OBITUARIES

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.

Apr 12, 2022

Gary Milford “Pete” Dumpprope, age 54 of Wadena, MN, passed away April 12, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Milford and Mardell (Skaar) Dumpprope in Henning, MN, on Sept. 6, 1967.

Pete, his parents, and siblings, resided in Detroit Lakes area until 1973 when they moved to the family home East of Nimrod....

Apr 9, 2022

Marjorie Alden Eckhardt, age 88, passed away April 9, 2022, at the May Creek Memory Care Keston Cottage in Walker, Minnesota. She was born on November 14, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Earl and Harriet (Kamrar) Patterson. Marj was the light and love of their lives. She graduated from Marshall High school in 1951 and then attended an industrial...

Apr 5, 2022

Wayne Leek, age 95, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home. He was born to Elbert and Marcia Leek on March 22, 1927, in Staples, MN. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post 49 in Pequot Lakes for 75 years.

Wayne is survived by...

Apr 2, 2022

Delphine Maurine Howard, age 83, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, with her daughter, Kari, at her side. Delphine was born in Pine River on July 22, 1938, to Irv and Alma (Semmler) Howard. She grew up in Pine River, attended school there, and after graduation moved to the Twin Cities where she was employed with the ELCA. She...

Mar 27, 2022

Mary Lee (Yearous) Kerger passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 27, surrounded by family. She was born to Albion and Beulah Yearous on November 27, 1936. Mary Lee spent her childhood years growing up on the family farm being spoiled by her parents and tormented by her brothers. She attended Balaton School where she graduated in 1955....

Mar 26, 2022

Allen Harrison, age 82, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Golden Horizons in Crosslake. He was born to Leonard and Zelma Harrison on May 6, 1939, in Grand Rapids, MN. Allen served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962. He married Mary Thomas on July 1, 1961, in Fall Creek, WI. Allen worked...

Mar 22, 2022

Jane A. (Stevens) Bikkie, born May 18, 1932, and passed away with dignity and grace on December 12, 2021. Jane is reunited in Heaven with her husband, Donald T. Bikkie; sons, Steven T. Bikkie and Elmer A. “Andy” Bikkie. She is survived by her  daughters, Ruth A.  Hines, Susan L. (Joseph) Lachelt, Karen M. Crawford; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and...

Mar 19, 2022

Donna Brink, age 63, of Pine River, passed away Saturday, March 19, at her home. She was born on February 9, 1959, in Blue Earth, MN. Donna enjoyed traveling, cruising and fishing.

Donna is survived by her husband, Jay; children, Sarah Myhill Anderson (Nathan) and James Burkholder; and brother, Don Myhill. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2022

Darleen (Nelson) Reichow, age 96, of Pine River, MN, (formerly Falcon Heights) passed away peacefully March 16, 2022. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ralph. Survived by loving daughters, Barbara (Rick) Tresselt and Kathy (Steve) Grinde; grandchildren: Anders (Jacquie) Grinde, Kjersten (Ian) Timoney, Eric (Michelle) Grinde, Ari and Kayle Tresselt (Joshua Logan); great grandchildren, Jared, Ray...

Mar 9, 2022

Nora Bolstad, 71, passed away March 9, 2022, at her home in Pine River. She died peacefully surrounded by her family after courageously battling cancer for 10 years.

Nora was born May 31, 1950, in Glasgow, Scotland, where she lived with her large, loving family until she met the love of her life in 1969 on a...

Mar 8, 2022

Beverly Jean Leibold, age 92, of Brainerd, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born November 29, 1929, to Leslie and Virginia (Bahma) Gendron of Brainerd. Beverly married Vernon Leibold on June 27, 1947. Her life was completely devoted to working hard to ensure the happiness and fulfillment of the family she loved....

Mar 8, 2022

Judy Mudek, age 78, of Crosslake, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. She was born to George and Lucille Machesney on August 21, 1943, in St. Paul, MN. Judy loved Christmas, crocheting, and was an avid cookie baker and shopper.

Judy is survived by her husband, Tony; sons: Mark “Corndog” (Heidi), Dan (Amber),...

Mar 1, 2022

Anne Marie Picha, 57, of Backus, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Anne was born on May 27, 1964, to John and Mary Picha. She grew up in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and attended Henry Sibley High School. She lived there until she moved to the Picha family cabin. She enjoyed walking her dogs, spending...

Feb 28, 2022

Grace Sunbeam King went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Grace was 78 and was a resident of Suite Living Senior Care in Roseville, Minnesota.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothea Jones; husband, Jerry; five brothers and one sister. She is survived by...

Feb 28, 2022

Jacqueline (Lenk) Becker, 87, of Crosslake, MN, died on Feb. 28, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River, MN.

Jackie Becker was born in Port Huron, Michigan on April 11, 1934, the daughter of Charlie and Emma (Bryce) Lenk. She graduated from high school in Marysville, MI, in 1952, and received a bachelor’s degree in...

Feb 26, 2022

Doris Wynn, age 93, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Shiloh Assisted Living, Pequot Lakes. She was born to Chester and Bessie Sorg on January 22, 1929, in Brainerd.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Terry (Wynn) Bair (Chuck); sons: Jerry Wynn (Bonnie), Garey Wynn (Patty); sister, Ella Mae Campbell; 10 grandchildren;...