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Edward Fox

Posted on 5/17/2013

Edward Fox, 60-year-old resident of Brainerd, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.

Everett Lodermeier

Posted on 5/17/2013

Everett Lodermeier, age 85, Fort Ripley area resident, died at his home on Friday, May 17, 2013.

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Michael J. Bednarczyk

Michael J. Bednarczyk

Posted on 5/17/2013

Michael “Mike” Joseph Bednarczyk, age 69, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2013. After a courageous battle against cancer, he passed away at home surrounded by those he loved and cherished most.

He was born Sept. 30, 1943, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Fischer) Bednarczyk in Minneapolis. Whether riding his Harley, spending the day fishing, or just simply bonding with his family over a home cooked meal, he always lived life to the fullest, never taking one day for granted.

Sally I. Whitney

Sally I. Whitney

Posted on 5/16/2013

NISSWA — Sally Irene Whitney, 75, passed away May 15, 2013. She was born in Sheldon, Ill.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Jeanne (Louie) Amaral; son, Jeff (Julie) Rheude; grandsons, Troy (Ashley Boatman) Rheude and Ryan (Brittany Noel) Rheude; great-grandson, Connor Rheude; brother, Thomas (Brenda) Prough; and sister, Judy (Mike) Williamson. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Whitney; mother, Ruth Baker; father, Leon Prough; and brother, Robert Prough.

There will be no services.

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Nick Johnson

Nick Johnson

Posted on 5/16/2013

Sept. 3, 1970 — May 12, 2013

WILLMAR — Dominicht “Nick” B. Johnson, age 42, of Willmar, died Sunday, May 12, in Willmar.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the First Covenant Church in Willmar. Interment will be at Salem Covenant Cemetery near Pennock. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marilyn J. Jones

Marilyn J. Jones

Posted on 5/15/2013

Marilyn J. Jones, 79-year-old resident of Brainerd, Minn., formerly of Little Falls, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Harmony House of Brainerd, Minn. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Little Falls, Minn., with the Rev. Jean Megorden officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Michael J. Bednarczyk

Michael J. Bednarczyk

Posted on 5/15/2013

Michael “Mike” Joseph Bednarczyk, age 69, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2013. After a courageous battle against cancer, he passed away at home surrounded by those he loved and cherished most.

He was born Sept. 30, 1943, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Fischer) Bednarczyk in Minneapolis. Whether riding his Harley, spending the day fishing, or just simply bonding with his family over a home cooked meal, he always lived life to the fullest, never taking one day for granted.

Donald Wgeishofski

Posted on 5/15/2013

PEQUOT LAKES — Donald Wgeishofski, age 69, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Stan and Ruby Wgeishofski on Sept. 1, 1943, in Brainerd. Don enjoyed camping, fishing, going to the casino and spending time with his family.

Don is survived by his sons, Paul Wgeishofski (Tonya), Tim Wgeishofski; daughter, Kim Wgeishofski; sisters, Ginny Spencer, Jane VanHorn; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim; and wife, Carole.

Gloria Beyer

Posted on 5/14/2013

Gloria Beyer, age 89, long time resident of Brainerd, passed away on Feb. 19, 2013.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held noon on Friday, May 17, 2013, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. at the church and will continue until the time of services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd.
Arrangements are with Nelson-Doran Funeral Home and Crematory, Brainerd, Minn.
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Dale Burke

Posted on 5/14/2013

BACKUS — Dale Burke, age 74, of Backus, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. He was born to Warren and Marcia Burke on Oct. 25, 1938, in Minneapolis. Dale was a fifth grade teacher until his retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was also a reserve police officer for the Minneapolis Police Department.

Dale is survived by his nephew, Jason Burke (Mindy); niece, Lisa McClintock (Michael); great-nieces, Brooke Pearson, MaKayla McClintock; great-nephews, Maxwell Raymond Burke, Reid McClintock and Levi McClintock.

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