AITKIN — Leo A. Erdman, 86, of Aitkin, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born April 11, 1927, in Howard Lake to Karl and Emma (Schamltz) Erdman. He was united in marriage to Yvonne (Dalbec) in 1952 in Howard Lake. He worked as a cement mason until 1976 when he and his family moved to Aitkin. He then started raising fur animals, painting and doing odd jobs. Leo was a quiet man of few words. He loved nature, the outdoors, trapping and fishing. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Aitkin.

BAXTER — Donald A. Fiebiger, 79, of Baxter, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd, Minn. A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald will be held on Monday, April 29, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa, Minn. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minn., from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at the Lakeshore Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minn.

Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services

www.brenny.com

March 5, 1923 — April 20, 2013

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior at the church. Burial will be at the Motley Public Cemetery.

Brenny Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services

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800-824-5051

DEER RIVER — John G. Box, 73, Deer River, died April 20, 2013, in Duluth surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 8, 1940, in Deer River. John was born, attended school and was a lifelong resident of the Deer River area. He was a U.S. Army veteran from 1958-1961 active duty and Army Reserve through 1964. John was retired from Blandin Paper Company. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed all things with family and outdoors, wood working and craft building.