Obituaries
Larry Koepp
Jan 20, 2022
Larry “Papa” Koepp, 71, of Rice, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at New Life Church of Foley with Pastor Nick Benson. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services as well as on Tuesday, January 25,...
David Tenvoorde
Jan 20, 2022
David Cyril Tenvoorde, of Pequot Lakes, passed away at home on January 20, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born to Cyril and Beatrice Tenvoorde on August 11, 1942, in St. Cloud Minnesota. After graduating from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, he landed his first job working for his father’s car dealership, Tenvoorde Ford, located in...
Donald Orth
Jan 18, 2022
Donald “Don” Eugene Orth, 86, of Backus, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather and dad to many others passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, and went home to his Lord and Savior. He was born in Austin, MN, to Ora and Maureen Orth on November 26, 1935.
In 1962, Don and Mary moved to the Pine...
Sterling "Dutch" Sharrar
Jan 17, 2022
Sterling “Dutch” Sharrar Jr, 85, of Brainerd, passed away on January 17, 2022 in Brainerd. There will be a graveside service held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery on September 1, 2022 at 1:00pm.
William Savage
Jan 17, 2022
William Arthur “Bill” Savage, passed away January 17, 2022 after a long illness. He was born April 22, 1943 in Brainerd, MN to Arthur and Beatrice (Barnes) Savage. Bill grew up helping his Dad by manning the Pequot Lakes fire tower and spotting for fires. He graduated from the Junior College in Brainerd.
Bill loved playing sports...
Jennifer Ziegler
Jan 17, 2022
Jennifer Ziegler age 40, resident of Staples, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep alongside her most prized companion, Radar.
Jennifer was born August 9th 1981 to James and Kristina (Meyers) Ziegler in St. Paul MN, she graduated from Staples High School, and spent the majority of her life in the Staples area close to her family....
Margaret Duebner
Jan 15, 2022
Margaret Louise Duebner, 100, of Red Wing, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing. She was born October 17, 1921 in Cass County to Otto and Anna Puttin. Her father come from Germany at age 12 and her mother’s parents were German immigrants. She was baptized on November 13, 1921. She had one...
Richard Dietz
Jan 13, 2022
Richard (Dick) Dietz died peacefully in his Crosslake home on January 13, 2022. He died in confidence of a reunion with his beloved wife, Mary Lu, in heaven, a conviction that brought hope and joy to his life in the two years since her passing.
Dick was born to Mildred and Clifford Dietz in Mankato on April...
Howard Eisel
Jan 12, 2022
Howard “Gene” Eisel, 87, of Motley, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2022. Private services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
Howard was born on March 28, 1934, to Joseph and Mary Lou (Knowlton) Eisel in Brainerd, Minnesota. He was married to Diana LaFontaine in 1966 in South Dakota. He...
Mary Emory
Jan 12, 2022
Mary Ellen Emory, 68, of Merrifield, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A Visitation will take place from 1-3 PM on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Mary was born on July 28, 1953, to Marvin and Mary (Reikofski) Lorenzen in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was married to James Emory...
Mitchell Peterson
Jan 11, 2022
Mitchell Scott Peterson, 35, passed away on January 11, 2022 at his home. Celebration of Life will take place from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, January 18, 2021 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN, with a time of sharing at 2pm.
Mitchell was born on April 15, 1986, in Montevideo, MN to Randy and Cindy...
Kurt Novotny
Jan 11, 2022
Kurt (“Tom”) Thomas Novotny passed away January 11th, 2022 at his home in Fort Ripley. Kurt died of natural causes from a heart attack. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on January 22nd at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie. Visitation will take place at the church at 10:00 am, one hour prior to the...
Juel Stenberg
Jan 11, 2022
Juel Wayne Stenberg was born January 13, 1940, in Roseau, MN. His parents were the late Joseph and Julia (Hites) Stenberg. He was the first born of four children. In his past time Juel was known as a daredevil and enjoyed racing cars while running the family's 2000 acre grain farm in Thief River Falls.
Juel moved...
Gregory Cool
Jan 10, 2022
Gregory John Cool, 57, of Crosby, passed away on January 10, 2022. Take a seat while you read the story we’re honored to write. Greg Cool was a man that many were privileged to know. Our job as his family is to introduce/remind everyone of who this amazing man was. As the oldest of five children, Greg became the protector...
Irma Cragun
Jan 10, 2022
Irma Mary Kathleen Cragun, Age 87, of East Gull Lake
Irma passed away peacefully in her home with Dutch by her side on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Irma was born September 1,1934, in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. She was the daughter of Angelo and Elena Culos who both immigrated from Italy. She was her...
Debra Walker
Jan 10, 2022
Debra D. Walker, 67, of Brainerd, passed away on January 10, 2022 in Brainerd. There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Norma Dalluhn
Jan 9, 2022
Norma Lee Dalluhn age 92 of Crosslake, spent her marriage and raised 4 children on Grey Cloud Island MN. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey. Survived by 4 children, Nancy (Rob) Vesters, Bill (Lori) Dalluhn, Bob (MaryJo) Dalluhn, Lynn Schmidt. 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Private services will be held in spring/summer 2022. Memorials preferred to St Jude’s...
Tommy Smith
Jan 9, 2022
Tom D. Smith, 72, Crosslake, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.
Tom was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 9, 1949, to Patrick and Donnie Smith. He was in the Navy and served in Vietnam from 1968 – 1969. Tom lived and worked many jobs on St. Thomas and St....
Bernard Dahlvang
Jan 8, 2022
Bernard Dahlvang of rural Sebeka passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Bernard was 67 years old.
The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the Motley Free Methodist Church, 33 Wellwood St. E, Motley, MN 56466. Visitations will be held on Monday,...
Kevin Bocklund
Jan 8, 2022
On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Kevin Bocklund of Nisswa succumbed after a courageous battle against Covid.
Kevin was born in Cambridge, MN on May 19, 1967, to Kenneth and Karen Bocklund.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Becky; his sons: Joe and Jon (Noel); stepdaughters: Kari (Aaron) Veicht and Shae Johnson; brother, Kyle (Julie); sister,...
