Obituaries
Dawn Strand
Aug 10, 2024
Dawn Strand, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Saint Cloud Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones.
Dawn was born in Wilson Township, Minnesota, to Russell and Alice (Heino) Siltman. She was a 1966 graduate of Pequot Lakes High School and was valedictorian of her class. She went on to Northwestern Nursing School...
James Keller
Aug 10, 2024
James Gene Keller, born September 16, 1942, to Merrel and Helen (Olson) Keller in Robbinsdale, MN, passed away August 10, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.
Rodger Gibbons
Aug 7, 2024
Rodger Royce Gibbons, a beloved Father, Son, Brother and Friend passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2024, with his daughter by his side, after a long battle with a heart condition. Born in Minneapolis, MN, to Beverly and Russell Gibbons on Sept 17, 1954, Rodger was a dedicated Real Estate Broker who cherished his family and community....
Kevin Hondl
Aug 6, 2024
Kevin Lee Hondl, 70, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully on August 6th in his home. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service. Military Honors will be presented following the service, and...
Darlene Howard
Aug 5, 2024
Darlene Spencer Howard (1930-2024) passed away peacefully on August 5 at the home of her son Robert in Baxter, Minn. from causes incident to age. Her greatest desire was to be at home surrounded by her family, which she was able to do. She was 93 years old. Darlene was born in Palisade, Minn. on December 26, 1930, to Frank...
Lonnie Long
Aug 4, 2024
Lonnie Kay Long passed away with her beloved husband at her side on August 4, 2024, at the age of 61.
Lonnie was born on September 10, 1962, in Bloomington, Minnesota, to Elaine and Gregory Thielen.
If you asked Lonnie what her greatest accomplishment was, she would tell you that it is her family. She was very proud of her marriage with...
Mary "Molly" Fields
Aug 4, 2024
Mary “Molly” (Finley) Fields, kind mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away August 4, 2024 from complications of pneumonia following cancer treatment. Molly will be lovingly remembered for generously sharing her time and talents with others. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodland Hills Funeral Chapel in Mankato. Visitation will begin...
Mark Edwards
Aug 3, 2024
Mark Steven Edwards, born July 18, 1958, to Albert and Vesta (Kuschel) Edwards in Brainerd, MN, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Wabasso, MN.
Mark graduated from Pine River High School in 1977 and obtained a Master’s degree in Industrial Arts in 1991 from Bemidji State. Mark had a motorcycle accident in the mid 1980’s that left him a paraplegic....
Lonnie Brichacek
Aug 2, 2024
Lonnie George Brichacek
March 1, 1958 – August 2, 2024
Lonnie was born to George and Bethel Brichacek on March 1, 1958. He passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2024. A Celebration of Lonnie's life will be held on Saturday August 10th 4pm-9pm at Brichacek Farms-40036 County Rd 21, Browerville, MN 56438
He is lovingly remembered by his three children:...
Lorie Niskanen
Aug 2, 2024
Lorie Niskanen, 63, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on August 2, 2024. She was born January 27, 1961, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Virginia and Bernard Skroch and grew up in Bovey, Minnesota, where she graduated from Greenway High school in 1979.
Lorie later moved to Brainerd, Minnesota where she met John Niskanen in June of 1979, while working at...
George 'Tom' Olsen
Aug 1, 2024
George ‘Tom’ Olsen, 81, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday August 20, 2024 at 11:00am at Church of Nazarene in Brainerd.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Gary Thompson
Jul 30, 2024
Gary Thompson, 63, of International Falls, passed away on July 30, 2024.
Full obituary is pending.
Darlene Lutterman
Jul 29, 2024
Darlene Kay (Oelkers) Lutterman, 81, of Brainerd, MN, passed away at Christian Community Homes in Hudson, WI, on July 29, 2024, with her family by her side.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Darlene was born on October 23, 1942, to Robert and Delores (Torman) Oelkers. She grew up on a farm outside Dunnell, Minnesota, where she enjoyed being outside,...
David Morton
Jul 26, 2024
David M. Morton, born April 7, 1965, to Dennis and Frances Morton and left us comfortably on July 26, 2024, after a short, complicated fight with cancer.
Dave leaves behind a daughter; Alicia Schultz (Joe), five grandchildren; Liyah, Domanic, Aimery, Scarlett, and Malachi, and many extended family members. Dave is preceded in death by his parents; Dennis and Fran, Brother; Matthew,...
Kirk Nelson
Jul 26, 2024
Kirk Nelson, 56, of Brainerd, passed away on July 26, 2024. Burial will take place at Dykeman Cemetery. Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Kirk was born December 25, 1967, to Darrold and Diann (Jotham) Nelson in Brainerd. He enjoyed spending time outside whether he was at the dirt track watching races or just spending time with...
Marlene Walters
Jul 25, 2024
Marlene Walters, 87, of Brainerd, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 25, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter on Friday August 2, 2024 from 2:30 to 5:00 with a short service at 3:30.
Marlene was born on December 1, 1936, to Bill and Eleanor Kimbler in Crosby, Minnesota. She married Gerald...
Leland 'Lee' Moe
Jul 23, 2024
CUSHING- Leland C. Moe, 77, died unexpectedly July 23, 2024, at Lakewood hospital. He was born July 17, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, son of Fred and Marguerite (Sveum) Moe.
Lee graduated from Minneapolis Washburn high school, class of 1965. He went on to receive some continued education at the U of M, before working full time at Merit Gage, a company...
Alyce Gibson
Jul 21, 2024
Alyce Jeannine Falconer Gibson was born in Brainerd, MN on December 24, 1928, to Archie and Pearl Falconer.
Alyce attended school in the Brainerd Public School system graduating in 1945. She attended Brainerd Junior College where she received her associate's in arts degree. She received her bachelor’s in arts degree from Macalester College, her Library Science certification and Master Education Degree...
June Moldstad
Jul 19, 2024
June Moldstad was called to her eternal home on July 19, 2024. She was born Edith June Barber in Bedford, England on June 2, 1938 to Violet and Stanley Barber. She was baptized into the Christian faith as a child. After her parents divorced and during WWII, her mother fell in love with an American soldier named George Howard. On...
Terrance Andrew Knutson
Jul 18, 2024
Terrence Andrew Knutson, 84, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on July 18, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 1 PM on July 23, 2024, at Our Savior's Lutheran in Pequot Lakes, with a reception to follow at the Knutson Residence.
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