Obituaries
Dale Johnson
May 2, 2026
Dale Arthur Johnson, age 86, of Pillager, MN, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls, MN surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Evergreen Hill Cemetery.
Dale was...
William Goff
May 1, 2026
William Edward Goff (“Bill”) passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Bill was born on November 7, 1933 in Staples, Minnesota to Lee and Francis (Jay) Goff. Bill attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Staples High School in 1951. On April 7, 1953, Bill married the love of his life, Janis Simon. Together, they...
Rebecca L. Lindgren
May 1, 2026
Rebecca Lynne Lindgren (née Kaeter), lovingly known as Becky, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Staples, Minnesota, at the age of 63. Born on October 12, 1962, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she was the cherished daughter of Bob and Bonnie Kaeter.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Faith Lutheran Church 430...
Ethel Bartylla
May 1, 2026
Ethel was born March 25th, 1929. She was one of 9 children born to Stella Serena Kay and Ralph (Doc) Henderson Williams. She was raised on her parents’ farm across from Pine Grove Park in Staples, MN. She was a shy girl who loved the outdoors and was a complete tomboy. As a young person she always wished she had...
Betty M. Hagelin
Apr 30, 2026
Betty M. Hagelin, 92, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Brainerd. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Betty was born on September 16, 1933, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Dewey and Elsie (Barrett) McMains. She was raised in the Brainerd and Pillager area and graduated from...
Kathleen Erickson
Apr 28, 2026
Kathleen Hannah Erickson, formerly of Bonita Springs, FL and Amery, WI, passed away on April 28, 2026. Kathy was born October 10, 1942, in St. Paul, MN to Dorothy Cecilia Erickson (nee Glasier) and Walter Henry Erickson. She grew up in Texas and Wisconsin. Kathy started dance lessons as a child and danced her way to a Bachelor of Fine...
Theresa Johnson
Apr 27, 2026
Theresa Lynn Johnson (Holmberg), 65, of Staples, Minnesota, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, kindness, and an open door.
Born on October 5, 1960, to Armin and Lyla (Schmalz) Holmberg, Theresa’s compassion for all living things was evident from the start. Whether it was a person in need or a...
James R. Hack
Apr 26, 2026
James Richard Hack, 67, of Brainerd MN entered eternal rest on April 26th, 2026, at the Lakewood Hospital in Staples MN after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
James was born in Peru, Illinois on August 12th, 1958.
James served in the army reserve in 1977 and was honorably discharged in 1983.
James enjoyed motorcycles and riding every chance he could get....
Jennifer Lynn Lawrence
Apr 25, 2026
Jennifer Lawrence, 76, passed away on April 25, 2026 in Fort Mitchell, Alabama.
A graduate of Osseo Senior High, she spent most of her life providing solace to those in need as an LPN, finally retiring in 2014.
She truly enjoyed being from Minnesota, having spent almost 60+ years calling the state home. She was beautiful and tough, able to hold her...
Franklyn Eck
Apr 24, 2026
Franklyn Anita Eck, 66, of Brainerd, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Franklyn was born on November 25, 1959, in California, to Frank and Edna (Kneght) Eck. As the daughter of a military family, she experienced a unique upbringing, moving frequently and gaining a broad perspective on life. She later graduated from Aitkin High School and continued her education at Central...
Nicholas Tomasko
Apr 24, 2026
Nicholas James Tomasko, 26, of Crosslake, lived a life full of joy, connection, and love that will never be forgotten.
Nicholas James Tomasko was born on May 21, 1999, in Wyoming, Minnesota at Fairview Hospital. He grew up in Wyoming, where he attended Wyoming Elementary, and later graduated from Forest Lake High School in 2018. He continued his journey in the...
Denise Mueller
Apr 23, 2026
Denise Lynn Mueller
February 18, 1959 – April 23, 2026
Denise Lynn Mueller, age 67, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
She was born on February 18, 1959, in Monticello, Minnesota, to Dennis and Carole (Secrest) Christiansen.
Denise was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She had an incredibly kind and generous...
Marvel Fauquier
Apr 22, 2026
Marvel Joyce Wetherbee Cantleberry Fauquier
Staples, MN — Marvel Joyce (Wetherbee) (Cantleberry) Fauquier, age 92 years of Pillager, MN, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN.
Marvel Joyce Fauquier was born in Omaha, NE, on January 21, 1934, to Nathan and Dorothy Wetherbee. She was the first of two children; her sister, Natalie, joined the family...
Kelly Magnan
Apr 22, 2026
Kelly Mark Magnan, 66, of Pequot Lakes, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2026.
Born on April 23, 1959, he was the son of George and Marlene (Gilson) Magnan. Kelly was an over the road truck driver for many years. He saw lots of great sights and had several entertaining stories. His favorite part about being on...
LaVerne J. Opse
Apr 20, 2026
LaVerne Jean Opse, 83, of Merrifield, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Little Falls.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
LaVerne worked as a seamstress for many years, dedicating herself to her craft with care and precision. In her...
Florence Elizabeth Mailhot
Apr 18, 2026
Florence Elizabeth Mailhot, 96, passed away on April 18, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
If you knew Florence, you knew there was never a dull moment when she was around. She loved to laugh, loved to make others laugh, and had a way of making everything fun. Family meant everything to her, and whether it...
Eugene Platzer
Apr 18, 2026
Eugene was born in Minneapolis MN to Tom and Mary (Pugh) Platzer. As a child he moved to Mound Mn. He graduated from Mound High school in 1959.
Gene loved to fish and hunt with his beloved dog (Tracey) and his yellow lab (Rusty). He enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and deer hunting with friends and the boys.
He is survived by his wife...
Percy Dubbin
Apr 17, 2026
Born in Sauk rapids, MN on September 27, 1929, to Richard Dubbin and Nellie (Rosekranz)
Percy was the last of 9 children to pass. He passed on April 17, 2026.
Husband to Lavina (Britz) for 66 years. Father to LuAnn (John), Cheryl, Keith, Dale, Brent (Delayne), and Kathy (Todd). Grandpa to 10 and Great Grandpa to10 (soon to be 11).
Dad had an...
Deanna Holst
Apr 17, 2026
Deanna Kay Holst of Motley, MN passed away on April 4, 2026, at her home in Brainerd, MN. She had COPD and lung failure and passed from complications of pulmonary fibrosis.
The tenderness and bubbly personality made her well liked and easy to be with. Deanna was a strong and kind Mother, friend, and Grandma. She loved lavender, rock & roll,...
LaVerne Schiller
Apr 17, 2026
LaVerne Mary Schiller passed away on April 17, 2026 in Aitkin, MN. LaVerne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who took every chance to spoil her grandchildren. LaVerne was born on June 6, 1950 in Little Falls, MN to Leo & Gertrude Fussy. She was raised on the family farm, with her sister Leonette, in Bowlus, MN. Upon graduating...
