Obituaries
Marian Smieja
Feb 25, 2020
Marian Smieja, 84, of Sartell and formerly of Royalton, passed away at her home, February 25, 2020 due to complications from a fall. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior.
Marian was born in rural Royalton to...
Merlin Bandel
Feb 25, 2020
Merlin Francis Bandel of Pequot Lakes passed away on the morning of February 25, 2020, at the age of 87. Merlin was preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents Cecil and Lottie, one sister and one brother. Merlin is lovingly remembered by his four children: Joe (Annie) Bandel, Sherrie (Johnny) Johnson, Ruth (Charles) Messerschmidt, Tim (Colleen) Bandel;...
Kenneth Truesdell
Feb 21, 2020
Kenneth Truesdell died on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Lakewood Health Care Center Staples, MN. Kenneth’s service will be held at Brenny Funeral Home Staples, MN on Thursday, February 27th at 11:30 AM, with visitation one hour before service. Burial will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples, MN at a later date.
Kenneth was born to Owen and Bertha Truesdell on...
Warren Dailey
Feb 19, 2020
Warren Dailey, age 76, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home. He was born to Warren and Muriel Dailey on October 16, 1943, in Rochester, MN. Warren was an over the road long haul truck driver for over 20 years and then drove log truck in the Pine River area for over 20...
Robert Tiegen
Feb 19, 2020
Robert Eric Tiegen, age 92, of Baxter and formerly of Leader died Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held at 11AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Robert will be laid to rest with his loving wife...
Michael "Mike" O'Day
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...
Sue East
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.
Lloyd Hansen
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...
Maurice Lenk
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...
Ralph Kriesel
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...
Margaret Mueller
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...
Mary "Pat" Heinrich
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...
Gary Nehk
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...
Len "Buddy" Little
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....
Harvey Mudgett
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....
David Fleischacker
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...
Carl Schirmer
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;...
Mary Dietz
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...
Daniel Barrett
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...
