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Dave Anderson |
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Virginia Diane
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Virginia (Jeana) Diane Wetzel, 59, resident of Brainerd, died May 15, 2006, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Jeana was born Dec. 10, 1946, in Wisconsin. Survived by her children, Brian (Lisa) Wetzel, Melodie (Shane) Villnow and Melissa (Travis) Bible; grandchildren, Brandon Spandel and Piper Wetzel, Kortny and Matthew Villnow and Kali and Lexie Bible. |
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Alvin Barbknecht |
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Alvin L. Barbknecht, age 64 of Farmington, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Karen; daughter Jennifer Stevens; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9 at the White Funeral Home Chapel, 901 3rd St. with visitation on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m., also at the funeral home. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. |
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James H. Bedard |
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James H. Bedard, 60, of Brainerd, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. He was born on Oct. 4, 1946, in Hibbing to George and Ruth Bedard. He married Caren Crowther on Nov. 25, 1972. Jim is survived by his wife, Caren; three sons, Benjamin (Marie), Samuel and Louis; mother, Ruth; brothers, Robert (Janet), Dennis (Rosie), John (Bonnie), Thomas (Anna); and sister, Jeanne. He is preceded in death by his father, George. |
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Larry Chisholm |
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Larry E. Chisholm, 18, Star Route, Brainerd, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital Sunday (October 27, 1963) – more than four months after being injured in a car accident. Chisholm’s car and a pick-up driven by Peter Mogenson , Route 4, collided head-on the evening of June 12 on a country road. Mogenson and Mrs. Fred Mogenson, also Route 4, were killed instantly. Mrs. Peter Mogenson, also a passenger in the pick-up, was severely injured. Chisholm was hospitalized at University Hospital, Minneapolis, from shortly after the accident until Friday when he was returned to the hospital here. He never regained consciousness. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Chisholm; three brothers, Luverne, Harlen and Danny, all at home; and sisters, Mary Ann, at home, and Mrs. Peter Probasco, Thief River Falls. |
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Retired from 3M Age 63, of New Richmond, WI Died Monday, May 10, 2010 at his home from a recurrence of cancer. He was born to Robert and Loraine Dalzell, November 8, 1946, in Grundy Center, IA, growing up in Brainerd, MN. Rex attended Wartburg College, IA and the University of Minnesota receiving his BS in Biology from the University of Minnesota in 1973. Rex was a senior chemist at 3M, with many patents to his credit. He retired in 2003 after 35 years. Rex was involved with Somerset hockey for nearly 30 years and was a member of the Somerset school board for 12 years. Rex loved to hunt, dance, travel, play sports, spend time with family and friends, and had a tremendous faith in the Lord. Rex is preceded in death by his father, Robert and mother, Loraine. He is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Rex, Jr., Bradley, Ryan (Abby), Colin (Jenny), and Bryan; grandchildren, Josie and Aireanna; sister, Bobbie Debros; brothers, Kent (Connie) and John (Laurie); many nieces and nephews. |
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NISSWA - Bo DeLaHunt, 63, of Nisswa, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010, at his home. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Pastor Rory Swenson officiating. Friends are welcome to visit Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter and one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment will take place at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley. Bo was born and raised in Brainerd, Minn. He graduated from BHS in 1964 and received his associate's degree from the Brainerd Junior College. He then enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Air Force with the Security Air Police in England, Germany and Montana. Bo married Sherri Finden in Farmington, Minn., in 1973, and they made their home on Nisswa Lake. Prior to retirement in 2008, Bo spent his entire working years in sales management in the Brainerd for Toms TV, Radio Shack, WJJY, Stereo One, Greg Larsen Sports and Sports Supply. In his spare time he enjoyed golf and bowling. He golfed in the American Legion League at Eagles Landing and the Men's League at Maddens. Bo was vice president of the Brainerd Bowling Association. He was an accomplished bowler, rolling a 297, 298 and two 300 games. Bo and Sherri also loved traveling the United States visiting relatives and touring. Bo was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Loran (Yonke) DeLaHunt. He is survived by his wife of over 36 years, Sherri; son, Kyle; mother-in-law, Delores Finden; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. |
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James Frederick Elg, age 60, passed away June 28, 2007, at his home after a short but courageous battle with cancer. James was born on Aug. 26, 1946, in Virginia, Minn., to Evald and Doris (Ilse) Elg. James was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed sports including baseball, basketball, curling and was most recently an avid golfer. He served his country with two tours of duty in Vietnam in the Air Force. He was active in the American Legion Post No. 255, serving as commander in 1987, past district officer and numerous other positions. He was also a member of the VFW, Eagles and First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd. He retired from Potlatch in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Effie, of 33 years; daughter, 19-year-old Brianna, of Brainerd; mother, Doris Elg, of Brainerd; brothers, Gary (Lynn), of Red Wing, Alan (Cindy), of Inver Grove Heights; Uncle Don (Jeanette) Elg, of St. Paul; nieces, nephews and numerous cousins. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
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Jim Fariencek |
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Sandra (Leaf) Fryklind |
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Sandra Lee Leaf, 53, Ramsey, formerly of Brainerd, died Sunday, May 9, 1999, at Mercy Medical Center in Coon Rapids. She was born April 15, 1946, in Brainerd to Clifford J. and Eunice M. (Nelson) Fryklind. She married Earl Ronald Leaf. She was a retired proofreader for A.B.C. Newspapers. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tia Leaf, Elk River, and Tamara Wokson, Princeton; three grandchildren; her mother, of Anoka; and a brother, Steven Fryklind, Minneapolis. Her father died earlier. Memorial services will be at a later date. Burial will be in Fort Ripley Cemetery of Little Falls. |
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Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, surrounded by his loved ones, following
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Thomas "Tom" Gau, 55, Boone, Iowa, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at Boone County Hospital in Boone, Iowa, of liver failure. He was born Sept. 12, 1946, in Little Falls to Wildred and Viola (Rick) Gau. He married Linda Laurian on Feb. 14, 1969, in Brainerd. He was a 1965 graduate of Brainerd High School. He was licensed as a plumbing and heating specialist and had been employed by Duncan Heating and Pritchard Plumbing before working as a maintenance mechanic for Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, in the student married housing complex. He was an active member of the First Evangelical Free Church and served as a Scout and Awana leader. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Tom Gau, Lake Mills, Iowa, and James Gau, Pendleton, Ore.; two daughters, Lori VanCannon, Boone, Iowa, and Darci Gau, Ames, Iowa; three grandchildren; a brother, Rick Gau, Prior Lake; and a sister, Karen Backstrom, Minneapolis. His parents died earlier. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Evangelical Free Church in Boone, Iowa, with Don Howard officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd with Pastor Randall Ahlberg officiating. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone, Iowa, and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the First Evangelical Free Church in Boone, Iowa. |
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Sister Loretta Gavin, O.S.B. Sister Loretta (Mary Alice) Gavin was born on February 16, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Gavin, of Brainerd, MN. Surviving are her parents; three brothers, John, Mark and Matthew, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Jon (Kathleen) Walsh, San Diego, CA, Mrs. William (Maureen) Heap, St. Paul, and Laura, at home. Sister Loretta had attended St. Francis School in Brainerd and was a graduate of Brainerd’s Washington High School in 1964. She attended Brainerd Junior College for one year. On September 5, 1965 Sister Loretta entered the convent of the Order of St. Benedict at St. Scholastica, a Roman Catholic convent located in Duluth, MN. She attended the College of St. Scholastica as a postulant. On June 18, 1966 Sister Loretta received the Benedictine habit. In January of 1967 Sister Loretta was not feeling well, noticed a growth in her chest, was hospitalized and had surgery. At that time she was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. She remained in the hospital for several weeks and received cobalt treatments. She returned to the Priory for a short time and then spent three months with her family in Brainerd. She returned to the novitiate in June and on September 5, 1967 Sister Loretta pronounced her first vows. Sister Loretta attended class at the College of St. Scholastica during the first semester but became progressively weaker and on October 26, 1967 she was again hospitalized. Her mother, Mrs. Gavin, was able to spend much time with Sister Loretta during the last weeks of her life. During all of this suffering and illness Sister Loretta was an example and an inspiration to all. On the morning of Tuesday, December 19, 1967, Sister Loretta received Communion as usual. She died very peacefully about 8:15 that same morning while another Benedictine Sister sat with her. The cause of her death was diagnosed as Hodgkin’s disease. The usual wake service was held at the funeral home for Sister Loretta on Friday, December 22. The Requiem High Mass for Sister Loretta was a celebrated Mass sung in Our Lady of Peace Chapel at St. Scholastica. Celebrants of the Mass were Bishop Francis J. Schenk, Msgr. Thomas Scott, Father Edward Foster, Father Eugene Theisen, and Father Francis Brennan. Msgr. Bernard Popesh was the master-of-ceremonies and Father Philip Solem the commentator. Also present in the sanctuary were Father Robert Klein, Msgr. Patrick Byrnes, Father Frank Melovasich, Father Eugene McGlothlin, O.S.B., Father Raymond Cossette, and Father Thomas O’Gara. Sister Loretta Gavin is buried in the cemetery on the grounds of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. |
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Shirley “Shirl” Ann Green passed away April 12, 2011 at her Brainerd residence of more than 20 years. She was born on Oct. 8, 1946 in Brainerd to Art and Elsie Graber. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, James “Jimmy” Graber. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Lynna (David) Strom, Shelley Green; and granddaughter, Allie Marie, all of Minneapolis. Shirley was raised on a farm in Oak Lawn Township, Brainerd. She graduated from Washington High School in 1964. Over the years she enjoyed her dog “Boomer,” working at the bank, volunteer activities at church, playing piano with her granddaughter, traveling with her family, taking rides in the convertible out to the farm, sharing her farm stories with us — which we enjoyed immensely, and visiting with neighbors and friends. Shirley was the most special of people and never said a bad word about anyone. We cannot say enough about her caring and compassionate nature. She was the most loving mother and grandmother. Shirley took great pride in her daughters. Words can’t express how much she will be missed by her devoted family. “We will love you forever.” |
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Sandee was born May 8, 1946 in Brainerd, MN to Albin and Marcella "Betty" (Munger) Hill. She married Warren Ostendorf on April 2, 1989 in St. Could. She worked 19 years at the V.A. Medical Center in St. Cloud and retired with disability. She loved gardening, sitting on her deck, visiting lakes and casinos and being surrounded by her loving family and friends. Surviving Sandee are: her husband Warren of Waite Park, her son Tory (Dawn) Nelson of Snohomish, WA, her daughter Christina (Bryan) Nelson of St. Cloud, granddaughter Ashley Ann Nelson of St. Cloud, her sister Joyce (Wally) Brown of Florida and her brother Bob Hill of Deer River. Preceding her in death are her parents, brother Matthew Hill, sister-in-law Sharon Hill, nephews Mike Hill, Shawn Hill, Tom Brown and Jeff Brown.
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Roma Payne was born on April 25, 1945, to Harley and Anna (Cornish) Hoskins. She was called from this life on Sept. 21, 2005, after a long battle with emphysema. Roma was the youngest of four children. She grew up in Woodrow with two sisters, Bonnie (Ralph) Smude and Darlene Jacobs, and her brother, Ron Hoskins. Her first marriage was to Paul Haff. She gave birth to three children, Leslie, and twins, Lee and Laura. Her second marriage was to Bud Payne who has since passed away. Throughout her life she loved to travel but always returned to the Brainerd area. She loved to cook and had quite a green thumb. We believe she is in heaven planting gardens and scolding others for over-watering. She was a very giving and caring person whose grandchildren meant the world to her: Kelsey, 19, Jared, 18, and Brandon, 14, and now a great-grandson, Blake. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation with family will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the service at 11 a.m. at the Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Bjorlo of the Journey North Church will be officiating. Arrangements are with Halvorson-Johnson Funeral Home in Brainerd. |
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Randy Jessen, age 66, of Baxter, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 26, 2013. He was born to Ed & Bobby Jessen on January 18, 1947, in Brainerd. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1965. Randy married the love of his life, Betty Noreen on September 6, 1969 in Brainerd. Together they had 2 children. Randy enjoyed family and friends, having coffee and visiting, hunting, fishing, watching Jake play basketball, and watching and coaching sports. Randy was owner/operator of Jessen Trucking Service and he worked for Oak Grove Dairy & Kemps. He was an active member of Park United Methodist Church and the Baxter Lions Club. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 43 years, Betty; children, Colleen (Kevin) Goedker of Brainerd, Robert (Lanita Volkmuth) of Brainerd; brother, John of Baxter; grandchildren, Jake Reynolds, Kaycee Goedker, Alex Goedker, Kassandra Skogen, Cynthia Volkmuth, Jayden Hummel, Carter VanderAvond, Julia VandenAvond. Randy is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Danny Jessen; father-in-law, Roy Noreen; mother-in-law, Mabel Noreen. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 1pm at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Halvorson Johnson Funeral Home from 4-7pm, and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Baxter Cemetery. |
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Ed Jorgenson |
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Walter
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Andy
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Andy was born on January 5, 1946 in Hopkins, Minnesota. He was the fourth of 12 children. Andy and his family moved to Garrison, Minnesota on Lake Mille Lacs in 1956. He attended the one-room Garrison Elementary School on Borden Lake, and then attended Franklin Junior High and Washington High School, graduating in 1964. Andy participated in football and Golden Gloves boxing in high school, and because he lived 20 miles from Brainerd, it was not uncommon for him to have to hitchhike home in order to participate in these activities. The Brainerd Chapter of the Golden Gloves now gives The Andy Kokesh Award to the boxer who has shown unusual traits of sportsmanship, desire, leadership, and hard work. Andy played linebacker and helped his football team nearly win a conference title in 1963. Andy worked his way through Brainerd Community College and the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1968. After Andy's death, the Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity established a scholarship in his honor. After graduation, Andy felt he needed to fulfill his military obligation, so in September, 1968, he volunteered for the draft. In December, 1968, after finishing basic training, Andy married Barb Donovan. He was shipped to Vietnam in January, 1969 and was killed in Chu Lai, South Vietnam June 21, 1969 in a mortar attack. He was awarded a Bronze Star for heroism, and the Purple Heart. Andy never got back to Mille Lacs, but his name is engraved over the front door of the VFW a few blocks from the shore of Lake Mille Lacs. The Garrison VFW renamed the post "The Andrew F. Kokesh VFW Post 1816." |
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Donaleen Kramer |
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Randy Krause |
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Sharon Kretzman |
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Former Baxter City Council member, Military Order of the Purple Heart member and outdoor enthusiast Ron Kristofferson of Nisswa died Monday in Brainerd. He was 63. Kristofferson served as a council member in Baxter from 1989-1996, and as mayor from 1997-1998. It was at that time that he was diagnosed with cancer, which he fought up until his death. Baxter City Council member Gary Muehlhausen, who served for several years with Kristofferson on the city council, said even after Kristofferson was diagnosed with cancer he would always offer Muehlhausen, also a former mayor, advice. "The one thing that impressed me about Ron was that he was a true leader, a true friend and most of all a true gentleman," Muehlhausen said. "I can't say enough about Ron." Muehlhausen said he was praying for Kristofferson's wife, Sue, and Kristofferson's family. Ron was born July 29, 1945, in Brainerd to Oscar and Lorena Kristofferson. He graduated from Brainerd High School and was drafted into the Marine Corps, serving as a lance corporal with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Division - "Magnificent Bastards" - in Vietnam, where he was decorated with three Purple Hearts. Following his honorable discharge, he married Susan Waldin on Aug. 20, 1977, on Gull Lake. He worked for Job Service and the state of Minnesota for a number of years as a rehabilitation employment counselor. Kristofferson also was a member of the Crow Wing Power Board, Disabled American Veterans and the VFW. In addition to his wife, Susan, he is survived by five daughters and seven grandchildren. |
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Mary Jendro, age 66, of Brainerd, formerly of Little Falls, MN, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 of complications from lung cancer at her son’s home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN, with Fr. Nicholas Landsberger officiating. A private interment will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 1, 2012 and 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls, MN. There will be a parish prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mary Louise Lakin was born on August 29, 1946 in Cloquet, Minnesota the daughter of William & Mary (Shebly) Lakin. She grew up in Brainerd, MN, and graduated from Washington Senior High School, Class of 1964. Mary lived in various places throughout her life including, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Las Vegas, NV and Fort Ripley. She worked at Amour in St. Cloud, had her own businesses selling cars and then furniture and appliances. While living in Las Vegas, she worked at Tom Terry Homes and then Sun Valley Homes. She enjoyed playing cards and loved the bright lights of Las Vegas but always came back to fish and play in Minnesota. Her family will fondly remember her taking her “secret” with her. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Curtis (Nancy) Jendro, Jeffrey Jendro and Angela (Carl) Jendro-Terry; grandchildren, Heather Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Garret Johnson, Jesse Jendro, Milissa Jendro, Ashley Jendro, Kelly Jendro and Lydia Jendro; ex-husband, Curtis Jendro; siblings, William Lakin, Robert Lakin, Anne Lakin and Florence Lakin; special family friends, the Jendro’s, the Strom’s, the Will’s, the Goebel’s and the DeMarre’s and many other friends and relatives too numerous to mention. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Milissa Vivian Jendro. " Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." |
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Alice Langer |
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Loren Lease |
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Marcia R. McCalvy, 64, of Brainerd, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at the Hospice Care Center in Bremerton, Wash. She was born on Jan. 10, 1946, in Brainerd, Minn., to Howard and Margaret (Olsen) McCalvy. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1964. Marcia is survived by her four daughters, Margaret Ann Swift, Brainerd, Bobbie Jo (Ken) Giese, Washington, Cherie White, Washington, and Melissa (Mo) Seymour, Florida; seven stepchildren, Heather (Chad) Visser, Brainerd, Amy (Clint) Stuart, Washington, Chris (Tiffany) Mudford, Washington, Missy (Shawn) Mudford, Washington, Dee Mueller, Washington, and Teri (Dave) Spindler, Brainerd, and Victoria Doroshenko, Missouri; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma (Julius) Matson; and two brothers, Dallas (Terry) and Jim (LaVonne) McCalvy. Preceded in death by her parents; and three grandchildren, Sheree, David and Carlena. |
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Mike McDuffee |
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John Menz |
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Lee S. Miller |
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Lee Steven Miller, 67-year-old lifetime resident of Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society-Bethany. Lee was born in Duluth, Minn., on June 28, 1945, to Kenneth and Helen (Shadley) Miller. Lee had been an active Moose member for over 30 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. His other interests were NASCAR and anything car related, playing cards, and enjoying the outdoors and animals. Surviving are his wife, Pamela; daughter, Tracy Miller, of Largo, Fla.; son, Shawn Miller; grandchildren, Kaylee Ray and Jack; sisters, Joan (Tom) Cook, of Anthem, Ariz., and Diane Lorenz, of Enumclaw, Wash. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patricia and Ray Windorski; and his aunt, Leona Miller. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with a Pilgrim Moose memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorials are preferred to the Mooseheart Child City and School, Mooseheart, Ill., or to donor’s choice. Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home and Crematory in Brainerd. |
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Patricia Ann Mudford, 59, of Brownsville, Texas, formerly of Brainerd, passed away Sept. 27, 2004, at home with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Ann was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Oadby, England. She immigrated to the United States with her parents and siblings in 1950. Ann was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School in Brainerd. She was employed for many years at St. Joseph's Hospital and Taco Towne. She moved to Brownsville, Texas, in 1986 and has been a resident of Winter Haven Resort for 18 years. In Texas, she was employed in South Padre Island for 15 years. Ann is survived by three brothers, Tony Mudford, New Braunfels, Texas, Terry Mudford, Brownsville, Texas, and Barry Mudford, Brainerd; one sister, Lesley Vrudny, Alpine, Texas; 19 nieces and nephews; 23 great-nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents, Les and Joyce Mudford, preceded her in death.
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Delta Funeral Directors, Brownsville, Texas. A memorial service is pending
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Leonard A. Nelson, age 57, of Staples, died Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2004, at the Staples Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in the Congregational Church in Staples with the Rev. Muriel Hachfield officiating. Relatives will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples. Memorials are preferred to the Salvation Army or the Congregational Church in Staples. Leonard Nelson was born on Feb. 13, 1946, in Brainerd to Arthur and Christine (Jacob) Nelson. He grew up there and graduated with the class of 1964. Len also attended the machine trades classes at the Staples Tech School. On Oct. 15, 1966, he married Dawn Eide in Brainerd. Together they moved from the Twin Cities to Staples in 1973 where they worked and raised their family. Len was a member of the Congregational Church in Staples and served on several boards and in leadership roles. He sat on the Staples Water and Light Board for many terms, was involved with the local Cub and Boy Scouts and participated in activities with the Still Cruisin' Car Club. One of his passions was the involvement in the Staples Fire Department, along with regular duties, he spent years doing fire safety presentations and local training for the department. Leonard is survived by his wife, Dawn; a son, Arthur (Deerae) Nelson of Wahpeton, N.D.; a daughter, Anna Nelson of East Bethel; two sisters, Jan (Jim) Vacinek of Brainerd, and Pat (Russell) Sortland of Rapid City, S.D., as well as three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents. |
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Lester "Les" J. Newcomb, age 57 of Little Falls, Minn., died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at his home in Darling Township, Morrison County, Minn. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at 10 a.m. at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls. Friends may call Sunday from 4-8 p.m. at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and Monday from 9-10 a.m. at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls. Les is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Rod Newcomb of Waite Park, Minn.; daughter, Tyra Newcomb and fiance, Mike Rustad, and grandson, Logan Rustad, all of Waite Park, Minn.; parents Jim and Dorothy Newcomb of Zimmerman, Minn.; brothers, Doug Newcomb and wife, Gayle, of Zimmerman, Minn., Jim Newcomb and wife, Deb, of Denver; sisters, Annie Sutton and husband, Chris, of Cashton, Wis., Diana Murray and husband, Les, of Zimmerman, Minn., Jan Newcomb of Cedar, Minn., Jody Wiltsey and husband, Jerry, of Princeton, Minn., Patty Gardaiz and husband, Dan of Elk River, Minn. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Smith and her husband, Jerry. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, Minn. |
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Marlene Kaye Leoni died on June 16, 2010, in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., at the age of 63. Marlene was born on Oct. 19, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minn. She is the daughter of Rev. Melford A. Olson and Mary M. Olson, of Brainerd, Minn. Marlene graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd in 1964 and attended college at North Central University in Minneapolis. Before moving to Inver Grove Heights, she lived for over 30 years in southern California where she taught piano lessons and was the music director at Orange First Assembly of God. Most recently she volunteered in various roles at the Crystal Cathedral of Garden Grove, Calif. Marlene is survived by her two daughters, Rachelle Dawn Lo (Dr. Benjamin Lo) of New Buffalo, Mich., and Sharri Denise Moses (Rev./Dr. Jay Moses) of Wheaton, Ill.; eight grandchildren; her mother, Mary M. Olson of Brainerd, Minn.; and two brothers, Darrel (Sheila) Olson of Baxter, Minn., and Denny (Karolyn) Olson of Savage, Minn. She was preceded in death by her father, Melford A. Olson and loving husband, Joseph G. Leoni. |
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Chuck Osell, 52, died Sunday September 27, 1998, at St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood. Charles Vernon Osell was born September 7, 1946 in Monticello, MN. He attended elementary and high school in Brainerd, MN. He attended Brainerd Jr. College and graduated from St. Cloud State University. Mr. Osell served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1970. He married Jean Risty on June 12, 1971 in Brandon, SD. Chuck and Jean lived in Brainerd, MN, Milwaukee, WI, Roseville, MN, and moved to Maplewood, MN in 1993. Chuck has been employed by the State of Minnesota since 1975 as a fiscal analyst. He has been a member of North Heights Lutheran Church since 1976. Survivors include his wife, Jean; his mother, Charlotte Grossnickel; brothers, Barry and Roger Osell; sisters, Linda Reed and Susan Kern. He was predeceased by his brother, Ron. Services Friday 12 noon at North Heights Lutheran Church, 2701 Rice Street, Roseville. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Leslea J. Maattala, 65, of Leesville, LA. passed away Saturday 30, July 2011 in Dubuis Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, 10:00 AM, August 4th, 2011 in First United Methodist Church, in DeRidder with Dr. Wayne Evans officiating. Burial will be in Beauregard Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Leslea was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on 16 April 1946 to Lester and Gladys Peterson, now deceased. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1964 and attended Brainerd Junior College where she studied accounting for two years. She worked for the First National Bank of Brainerd for three years. She married Richard Maattala on 12 March 1966. After a brief honeymoon she returned to Brainered while, her husband served a tour of duty in Viet-Nam. She then lived in Colorado, Germany, Maryland, Kentucky and Michigan. After her husband retired from the Military, she moved to Rosepine, LA and went to work for the Defense Commissary Agency at Ft. Polk, LA. She then moved to Panama and worked for the US Army Finance Center at Ft. Clayton, Panama Canal Zone. She returned to DeRidder and went to work again for the Defense Commissary Agency until she retired in 2007. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Richard Maattala of Leesville; daughters, Kimberley Martin and husband, Dewayne of Leesville, Denis Torres of DeRidder, Jill Martin and husband, Durwin of Leesville and Amanda Meeks and husband James (JR) of DeRidder; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder and Thursday, August 4th, 2011, from 9:00 AM until the service at the church. |
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Janice A. Belden, age 57, of Coon Rapids, passed away Oct. 10, 2003, surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by father Harold. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 36 years, Barry; son Cory (Lisa); granddaughter Megan; mother Marjorie Pohl; sister Carol (Perry) Ahlstrand; brother Dave (Kim) Pohl; nieces Kari and Tracy; mother-in-law Winnie Belden; and many other family and friends. Private interment will be in Stony Brook Cemetery, Pequot Lakes. Funeral service was today at Anoka Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were with Washburn-McReavy Seman Chapel, Coon Rapids. |
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Alan E. Powers died at his home on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. He was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on June 5, 1946 to Darrell and Sandy (McCall) Powers, moving to Baxter in 1957. Al graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd in 1964 and Brainerd Community College in 1973. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Alan was employed by the Minnesota DNR and fought many local and western U.S. fires. He retired in 2006. Al was an avid reader, collector and friend to animals. He married Randy R. Walsh in 1971 and later divorced. He married Lory Tougas in 1984 and also later divorced. Al is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Jeff) Strobel; brothers, Randy (Bonnie) Powers and Michael (Ann) Powers; grandchildren, Jessica (Zeb) Schwendeman and Austin “Brody” Strobel; great-granddaughter, Tiara Schwendeman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Fred Powers. |
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William C.
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William Charles Rasch, age 66, resident of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. William was born on Nov. 2, 1945, in Brainerd to Horace and Dorothy (Doshan) Rasch. Survivors include his daughters, Lia Eastman, Hastings, Minn., Cassie Jacobi, Baxter, Minn., Katie Rasch, Brainerd, Minn.; grandchildren, Aeryn, Zane, Bram and Reese; sister, Jeanette Riesnes, Alexandria, Minn. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd followed by burial at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at 2 p.m. with military honors provided by the Minnesota State Veterans Honor Guard.
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Larry L. Roberts |
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Larry Lee Roberts, 65, of Brainerd, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born May 25, 1946, in Brainerd to Chester and Johanna Roberts. He graduated from Washington High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Thailand during Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for Data 100, American Totalisator, and Chet’s TV & Appliances. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Dixon) Roberts; daughter, Kimberly (Evan) Peck, of Chicago; stepchildren, Kayala Roberts, Scott (Michelle) Phoenix and Nicole (Steven) Wolff, all of Brainerd; brother, Charles Roberts, of Brainerd; sister, Barbara (Bill) Corner, of Breezy Point; grandchildren, Kyle, Megan, Taylor, Caleb, Kailee, and Avalon; niece and nephews, Todd Corner, Glain Corner, Brian Roberts and Heather Grimstad and their families; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and aunts and uncles. |
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Max Rutger |
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Thomas Michael (Mike) Schmoll, age 61, of Pequot Lakes, Minn. Tom (Mike) was peacefully called to his eternal home on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was born on July 8, 1946, to his parents, Wally and Valerie (Hefley) Schmoll in Banana River, Fla. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Dodge Center, Minn., and renewed his baptismal covenant through his confirmation in Alameda, Calif. Thomas graduated from Brainerd High School in 1964 and continued his education at the U of M. He served his country from July 1965 to August 1968 doing two tours in Vietnam. He then found the love of flying and achieved his dreams of becoming a pilot. On Dec. 21, 1977, he was joined in holy matrimony to Violetta Schley in Claremont, Minn. They moved and lived in Prior Lake for 18 years and then to Pequot Lakes, Minn. Tom had more than a 25-year career with Mesaba Airlines Northwest Airlink as a pilot captain. After retirement, he was blessed to continue his hobbies of fishing, golfing, hunting, traveling and playing cards. Tom was also a member of the Prior Lake VFW Post No. 6208 and Brainerd American Legion Post No. 255. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Violetta; daughter, Anna; son, Tom Jr., both of Savage, Minn.; son, Robert, of Minneapolis; grandson, Henry; mother, Valerie Schmoll, of Pensacola, Fla.; brother, Randy Schmoll (Lucinda), of Kahalui, Hawaii; sister, Jane Pollock (Jerry), of Crosslake, Minn.; and many loved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Waldemar Schmoll. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake, Minn., and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Funeral service will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Prior Lake, Minn., with the Rev. John P. Vaughn presiding. Interment and military honors will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. |
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Gregory C. Tibbets |
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Gregory C. Tibbetts, age 59, of Baraboo, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2006 following complications of cancer. Greg was born Nov. 2, 1946 in Hibbing, Minn. to the parents of Frank and Winnie Tibbetts. On Sept. 21, 1974 he was united in marriage to Kathy Daly Wilhelm in Colorado. Greg spent his life practicing law, writing books and doing couples counseling. He and his wife lived out their dream living in the bush in South Africa as missionaries. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; three children, Hope Lockhart of New Jersey; son, John Tibbetts of California; son, Jordan Tibbetts of Washington; three grandchildren; mother; stepfather; brother; and two sisters. Greg was preceded in death by a son, Sterling of Montana. A celebration of Greg's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at the Living Hope Church on Highway 12, two miles north of Baraboo. Greg was loved by many and served the Lord with all his heart. He will be dearly missed. The Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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James N. Torfin, age 58, resident of Brainerd,
died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004, at his home. While in Brainerd, Jim worked for First Federal, Universal Pensions and Thrivent Financial (Lutheran Brotherhood). He served as Chairman and President of United Way and was also active in many civic and community organizations. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd. He is survived by his wife, Nedra; four children, Matt Torfin, Seattle, Wash., Jeff Torfin of East Gull Lake, Minn., Kelly Torfin of Minneapolis, Jenny (Torfin) and husband Troy Peterson of Pequot Lakes, Minn.; and grandson Trent Midthun; two sisters, Barb Treat of Bemidji, and Judy Rossi of St. Paul. His parents and brothers Gary Torfin and Rick Torfin died earlier. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd with Pastor David Holte officiating. Military honors will be provided by Brainerd American Legion Post 255. A private family burial service at Vaale Cemetery will precede the memorial service. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church. |
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CRESCENT CITY, Calif. -- Dennis Leon Walters, 59, formerly of Brainerd, died Sept. 1, 2005, in Crescent City, California. He is survived by his wife Monica of Crescent City, his mother Carol Walters of Brainerd; son Dennis Jr. of Minneapolis; daughter Leona of Brainerd; one brother, Gerald (Marlene) of Brainerd; three sisters, Patricia Young of Minneapolis, Dee Ann (Steven) Schellin of Heidelberg, Germany, Donna (Richard) Monson of Brainerd, and three grandchildren. His father, Gerhardt (Gary) Walters, preceded him in death. |
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Margaret A. Zander, 65, resident of Brainerd, died unexpectedly Friday, May 11, 2012, at her home in Brainerd. Marg was born July 2, 1946, in Brainerd to Hazel and John Zander Jr. Marg is survived by her sister, Mary (Darien) DeRocher, of Brainerd; her brother, Jim (Mary Ann) Zander, of Cornville, Ariz.; and her extended family, Florence, Michelle, Sam, Susan, Kayla and Sammy. Also surviving are 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Marg was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Jack. Marg will be greatly missed by many. She was a great friend, wonderful aunt, avid reader, and gracious woman. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1964. She worked for many years at Super Valu and Woodview Residential. She also volunteered at a local childcare center. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday with a funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd with Father Keith Bertram officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. |
