Obituaries
Russell Nanik, 87, of Staples, passed away March 6, 2026.
Funeral services were held March 14 at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena
Russell was laid to rest at West Lyons Cemetery, Verndale
Visit www.karvonenfuneralhome.com to leave memorials and condolences on Russell’s Tribute Wall.
Arrangements...
Duane A. Strack, 83, of Motley, formerly of St. Cloud and Lake Alexander, passed away March 9, 2026.
A celebration of life was held March 17 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
Duane was born January 28, 1943, to Sylvester and Veronica (Dockendorf) Strack in St. Cloud. He lived on a farm...
Barbara Mares, 74, of Staples, passed away March 5, 2026.
Services were held on March 9 2026.
Arrangements were by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
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Kelly Dean Etzler, “Tater,” 58, of Menahga, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack February 24, 2026.
A service and celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Kelly was born March 6, 1967 to Adolph (Bud) and June (Stroman) Etzler in Little Falls. He grew up on the family farm in...
Timothy Allen Mikish
Born November 3, 1956, died January 27, 2026.
This obituary has been written to honor Tim’s wishes.
A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date at the home of Bill and Vickie Busker.
A private burial will be held at the Motley Public Cemetery...
June Kaye (Underhill) Winter, 68, of Pillager, passed away February 16, 2026, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, following a cancer diagnosis, surgery and a short hospitalization.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
June was born May 6, 1957 to Chester...
Sandra “Sandy” Ann Trana, 80, of Staples, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 at Lakewood Health System Care Center, Staples, surrounded by her family.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, March 6 at Taylor Funeral Home in Staples. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m., with the service...
William Wicht, 77, of West Union, passed away February 14, 2026.
A visitation will be held Thurs., February 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Services will be held Fri., February 27 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Staples with visitation one hour prior...
Norma Jean Nielson, 89, of Sebeka, passed away February 10, 2026 at Lakewood Health System in Staples.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, at the Nimrod Lutheran Church in Nimrod. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka....
Robert “Bob” Mathew Shea, 64, of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully February 14, 2026, after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the chapel.
Interment...
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