Obituaries
Scott Brown
Apr 26, 2024
Scott Douglas Brown, 67, of Brainerd, passed away on April 26, 2024. A family gathering will take place at a later date.
Scott was born on January 12, 1957, to Walter and Mariel (Magnan) in Fort. Brag, North Carolina. He married Suzanne Likness on August 12, 1978.
Scott enjoyed fishing and was an avid Minnesota sports fan.
Scott is survived by his loving...
Goldie Hazuka
Apr 25, 2024
Goldie Chambers Hazuka passed away peacefully April 25th at 3am at Bethany Good Samaritan, Brainerd. She was born on 9/15/1927. She is survived by Dean and Heidi Hazuka, Montana and Linda Regelin, California, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Her body has been donated for Science at the U of M. A celebration of life is planned at the Brenny Family...
John Horton
Apr 24, 2024
John Horton, 64, formerly of Crosslake, passed away under hospice care with his daughter by his side on April 24, 2024. Services will be held on May 10, 2024, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter from 11am – 1pm.
John was born on June 15, 1959, to Edward and Frances (Halverson) Horton in St. Paul, Minnesota. John was extremely...
Thomas Besch
Apr 24, 2024
Tom Besch, 78, of McGregor, passed away peacefully with Kim and Belle by his side on April 24, 2024.
Tom was born to Joseph and Eileen (Miller) Besch on August 24, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He believed his life purpose was to help others. He was on the Aitkin county Fire department and was a first responder in McGregor. He...
Caleb Lind
Apr 23, 2024
Caleb Lind, 26, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 23, 2024.
He was raised on a farm in the Huntersville area where he lived most of his life, as well as where he passed.
Caleb was a person you could always count on, no matter what the task was. He was always there for his family and friends. He enjoyed...
Vera Wahl
Apr 22, 2024
Vera Wahl, age 90, of Pine River, passed away April 22,2024, with her loving family by her side.
Vera was born March 8, 1934, in Pequot Lakes, MN, to Harry and Margaret (Reiter) Olson, delivered by her midwife grandmother, Anna Christopherson. She attended Pine River High School and graduated in 1953. On May 8, 1954, Vera married LaVerne Wahl and they...
Connie Nelson
Apr 19, 2024
Connie Nelson, age 75 passed away at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd, MN. on April 19, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 11:00am at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church. Lunch will be served following the service.
Connie...
Barbara Seekon
Apr 19, 2024
Barbara Seekon, 84, passed away on April 19, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm at St. Thomas of the Pines Cemetery (11395 Pine Beach Peninsula, East Gull Lake).
Barbara was born on December 17, 1939, to Alexander and Frances (Szymanski) Stolski in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Barbara enjoyed shopping, cooking, cleaning and talking on the phone.
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Rosella Nemes
Apr 19, 2024
Rosella Irene Nemes
June 23, 1924 – April 19, 2024
Rosella Irene Nemes, 99, of Crosslake, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake with Father Tony Wroblewski officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Rosary...
Lyda Cocking
Apr 19, 2024
Lyda J. Cocking, 86, of Staples, MN went to be with her Savior on April 19, 2024, in Staples. Funeral Services will be held on Monday Aril 29, 2024 at 11:00am at Motley Free Methodist Church. There will be a visitation held on Sunday April 28, 2024, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, and...
Carol Bushee
Apr 19, 2024
Carol Wilma Bushee, 81, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 19th , 2024, with her daughters by her side after a short battle with cancer.
Carol was born April 14th, 1943, in Hankinson ND. The daughter of Edward and Rose Pelzl.
Carol is survived by her daughters Sande (Mark) Kerr of Rapid City, SD, Gail (Robert) Clement of...
Stacy Ann Staley
Apr 18, 2024
Stacy Ann Staley, 53, of Baxter, passed away from cancer at her home on April 18, 2024. Services will be held at a later date in Washington State.
Stacy was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 14, 1970, to Michael Staley and Sandra Wgeishofski.
Stacy cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She loved her role as a wife, mother, and...
Karen Englund
Apr 18, 2024
Karen Englund, 82, of Brainerd, MN passed away in Brainerd on April 18, 2024. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Karen Mason
Apr 17, 2024
Karen “Jones” Mason, 85, of Pine River, MN, passed away on April 17, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brainerd, MN, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
Karen was born August 4, 1938, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, to Mick and Clara Jones. She grew up in Pine River, MN, and graduated high school in 1956. She briefly attended Concordia College...
Gene Walters Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Gene Walters Jr., age 63, of Pine River, passed away on April 16, 2024, in St. Cloud. No services are planned at this time.
Patrick O'Brien
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Patrick T. O’Brien, D.D.S., of Backus, Minnesota, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota, following a long-term illness. A celebration of life service will be held at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church in Bettendorf, Iowa on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Troy Winder officiating. A luncheon with story sharing will follow...
Daniel Hansen
Apr 15, 2024
Daniel Hansen, 63, passed away on April 15, 2023 in Nisswa, MN. Private Family services will be held following Daniel’s wishes.
Daniel was born on July 27, 1960 to Richard LeRoy and Mary Ellen (Rockwell) Hansen, in Minneapolis, MN. He earned his GED and had two children. Daniel enjoyed fishing, and spending time tinkering and working on different cars. He is...
Matthew Planting
Apr 15, 2024
Matthew David Planting, 35, of Pine River, MN, passed away on April 15, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN.
Matthew was born on April 29, 1988, in Shakopee, MN. He graduated from Walker High School in 2006 and went on to work at the Pine River Area DAC. Matthew was very witty and kind and had a big heart; everyone who knew him...
Murel Gordon Backman
Apr 15, 2024
Murel Backman, of Pine River, was born on April 16, 1949, and passed away on April 15, 2024, in St Paul.
Murel spent three years serving his country in the Marine Corps. He later married his wife, Karen, on May 20, 1995. He worked as a clerk for the Mankato Post Office for many years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, golfing, deer...
Joan Marie Larson
Apr 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marie (Erdahl) Larson, who peacefully joined the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024, after bravely fighting a long illness.
Joni was born in September of 1943 in Los Angeles, California, and relocated to Fargo, North Dakota shortly after her birth. She graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran School in 1961....
