Obituaries
Mary Ann Van Hecke, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2016 in Coon Rapids.
Mary Ann was born on July 9, 1936, to Delbert and Francis Van Hecke in Tracy.She grew up in the Bertha area. She lived in Staples for 15 years and worked at Ernie’s grocery.
She is survived by four sons,...
Ardith A. (Ardy) Schmith, 84, a long-time resident of Aldrich, passed away December 25, 2016.
A celebration of life will be held at the Congregational Church in Staples, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.
Arrangements are with the Brenny Funeral Chapel, Staples.
Ardith was born January 1,...
William Eugene Barg, 83, of Pillager passed away December 15, 2016, as the result of a farming accident.
Memorial services were held Dec. 20, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Motley.
Interment will be held in the spring at Bridgeman Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples...
Robert A. “Bob” Ferris, 72, Motley, died December 14 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 19, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Motley, with Fr. Joe Korff presiding
Interment will be held in the spring at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Little Falls.
Arrangements were with Brenny...
Ida Diehl Frodahl, 96, of Staples, passed away December 17, 2016 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.
Arrangements are...
Fern Branchaud, 89, of Staples passed away December 19, 2016 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m., at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, with visitation from 1 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be at St....
Sharon Jane (Goff) Plath, 55, of Cambridge passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 7, 2016.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church, 621 Old Main St. N Cambridge with visitation one hour prior to services at the church.
A continued...
Dr. Robert James Mayhew, 97, passed away November 15, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Father Lauren Germann and Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services...
Mary Catherine Munger, 91, of Motley, formerly of Maple Grove, passed away December 12, 2016, at Lakewood Health System Hospital, Staples.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Motley. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at...
Roberta “Bert” Busker, 92, of Cushing, passed away peacefully December 9, 2016, at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples.
Funeral services were held Dec. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Deer Creek.
Arrangements were with Brenny Funeral...
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