OBITUARIES
Stephen Edward Fox
Stephen Edward Fox, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Iowa Jewish Senior Center on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Clinton “Rusty” Lilyquist II
Born very quickly, a month after his original due date, Clinton “Rusty, Big Swede, Swede” Lilyquist II arrived on the scene September 30, 1969, just in time for hunting season and just after a category 5 tornado in Outing, Minnesota.
Betty Alice Fritze Johnson (nee Epland)
Betty Alice Fritze Johnson (nee Epland) of Hackensack, MN, passed away peacefully at Birchview Gardens, Walker, MN, on January 31, 2026, after 87 blessed years.
Lee A. Bray, Sr.
Lee Andrew Bray, Sr., 90, passed away with family at his side on January 17, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN.
Thomas L. Carpenter
Thomas L. Carpenter, age 81, died peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Julie Pawlak
Julie Pawlak passed away on January 17, 2026.
Terry M. Gross
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Terry M. Gross, age 67, of Remer MN.
Lou Ann (Chalich) Rice
Lou Ann (Chalich) Rice, age 60, was born on September 11, 1965, and passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Susan Jean Falk
Susan Jean Falk, age 59, passed away on December 26, 2025, surrounded by the greatest loves of her life—her two daughters.
John W. Edwards
John W. Edwards, 89, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 63 years and family by his side.
Mary Jean Abel
Mary Jean Abel, age 84, of Remer, MN, passed away with family by her side on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, MN.
Irene Mary Elizabeth Schires (Pajari)
Irene went home to be with Jesus with her daughters by her side December 3rd.
Irene Mary Elizabeth Schires (Pajari)
Irene went home to be with Jesus with her daughters by her side December 3rd.
Chester “Gene” Eugene Hoyt, Jr.
Chester “Gene” Eugene Hoyt, Jr., age 82, of Longville, Minnesota went home to his Lord and savior on December 15th, 2025, at his home.
