Obituaries

Nov 18, 2024

Eldred (Ellie) Lindenfelser, age 78, passed away on November 18, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday December 21, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. James Catholic Church in Aitkin. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church. Lunch will follow Mass at the American Legion in Aitkin. Military Honors will...

Dec 10, 2024

Lillian Albrecht, 96, of Baxter, passed away on December 10, 2024. Services will be held 11am on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Lakeshore with a visitation one hour prior. 

Full obituary to follow.

Nov 24, 2024

Patricia's memorial service will be livestreamed on Sunday 12/15/2024. Please click here to watch.

Patricia Bednar, 86, of Brainerd, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 24, 2024, at home in Brainerd. A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 15, 2024, at 2:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation held...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

Blake Wheeler Herman, lovingly known as “Blakey Boy,” passed away tragically on December 9, 2024. Born on December 30, 2005, Blake brought joy and light to everyone fortunate enough to know him during his nearly 19 wonderful years.

Blake’s life revolved around his passions: hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and embracing the lake life. Whether spending time outdoors or cherishing moments with his...

Dec 7, 2024

David Allan Kline, born on October 1, 1956, to Robert and Mary Ann (Gearey) Kline, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 7, 2024.

Dave grew up with his parents and brothers in Pine River, MN. He graduated from Pine River High School where athletics were a big part of his life. Dave then worked as a lineman for...

Dec 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" Ware Sheplee, aged 93, of Nisswa, Minnesota, peacefully passed away at his home on December 7, 2024. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 28, 1931, Bob lived a life defined by love, faith, and service.

A proud United States Marine, Bob served in the Korean War from 1949 to 1952. After his service in the Korean War, Bob met...

Dec 7, 2024

BRAINERD – Marvel H. Caouette, 89, Brainerd, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her children. 

Marvel was born January 19, 1935, in Jenkins, Minnesota to Alden and Belle (Headley) Jacobs. Marvel began her career as a secretary for the Pillsbury Company and then became a stay-at-home mom to raise her three boys. She then began...

Dec 6, 2024

Zachary Gabriel Michelson, Age 23, of Baxter MN, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth following a brief illness. He was born on November 4, 2001, in Minneapolis, MN. Zachary faced many challenges in his life but he will most be remembered for his amazing smile, infectious laugh and fun-loving spirit. Zachary was a...

Dec 6, 2024

Donna O’Donnell

September 29, 1941 – December 6, 2024

Donna O’Donnell, 83, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1941, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Donna lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family.

Donna married the love of her life, Patrick O’Donnell. They began their life together in St. Paul before moving to...

Dec 4, 2024

James (Jim) Michael Carlo, 65, of Breezy Point, Minnesota, passed away on December 4, 2024. No services will be held at this time.

James was born on January 29, 1959, to Richard and Joyce (Bringer) Carlo in Harvard, Illinois. He married Darla Nelson on May 3, 2007, in Bloomington Minnesota. Their love for each other was endless and they completed each...

Dec 4, 2024

Dorothy R. Radke passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Little Falls, MN.

Dorothy was born on February 7, 1930, in Nashville, TN, to George and Sarah Vick. Dorothy met Vernon at a YWCA dance in Nashville and they were married on October 30, 1953, in Springfield, TN. They moved back to Minnesota in December of...

Dec 4, 2024

Yvonne Sampson, born December 22, 1938, passed away on December 4, 2024.

Services will be held at 1 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Motley, MN. A visitation will take place the hour prior to the service.

Yvonne was a caring wife, sister, mother, grand and great-grandmother who knew when to be stern and when to...

Dec 4, 2024

Larry Ostrowski, 94, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are welcome to gather for visitation at the church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior...

Dec 3, 2024

Wade Parks, 62, of Baxter, passed away on December 3, 2024 in Baxter. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending at this time. 

A full obituary will be posted soon. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Dec 3, 2024

Jasie Erin Mueller, 39, of Nisswa, Minnesota, met her Heavenly Father on December 3, 2024, after a brief illness. A celebration of Jasie’s life will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Heritage Church in Baxter, Minnesota. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service to share memories and honor her...

Dec 3, 2024

Carol Jean Anderson, born on December 11, 1947, was called home to be with her Lord on December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her passing marks the end of a beautiful earthly journey, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she touched. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and kindness...

Dec 3, 2024

William “Billy” Borash, 49, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away on December 3, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1975, to Victor and Kathy (Mrozik) Borash, in Little Falls, MN. Billy worked for many years as a janitor, where he took pride in his work. Known for his quiet strength and gentle spirit, he always had time to lend a...

Nov 30, 2024

Barbara Rowe, 75, passed away on November 30, 2024, in Pequot Lakes. A Celebration of Life service is being planned for the Spring of 2025.

Barbara was born to Roy E. and Helen (Steininger) Stults on November 23, 1949, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. 

Barbara served as an RN for 50 plus years in and around the St. Paul, MN area. She loved golfing...

Nov 28, 2024

John Frederick Lohmiller, born on March 14, 1941, to Waldo and Virginia (Bode) Lohmiller, in Davenport, IA, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Essentia Health in Brainerd, MN surrounded by his family.

John graduated from the Colorado School of Mines as a metallurgical engineer and later worked for 3M in St. Paul for 35 years, including time overseas in Norway...