Obituaries

Feb 18, 2020

Michael “Mike” E. O’Day, age 72, of Brainerd died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home embraced by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will be on hour prior to services at the funeral home in Baxter.

Mike was born on...

Feb 18, 2020

Sue V. East of Brainerd passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at her home, embraced by her loving family.  Services will be at a later date.

Feb 17, 2020

Lloyd Hansen, age 86, of Brainerd died Monday, February 17, 2020 in the comfort of his home. A gathering of family and friends will be on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 2-4PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Lloyd was born on September 6, 1933 in Minneapolis to Mathias and Elma (Winkleman) Hansen. He married Nancy...

Feb 16, 2020

A celebration of Vernon's life will be held in the summer of 2020.

Feb 16, 2020

Maurice “Maury” Lenk, 84, of Motley, passed away early Sunday morning, February 16, 2020 at Lakewood Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 20 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley. Visitation will be one hour prior. An additional visitation will be held 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Brenny Family Funeral...

Feb 15, 2020

Ralph Wallace Kriesel, age 51, of Motley, lost his battle to colon cancer on February 15, 2020. He became sick two years ago and fought hard. Ralph was born March 19, 1968, the son of Dale and Marlys Kriesel. He worked at many different jobs including firefighter, truck driver and mechanic. Ralph graduated from Cambridge High School and Anoka...

Feb 14, 2020

Margaret "Marge" Mueller, 77, Pequot Lakes, MN, died at her daughter's home on Friday, February 14, 2020.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11 AM, Friday, 2-28-2020 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Brainerd.  Burial will be at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in Osseo.

Marge was born...

Feb 14, 2020

Mary “Pat” Lee Heinrich, age 86, of Brainerd died Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral services will be at 12:00PM on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison.  Rev. Juli Sutton-Deem will officiate and burial will be in Dykeman Union Cemetery near Garrison.  Visitation will be...

Feb 13, 2020

Gary Wayne Nehk, age 78, of Pine River, MN passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born on October 7, 1941 to Louis and Esther Nehk of Elizabeth, MN. Gary served in the Navy from1959 to 1963. He moved to Pine River after retiring from Suburban Propane 22 years ago. Gary enjoyed fishing, RVing, traveling, playing penny slots...

Feb 13, 2020

Len “Buddy” Edward Little, age 72, of Randall died Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital with his loving wife by his side.  A memorial gathering will be held from 3-5PM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall.  Family and friends are invited to bring a memory or story to share....

Feb 12, 2020

Harvey “Harv” Mudgett, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 12, 2020. A memorial service will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Baxter. Visitation will be two hours prior. Interment will be held at Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager.

Harv was born to Harvey & Edythe Mudgett on September 2, 1942....

Feb 11, 2020

David “Fly” Fleischacker, 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brainerd on February 11, 2020. There will be a gathering of family and friends on Monday February 17, 2020, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Comfort Suites Rapid River Lodge, 7376 Woida Road, Baxter, MN, 56425.

David was born to Joseph and Mary Irene (Vogt) Fleischacker on November 12, 1946. After being...

Feb 10, 2020

Carl Schirmer Sr., 89, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista on February 10, 2020.

Carl is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sharon; son, Carl Jr. (Karen) Schirmer; three grandchildren, Emily Schirmer, Kelsey (Scott) Nelson, Ben (Angie) Heyen, and four great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Heyen;...

Feb 10, 2020

Mary Lu died on February 10th as a result of a stroke. She died peacefully at her home, surrounded, cared for, and loved by her family.

Mary Lu was born to Jim and Audrey Stewart in Duluth on August 19, 1936. She lived in several Minnesota cities during her childhood as her father, a salesman for Phillip...

Feb 9, 2020

Daniel Ray Barrett, of Baxter, passed away peacefully February 9, 2020 in Watertown, SD. Services will be held 2:00PM Saturday February 15, 2020 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior.

Dan was born in Brainerd on January 17, 1956 to Russell and Alice (Marohn) Barrett. He was a lifelong resident...

Feb 8, 2020

Nelson, Paul J. age 76, of Emily, Minn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 8, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Don and Lili Nelson, and brother, David Nelson. Paul graduated from Benilde High School in 1962 and then attended St. John’s University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1966. His career started at Red Owl where...

Feb 8, 2020

On Saturday, February 8, 2020, Theresa (Terrie) Regan, passed away at the age of 92 in Brainerd, MN. Terrie was born on February 14, 1927 in Bronx, New York to Edmund and Muriel Desnoes. On September 12, 1953 she married Edward F. Regan. Together they raised seven children: Donna (Daryl) Brengman, Ned (Cecelia), Tracey (Paul Skogen) Marchand, Jeff (Jeannie), Peter...

Feb 7, 2020

Sharon A. Clough, 73, Baxter, died Friday, February 7th, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud. The Memorial Service for Sharon will be at 11 AM, Thursday, February 13th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter, with visitation for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd at a later date.

Feb 7, 2020

Larry D. Hummel, 79, Baxter, MN, died at his home on Friday, 2-7-2020. Visitation for Larry will be from 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter and for one hour prior to the service at Heritage Church, Baxter. Larry’s service will be at 11 AM, Wednesday at Heritage, burial will be at the...

Feb 6, 2020

Barry L. Rickard, age 43, of Pequot Lakes, went to be with his beloved grandmother, Jean Brown, on February 6, 2020, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born September 16, 1976, in Brainerd.

Barry’s smile and quick wit will truly be missed by those he leaves behind:...