Obituaries
Wayne J. Loken
Feb 13, 2024
In loving memory of Wayne J. Loken, who peacefully passed away at the age of 72 on February 13, 2024, at his home in Jenkins, Minnesota. While we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate the indelible mark he left on our lives. Wayne will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He dedicated his life...
Eldora Butterfass
Feb 12, 2024
Eldora “Irish” Mae Butterfass, long time resident of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully in Crosslake, MN on February 12th 2024, at 95 years old.
Eldora was born in Norwood Young America, MN on September 18th, 1928. She was the only child of John Butterfass and Mathilda (Knacke).
Eldora, who fondly went by the nickname “Irish”, worked for many years as an X-Ray...
Ronald Tow
Feb 11, 2024
To view the Memorial Service for Ron, please click here: https://venues.vimeo.com/1686693522706?lang=en-US
Ronald (Ron) Tow, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1929 in Armstrong, Iowa to Obed and Emma Tow. On February, 25, 1948 Ron enlisted in the United States Navy where he served 21 years and retired as...
Thomas "Tom" Boettcher
Feb 11, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Robert Boettcher, born May 16, 1951, in St. Paul, MN, passed away on February 11, 2024, at his home in Pine River, MN.
Tom was an avid fisherman and spent many hours doing what he loved on Upper Whitefish Lake, Lake Superior, and up in Canada. He enjoyed watching and feeding wildlife, especially the birds. Tom retired from MnDOT...
Terry Anderson
Feb 10, 2024
Terry Ann Anderson 1958-2024
Terry Ann Anderson went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her children and husband on February 10th in Brainerd, MN.
A celebration of life will be held for Terry on Friday, February 23rd at 3:00 pm at Heritage Church (13242 Berrywood Dr) in Baxter, MN with her son-in-law Pastor Matt Lewandowski officiating. Visitation will begin at...
Shirley Riel
Feb 10, 2024
Shirley Jean Riel, 95, of Crosslake, MN, formally of Hopkins, MN passed away on February 10, 2024, in Crosslake.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday May 6, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the Bloomington VFW Post #1296 (311 W. 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420). Lunch will be served.
She was born in Davenport, IA to Theodore and...
Neil J. Dvorak
Feb 9, 2024
Neil J. Dvorak, 88, of Browerville, MN passed away peacefully at The Moments in Lakeville, MN on February 9, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ in Staples, MN. There will be a visitation at the church at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the start of the service....
Cynthia DeLaHunt
Feb 6, 2024
Cynthia Jean DeLaHunt, 59, of Crosslake, MN passed away peacefully beside her sister Kelly Jo, on February 6, 2024. She was born January 3, 1965, in St. Paul, MN.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara (Holtsapple) DeLaHunt, sister Colleen, and her canine companion River, her ever faithful sidekick for many years. She is survived by her...
Diann Marie Bates
Feb 6, 2024
Diann M Bates, age 74, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2024. She was the wife of Carl Bates. They shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Forest Lake, MN. She was the daughter of William O. Pigman and Evelyn Flora (Guertin) Pigman.
She graduated from White Bear High School and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked at...
Denette Johnson
Feb 2, 2024
Denette Johnson, 52, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Denette was born on May 19, 1971, in Chicago, Ill to Vance Brown and Mary Springs. After graduating high school, she moved to Minnesota with her five children. Denette loved being a stay-at-home mom and helping her children through school and cooking wonderful meals.
She loved singing,...
Richard 'Dutch' Vanwyngeeren
Feb 2, 2024
Richard ‘Dutch’ VanWyngeeren, 70, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at the Confidence Learning Center on April 27, 2024. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Confidence Learning Center: www.campconfidence.com/give
Richard was born to Ryner and Dolores VanWyngeeren on September 5, 1953. He married Marsha Reed on January 17,...
Betty Fettig
Feb 2, 2024
Betty Fettig, 73, of Emily, MN passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at her home.
She was born on April 11, 1950, in Farmington, MN to Robert and Vivian (Sypal) Ristow. She married Gerald Fettig on February 3, 1973, in Watertown, SD.
Betty loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed feeding the birds and watching hummingbirds. She had...
Charles Robert Hodgson Jr
Jan 31, 2024
Charlie, 91, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, with his devoted wife by his side. He was born to Charles and Bessie Hodgson in Gore Virginia. He married his “darlin “LaVay on August 25, 1984. They lived in Mahtomedi, Winchester Virginia, Kalispell Montana, and finally settled in Baxter, Mn. Charlie was an avid baseball enthusiast, especially the Texas...
Charlotte Ann Gibbons
Jan 30, 2024
Charlotte Gibbons, our beautiful, loving, faith-filled mom, joined her heavenly Father on January 30, 2024, at the age of 89 years. She was a remarkable wife, mom, daughter, sister, grandma, aunt, cousin and friend who lived her life in a way that taught all of us what truly mattered. As kids, we knew we were blessed with the most selfless...
David Lovering
Jan 29, 2024
David Royce Lovering, 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 29th, 2024. He was born on September 27th, 1946, to Royce and Joyce (McCall) Lovering in Granite Falls, MN. He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1964 and joined the US Army in 1965 where he served in Vietnam from 1966-1967. He returned home and moved to the...
Gene Seedorf
Jan 28, 2024
Gene Seedorf was born December 7, 1940, in Mansfield, MN, the son of Herald and Dorothy (Janzig) Seedorf. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Still, Oklahoma. He married Doris Lee Boyer on March 3, 1962.
Gene died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Northern Lakes Memory Care in Brainerd, MN. He was 83 years old.
Gene is...
Bessie June Huff
Jan 27, 2024
Bessie June Huff, 102, of Staples, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Church of Christ in Staples. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, and interment will be at Motley Public Cemetery.
Bessie was born in Grey Eagle, MN on June...
Katherine Royce
Jan 27, 2024
Katherine (Kathy) went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. Funeral Services will take place at 11am on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Normandale Lutheran Church. Livestream of the services will be available on the church website here. A visitation will begin one hour prior to services, and a reception will take place following the services. The service...
LeAnne Sandberg
Jan 27, 2024
LeAnne Robin Sandberg, born August 31, 1960, of Pine River, MN, passed away January 27, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.
LeAnne excelled at everything she did. She was a member of the Pine River Honor Society while attending Pine River High School and later received several accounting awards. LeAnne enjoyed scrapbooking, playing cards, reading, playing bingo, doing puzzles, and cooking.
LeAnne is survived by...
Kathy Banken
Jan 26, 2024
Kathy Marie Banken, 71, of Pine River, passed away on January 26, 2024, at her home, to be with her Lord.
Kathy was born on November 21, 1952, to Robert and Wanda (King) Zumbrunnen in Swanburg, MN. Kathy graduated from Pine River High School in 1972. As a small child, Kathy moved to Bozeman, Montana with her parents and seven siblings,...
