Heidi Michelle Schmidt
Mar 20, 2023
Heidi Michelle Schmidt of Motley, passed peacefully at home, holding her husband Mike’s hands, after her 14 month journey with cancer, March 20, 2023.
Heidi was born on October 20th, 1968. She graduated from Chisholm High School and moved to Brainerd, in 1986. She graduated with a 2-year degree from Central Lake College in Accounting...
Gary Wayne Williams
Mar 17, 2023
Gary Wayne Williams, age 78, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Carefree Living. Gary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Wayne and Viola Williams.
Gary is survived by his children, Amy Wiser, Troy (Michelle) Cronbaugh, Theresa Williams; siblings: Larry, Mark (Kathy), Jean, and Linda; grandchildren: Jessica (Adam), Ricky (Kaley), Amanda (Joe), Alex...
Carolyn Ruby Nystrom
Mar 12, 2023
Our Beloved Mother gained her wings today.
Carolyn Ruby (Schwenn) Nystrom (aka: Ruby Red Lips) 87, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2023 in the arms of her youngest son, Gary.
Carolyn Ruby (Schwenn) Nystrom was born August 23, 1935 to Ruben Carl and Hatti...
Annella Kopka Ringwelski
Mar 5, 2023
Annella Mary Ringwelski, age 92, of Bowlus, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Serenity Village in Avon. Annella was born on July 16, 1930, in Elmdale, to Joseph and Edith (Schneider) Kopka.
Annella graduated from Upsala high school in 1949. She then attended St. Mary’s Nursing college in Rochester where she received her LPN. She...
Samuel (Sam) A Sweet
Mar 2, 2023
Samuel Anthony Sweet, age 82, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on March 2, 2023. Sam was born in Barrows on November 7, 1940, to Harold & Josephine (Clay) Sweet.
Sam is survived by his children, Kevin (Denise), David, Brian and Janae (Jerry) Brill; sisters, Betty Tyler and Beverly Miller; 6 grandchildren.
He is...
Aaron Lawrence Baumgartner
Feb 26, 2023
Aaron L. Baumgartner a 48-year-old resident of Motley passed away unexpectedly at the Hoag Memorial Hospital in New Port Beach, California. He was born to Shirley (Hertel) and Lawrence Baumgartner in Brainerd, Minnesota on October 2, 1974. He graduated from Staples-Motley High School in 1993. While he was in high school he attended the Auto Body program at Central...
Jerilyn Susan Arendt
Feb 26, 2023
Jerilyn Susan Arendt, age 76, of Cushing, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Jeri was born in Winona on November 5, 1946, to Wilber and Elizabeth “Valna” (Chase) Batzel. She married the love of her life, Lee Arendt on August 17, 1968. Together they began their family and raised four children....
Dale Holub
Feb 19, 2023
Dale (Papa) Holub, age 56 of Motley passed away on February 19, 2023 at his home. Dale was born on December 7,1966 in Wadena, Minnesota to Sharon M. (Schave) and Larry Holub. Dale was a Retired Navy Veteran who enjoyed the outdoors. Dale had a true passion for hunting.
A celebration of life will be...
Deanna Marie Holst
Feb 13, 2023
Deanna Marie Holst, age 59 of Box Elder, South Dakota died Monday February 13, 2023 at Monument
Health, Rapid City Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota after a brief battle with Cancer!
She was born May 1, 1963 in Waterloo Iowa, the daughter of Marlyn (Casey) Clark and Darlius Reiners
Clark. She married Sergeant...
Eugene Wayne Carlson
Feb 7, 2023
Eugene Wayne Carlson, age 68, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center. Gene was born on December 8, 1954, in Moose Lake to Frederick & Catherine (Costello) Carlson.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy; children: Nathaniel (Erin) Carlson, Dalton Schalz and Owen Carlson; siblings: Kay Heittola, Sharon...
Tammy Lynn Martin
Feb 6, 2023
Tammy Lynn Martin, age 52, of Deerwood, passed away at St Cloud Hospital on Monday, February 6, 2023. Tammy was born in Brainerd to Harold & Barbara (Hines) Mulholland.
Tammy was a very bright, kindhearted person who always put others first before herself. She would always say she is living for her grandchildren they were her world....
Delmar Vernal Lindgren
Jan 17, 2023
While drinking very hot black coffee on the morning of January 17, Delmar Vernal Lindgren was delighted to read in the paper that the secret to a long, good life -”it helps if you are Swedish”. That night, the Swede of 93 exuberant years, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Staples, MN with his wife Liz, of...
Cory Edward Crust
Jan 16, 2023
Cory Edward Crust, age 43, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Cory was born on June 9, 1979 in Brainerd to David & Bonnie (Evans) Crust.
Cory was a proud Union Tile Setter. He loved people, music, the outdoors and was passionate in everything he did. His bear hugs were tender yet strong at the same...
Mark F Olding
Jan 15, 2023
Mark Frederick Olding, 64, of Brainerd, passed away on January 15th, 2023 at home after a short battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date when the weather is warmer.
Mark was born in Duluth, MN to Robert and Margaret (Reedy) Olding on September...
Nancy Jane (Hansen) Rudie
Jan 13, 2023
Nancy Jane (Hansen) Rudie, age 65 of Staples, passed away unexpectedly in Henderson, Texas on January 13, 2023.Nancy was born in Wadena on March 8, 1957 to Donald & Beverly (Ricketts) Hansen. She worked as a waitress for Mr. Ed’s in Motley for 25 years.
Nancy enjoyed spending time with her cats and in her...
Joyce P Anderson
Jan 12, 2023
Joyce Petrea (Nielsen) Anderson was born on May 14, 1948, to Maria (Schmidt) and Viggo Nielsen in
Askov, MN. Joyce passed away on January 12, 2023, at the age of 74 surrounded by her family at home
in Staples, MN. Joyce grew up quickly taking on responsibilities in the house and on the farm much...
Joyce Petrea Anderson
Jan 12, 2023
Joyce P. Anderson, 74 year old resident of Staples, MN passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home in Staples, MN. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on January 28, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN with Rev. Carl Larson officiating. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Friday,...
