Obituaries
Terrence Oddson
Aug 3, 2008
Terrence "Terry" Oddson, age 63, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born March 11, 1945 in Minneapolis to Belmont and Lauretta Oddson. Terry owned and operated Ideal Trucking of Pequot Lakes. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Laurie Zaleski (Greg); grandchildren: Christina Lapka (Ryan), Derrick...
Frank Tuma
Aug 1, 2008
Frank Joseph Tuma, age 92, of Pine River passed away Friday, August 1, 2008 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Frank was born July 31, 1916 in Chicago to Charles and Minnie Tuma. He served in the US Army during World War II. He is survived by his sons; Keith Tuma of Ft. Ripley and Glenn Tuma of...
Melvin Swanson
Jul 29, 2008
Melvin Eugene Swanson of Crosslake passed away July 29, 2008, at Woodland Good Samaritan Care Center in Brainerd, MN. He was born September 12, 1921, in Denmark Township, MN, to Enoch and Ida (Christenson) Swanson and grew up on the family farm near Afton, MN, with his sister Marion who was also born on September 12, but one year...
Matthew DePaoli
Jul 29, 2008
Gail DePaoli, age 71, of Baxter, formerly of Nisswa, passed away July 24, 2008, at St. Joesephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Husband, Matthew DePaoli, age 80, passed away July 29, 2008, at St. Joesephs Medical Center in Brainerd. A double memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, near Camp Ripley, Tuesday, August 12th, at 11a.m. Matthew...
Dale Green
Jul 28, 2008
Dale Green, age 58, of Hackensack, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born May 18, 1950 in Kasson, MN to Bud and Phyllis Green. Dale is survived by his wife, Chelle; children: Missy Smieja (Russ), Tony Green (Naomi); mother, Phyllis Green; brother, Gerald Green; grandchildren: Cody, Allen, Randy, Paige, Sky,...
Dorothy Moneta
Jul 27, 2008
Dorothy Moneta, age 67, of Motley, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 27. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, July 31 at 11:00 am at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with Fr. Scott Wittkop officiating. The visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5-7 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Burial will...
DonnaKay Burke
Jul 25, 2008
DonnaKay Burke, 64, of Baxter, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 at St. Joseph �s Medical Center in Brainerd. Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter. Friends may call beginning at 1:00 PM on Tuesday. DonnaKay Berquist Burke was born on May 28, 1944, in Minneapolis , MN ,...
Gail DePaoli
Jul 24, 2008
Gail DePaoli, age 71, of Baxter, formerly of Nisswa, passed away July 24, 2008, at St. Joesephs Medical Center in Brainerd. Husband, Matthew DePaoli, age 80, passed away July 29, 2008, at St. Joesephs Medical Center in Brainerd. A double memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, near Camp Ripley, Tuesday, August 12th, at 11a.m. Matthew...
Mildred Magnan
Jul 24, 2008
Mildred Magnan, age 76, of Ft. Ripley died July 24, 2008 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village. She was born May 24, 1932 and lived in the Ft. Ripley area. Mass of Christian Burial for Mildred will be Tuesday, July 29, at 11 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. Friends are welcome to visit at the church during...
Darrel Albrecht
Jul 22, 2008
Darrel R. Albrecht, age 87, of Motley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 22nd. Funeral Mass will be Friday, July 25 at 10:30am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Motley with Father Scott Wittkop officiating. The wake will be at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples on Thursday evening from 5-7, with prqayers at 6:30. Burial...
Daniel Chisholm
Jul 21, 2008
Daniel Steven Chisholm, 55, of Pequot Lakes, died in an ultralite airplane crash Monday, July 21. He was born March 4, 1953 to Robert and Gladys (Noll) Chisholm. He married Patricia Speldrich on February 24, 1973 in Mahnomen, MN. Daniel served in the US Air Force for 2 years in Germany. He was active in the Ideal Fire Department...
George Hall
Jul 20, 2008
George O. Hall, age 78, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008, at his home. He was born December 30, 1930 in Etowah, Tennessee to James and Isabell Hall. He married Virginia Moberg on June 5, 1954 in Pequot Lakes. George served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Morocco, Africa. During his time in the...
Gary Dosh
Jul 19, 2008
Gary Eugene Thomas Dosh, age 58, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 24, at 1 pm, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with the Rev. Erika Nilsen from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter officiating. Friends may visit on Wednesday, July 23, from...
Clarence Hines
Jul 17, 2008
Clarence F. Hines, 91, of Randall, died Thursday, July 17, 2008 at St. Ottos Care Center in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held Tuesday July 22 from 6 - 8 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall Minnesota. The services for Clarence will be held at 11:00 am at the St. James Catholic Church in Randall, Minnesota....
Donald Droubie
Jul 14, 2008
Donald Daniel Droubie was born October 8, 1938, the second of three sons of George and Marie (Bab) Droubie. After graduating from Humbolt High School in St. Paul, MN in 1956, Don obtained his education degree from The University of Wisconsin River Falls. Don utilized his degree by teaching in Cannon Falls, MN and West St. Paul, MN. He...
Lorraine Stresemann
Jul 13, 2008
Lorraine D. Stresemann, age 76, passed away Sunday evening at her home in Brainerd. Private family services will be Wednesday, July 16, 2008, with interment at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley. Lorraine Dorothy Stresemann was born on November 22, 1931, in Gaylord, MN, the daughter of Ferdinand and Ida (Winter) Brinkmann. She grew up on the...
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...
