Obituaries
James Lehman
Oct 21, 2019
James Leroy Lehman, 77, of Brainerd, died Monday October 21, 2019.
James was born in Aitkin County to George and Elizabeth (Giel) Lehman. He worked as a storekeeper and carpenter in the area. James was a creator; he was passionate about his love for woodworking and painting. He loved music.
James is survived by his...
Peter Morrison
Oct 20, 2019
Peter Morrison, 49, passed away peacefully at his parents' home in Pequot Lakes on Sunday, October 20, 2019, after a brave battle with cancer. Peter was a dedicated building contractor, talented artist, and an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He lived for the fall hunting season but could be found fishing all year round....
Sally Rettke
Oct 19, 2019
Sally Jean Rettke, age 42, of Brainerd died Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Brainerd. Memorial services will be at 11AM on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Communitas Church (824 Laurel Street #1, Brainerd, MN 56401). Visitation will be on hour prior to the services on Friday at the church in Brainerd.
Sally was born on August 18,...
June Strehlow
Oct 16, 2019
June C. Strehlow, age 91, passed away on October 16, 2019, in Crosby, MN. She was born in Centuria, WI, to James and Johanna Frokjer and graduated from Centuria High School in 1947. After attending Bethesda Nursing School in St. Paul, she continued to work at that hospital as an Intensive Care Nurse for over 30 years....
Tom Hagel
Oct 13, 2019
Tom Hagel, 68, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2019. Services will be held at a later date.
Tom was born in Faribault on June 8, 1951, the son of Edgar Emil and Dolores Dorothy (Stiller) Hagel. He graduated from Waterville High School. After working in printing for himself for more than...
Millie Schwanke
Oct 11, 2019
Millie Ardath (Copley) Schwanke, 93, of Cushing, passed away at Amazing Love Elder Care Center in Randall on October 11, 2019. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, October 15 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall. A service honoring Millie will be held on Wednesday, October 16 at 11:00 am at...
Randy Plante
Oct 11, 2019
Randy Kenneth Plante, 67, of Pequot Lakes, passed away October 11, 2019, at Iowa City VA Hospital. He was born December 15, 1951 to Kenneth and Donna (Pickar) Plante.
Randy grew up in Fort Ripley and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1969. He was united in marriage to Mary L. Plante in 1970....
Lloyd Johnson
Oct 10, 2019
**PLEASE Note change of visitation location. It will be at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel on Wednesday evening NOT at St. Francis Catholic Church as published in the Brainerd Dispatch's Sunday October 13th Edition.
Lloyd Marcel Johnson, 89, of Brainerd, MN died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday October 10, 2019. A...
Gary Davis
Oct 9, 2019
Gary H. Davis, 78, of Breezy Point, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held from 1 PM – 4 PM, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 4485 Ambassador BLVD NW in St. Francis, MN 55070.
Gary was born July 31, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Harlan and Ada (Redury) Davis. ...
Joanne Bajula
Oct 7, 2019
Joanne Kay Bajula, 76, of Cushing, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 7, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior.
Joanne was born in Brainerd to August and Jeannette (Marquis) Mass. She graduated from Brainerd...
Brian Norton
Oct 7, 2019
Brian Gregory Norton, age 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019, at his home.
A Celebration of Life for Brian and Nancy, who passed away on November 25, 2019, will be at 2 PM on Saturday, December 14, at the Ideal Community Center.
Terry Moeller
Oct 4, 2019
Terry J. Moeller (nee Shoemaker) of Pequot Lakes, MN, formerly of Robbinsdale, MN, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2019. She was pPreceded in death by son, Jarod Walstrom; parents; and grandmother. Terry eaves behind her husband, Rick Moeller; son, Jeff Walstrom (Betsy); daughter, Julie Pobuda (Chad); stepdaughter, Kate Pegg (Sean); eight grandchildren; three sisters...
LeRoy Brown
Oct 4, 2019
Brown, Leroy C. “Bud” of Baxter Minnesota, formerly of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, at the age of 88 years. Bud was born on August 19, 1931, and passed away at home on October 4, 2019.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Marilyn, and daughters, Chris, Cathy (Craig) Kassow, Barb (Randy) Van Heel, and sons, Jeff...
Marian Anthony
Oct 4, 2019
Marian Anthony, age72, of Brainerd died October 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at the St. Cloud Hospital. A celebration of Marian’s life will be 2PM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the St. Mathias Pavilion in Brainerd.
Marian was born July 28, 1947 in Belcourt, ND on the Ojibwe Reservation; daughter of Patricia Clauthier. She...
Marilyn Brandt
Oct 4, 2019
Marilyn LaJune Brandt, age 83, died October 4, 2019 at the Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia. A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 1-4pm at the Wahkon Inn.
Marilyn was born June 5, 1936 in Ford Township to Floyd and Sylvia (McDowell) Shelton. She was united in marriage to Jim...
Doris Score
Oct 1, 2019
Doris Evelyn Score, age 96 of Brainerd, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.
John Matich
Sep 30, 2019
John E. Matich, age 83, of Merrifield died September 30, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Brainerd. A celebration of John’s life will be at 1PM on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will be one hour prior to the celebration on Saturday at the funeral home in Baxter.
John...
Norman Dyrdahl
Sep 29, 2019
Norman Kermit Dyrdahl died September 29, 2019. Memorial services will be held 11:00AM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Lake Shore, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at 3:00PM.
Norman was born in 1937 and raised in Gonvick, MN. He faithfully attended Samhold...
James Weitgenant
Sep 28, 2019
James O. Weitgenant, 80, Nisswa, died Saturday, 9-28-2019 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, with his loving family at his side. The Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, 10-3-2019 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa with Fr. Mike Patullo, Celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday, 10-2-2019 from 5 to...
Robert Gronau
Sep 27, 2019
Born in New Ulm, MN on August 23, 1934 to Marie & John Gronau. Passed peacefully on September 27, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN. Bob graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1954. Bob served in the Marine Corps from 1954-1957, then enlisted in the Air Force and served from 1958-1981. Serving our...
