Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Dobson, age 37, of Pillager passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Friends and family will gather to remember Jennifer and celebrate her life on Wednesday, March 14th at 2 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with visitation for one hour prior to the service.

Mar 6, 2018

Donna M. Tompkins, 90, of Brainerd, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Services for Donna will be held at 11 AM, Monday, March 12, 2018 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Evergreen Hill Cemetery...

Mar 6, 2018

Anthony Phillip Maucieri, Sr., 80, of Crosslake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 10 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Family and friends are invited to gather Friday evening from 4-7 PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel...

Mar 4, 2018

John "Jack" Swertel, age 83, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at his home. He was born to Edgar and Hazel Swertel on March 20, 1934, in Chicago, IL. Jack will be missed by his wife of 63 wedded years, Marge; son, Jim (Nancy) Swertel; daughter, Peggy (Kent) Vahlsing; sister, June Foran; grandchildren: Derick, Jimmy and...

Mar 4, 2018

Timothy Robert Mears. Sr., 73, of Staples, MN died at his home on Sunday, March 4, 2018. No services are being planned at this time.

Tim was born on December 20, 1944 in Highland Park, IL to James and Anne Mears. He lived in Waukegan, IL until 1989. Tim was a teacher and sub teacher in Oregon...

Mar 3, 2018

Sharon Nadeau, age 74, of Backus, passed away Saturday, March 3, at home. No services will be held.

Feb 28, 2018

Thomas (Tork) Earl Belisle, 62, formerly of St. Paul, passed away at his home February 28, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Earl, and survived by brother, Dale, sisters, Jacqueline (James) Bjornlie and Coleen, and nephews, Jesse, Andrew, Daniel and niece, Katrina. Nature was Tom’s church and he lived his last decades in Central...

Feb 25, 2018

Mary Ann Mueller, 74, of Hillman, died at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, February 25, 2018. Mary’s memorial service and celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 1, at Vineland Native American Chapel 16995 Wagadaaki Dr. Onamia, MN 56359. Visitation is at 6 p.m. and service is at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship and food immediately following.

Feb 25, 2018

Michael "Mike" Miller, age 59, of Walker, MN, passed away at home after a 7-month battle with lung cancer on February 25, 2018. A funeral service celebrating the life of Mike Miller will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Crosslake Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service and from 4 to...

Feb 24, 2018

John A. Swanson, 77, of Crosslake, MN died at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Services for John will be held on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at 11:30AM at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Inurnment will take place at the Crosslake Lutheran...

Feb 22, 2018

Glenn E. Vold, 82, of Baxter, died at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Glenn’s memorial service will be Monday, February 26, at 2 pm, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends may visit during the hour prior to the service.

Glenn was born on April 10, 1935 in Osseo, WI to...

Feb 22, 2018

“Jackie” Edith Jacqueline Schimpp, 79, of Staples, MN, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home. Her celebration of life will be held Tuesday, February 27, at 11:00 am at Thomastown Covenant Church in rural Staples. Friends may visit on Monday, February 26 from 5-7:00 pm at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples. Jackie was born on August 21,...

Feb 21, 2018

Jake Eryk Haapajoki, 16, of Baxter, passed away February 21st, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. A Celebration of Jake’s Life will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at the Brainerd High School Gymnasium (Please Use North Doors). Family and friends are invited to gather from Noon until 3 PM Saturday afternoon at Trinity...

Feb 20, 2018

Irene Olson, 89, of Staples, MN passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples....

Feb 18, 2018

Randall Caron, 58, of Motley, MN died peacefully Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, MN from complications of ALS. Services for Randy will be 11:00AM, Friday, February 23, 2018 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, with Pastor Daryl Jacobson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

Randy was born June...

Feb 17, 2018

Etta Mae Heuberger, age 95, of Pequot Lakes, MN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd, MN. She was born August 27, 1922 in Sheffield, IA, to Ray and Mary (Emhoff) Knapp. She married Charles Jacob Heuberger on June 13, 1943 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in...

Feb 16, 2018

Karl Jon Rice, age 57, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018, at his home. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Leona, brother Mark, and his daughter, Molly. He is survived by Cathy, his children, Brooke, Steph, Jake, Dylan, Katee, and Lacee, and his many grandchildren. Services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 24,...

Feb 15, 2018

Robert L. Anderson, 73, of Cushing, MN died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. No services are planned.

Robert was born September 20, 1944 in Lincoln, MN to Alice and Lloyd Anderson. He was raised in Lincoln. Robert worked at Honeywell for 39 ½ years.

Robert is survived...

Feb 15, 2018

Dodie (Fread) Nelson passed away peacefully in Sauk Rapids, MN, on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the age of 75.

Dodie is survived by her husband John, their children: Cathy (Mike) Bengtson; Rick (Boom) Nelson; Rob (Sue) Nelson; Jodie (Tom) Wendt; and Mark (Katherine) Nelson; and their grandchildren: Sarah & Maria Bengtson; Sam & Ben Nelson; Jonah...

Feb 14, 2018

Thomas S. Zetah, 78, of Motley, MN died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home, with his loving family around him. Services for Thomas will be 11:00AM, Monday, February 19, 2018 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Motley, MN, with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation will be from 2-5PM, Sunday, February 18th at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples,...