Obituaries

Jun 20, 2019

Joan Frable Klemp of Little Falls, MN, and also Dwight and Highwood, IL, was born August 13, 1922 in Toledo, OH, and passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Frank L. and Geraldine (Stahl) Frable. Survived by brothers, Dr. Frank L. Frable, Jr. of Aurora, IN and Dr. William J. Frable (Dr....

Jun 19, 2019

Rosella “Rosie” Mae Trahan, 89, died Wednesday June 19, 2019, at Essentia Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. There will also be another service at 11:00 AM on Friday...

Jun 19, 2019

John Daniel Gleisner, born August 25, 1933 to Edward and Lucy Gleisner, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2019 at his beloved home on Birch Lake in Hackensack, MN.

John met Betty Deinken in New Ulm, MN in the early 1960s. They were married on November 26, 1976. After a long career as an electrician,...

Jun 18, 2019

Carol Ann Windschitl, age 77, of Marco Island FL, Andover MN and Crosslake MN, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at her home in Crosslake, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 25, at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake,...

Jun 17, 2019

Shirley Ann Schrupp, age 79, of Pine River, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019, at her home. She was born to Edward and Veronica Witt on November 17, 1939, in Darling, MN.

Shirley taught at the Pine River-Backus Schools for many years before retiring in 1999. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, flowers and loved her...

Jun 16, 2019

Fred Friedrichs, 76, of Brainerd, MN died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Services for Fred will be 11:00 am, Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN, with Pastor Kari Williamson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow the service.

Fred was...

Jun 15, 2019

“Bob” Masters, 70, fought a courageous battle against cancer but was Called to Heaven Saturday, June 15, 2019, at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born in San Francisco, California, on January 9, 1949, to Bert and Judy Masters. While he was a toddler, his family moved home to Brainerd.  He met his sweetheart, Bunny, in high school, and the...

Jun 15, 2019

Erin (Gilbert) Wurdeman, 60, of Breezy Point, MN died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at her home. A Memorial Service for Erin will be 3:00PM, Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, with Pastor Kristin Oltmann officiating. Visitation will be from 1-3PM at the church. A spaghetti dinner will follow services in honor of Erin.

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Jun 10, 2019

Mary Katherine Puchalla joined loved ones on June 10, 2019, after a valiant cancer battle. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in Gilman, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the parish cemetery.

Merry...

Jun 9, 2019

Jesse “Daddy” Allen Woods, 65, died Sunday, June 9, 2019, at his home in Baxter. Private family services will be at a later date.

Jesse was born in Midland, Texas on January 16, 1954, to Jack and Ramona (Harrison) Woods. After school, he worked as a logger and truck driver, delivering boats. Jesse married his wife Mary...

Jun 7, 2019

Lonnie Ellingson, 64, of Pequot Lakes, MN died Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. No services are planned at this time.

Jun 7, 2019

Raymond Edward Myers was born November 11, 1923, in Woodworth, North Dakota, to Willis and Bertha Myers. He passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2019.

Ray met and then married Delores on August 21, 1948, in Pequot Lakes, MN. After five years Ray took a position at Boeing Aircraft Company in Renton, Washington....

Jun 6, 2019

On Thursday, June 6, 2019, Thomas "Tom" Louis Rohlfs, loving father of two children, grandfather of three and great grandfather of four, passed away at the age of 73 at his home in Brainerd, MN. He was born February 16, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, to Alvin and Gertrude Rohlfs. Tom worked for Smith System Manufacturing for 35...

Jun 2, 2019

Christine Leininger, 82, passed away June 2, 2019, surrounded by family, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Services will be 11:00AM, Monday June 10, 2019, at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Christine was born in Kentucky on December 16, 1936, to David and Maggie (Collins)...

Jun 1, 2019

Lucille “Lue”  Zabinski, 80, of North Prairie died June 1, 2019 at Good Shepherd Memory Care Cottages in Sauk Rapids.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in North Prairie.  Rev. Roger Klassen will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery.  A gathering of...

May 24, 2019

Lois Lucille Hendricks, 80, of Crosslake, entered Heaven at Golden Horizon’s Assisted Living on Friday, May 24, 2019.  Services for Lois will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Crosslake Lutheran Church. Family and friends are invited to gather one-hour prior. Interment will follow at Pinewood Cemetery.

Lois was born July...