All Obituaries

Delores J. Schindeldecker, 88, of Brainerd, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Brainerd Carefree Living.  Private family services will be held with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Delores was born May 22, 1932, in Wadena County, the daughter of John and Esther (Siironen) Hepola.  After graduating from high school, Delores married Albert Schindeldecker in 1951.  The couple was blessed with five children.  Delores loved caring for her home and family.  She...

Richard “Dick” or “Emmy” Emahiser, 70, formerly of Eden Prairie, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home in Crosslake.  A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held later this year. Dick was born July 1, 1950, in Willmar, the son of Robert and Genevieve (Noel) Emahiser.  After graduating from Mounds View High School, Dick earned a degree in Education from Hamline University.  In 1972, he began a teaching career with the Eden Prairie School...

  Alice Jane Siemering, 98, of Longville, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain.  A Celebration of Alice’s Life will be held at a later date. Alice was born November 29, 1922, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Fisher) Bloom.  After graduating from high school, she continued her education.  She married Robert Siemering, and the couple made their home in Hammond, IN, and later in Arlington Heights, IL, and raised three...

John Richard Eastman, 66, of Nisswa, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home.  In keeping with the wishes of John, there will be no funeral service.  Memorials and condolences can be made directly to the family. John was born December 21, 1954 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Paul and Betty Eastman. He married Dana Hagge on September 13, 1980, spending 40 happy years of marriage together.  He worked many years as a custodian at the local school district. John was...

Gerald “Jerry” Isle, 85, of Baxter, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center.  A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held at a later date. Jerry was born January 23, 1936, in Brainerd, the son of Clyde and Helen (Ross) Isle.  After graduating from high school, Jerry continued his education at the University of Minnesota.  He enlisted in the US Army and served for 4 years.  Jerry began a career...

Gerald “Keebler” or “Jerry” Nelson, 94, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 14, 2021.  A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held later. Jerry was born November 11, 1926 in Brainerd, MN, the son of Peter and Alice (Gildart) Nelson. Jerry married Janice Robertson on December 31, 1950.  Together they had five children. Jerry enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict.  He was awarded the Purple Heart....

Robert M. Dunbar, 85, of Merrifield, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Services will be held at a later date with interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd. Robert was born January 18, 1936, in Crosby, MN, the son of Harry and Erma (Buchite) Dunbar. After high school, Bob began working at Potlatch.  He held many positions from janitor to machinist.  He retired after 38 years of service.  In 1957, he married Una...

Katharine Marvin went into the arms of Jesus February 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Rose Arbor Assisted Living in Maple Grove, where she was cared for royally with love the past three years. Katharine, with her joyful heart, was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. Katharine was born February 3, 1926 to her parents Dr. Sidney and Elizabeth Reese in Lincoln, NE. She met her husband Dr. Joseph (Joe) Marvin at the University of Nebraska where they both were attending. Katharine...

  Dorothy Blau, of Merrifield, formerly of Iowa Falls, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 5, 2021.  She was born in Rosalie, NE on February 11, 1933, to Raymond and Evelyn (Day) Berg. Dorothy was the only child of this union. On February 3, 1952, she married Kenneth Howard Blau in Sioux City, IA.  They raised two children together, Shelly and Jeffrey. Dorothy and Ken sold furniture and appliances their entire lives, first at B & P Furniture in...

Barbara “Bobbie” Flicek, 81, of Fort Ripley, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  Private services will be held. Bobbie was born January 13, 1940, in Park River, ND, the daughter of Allan and Isabella (Mrachek) Bemis.  After graduating from high school, she married Manny Flicek.  The couple raised four children in the Big Lake area before retiring to Fort Ripley.  Bobbie was the epitome of a “Mama Bear”.  She fiercely...