OBITUARIES

Jun 14, 2022

Robert "Bob" Nuffer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home in Fifty Lakes, MN, with his wife by his side.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sharren; step-children, Mike (Janna) and Shelly (John); step-grandchildren: Russ (April), Justine (Erin), Brittany and Maddie; and step-great-grandchildren: Charlie, Sy and Leo. He was preceded in death by...

Jun 14, 2022

LeRoy O.E. Bach, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Ideal Corners on June 14, 2022. He was born in Elmwood, Wisconsin, on October 7, 1936, to Jens Jensen Bach and Eunice Sylvia (Olson) Bach. LeRoy worked at the Minneapolis Airports Commission for 30 years after serving in the Army.

It was in Saint Paul, Minnesota...

Jun 13, 2022

Karen Jean Filsmyer, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2022, after battling with dementia for several years. She was born December 19, 1940, in Pequot Lakes, MN, to Howard and Carrie (Shaw) Schmidt. Karen loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed playing softball, cards, dominos, scrapbooking and puzzles.

Karen...

Jun 13, 2022

Wade Glenn Alexander passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on Monday, June 13, 2022. Wade is survived by his beautiful wife, Tammy, and three daughters: Sarah, Megan and Rachel. Wade was a cook in the Navy, primarily on submarines. He spent most of his post-Navy career as a roofer/contractor running his own successful business, Cross Roofing. Later...

Jun 11, 2022

Linda Susan Nelson of Backus passed away surrounded by her family on June 11, 2022. She is now with her beloved family that preceded her in death: father, Leonard (2020); mother, Gertrude “Sally” (1996); and sister, Wanda (1998).  Linda was an amazing aunty to her niece, Brandy Watkinson (Tim Watkinson); nephew, Brandon Dahlin (Bethany); and great nieces and nephews:...

Jun 6, 2022

Sandra May Southbloom, age 83, of Pine River, formerly Coon Rapids, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her home. She was born to Oscar and Hazel Chaney on July 28, 1938, in South Bend, IN. Sandra worked for the Salvation Army Rehab Center in Minneapolis for 26 years. She loved spending time with her family.

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Jun 4, 2022

Nyla Janine Skogland, age 82, of Baxter (and most recently Nisswa), MN, went to see her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2022. She was born to Norman and Pearl (Schardin) Johnson on November 27, 1939, in Tyler, MN.

After a 7-day engagement, she married the love of her life, Jerry Skogland, in 1960. They lived in...

Jun 4, 2022

Paul William Haff, age 78, of Jenkins, passed away June 4, 2022. Paul was born on January 7, 1944, in Kirkland, Washington to Walter and Rachel Haff. His family moved to Columbus, ND before settling in Merrifield, MN. Paul joined the Navy on 11/28/1961 and was discharged on 11/30/1967. He married in 1976 to the love of his life, Joan...

Jun 4, 2022

Lisa Marie Ford, age 64, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Brookside Comfort Care in Pine River. She was born to Elmer and Ruth Mord on February 10, 1958, in Princeton, MN. Lisa worked at the Treehouse in Pequot Lakes for 18 years. She enjoyed gardening and babysitting and was an avid Vikings fan....

Jun 2, 2022

Thomas G. Kurz, 73 of Brainerd, MN passed away on June 2, 2022, at Essentia Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center. He was born on September 27, 1948, in Brainerd, MN and lived there his whole life.

Tom retired after serving 20 years in the United States Army Reserve. He was a baker for 60 years and...

May 31, 2022

Allan Mason, 87, passed away at his home in Backus on May 31, 2022. He was born in Debs, MN, on January 19, 1935, to Henrietta (Mark) and Jess Mason. Allan was a logger in Minnesota for most of his life. Along the way he worked in the canneries in Washington and the copper mines in Anaconda, Montana. It...

May 28, 2022

Jonathon (Jon) Dale Moser passed away at his home in Maple Grove, MN, on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Jon is survived by his wife Gloria, daughter Tamara (Kriss) and granddaughters, Zada and Tatum. Also surviving are his siblings, Keith (Carol), Gary (Colleen), and Julie (Robert), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jon’s siblings, Lowell and Glenyce...

May 8, 2022

Ielene Rose Mathison, age 88, died May 8, 2022, at her daughter Susan’s home in Lake Shore, MN, where she lived. Funeral services will be held at Kline Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes, MN on Monday, May 23, at 11:00 with visitation starting at 10:00.

Ielene was born December 11, 1933, to Archie Flannigan and Rose (Laager)...

May 6, 2022

Tim McCarthy, age 72, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, after a 6-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of nearly 52 years, Mary Jo (Hageman); daughter, Kelly Marcum and her husband, John and their daughter, Michaela; son, Tim, Jr. and his wife, Mary (Ray) and their children:...

May 5, 2022

Tina Hughes was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, niece, grandmother and friend. She filled the world with profound love and joy. She was the most courageous, selfless kind soul. Her love for her family, nature, animals and helping others was unparalleled.

Tina's love lives on in her sons: Nathan, Seth and Caleb Hughes; parents, Curt and Jill...

Apr 24, 2022

Jerome O. “Jerry” Johnson, of Pine River, entered eternity unexpectedly from complications after a cardiac procedure on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Jerry was born on December 5, 1939, to Nels and Bonna Belle Johnson of Milaca, MN. He married Gloria Sitz on May 25, 1963, in Park Rapids, MN.

Jerry loved many things. The first was the...

Apr 21, 2022

Marlene Fagerstrom, 84, went peacefully to heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2022, with her daughter and best friend, Lani, by her side.

Marlene was born September 8, 1937, to Art and Clara Schmidt of Pequot Lakes. She married Don Fagerstrom on April 9, 1960. Together they owned Don’s IGA in Pequot and later she worked as an insurance agent at Lakeland...

Apr 14, 2022

Kelly (Johnson) Woodruff, age 56, of Hackensack, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died as a result of her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with her loved ones surrounding her on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Backus, MN.

Kelly LeAnn Johnson was born January 16, 1966 to Rolland and Bonnie (Nohr) Johnson...

Apr 13, 2022

Barbara Miller, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Robert and Harriet Wolfgang on January 22, 1935, in Minneapolis. Barbara loved cooking, travel and classical music.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Miller; son, Robert Miller (Liz); grandchildren: Laura, Ellen...

Apr 13, 2022

Shawn Calvin Tilbury of Backus, MN, passed away in hospice care at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was 47 years old and resided with his parents, Melody and Calvin Tilbury.

Services are pending.