Obituaries

Nov 24, 2020

Steven Mark Becker, 68-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born January 18, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa to Marie (Lutgen) and Alfred Becker. Steven was an avid outdoorsman who had a great love for hunting and fishing, and was particularly passionate about duck hunting. He...

Nov 22, 2020

Donald Gustave Niemann, age 88 of Staples, passed away peacefully at his home on November 22, 2020. He was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on July 27, 1932 to Elizabeth M. (Korsten) and Gust A. Niemann. He married Barbara A. Myers in Long Prairie on April 12, 1952. Donald served his country from 1949-1953 in the Marines, and from...

Nov 21, 2020

Eugene H. Altenbrun, passed away on November 21, 2020 at the Wadena Tri-County Hospital. Gene was born on April 15, 1941 to the late Rex & Sarah (Cain) Altenbrun in Rock Lake, North Dakota. He attended school through the 8th grade, then began working at various gas stations. Gene farmed in Clarissa, where he raised his three sons. He...

Nov 19, 2020

Glenn Marvin Pilgrim, age 89, of Pillager, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Glenn was born January 5, 1931 in Town of Wein, Edgar, WI to Gustave and Mary (Flegel) Pilgrim. He married the love of his life Louise Williams on April 26, 1952. Glenn worked as a diesel...

Nov 18, 2020

Eldon LeRoy Morey of Motley died on November 18, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1937, to Edward and Mary Morey. Motley was his boyhood home and he graduated from Motley High School in 1955. He obtained degrees from Hamline University, St. Cloud State College, and the University of South Dakota. He served in the United States Navy...

Nov 18, 2020

Nov 16, 2020

Lavonne Alice Thesing went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2020 at age 83 at her home in Brainerd, MN surrounded by her husband and children. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Halvorson-Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Nov 12, 2020

Bonnie Jean Brick, age 89, of Baxter passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Bonnie was born in Lacrosse, Wisc to Fritz & Hazel (Sauer) Reinsvold. She married James Brick on November 18, 1950, and together they had three children. Bonnie worked in the banking industry for American National Bank and Public Finance. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her...

Nov 11, 2020

Larry Duane Olson, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Larry was born in Brainerd to Andy & Nora (Paulson) Olson. He married the love of his life, Doreen Peterson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on June 5, 1965. He worked 40 years as a papermaker at Potlatch. Larry could (and would) make...

Nov 10, 2020

Aldene L. Gosse, age 90, of Brainerd, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Carefree Living. Aldene was born on November 21, 1929 in Mandan, North Dakota to Henry & Estelle (Garbe) Scheerle. She married Ernest Gosse and was a seamstress at Hickerson Garment Factory. Aldene was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed tatting, sewing, gardening...

Nov 8, 2020

Barbara Jean (Gibson) Johnson, 75, of Staples, passed peacefully at the Staples Lakewood Hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2020, after a brave, heroic battle with COVID-19. Barbara (Grandma Pixie) was surrounded by her children the morning of her passing. A morning full of love, stories, music, and phone calls with her grandchildren. Barbara was born August 5, 1945 in...

Nov 6, 2020

Beverly Ann Mulroy, age 88, of Nisswa, went home to Jesus, November 6, 2020. Beverly was born in Cohasset on July 18, 1932 to Wyman & Marion (Kraskey) Matheson. She married Daniel Mulroy at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Atlanta, Georgia on May 12, 1951. Beverly was an avid Hunter, fisherman and pilot. Beverly was an active member...

Nov 4, 2020

Marjorie Marie Wonders, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Harmony House of Motley. Marjorie was born on September 9, 1935 in Staples, to Walter & Beulah (Ryder) Spreiter. She married Robert Wonders on May 30, 1953 and together they raised three children. Marjorie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting and going for walks....

Oct 30, 2020

June Ida Hanson, age 88, of Staples, passed away at Lakewood Health System on Friday, October 30, 2020. June was born in Poplar Township on June 17, 1932 to Harvey & Mary Jane (Matthews) Dumpprope. She married Donald M. Hanson on April 10, 1950, and together they raised their family near Leader. June was a hard-working farm wife. Between...

Oct 22, 2020

Joan Dahlberg, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 22, 2020, after a long illness. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Melvin; children: Elissa (Joe) Tarnofsky, Dean (Sandy) Dahlberg; grandchildren: Greg (Isa) Dahlberg, Eric Dahlberg, John Tarnofsky; sisters: Marjory (Doug) Peace, Pam (Howard)...

Oct 21, 2020

Ann Marie Horn, 55, of Baxter, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on October 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1965 in Wadena, Minnesota to Eugene and Lois (Messer) Tyrrell. Ann grew up in Wadena and graduated from Wadena High School where she was active in band, speech and debate, track and field, and was...

Oct 21, 2020

Duane (Pepper) Pierson, age 86 of Avon, passed away on October 21st, 2020. Duane was born on September 6th, 1934 in Chaska to Helen and Cyril Pierson. Duane is survived by his wife of 66 years Gloria and 3 daughters: Lori (Terry) Childers of Chaska, Stacie (Tim) Bensen of Maple Grove, and Michele (David) Swantek of St. Cloud; he...

Oct 16, 2020

Virginia Cassin, age 96 beautiful years old, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Her last days and hours were spent in the peace and comfort of her home at Northern Lakes Senior Living, in Baxter, MN. Five of Ginie’s eight children were gathered near her bedside. Her departure was sweet and without pain. Ginie was born to Maude...

Oct 10, 2020

Alice L. Wroolie 92, passed away peacefully at her son's home October 10, 2020. She was surrounded by family. Alice was born in Duluth December 15, 1927. She grew up in Duluth and worked at Snyder Drug, as a young adult. She and a girlfriend moved to Minneapolis and she worked in the make-up department at Dayton's. She didn't...

Oct 8, 2020

Linda Marie Kelly, age 85 of Flower Mount, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mount. Graveside services for Linda will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2PM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa.