Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Carla Dean, 83, of Pillager (formerly Brainerd), died Saturday, June 20th at her home, with her loving family by her side.  A Celebration of Her Life will be scheduled at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel of Baxter.  www.brenny.com

Jun 20, 2020

Elsie Hanson, 93, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully June 20, 2020 at Carefree Living in Brainerd.

She is survived by her children Jeff (Evelyn) Rodman, Walter Hanson, Bradley Hanson, Melvin Hanson, Linda Hanson, and numerous grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her children Wayne Hanson, Richard Hanson, and Cindy Gerner.

Funeral arrangements...

Jun 19, 2020

Corey James, son of Philip and Cheryl James (Mikkelson), was born April 14, 1970 at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He died Friday June 19, 2020 at St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. He was 50 years old.

Corey grew up in South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada and Oregon,Wisconsin. He graduated from Oregon High School in...

Jun 19, 2020

Arthur “Art” Moore, age 76, of Pequot Lakes, MN, went to be with Jesus on June 19, 2020. After a short stay at Pierz Villa, he was transferred to St. Joseph’s Medical Center and passed away there.

Art was born on January 11, 1944 in Laurens, IA. He graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1963 and...

Jun 19, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” L. Peterson, age 81, of Staples died peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020.  Following Larry’s wishes there will be no services held.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

Jun 18, 2020

Hazel Evelyn Rowe passed away from heart failure at the age of 91 at Saint Mary's hospital in Duluth, MN on June 18th, 2020. She lived her last months in the care of her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kathy Halverson, in Brainerd, MN.

Hazel was born on August 22, 1928, in Pequot Lakes, MN to Hilmar...

Jun 17, 2020

Gerald Dwaine Kiehlbauch, 86, Brainerd, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020 at Bethany Good Samaritan. Services will be Tuesday, June, 23, 2020 at 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, led by Reverend Steven Benson with visitation 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd.

Gerald was born October...

Jun 17, 2020

Mildred Francine Liedstrand left this world on June 17, 2020 and joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully in her daughter, Melody’s lake home near Aitkin, Minnesota. She was 94 years old.

Millie was born on December 8, 1925 to Tom and Hilda Miller in Portland, Oregon. She attended Lewis & Clark College...

Jun 17, 2020

Fred D. Chamberlain, age 80 of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on June 17, 2020. He was born to Charley and Fannie Chamberlain on November 26, 1939, in Pine River, Minnesota. Fred married Janice Petersen on November 24,1962 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1991. Fred worked in the automotive industry for many...

Jun 14, 2020

H. Laury LePage, of Nisswa, died in his sleep on June 14, 2020, at St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, with his son at his side. He was a devoted husband to Marilyn, loving father to Shari and Dave, a doting grandfather to Julia, Erin, Christina, Kate, Claire and Grace, and great grandfather to Veda,...

Jun 12, 2020

“I Want Jesus to Walk with Me” is the title of a song David came to love when he heard it performed by Grandson Philip Sargents’ A Capella group, Chamber Bravura.

David N. Stevens ended that Walk here on earth at home on June 12, 2020 with his wife Bonnie and daughter Joanna at his side. David...

Jun 11, 2020

Donna Marie Potz, age 64, of Brainerd died Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hosptial.  A celebration of Donna’s life will be held from 11-1PM on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Donna was born on November 28, 1955 to Dale and Barbara (Manske) Potz.  She was a very hard...

Jun 9, 2020

LaVerne Marles Somerville, age 90, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Riverside Assisted Living in Pine River. She was born to Ben and Louisa Harrington on January 1, 1930, in Home Brook Township, MN. She loved gardening, cooking and baking (CINNAMON ROLLS).

LaVerne is survived by her children: Karen Graf (Jerry) of Deer...

Jun 8, 2020

Clara Florence (Howard) Hopkins, age 83, died June 8, 2020 at the Veterans Nursing Home in St. Cloud, MN. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Interment will be held at 12:00 PM, at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.

Clara was...

Jun 8, 2020

Rachel Leah Vrudny was born on January 25, 1960,  and raised in Brainerd, MN  as part of a family very involved with swimming and in all the activities at Zion Lutheran Church.  She graduated with honors from BHS in 1978,  being very involved with music, art, drama, and the sports teams.  She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts...

Jun 8, 2020

Dennis Arthur Ward, age 98, of Baxter died Monday, June 8, 2020 at St. Therese Care Center in Woodbury. Services will be at a later date.

Dennis was born April 6, 1922 in Oadby, England to Thomas and Frances (Bates) Ward. He proudly served his country in the British Navy during WWII. While on leave at port...

Jun 8, 2020

Caryn Janel (Spreeman) Peterson, (age 62) of Baxter, MN, died peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of Caryn’s life will be held at 1PM on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Caryn was born February 13, 1958 to Roger and Rosemary (Dupslaff)...

Jun 6, 2020

James “Jim” Michael Arrigoni, age 89, of Staples, MN and formerly of Breezy Point, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Lakewood Health System in Staples.  Services for Jim will be held on Friday, June 19 at 11AM at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN with a visitation beginning one hour prior to services...

Jun 4, 2020

On June 4th, Elsie Elaine Melby went to be with her Lord and Savior, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A private family service will take place on June 12, 2020.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel

Elsie was born November 21st, 1932 to Sidney and Cora Hillman in Bismarck, North Dakota. She...

Jun 3, 2020

Lund, (Swanson) Gloria Jean, age 83 of Crosslake, died June 3, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Mildred (Thuerbach) Swanson of St. Cloud, stepmother Elvina Johnson Swanson; and her husband of 58 years Paul Charles Lund. Survived by brother Gary (Beth) Swanson; stepbrother Byron (Mary Lou) Johnson; stepsister Myrna (Johnson) Essler; daughter Cynthia (Bill) Hedberg Killion; daughter...