Richard DeVries
February 23, 1925 - February 28, 2010

Richard DeVries, 85, Nisswa, passed away late Sunday, February 28, 2010. Funeral services were, March 3, 2010 at the Community Church of the Nazarene in Merrifield.

Richard was born on February 23, 1925 to Fred and Clara (Doering) DeVries in Oak Hill, Illinois. Richard entered in to the Army Air Corp during WWII. Following his honorable discharge he was united into marriage to J. Diane Duttarer on June 11, 1945 in Harrison, Arkansas. He worked at Keystone Steel and Wire in Bartonville, Illinois until his retirement. Richard and Diane then moved to Lake Edward Township in 1982, where he has been a resident until the time of his death. Richard attended Community Church of the Nazarene in Merrifield. He enjoyed trapping, hunting, fishing, mechanical work, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Richard will be sadly missed by his wife, Diane of Nisswa; children; Larry (Jeanne) DeVries, Pequot Lakes, Richard DeVries of Trivoli, Illinois; Rebecca (George) Guminga of Pequot Lakes; and Julie (Chuck) Thesing of Brainerd; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Richard was  preceded in death by his parents Fred and Clara, three brothers; Harold, William, and Earl; two sisters; Eleanor and Eileen.

James H. Simmons
June 13, 1933 - February 20, 2010

James H. Simmons, formerly of Outing died February 20, 2010, in Duluth. He was born in Ottumwa IA, June 13, 1933. His family moved to Outing in 1946, where the family owned and operated Simmons Log Cabin Camp. He graduated in 1951 from Remer High School and also earned a business degree at the University of Minnesota. Simmons served 2 years in the army.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Thelma Simmons and an infant sister, Evelyn. He is survived by 5 children, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and sisters Marilyn French of Emily and Jean McKeever of Oklahoma. Burial was at the French River Cemetery in Duluth.

Henderson
May 28, 1928 - February 9, 2010

Richard Nathan Henderson age 80 of Fifty Lakes formerly of St. Paul died on February 9, 2010 at Cerenity Dellwood in St. Paul. He was born on May 28, 1928 in Minneapolis to Isaac and Isabelle (Belden) Henderson.

He is survived by 2 sons; Dale (Debra) Henderson, Stillwater, Donald (Diane) Henderson, Pequot Lakes; 2 daughters, Joyce (Leonard) Brimacomb, St Paul, Karen (Ronald) Weigel, Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Bernice , 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

No services are being held. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Stephen “Steve” Zilka
June 21, 1963 - February 6, 2010

Stephen “Steve” Zilka, 46, of Crosslake died Saturday evening, February 6, 2010. Visitation will be at Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday February 12, 2010. Funeral services for Stephen were held Saturday February 13, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Crosslake “Log Church”. Internment was at Pinewood Cemetery.

Stephen was born on June 21, 1963 at USAF Hospital Chanute, Chanute AFB, Illinois to Ronald and Nancy (Sandberg) Zilka. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota with his parents at an early age. Stephen attended St. Paul Technical Institute also known as TVI, graduating as an electrician. Stephen purchased Larson Electric in Crosslake, which he operated until the time of his death. Stephen met Rebecca Cordero and they were united into marriage on June 29, 1991 in Crosslake, Minnesota. Steve enjoyed the outdoors. He especially loved fishing, snowmobiling, boating, 4 wheeling, and motorcycling.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Rebecca; daughters, Rebecca (Isidro) Palomino of Cherry Point, North Carolina and Tania (Ryan) Heath of St. Cloud, Minnesota; sister Kris (Kelly) Greer of Atlanta, Georgia; his mother Nancy Zilka also of Atlanta, Georgia; and 5 grandchildren; Eli, Marcus, Sebastian, Elijah, and Taina. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Ronald.

Please visit www.brenny.com to leave a message of comfort and support for Stephen’s family. Arrangements entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake.