OBITUARIES
Arwen Avenelle Newbold
Feb 15, 2024
It is with terrible sadness and grief we announce the sudden passing of Arwen, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and special friend to many.
Arwen was born August 6, 2013, to Michael Clayton Newbold and Raya Lynn (Hunt) Newbold and died February 15, 2024, in her Pine River family home.
Preceding her in death and waiting for her in heaven are her great...
Wayne J. Loken
Feb 13, 2024
In loving memory of Wayne J. Loken, who peacefully passed away at the age of 72 on February 13, 2024, at his home in Jenkins, Minnesota. While we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate the indelible mark he left on our lives. Wayne will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He dedicated his life...
Thomas "Tom" Boettcher
Feb 11, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Robert Boettcher, born May 16, 1951, in St. Paul, MN, passed away on February 11, 2024, at his home in Pine River, MN.
Tom was an avid fisherman and spent many hours doing what he loved on Upper Whitefish Lake, Lake Superior, and up in Canada. He enjoyed watching and feeding wildlife, especially the birds. Tom retired from MnDOT...
David Lovering
Jan 29, 2024
David Royce Lovering, 77, passed away peacefully at home on January 29th, 2024. He was born on September 27th, 1946, to Royce and Joyce (McCall) Lovering in Granite Falls, MN. He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1964 and joined the US Army in 1965 where he served in Vietnam from 1966-1967. He returned home and moved to the...
Gene Seedorf
Jan 28, 2024
Gene Seedorf was born December 7, 1940, in Mansfield, MN, the son of Herald and Dorothy (Janzig) Seedorf. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Still, Oklahoma. He married Doris Lee Boyer on March 3, 1962.
Gene died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Northern Lakes Memory Care in Brainerd, MN. He was 83 years old.
Gene is...
LeAnne Sandberg
Jan 27, 2024
LeAnne Robin Sandberg, born August 31, 1960, of Pine River, MN, passed away January 27, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.
LeAnne excelled at everything she did. She was a member of the Pine River Honor Society while attending Pine River High School and later received several accounting awards. LeAnne enjoyed scrapbooking, playing cards, reading, playing bingo, doing puzzles, and cooking.
LeAnne is survived by...
Kathy Banken
Jan 26, 2024
Kathy Marie Banken, 71, of Pine River, passed away on January 26, 2024, at her home, to be with her Lord.
Kathy was born on November 21, 1952, to Robert and Wanda (King) Zumbrunnen in Swanburg, MN. Kathy graduated from Pine River High School in 1972. As a small child, Kathy moved to Bozeman, Montana with her parents and seven siblings,...
Kenneth King
Jan 24, 2024
Kenneth Allen King, 74, of Pine River, passed away January 24, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brainerd, after a long battle with cancer and chronic illness.
Ken is survived by his brothers, Dennie (Mona) and Ricky (Colleen); children, Kristin (Eric) Mickelson, Karla Jo (Chris) Cunningham, Kraig (Tracy) King and Kendra (Doug) Reddick; grandchildren, Avery (Sam) Cunningham, Jordan (Tyler) Cunningham, Amelia and...
Roxanne "Roxy" Sawyer
Jan 20, 2024
Roxanne Marie Sawyer-Svaleson was born to Dagny and Alvin Svaleson in Hillsboro, ND, on November 15, 1962. She passed away peacefully with her children by her side at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo on January 20, 2024.
Roxanne grew up in Hillsboro, ND, where she attended school and participated in gymnastics. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1981....
Joseph "Joe" Poisson
Jan 17, 2024
Joseph Poisson, born March 5, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN, known affectionately as “Uncle Joe” by his loved ones, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 in his Jenkins, MN home after courageously battling lung cancer. Joe’s adventure took him across the nation and over the South Pacific’s blue waters, where he met his beloved wife, Malae Poisson.
Despite his travels,...
Verdienne "Vickie" Torgerson
Jan 14, 2024
Vickie was born March 3, 1933 on her family farm in Erskine, MN. She passed away January 14, 2024, at the age of 90. Survived by her loving children: Steve (Char) Torgerson, Ron (Lori) Torgerson, Dean (Becky) Torgerson, LaRae (Gordy) Nelson; sister, Jannette (Jack) Berry; brothers, Jack (Marge) Berg, Al (Cindy) Berg; sisters-in-law, Nancy Berg, Eleanor Jackson; and many nieces and...
Daniel Kepner
Jan 7, 2024
Daniel (Boone) John Kepner, passed away at the age of 61 peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 7th, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1962, to Robert (Jerry) and Mary (Schnitzler) Kepner in Shakopee MN. He Graduated high school from the Academy of Holy Angels in 1981. Soon after high school, Dan began working as an...
Durane "Doc" Cadwell
Jan 7, 2024
Durane “Doc” O. Cadwell, 90, of Pine River passed away on January 7, 2024, comfortably at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will take place at First Lutheran Church, Pine River, MN, on Saturday, January 27th at 11 AM. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Luncheon to follow. Interment will be in the spring at Doc’s...
James Keelin
Jan 6, 2024
James “Jimmy” Keelin, 51, of Pine River, MN, passed away at his home on January 6, 2024 after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. Jimmy was born on February 7, 1972 in Edina, MN, the youngest of 3 boys to Donald Keelin and Catherine Hamlin.
Jimmy was a proud caregiver for many years, ending his caregiving days with...
John Piffier
Jan 4, 2024
John A. Piffier, 63, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at his home in Breezy Point. John was born in Gainesville, Florida, to Donald Piffier and Goldie Crowe.
John enjoyed walking his dog, gardening, riding his scooter and spending time with his grandchildren. He was always willing to take care of any kind of pet that came his way....
Wayne Witkop
Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Richard Witkop, 61, of Pine River, MN passed away unexpectedly at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center on January 2, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1962, to Richard and Florence Witkop of Chicago, IL. Wayne attended Frazee High School and then joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Wayne and Bonnie Brill were married in Park Rapids, MN on...
Kenneth Wheeler, Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
Kenneth Wheeler, Jr., age 65, of Longville, passed away December 25, 2023, at his home. He was born to Kenneth and Ellie Wheeler on September 26, 1958, in Birmingham, AL. He is survived by his mother, Ellie; siblings: Vivian Koerner (Jeff), Todd Wheeler (Laura), Eloise Granlund (Jack), Donald Wheeler (Geri), and Karen Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his...
Deven Wheeler
Dec 24, 2023
Deven Patrick Wheeler, 18, of Longville, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. Deven will be remembered for his kind heart, outgoing personality, love for snowboarding and fishing, and his skills in woodworking.
Deven is survived by his parents, Todd and Laura Wheeler; his siblings: Dylan Wheeler and Jessica, Alyssa Wheeler and Carter,...
Bruce Hanson
Dec 22, 2023
Bruce Hanson, age 82, of Breezy Point, passed away December 22, 2023, at his home. He was born to Robert and Grace Hanson on February 6, 1941, in St. Paul, MN.
Bruce graduated from Johnson High School in 1959. He married Sharon “Sherry” Anderson on July 27, 1963. Bruce served for 4 years in U.S. Naval Intelligence during the Cuban...
Roger Olek
Dec 20, 2023
Roger Olek, age 84, of Nisswa, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter “Gus” and Evelyn “Toots” Olek; brothers, Richard and Ronald; sisters, Roxine and Roberta; wife, Sharen; and son, Donald. He will be greatly missed by his son, Jim Olek; daughter, Laura Olek; grandchildren: Jennifer, Krista, Kalli and...
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