. She was their only child and her Hardesty grandparents were a big part of her life. She primarily grew up in Holland, MN, and graduated from Pipestone, MN, in 1942. After graduation, Hope...
James Alan Torgerson
Aug 17, 2026
James “Jim” Alan Torgerson, age 75, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026.
Jim was born January 5, 1951, in Crosby, Minnesota to Martin and Bessmary (Doty) Torgerson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later worked as a truck driver.
Jim will be remembered by his family and loved ones for...
Terry Farber
Aug 15, 2026
Terry Lee Farber
Terry Lee Farber, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center. He was born on September 21, 1948, in Foster County, Carrington, North Dakota, and was 77 years old at the time of his passing. Terry graduated from Staples High School in 1966.
Terry proudly served his country in the United...
Shirley Hovey
Aug 14, 2026
Shirley Hovey, 85, of Pine River, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026.
Her passion and love for Jesus, family, and friends were the foundation of her life and an example to all who knew and loved her. Our hearts are heavy with her passing, but we find comfort and joy in knowing that she is now pain-free and in Heaven...
Claudia Passmore
Aug 8, 2026
Claudia Jean Passmore, age 49, of Brainerd, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Claudia was born on May 14, 1977, in St. Paul, MN. She was raised by her loving and faith-led parents, George and Elisabeth Cahoon. She was a graduate of Lake Region Christian School, Brainerd, MN. She met her husband, Scott Passmore, while they worked together at...
Marcille Voss
Aug 6, 2026
Marcille Voss, 87, of Aitkin, passed away on August 6, 2026.
Forever loved, forever missed, and forever remembered. Her love was the foundation of our family, and her memory will remain in our hearts always.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Larry; her cherished daughters, Laurie (Bud) and Jennifer (John); her grandchildren, Andrea, Natalie, Ryan, Noah, and Faye (David); many beloved...
Charlene Nelson
Aug 5, 2026
Charlene Ethel Bock (Bement) Nelson was born August 19, 1937, at home in Nokay Lake Township, in the house her father built. She attended country school through sixth grade, then was bussed to Brainerd to continue her schooling. She graduated from Washington High School in 1957.
Char married in 1957 and had two sons, Randy and Ronald Bement. During that marriage,...
Dolores Zaske
Aug 4, 2026
With profound sadness yet deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Dolores Zaske at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Pine River, Minnesota.
Born on September 22, 1932, in Ree Heights, South Dakota, Dolores was a beacon of warmth and love, cherished by all she encountered. Dolores was the beloved daughter of Irvin and Alma Howard...
Donald Middelstadt
Aug 4, 2026
Donald Walter Middelstadt, born October 11, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 95.
Don lettered as a wrestler while he was in high school and went on to become a veteran sergeant for 8 years in the Marines, fighting in the Korean War. He worked for Chanel 11 as a technical director for...
Karen Williams
Aug 3, 2026
Karen Ann Williams, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Nisswa, MN, on August 3, 2026. Karen was born in Waukegan, IL, on December 15, 1952, to Dr. Chester and Anna Ciecko. She graduated from Carmel High School in Mundelein, IL, in 1970, attended the College of Saint Teresa in Winona, MN, and the University of Iowa for graduate studies....
Lloyd James Schumacher
Aug 2, 2026
Eleven-year resident of staples, Lloyd James Schumacher passed away on Sunday August 2 at 11:50pm. In 2015 Lloyd and his wife Gloria moved to Lakewood Pines in Staples to be closer to his daughter Donna (Schumacher) Shaw.
Lloyd was an outgoing soul who always had a smile and a joke for anyone he came across.
Lloyd was born on July 9, 1934,...
Ruth Ann Pearson
Aug 2, 2026
Ruth Ann Pearson, age 90, of Staples, MN passed away on August 2nd, 2026. She was born on May 31st 1936 in Madison, MN to Anton and Hyachintha (Kirchberg) Fieber. She attended school in Madison, where she graduated in 1954. On February 19th, 1956 she was united in marriage to Eugene Pearson.
She is survived by her children, Timothy (Penny) Pearson,...
