Obituaries

Timothy Frederick Fox Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:22pm

TIMOTHY FREDERICK FOX,  63, of Deerwood, died at the St. Cloud Hospital on March 11, 2025 as result of  a fall. He was born on Nov. 3, 1961 to Frederick and Mary (Wright) Fox.  He was the owner and operator of Fox Chimney Sweep with over 30 years of service. Preceding him in death are his parents and one brother, Mike Fox. He is survived by his wife Christine; his daughter, Zoe Hamm of Memphis, TN; step daughters, Samantha Mudderman and Tabatha Kirkland; one brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Theresa Fox of Pequot Lakes and one sister, Terri Kaster of Plymouth.

Larry "Moe" Gene Moses Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:21pm

LARRY GENE MOSES, known widely as “Moe,” was born Jan. 11, 1937 in Big Lake Township and died Feb. 22, 2025 in Brainerd. The son of Alva and Bertha Moses, he grew up in Big Lake working on the family farm along with his siblings Marion, Marjorie, Joyce, Alva, Duane (Buzz) and Lill. He married Jeanne Hanson in 1956 and they had four children, Jerry, Tim, Dave and Curt before divorcing. He started working at Hoffman Engineering in Anoka in 1958 and he worked at Hoffman for over 34 years while also continuing to farm. He married Ruth Lanser in 1969 and son James was born in 1972.

James Hardy Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:20pm

JAMES HARDY, 91, of Pine River, passed away on March 23, 2025. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at Brenny-Kline Funeral Home in Pine River. Funeral servics will be held Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m., at Brenny-Kline Funeral Home in Pine River, with a visitation the hour prior to the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.

Renee Ann Gilmer Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:19pm

RENEE ANN GILMER, 82, of Aitkin, passed away on March 29, 2025 at Golden Horizons in Aitkin.  She was born on March 15, 1943 in Crosby to Douglas and Ethel (Harms) Abear. She was a member of the Salem Lutheran in Deerwood. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband Claude Gilmer and one brother, Dale Abear.

Charles Michael Klippenes Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:18pm

CHARLES MICHAEL KLIPPENES, Jr., 47, of Brainerd, went to meet the Lord on March 18, 2025 in Brainerd. He was born on Aug. 31, 1977 in Robbinsdale to Charles and Bonnie (Harrison) Klippenes. Charles was united in marriage to Brenda Booth on Sept. 10, 2016 in Crosby. He was a Zone 1 First Responder; an EMT with Lakewood Health Care System in Staples and an employee of McDonald’s in Brainerd.

Leon H. Schefers Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:17pm

LEON H. SCHEFERS, 77, passed away March 15, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 30, 1947 in St. Cloud to Norbert and Cecilia (Maus) Schefers. He married Elizabeth Liedl April 8, 1989 in Wolverton. He was a member of the October pasty team at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby and assisted with meat cutting baking of the pasties. He attended St. John’s Prep and High School and forever loved going back to St. John’s. He graduated from St.

JoAnn Mary Lindroth Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:16pm

It is with great sadness that the family of JoAnn Mary Lindroth announces her passing at her home in Savannah GA. on March 14, 2025 at age 92. Born on Dec. 28, 1932 to loving  parents Lester and Amy Thoms in Crosby,  Minnesota. JoAnn spent many wonderful years married to the love of her life Arthur D. Lindroth. She was a busy mother raising five children while supporting her husband’s naval career. JoAnn is survived by Sons Gary Lindroth (Diane) Savannah, GA, Joel Lindroth (Nok) Fernley, NV.

Clarence "Clair" Cornell Anderson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:15pm

CLARENCE CORNELL ANDERSON, 85, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. He was born Oct. 27, 1939, in Crosby, MN. Clarie graduated C-I high school in 1957 where he was class president, homecoming king, football co-captain, and on class reunion committees. Graduated from U of M with BS Metallurgical Engineering and Loyola University with MBA. Had a successful career in sales and marketing in the steel industry. Belonged to Masons-Shriners, Rotary and Elks in Detroit Lakes and was an usher and member of the Men’s Breakfast Club at church.

Scott "Scotty" Edward Carstens Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:14pm

SCOTT "SCOTTY" EDWARD CARSTENS, 41, of Outing, Minnesota, passed away at his home on Feb. 8, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1983, to Barb and Larry Carstens. Scotty was preceded in death by his parents, Barb and Larry Carstens; his maternal grandparents, Glenn and Pat Mechelke; his paternal grandparents, Ed and Mildred Carstens; and his great-grandmother, Alice Mechelke. Scotty attended Northland Community Schools, where he was an avid athlete, participating in basketball and football. He was also a talented artist with a creative spirit.

Judith "Judy" Lynn Eliseuson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 04/22/2025 - 12:13pm

JUDITH "JUDY" LYNN ELISEUSON, 77, of Brainerd, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025 at the Harmony House in Brainerd. Judy was born on Feb. 9, 1947 in Brainerd to Phillip and Helen (Biesner) Lustig. Judy is survived by one son, Chad (Heather) Visser of Ironton; one daughter, Lesley (Bob) Eviston of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Clarice Bjerkness of Deerwood; six grandchildren, Jessica (Travis) Nance, Cody (Shayna) Haines, Jacob (Jackie) Visser, Morgan Visser, Liam (Sophia Ream) Eviston and Lucas Eviston and 12 great-grandchildren.