Obituaries

John Felts Jr.

Dec 6, 2023

John W. Felts Jr., 86, Nisswa, formerly of Roanoke Va., passed away at Lakewood Care Center in Staples on December 6, 2023.

John is survived by his daughter, Amy (Phil) Hess of Lakeshore; and grandchildren, Paige and Charles. He is preceded in death by his wife Janet and parents, John and Nora.

John enlisted into the Army and served his...

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Walter Braunworth

Dec 5, 2023

Walter (Walt) Gilbert Braunworth age 85, passed away on December 5, 2023, in his home in Pillager MN.

Walt was born on April 29, 1938 in Chaska MN. His parents Walter Braunworth and Hildegard Johnson Braunworth raised him and his three sisters on their farm in Chaska. Walt proudly served in the United States Air Force and then turned to...

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John Poston

Dec 5, 2023

John Poston, 65, of Lake Shore, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) on December 5, 2023. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 16, 2023 at 11:00am at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. There...

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Charles Albert Boucher

Dec 5, 2023

Charles (Charlie) A. Boucher, age 70, passed away on December 5, 2023, in his home in Pillager, MN.

Charlie was born on May 14, 1953, in Faribault, MN at St. Lucas Hospital. His parents, Telesphore (Bud) Bushey and Alice (Tupa) Bushey, raised him in Faribault and San Bernadino, CA. He graduated from Faribault Senior High. In his early years, Charlie...

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Colin D Wille

Dec 4, 2023

Colin Dean Wille 02-14-1946/12-04-2023

Colin Wille, 77 years old of Crosslake passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 4th 2023.

Colin was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on February 14th 1946. He then grew up in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. He worked many jobs over the years such as owning his own gas station to towing, mechanic, driving students...

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Merrill "Bill" Kleckner

Dec 1, 2023

Merrill "Bill" Kleckner, 86, of Brainerd passed away on December 1, 2023.

A private family burial will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

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Jean Elaine Krzak

Nov 30, 2023

Jean Elaine Krzak, age 75, of Baxter, Minn., passed away peacefully with both of her boys by her side at St. Joseph’s Medical Center on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born on November 19, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan.

On August 12, 1978, Jean married Ron Krzak in Lansing, Mich. and they spent forty-four wonderful years together. Most of their...

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Kraig Kruse

Nov 30, 2023

Kraig Lewis Kruse passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 56 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN.

He was born at St. John’s Hospital in Browerville, MN on July 23, 1967. After graduating high school, he went on to own and operate Kruse Dairy Farm until 2020. Kraig was also an active member is several agricultural...

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Lorraine Hamberg

Nov 28, 2023

A life well lived, Lorraine Winnifred Hamberg went to her heavenly home on November 28, 2023, at the age of 96 to be with the love of her life Roy.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 16, 2023, at 2:00pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. A Visitation will be held on Friday December 15, 2023, from 5:00pm...

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Gerhard 'Gary' Hasser

Nov 28, 2023

Gerhard (Gary) Hasser, 86, of Baxter, MN, formerly from Fairbanks, AK and Longville, MN, passed away on Tuesday November 28, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

There will be a prayer service held on Friday December 8, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.

Gary was born on October 3, 1937, in Long...

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Ellyn Tracy

Nov 27, 2023

Ellyn Louise Tracy (nee Hunt), 84, of Pequot Lakes passed away on November 27th, 2023, at home with her husband, Dale Tracy, by her side. Ellyn was born on July 10, 1939, to William and Sybil (Bixler) Hunt in Minneapolis, MN. She met Dale at church and they became partners in life. Ellyn was a kind, loving, funny, and supportive...

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Raymond Lasher

Nov 27, 2023

Raymond Lasher, 80, of Garrison, Mn, passed away on November 27, 2023.

Ray was born on January 12, 1943, to Kenneth and Shirley (Scott) Lasher in Anticoch, CA. He served in the Navy from 1961-1965 and served two terms in Vietnam. Ray was very proud of his 30 plus years of sobriety. He enjoyed helping others on their sobriety...

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Frank Holmes

Nov 27, 2023

Frank E. Holmes, 57, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus on November 27, 2023, in Staples. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 2, 2023, at 11:00am at the Staples Assembly of God Church with Reverend Roy Miles officiating. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of...

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Sharon Marie Luloff

Nov 26, 2023

Sharon Marie Luloff, 75, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2023.

Sharon was born to George and Darlene (Kincade) Mitchell on June 23, 1948, in St. Cloud, MN.

Sharon was a homemaker who loved cooking, reading, and her candy! She is survived by her daughter Shelly (Rafe)Fleener, and her granddaughters Dana and Ella of Pequot Lakes,...

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Mitchel Johnson

Nov 25, 2023

Mitchel Donovan Johnson, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2023. He was born in Sebeka, Minnesota on August 15, 1933, to Alfred and Emma (Colby) Johnson where six brothers were already on the scene; Bert, Bob, Bill, Doug, Jim and Phil.

He joined the Air Force six days after graduation from...

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Barbara Ellen Jones

Nov 25, 2023

Barbara Ellen Jones, 76, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on November 25, 2023 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned at this time.

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Richard 'Rick' Ternus

Nov 23, 2023

Richard ‘Rick’ Ternus, 42, of Brainerd, MN passed away on November 23, 2023, in Nisswa, MN. There will be a Celebration of Life service planned for the Spring of 2024.

Rick was born on January 29, 1981, to Douglas and Lorelei Ternus.

He was very intelligent and thoughtful, and he enjoyed helping others. He loved gaming, enjoying different foods, and...

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Earl J Olson

Nov 23, 2023

Earl J Olson, 93, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on November 23, 2023, in Brainerd. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday December 9, 2023, at Edgewood Vista Chapel in Brainerd at 11:00am.

Earl was born on December 7, 1929, to Conrad and Agnest (Larson) Olson. He served with the United State...

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Karen Marie Card

Nov 22, 2023

Karen Marie Card, 75, of Staples passed away on November 22, 2023, at Sanford Health in Fargo. Funeral Services will take place at 11 am on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services.

Karen was born on December 9, 1947 in Fargo, North Dakota to...

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Bob Hendrickson

Nov 21, 2023

Bob Hendrickson, 69, of Brainerd, passed away on November 21, 2023. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 6th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.

Bob was born on September 16, 1954, in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Roger and Mavis (Sanden) Hendrickson. He grew up in Houston, Minnesota and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. His family moved to...

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