February 2024

Marcia Ann Wink Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 9:39am

MARCIA ANN WINK, 80, of Brainerd, formerly of Deer River, died on Feb. 12, 2024 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. She was born on March 7, 1943 in Minneapolis to Glenn and Lorraine (Amundson) Wood.   Marcia is survived by one son, Rod (Janell) Wink and one daughter, Angie (Mark) Theis all of Brainerd; three grandchildren, Cody (Jennifer) Stange of Brainerd, Alex (Heather) Wink of Superior, WI, and  Adam (Jessica) Stange of Deer River; three great-grandchildren, Quinn Stange, Bently Stange, Phyllis Stange and one due in July.

Hazel Mae (Wilenius) Fletcher Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 9:38am

HAZEL MAE (WILENIUS) FLETCHER, 86, a resident of Emily for 48 years,  passed away peacefully Tuesday,  Feb. 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Born May 9, 1937, at her home in Bear River, (St. Louis County), she owned and operated the Sportsman's Bar in Bear River and was the community Constable. When moving to Emily,  she and husband Robert owned and operated the Tastee Twist for years. She also worked at Madden’s Resort for 15 years. She tremendously enjoyed the company of her children,  grandchildren,  and great-grandchildren.

Joan Carol Gutzman Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 9:37am

JOAN CAROL GUTZMAN, 87, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. Joan was a devoted wife and talented painter whose brush strokes brought beauty and depth to the canvas of life. She was born at Miner’s Hospital in Crosby on Aug. 15, 1936 and attended Crosby-Ironton High School. Following graduation in 1954, she attended the St. Cloud Teachers College and then ventured west to work at the Huntington Park First Savings and Loan Association in Huntington Park, CA.

Marcia Ann Wink services pending

Published by admin on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:03am

MARCIA ANN WINK, 80, of Brainerd, died on Feb. 12, 2024 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending with Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Services March 9 for Fay Arlene (Torgerson) Lindblom

Published by admin on Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:02am

FAYE ARLENE (TORGERSON) LINDBLOM, 80, of Stewart, died at the Cokato Manor on Feb. 8, 2024. A Celebration of Lindblom’s life is being planned for Saturday, March 9, 2024.   Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.