All Obituaries

Mildred Irene (Kyllingstad) Morgan, age 104, passed away Sunday, May 17, in her home at Woodland Good Samaritan Apartments, Brainerd. She was born March 4, 1916, in Valley City, ND, to Blix and Nora (Huseby) Kyllingstad. Shortly after her birth the family moved back to Minnesota. Mildred grew up on a farm in Pine River and graduated from Pine River High School, class of 1934. In 1936 she married John P. Morgan in Jenkins, MN. Mildred was a homemaker and raised 6 children. They...

Becka Lynn Copley, age 62, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at Quiet Oaks Hospice Home in St. Augusta on July 8, 2020 after a very brief battle with bile duct cancer. Becka was born November 6, 1957 in Aitkin, MN, a daughter of the late Ralph Jr. and Harriet (Lidberg) Miles. She was happily married to Timothy Copley on May 19, 1979 and recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. Becka was a devoted wife, mother and grandma. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Roland Kehr for...

Sandra Snyder, age 73 of Brainerd, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Pierz Villa. Arrangements are being completed by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, Brainerd.

Bernard Ralph Zebro, 88 of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Carefree Living in Brainerd.           A memorial service for Bernie will be held on July 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, Brainerd. Interment will be held at a later date.           Bernie was born June 15, 1932 in NE Minneapolis, to Bernard Sr. and Catherine (Kubik) Zebro. Bernie worked alongside his...

  Edgar Peck, 75 of Lakeshore, died on Saturday, July 4th 2020 at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.   A Mass of Christian Burial will held on July 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa. A visitation will be on Thursday, July 9th from 5-7 p.m. at the church and for one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.   Ed was born August 14th, 1944, in Brainerd to Leslie...

Virginia Mae Christle, 95, of Brainerd, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd.  Interment will be near where she grew up in the Nicollet Catholic Cemetery.   Masks and social distancing are required, please respect this and come to remember a great lady. Virginia was born May 7, 1925, in...

Herbert Kretzmann, 78, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home. Herb was born May 9, 1942, the son of Don and Adeline Kretzmann.  After high school, Herb was a longtime employee of Potlatch, and as he predicted they closed their doors as he retired.  He was a Golden Eagle at the Eagle’s Club in Brainerd.  Herb had a crazy sense of humor, was always there for his family, and was dearly loved.  He will be missed by many. He is...

Marie Hassler, 86, of Brainerd, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Good Samaritan Village – Bethany in Brainerd.  She was born December 10, 1933, in Staples, the daughter of Edward and Caroline (Fussy) Schmitt. Marie is survived by her children, Michael Hassler, David (Dorothea) Hassler, and Elizabeth (Lonnie Caughey) Hassler; grandchildren, Carrie and Katie Hassler, and their mother, Joyce Hassler; and niece, Sandy Schmitt.  Preceding Marie in death are her parents;...

Dr. Charles W. Extrand (Charlie), age 89, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his son’s home in Nisswa, MN.  Charlie was born December 30, 1930, in Ottawa, IL to Ray and Anne Extrand.  He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1949. He enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard the same year, joining the H Company of the 194th Tank Battalion. Charlie spent three years as an active member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, serving at Fort Rucker, AL. During his time there, he...

Nancy L. Larson, 84, of Brainerd, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center.  As per Nancy’s request, no services will be held.  Nancy was born June 24, 1935 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of Howard G. and Mary R. (Henderson) Cleverly.  During her working years she was a supervisor of computer operations in Pennsylvania for five years, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Basin, WY, and for 15 years worked in the...