Obituaries

Mitchell Koppes

Jul 12, 2008

Mitchell R. Koppes, age 23. of York, SC, formerly of Staples, passed away early Saturday morning as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Friends may call for one hour prior to services at the Church on Thursday. Mitchell Richard Koppes was born...

Bernice Hanson

Jul 10, 2008

Bernice K. Hanson, age 84, of Staples, passed away at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples early Thursday morning. Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 14 at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples with Fr. Scott Wittkop officiating. The Wake will be Sunday afternoon for 4-6 at the Brenny Funeral with Parish Prayers at 5:30. Burial will...

Mary Larson

Jul 9, 2008

Mary Larson, age 50, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at her home. She was born October 31, 1957 in Brainerd to Melvin and Sally Johnson. She is survived by her children: Jeff Larson (Becky) of Duluth, Samantha Cowles (Jared) of Staples, Sabrina Larson, Amanda Larson, Hope Lalley, all of Pequot Lakes; two grandchildren: Kailey and...

Richard Tappe

Jul 7, 2008

Richard D. Tappe, age 78 of Pine River, passed away Monday July 7th, 2008, at St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his family. Richard was born January 2, 1930, near Sebeka, MN, to Carl and Anna (Nightengale) Tappe. After graduation from Pine River High School, Richard served in the U.S. Air Force from November 1948 to September 1953. He served...

Dewey Smith

Jul 6, 2008

Dewey W. Smith, 69, of Pequot Lakes, died July 6, 2008 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, July 11, 2008 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Pequot Lakes, MN. Friends are welcome to gather Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes. Dewey was born November...

Margaret Brochhagen

Jul 5, 2008

Margaret Brochhagen, age 86, of Deland, Florida, formerly of Longville, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008. She was born November 30, 1921 in Pine River to Louis (Sr.) and Emma Brochhagen. She grew up in Ponto Lake Township and attended Ponto Lake Rural School and Backus High School, received her teaching certificate from Bemidji State College and B.A. from...

Sheila Mekola

Jul 5, 2008

Sheila Colleen Mekola, age 48 of Backus, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Bethany Good Samaritan Center in Brainerd. Sheila was born May 23, 1960 in Brainerd to Denton and Beverly Newman. She is survived by her daughter, Staff Sergeant Alicia Sexton serving in the US Army stationed at Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA; son, Daniel Sexton (Tara)...

Nathaniel Awalt

Jul 4, 2008

Nathaniel Scott Awalt, 19, of Brainerd, died Friday, July 4, 2008 in East Gull Lake, MN. Services for Nathaniel will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Friends are welcome to gather starting at 9 AM. Reception will follow services at the Old Waterfall in Brainerd. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Dwight Scherbing

Jul 3, 2008

Dwight Edward WhiteyScherbing, age 73, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the Good Shepard Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. Funeral Services for Dwight will be 11:00 Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter. Friends may call for one hour prior to Services on Thursday. Interment will be in North Star...

Hillar Pilli

Jun 30, 2008

Hillar Pilli, 80, of Baxter, died at his home June 30, 2008. Services for Hillar will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Lakewood Chapel in Minneapolis. Friends may gather one hour prior services.

Randy Brittan

Jun 28, 2008

Randy Gene Brittan, 52, of Cross Lake MN formally of Maple Grove MN went to be with Jesus on Saturday June 28, 2008 after a short battle with lung cancer. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 3 at the Crosslake Presbyterian Church with John Hill officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Wednesday evening from 6-7:30PM...

Lorelei Kemmitt

Jun 26, 2008

Lorelei Joanne Kemmitt, 72, of Emily, formerly of Brooklyn Park, died Thursday, June 26, 2008. A Memorial Service for her is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Outing, MN with Pastor Joel Baranko officiating. Lorelei was born November 15, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of William and Signe (Lindman) Doten....

Harlan Swenson

Jun 26, 2008

Harlan Swenson, age 74, of Staples died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, June 30, at 11 am, at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, with the Rev. Steve Sveom officiating. Friends may visit on Sunday, June 29, from 5-7 pm at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Interment will be at West Lyons Cemetery....

Marilyn Brockman

Jun 25, 2008

Marilyn June Brockman, 74, of Custer, SD, formerly of Truth or Consequences, NM, passed away Friday, June 25, 2008. She was born October 31, 1933 in Brainerd, MN, to Morris and Cleo Wareing. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1951. She married James Brockman on August 16, 1952. Survivors include her daughter, Carrie Alm (Richard) of Custer; granddaughter,...

Donna Bakke

Jun 25, 2008

Donna Bakke, age 75, of Motley died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 1, at 11 am, at Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Friends may visit on Monday, June 30, from 5-7 pm at Brenny Funeral Home. Interment will be at Motley Public Cemetery. Donna is survived by Arlan Bakke, her husband...

Dolores Cooney

Jun 23, 2008

Dolores A. Cooney, 80, of Walker, died Monday, June 23, 2008 atNorth Country Regional Hospital in Bemidji, MN. Private Family Services will be held.

Fred Smith

Jun 23, 2008

Fred Smith, age 76, of Backus, went to be with our Heavenly Father on his birthday, June 23, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born June 23, 1932 in Buffalo, Missouri. Fred was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Air Force as a tailgunner, and was a member of the...

Karla Stromgren

Jun 23, 2008

Karla N. Stromgren, age 66, of Columbia Heights, MN, passed away Monday morning at her daughters home in Richmond, VA. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 East Columbia St. Chippewa Falls, WI, with visitation beginning at noon. There will be a visitation Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Historic Thomson- Dougherty...

Blair Hafften

Jun 22, 2008

Blair Allen James Hafften, 2, of Pillager, died Sunday, June 22, 2008 at the University of Minnesota Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Funeral Services for Blair will be 11AM, Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Heritage Assembly of God Church in Baxter with Reverend Mark Boone officiating. Friends are welcome to gather Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM at the...

Marlys Sorg

Jun 21, 2008

Marlys Lillian (Wynn) Sorg, age 77, of Pine River died Saturday, June 21, at the Good Samaritan Home in Pine River of cancer. Services will be 2 PM Wednesday, June 25 at Church of the Nazarene in Backus with Pastor Greg Baker officiating. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine River. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to...