OBITUARIES
Gloria Arnold (Odegard)
Oct 12, 2023
Gloria Lynn Arnold (Odegard), age 72, of Prescott Valley, AZ, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2023. Born to Obed and Evelyn Odegard on December 30, 1950, Gloria was one of seven children and grew up in Pine River, MN.
As a young woman, she adventured the Southwest ending up in Sedona, AZ....
Douglas Wynn
Oct 12, 2023
Douglas Wilbert Wynn was born on April 23, 1949 in International Falls, MN, to Lloyd and Marie (White) Wynn. He graduated from Pine River High School in 1968. Doug was united in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley Larson, on October 31, 1970, and they were blessed with 4 children.
Doug had several jobs throughout his lifetime. He...
Debra Brown
Oct 11, 2023
Debra A. Brown, age 62, after courageously fighting cancer for many, many years, passed away peacefully and at home with her loving husband, Steve, and cats by her side on October 11, 2023, three days after their 35th wedding anniversary. Debbie recently retired after 24 years with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. Debbie's kindness, compassion and generosity touched countless...
Raymond Wolkenhauer
Oct 11, 2023
Raymond George Wolkenhauer, known to his loved ones as Ray, passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 93 in Pine River, Minnesota. Born on May 18, 1930, in Sauk Center, Minnesota, he was the fun-loving, kind and good-natured son of Elda and Herbert Wolkenhauer.
Ray proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force...
Elizabeth "Becky" Potz
Oct 2, 2023
Elizabeth "Becky" Ann Potz passed away October 2, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River. A graveside memorial service and internment will take place at 4 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, at the Motley Cemetery with dinner at Bricks Travel Center following the service.
Becky was born to Gerald and Adeline (Brazier) Potz on June 3, 1954. She...
Kimberly DeLong
Sep 30, 2023
Kimberly “Kim” Armela (Wallin) Delong, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Kim had a kind and generous heart and she loved to bring joy to other people – especially through thoughtful gestures of kindness and food including her infamous potato salad and caramel rolls. The pride...
Jim Benson
Sep 29, 2023
Jim Benson, age 74, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth. He was born to Clarence and Edna Benson on October 13, 1948, in Minneapolis.
Jim served two tours of duty with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was discharged in 1970. He also served in the National Guard. Jim loved...
Aaron Fuhrer
Sep 25, 2023
“If life throws you lemons, make lemonade!” Aaron was that kind of guy. No matter what came up against him, he was nonchalant and pressed on.
Aaron Wayne Fuhrer died September 25, 2023, at the age of 39. He was born to Jerry and Sheila (Sawyer) and raised by Jerry and Shawna. He leaves behind his 3 boys, Noah, Leo...
Candace Hurd
Sep 22, 2023
Candace Rae (Klocke) Hurd, age 48, of Pine River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2023.
Candi was born to Al and Barb Klocke in Rush City, MN, on May 14, 1975. She graduated from Pine River/Backus High School in 1994. Candi married Micheal Hurd on October 20, 2012. She was employed with LSS as head cook for the...
Kenneth Meyer
Sep 22, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” William Meyer, 84, passed away on September 22, 2023, in his home and surrounded by love, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 1, 1939 to William and Rose Meyer in Verdi, MN. After graduating from high school in 1957, Ken served 10 years in the US Navy, much of his time spent aboard...
Maynard Halvorson
Sep 21, 2023
Maynard Halvorson, age 87, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on September 21, 2023. He was born to Erwin and Amanda Halvorson on December 27, 1935, in Pelican Township, MN.
Maynard was a well-traveled person and explored all 50 states. He made friends wherever he went. Maynard joined the Army Reserves where he cooked for all the men that served with...
Erik Knutson
Sep 21, 2023
Erik Charles Knutson, age 58, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2023. Erik was born July 9, 1965, to Maxine and Larry Knutson in Anoka, Minnesota. He had fond memories of growing up on Kimble Lake in Ideal, Minnesota and in his final days he dreamed of going on a long motorcycle road trip with a bunch of buddies and...
Mary Ann Borman
Sep 20, 2023
Mary Ann Borman, age 92, of Backus, passed away on September 20, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. She is survived by her children: Miles (Mary) of Duluth, Joey (Carrie) of Esko, Barry (Jilayne) of Backus, Peter (Melissa) of Backus, LaVonne Pederson (Ric) of Rockford; daughter-in-law, Ila Foss of Wichita Falls, TX; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was...
Michael Gearey
Sep 18, 2023
Michael Victor Gearey, age 68, of Pine River, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born to Robert and Isabel Gearey on December 8, 1954, in Park Rapids, MN.
Mike operated an independent drywall business locally for many years. He loved spending time with family, visiting over a cup of coffee. Mike enjoyed growing a big garden...
Carolyn Johnson
Sep 18, 2023
Carolyn M. Johnson (Eklund), age 83, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. Carolyn was born May 4, 1940, to Vernon and Eunice Eklund in Kenmare, North Dakota. She had fond memories of going to the farm, family music, and reading. Carolyn married Curtis Johnson on March 9, 1959. Together, they moved to Breezy Point, MN in 1974 to raise their...
Daniel Keep
Sep 16, 2023
Daniel James Keep, age 74, of Hackensack, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born to Clinton and Florence Keep on June 21, 1949, in Brainerd. Daniel served his country as an Army Medic from 1969 to 1971.
Daniel is survived by his loving companion, Roberta; son, Chad (Donna); grandchildren, Molly Elizabeth and Madelyn Nicole; sister, Vicki; and...
Richard Hofius
Sep 12, 2023
Richard Hofius passed away in his home west of Jenkins on September 12, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 1, at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, from 2 to 4 pm.
Richard Leo Hofius was born October 16, 1934, to Irving “Doc” and Madolin (Schultze) Hofius in the Pine River Hospital, the 2nd of 10 children....
Delores Sprenger
Sep 9, 2023
Delores M. (Sellner) Sprenger, age 85, of Pine River, passed away on September 9, 2023. She was born to Phillip and Bertha Sellner on October 4, 1940.
Delores was raised in the New Ulm area. She worked on the farm before moving into town and worked at Pamida and then State Bond and Mortgage. Delores married Dennis Janni and they...
Richard Kramp
Sep 8, 2023
Richard Kramp, age 87, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Shiloh Assisted Living in Pequot Lakes. He was born to Henry and Glorene Kramp on February 1, 1936, in Brainerd. He worked for the Erie Mining Company and Long Pine Excavating.
Richard is survived by his siblings: Jean Kruckow, Donald Kramp, Joan DeBolt (Clyde), Henry Kramp (Bev), Julie...
Larry Johnson
Sep 7, 2023
Larry Lee Johnson, age 76 of Nisswa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born to Arnold and Evelyn Johnson on July 21, 1947, in Laurens, Iowa. Larry graduated with the class of ‘65 from LeRoy-Ostrander High School, where he and Peggy were high school sweethearts. They married on November...
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