Obituaries
Robert (Bob) Joseph Jensen, 69, of Staples, passed peacefully on March 17, 2026, right where he belonged - surrounded by the loving arms of his family on the same rural Minnesota farm that had shaped his earliest memories and held his final breath.
His life will be celebrated at Brenny Funeral Home...
Elizabeth Eileen “Betty” Hildahl, 93, of Staples, passed away March 19, 2026, at the Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. She is now with her Lord Jesus.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Swan Valley Lutheran Church on Hwy. 64 in Leader. A luncheon will follow...
Nancy Lea Zimmer, 81, passed away March 14, 2026, after sustaining injuries from an electrical fire in her home in Breezy Point.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at the Motley Free Methodist Church, 33 Wellwood St, Motley. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., with services at 11:...
Carol Pauline (Anderson) Cross, 82, Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away peacefully at home February 19, 2026.
Memorial services were held March 7 at Faith Lutheran Church, Wichita Falls, TX with Pastor Ernie Barr presiding.
Internment will be held at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples this summer....
Nancy Lea Zimmer, 81, passed away March 14, 2026, after sustaining injuries from an electrical fire in her home in Breezy Point.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, at the Motley Free Methodist Church, 33 Wellwood Street, Motley. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m., with services at 11:00...
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...
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