Obituaries

Mar 3, 2023

Douglas Brian Miller, 67, passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family on March 3, 2023, in St. Cloud hospital after a brief illness.

Doug was preceded in death by his father, Donald Miller, and his mother Patricia Miller (Nolte) of Windom, MN.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Miller, (McClintick) siblings Denise Miller, Ann Gannon, and...

Mar 3, 2023

Mark William Shamp was born on March 9, 1978, to Michael and Melanie Shamp (Struthers) of Pine River, and passed away on March 3, 2023. He attended Pine River/Backus schools and graduated in 1996. On August 7, 2010, he was married to the love of his life, Ashlee (Zaffke), his “young and fine” sweetheart. Mark worked for Larson Construction...

Mar 3, 2023

Cecil Earl Hildebran was born in Brainerd, MN, on Jan 1, 1965, to Raymond Joseph Hildebran and Lorene Hazel (Sawyer) Hildebran and died March 3, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN, from cardiac arrest at age 58. Cecil graduated from Pine River High School and then went to work for 19 years as a custodian for Courage...

Mar 2, 2023

John P. Staulcup, 89, of Backus MN, was born May 20, 1933, in Robbinsdale, MN, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, surrounded by his loving family.

John spent his youth in the Woman Lake area. He worked many years as a Master plumber...

Mar 2, 2023

Debra Lynn Tulenchik of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on March 2, 2023, in Renton, WA with her family by her side. Deb was born on December 15, 1957, to Roland “Pete” and DiAnn (Lorenz) Tulenchik in Hibbing, MN. The family then moved to Pine River, MN where she attended Pine River High School, graduating in 1976. Deb also...

Mar 1, 2023

Bonnie (Bartella) Olander, 74, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2023. Bonnie was born October 25, 1948 to Vernon and Mayme (Hultgren) Bartella in Staples, MN. She grew up on the family farm with her siblings Rick Bartella, Judy Thorsett, and Pat Jensen learning about responsibility and hard work that helped her later...

Feb 28, 2023

Gregory Layne Patnoe (70) of Nisswa passed away in his home on February 28, 2023 as a result of an unexpected heart attack. Greg was born & raised in Minnesota and supported his family as a Master Marine Mechanic until his recent retirement in late 2022. He enjoyed fishing, camping and philosophizing with family and friends. He is survived by...

Feb 28, 2023

It is with great sadness and wonderful rejoicing that we share the passing of Nathan Dennison Talbot.  Known as Denny to many of his family and friends he was an active man going around the world with bikes and trains.  He would make friends wherever he went with many becoming lifelong. Languages and cultures were a passion. He loved to...

Feb 28, 2023

Roger Leroy Howell, 67, of Motley, passed away on February 28, 2023. Services will be at The Bears Den on March 9th, 2023, at 2:00pm with a visitation one hour before the service. 7063 76th St. SW, Motley, MN 56466.

Roger was an avid outdoorsman and family man. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and logging. His to do list might keep him outdoors for most of...

Feb 27, 2023

Julian John Pulak, 95, of Brainerd, passed away on February 27, 2023, surrounded by family. Funeral services will take place at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minnesota. Visitation will start at 10 AM.

Julian was born September 21, 1927, in Harding, Minnesota to Stanley and Aneila (Sroka) Pulak. He was...

Feb 27, 2023

Lois Lueck, age 92, of Deerwood passed away on February 27, 2023. Funeral services will take place later this spring.

Lois was born on February 3, 1931, in Aitkin, Minnesota to Walter and Julia (Henke) Grulke. She graduated from High School and was married to Wilbur Lueck on November 14, 1948, in Aitkin, Minnesota. Lois enjoyed traveling and she traveled...

Feb 27, 2023

Sylvia Bowman, age 93, of Pequot Lakes, went home to Jesus on February 27, 2023, peacefully and with family by her side. Services were held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Crosslake Lutheran Church, 35960 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the MN DNR (noting Uppgaard WMA).  The Uppgaard...

Feb 25, 2023

RoAnn Sue Schroeder, 75, of Nisswa, passed away on February 25, 2023.  There are no funeral services planned at this time.

RoAnn was born on January 15, 1948, in Bloomington, Indiana to Chester and Dona (Stoneman) Brown. She graduated from High School and was married to Eugene Carl Schroeder on April 3, 1971. Together they had one daughter, Thirza. RoAnn...

Feb 22, 2023

Loren Maynard Squires, 87, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 in Carver, MN. This was where he had been residing in assisted living since leaving his home up north in Bigfork, MN where he had been living since 2012.

 

The Funeral Service for Loren will be held on Saturday March 4, 2023 at 11:00am at Hosanna Church in Lakeville, MN.

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Feb 20, 2023

Donna Kay Rodman, 63, of Brainerd, passed away on February 20, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time. 

Donna was born on November 14, 1959, to John and Grace (Dickson) Rodman in Brainerd. She enjoyed scrapbooking, playing cards, and watching movies.

Donna is survived by her son James Vadnais; brother, Conrad Rodman; sister, Janet Reese; Grandsons, Owen and Austin...

Feb 20, 2023

Lorraine Margaret Youngberg, 98, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on February 20, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center. A Funeral Service for Lorraine will be held on March 4, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes, MN at 11:00am. Friends and Family are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service at...

Feb 19, 2023

Carol Murphy-Smrt, 76, of Brainerd, passed away at Essentia Health-Duluth on February 19, 2023. A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held on Saturday February 25, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Oak Street Chapel in Brainerd. Family and Friends are invited to gather beginning at 10:00am until the start of the service. Lunch and fellowship following the service at the...

Feb 19, 2023

Charles T. Larson SR, age 80, passed away at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN on February 19, 2023. He was a dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend to many. Charles was born on February 6, 1943, in Enfield, MN. He was the 8th child out of 13 born on an 80-acre farm to Carl and Gladys Larson. He graduated...

Feb 18, 2023

Lenus ‘Lenny’ Walderon, 72, of Randall, MN passed away at his home on February 18, 2023. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Lenny’s life will be held on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall.

Lenny was born to Ben and Evelyn (Moravec) Walderon on January 4, 1951 in...

Feb 18, 2023

Jeffrey Motschke, 59, Hewitt, passed away on February 18, 2023. Services will be held 12:30pm on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at MSVC.

Jeff was born on June 30, 1963, to Sylvester and Leola (Faust) in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He married Therese on...