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Jeanne Pritchard 1929 – 2024

Our Lord called Jeanne home on Thursday May 23, 2024 at the Green Pine Nursing Home in Menahga, MN at the age of 95. Born at the Morris Hospital February 10, 1929 and given birth name of Jean Marie to Michael and Ida Galles in Morris, Minnesota changing her name later on in her early…

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Harold Breitenfeldt 1939 – 2024

Harold E. Breitenfeldt, age 85 of Wolf Lake, MN passed away at his home on June 17, 2024. Harold was born in Corliss Township, Perham to Edwin and Luella (Brasel) Breitenfeldt. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Corliss. He graduated from Perham High School in 1957. Harold was united in…

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Thomas London 1949 – 2024

The memorial service celebrating the life of Tom London of Eagle Bend will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the New Life Church of God, Bertha MN, with Pastor Paul Johnson presiding. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the…

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Brenda Kohrs 1964 – 2024

Brenda Marie Kohrs, age 59, of Menahga, MN, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Menahga. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, June…

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Verda Qualey 1932 – 2024

Verda Qualey, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior for eternity on May 20, 2024. She will be remembered for her gardening skills, kindness and generosity. But most of all for her love of the Lord. She was met in heaven by her parents, John and Ida Rosenberg; husband, Bob; brother, Bud;…

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Bruce Salmela 1953 – 2024

Bruce Benhart Salmela, 71, of Duluth, passed away after a lengthy struggle with cancer on April 28, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House, with his wife of nearly 50 years at his side, holding his hand. He was born on April 14, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Ben and Vi (Isola) Salmela. After the death…

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Jerry Markkula II 1969 – 2024

Jerry, also known as Jr., was born on May 3, 1969, to Jerry and Shirley Markkula in Minneapolis, MN. The fourth child of the family. With the Lord in his heart, he was called home on May 20, 2024, at home in his sleep. At an early age he began a lifelong love of speed.…

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Rev. Steve Bruer 1957 – 2024

Rev. Steven Allen Bruer, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Detroit Lakes on June 6, 2024. Born on December 30, 1957, in Alberta, MN, he was the beloved son of Myron and Joan Bruer. He was one of four cherished siblings. Steven grew up on the farm in Alberta, MN.…

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Mabel Kriens 1932 – 2024

Maybelle Lorraine Kriens, 92, of rural Backus, MN, went to be with Jesus on April 28, 2024, at Green Pine Acres Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. Maybelle was born to Martin and Grace Winkelhorst on March 22, 1932, in Lebanon, SD. She lived her childhood years in Lebanon SD, Edgerton MN, Red Lodge MT, and…

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Leland “Butch” Olson 1953 – 2024

Leland Wayne “Butch” Olson was born July 4, 1953 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. His parents were the late Ansel Cecil and Ruth Alina (Liimatta) Olson. Early life for Leland was filled with medical hardships as he was born with a birth defect whereby, he had to learn to swallow. He spent most of his first…

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