Obituaries
Rachel Vrudny
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...
Dennis Ward
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...
Caryn Peterson
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)...
James "Jim" Arrigoni
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...
Elsie Melby
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...
Gloria Lund
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...
Donald Wengler
Jun 1, 2020
Donald Matthew Wengler, age 80, of Backus, passed away on June 1, 2020. Don is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Matthew; grandchildren: Jacob, Tyler, Emma; brothers, Roman and Robert; sister, Bernadine; brother-in-law, Mark Magnuson; sisters-in-law: Marlene, Sue, Cynthia Magnuson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark; parents; in-laws; brother, Fritz; brothers-in-law,...
Aaron Eiesland
Jun 1, 2020
If you knew our dad, you knew what a kind, gentle, and humble man he was. Never a cross word said about anyone and always willing to help anyone in need. Even when living with dementia at the end, his demeanor did not change, he was always cheerful and kind and we are so thankful for that. Dad taught...
Duane Smart
Jun 1, 2020
Duane Leonard Smart went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2020 holding the hand of his beloved wife of 50 years, Virginia. No services are planned at this time.
Duane was born October 31, 1947 on a small, second generation dairy farm along the banks of the Nokassippi River, near Brainerd, Minnesota. He...
Scott Mead
May 31, 2020
Scott Tyler Mead, age 25, passed away May 31, 2020. He was born January 19, 1995. Scotty was quick to give a big smile, which was paired with an even bigger heart. He was known for his hugs and devotion to family and friends. He loved the outdoors and all his favorite pastimes were done there, whether fishing with...
Roger John
May 28, 2020
Roger E. John of Crosslake, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side. Mass and Christian Burial will be held Friday June 5, 2020 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church at 11:00am in Crosslake. Friends and family are invited for one hour before. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery, Crosslake.
Roger was born in Long...
Myrlin Wagner
May 27, 2020
Myrlin Mae Wagner, age 87, of Nisswa died peacefully with her loving husband by her side on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her home in Nisswa. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.
Myrlin was born July 31, 1932 in Freeport, MN to Albin and...
Carol Swenson
May 26, 2020
Carol Mae Swenson of Baxter, MN passed away suddenly and peacefully on May 26, 2020 at the age of 82. Carol, the youngest child of three to Harold and Alma McNamee, lived most of her life in the Pequot Lakes and Pine River area. She was a quiet, unassuming individual and from a worldly perspective, her list of accomplishments...
Donna Block
May 24, 2020
Donna Glee Block, 94, resident of Crosby, passed away on Sunday, May 24th, 2020 at Crosby Care Center in Crosby, Minnesota. She was born August 8, 1925 in Comfrey, MN to Chuck and Pearl Amsden.
Survivors include 2 children, Dawn (William) Mills, Brainerd, MN and Danny Block, Aitken, MN. 5 grandchildren Jeff, Daniel, Jamie, Alissa and Denise....
Margo Hoemberg
May 24, 2020
Margo E. (Martin) Hoemberg, 72, of Staples, died on May 24th, 2020 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples.
The family will hold a private ceremony and internment at a later date. A celebration of life event will also be held at a later date when the family feels it appropriate to do so.
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Donna Block
May 24, 2020
Donna Glee (Amsden) Block, age 94, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Crosby Care Center. Private family interment will be in Jeffers, MN.
Donna is survived by her two children, Dawn (William) Mills and Dan Block.
Darrell "Chip" Wold
May 23, 2020
Darrell “Chip” passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was a man of simple taste, few words and great love for his family. Chip enjoyed listening to his family talk, even when the family ribbing was direct at him.
Chip is survived by his wife, Dianne of 45 years; daughter, Melissa Cyr; sons,...
Sandra Grosland
May 22, 2020
Sandra Kay Grosland, age 75, of Nisswa and formerly of Minneapolis died peacefully overlooking Mollie Lake on Friday, May 22, 2020. Private family services will take place at a later date. Sandra is survived by her children, Debbie, Shelly, Tracey, Angela; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and her sisters, Diane, Barb, Janet, and Kim. She was preceded in death by her...
Lorene Henkensiefken
May 18, 2020
Lorene was born on April 14, 1933 on the family farm near Pemberton, MN. She was the fourth daughter of Fredrick and Lillie Mann. She lived on the farm until 1936 when her father passed away, and her mother moved the family to Janesville, MN.
Lorene attended the Lutheran School until the eighth grade when the family...
