Obituaries

Feb 12, 2018

Jerrold F. Schiller, 94, of Hermantown, died on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown, MN. Services for Jerrold will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will begin at noon at the chapel. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Camp Ripley.

Jerrold was...

Feb 12, 2018

Lorayne B. Roden (Baillargeon), was born May 25, 1923 in Minneapolis and passed away February 12, 2018 in Coon Rapids. Memorial service will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 1:00 PM, at the Anoka American Legion in Anoka. Survivors include her sons, Lawrence (Angie) of Huxley, Iowa; Ronald of Glendale, Arizona; Dennis (Jeannie) of Deerwood, Minnesota; Gary of Spencer, Iowa;...

Feb 12, 2018

Kevette Thompson, 64, of Ottertail, MN passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Services for Kevette will be 11:00AM, Friday, February 23, 2018 at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7PM, Thursday, February 22nd at Brenny Funeral Chapel...

Feb 11, 2018

Georgianna Aurelia (Wolf) Swantz

Born 2-22-1920

Lester Prairie, MN

Georgianna “Jo” Swantz, 97, Brainerd, died February 11, 2018 at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. She was born February 22.1920 in Lester Prairie, MN. to Paul and Mathilda (Strei) Wolf. She was baptized and confirmed in our Lord at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lester...

Feb 11, 2018

Adolph M. Anderson, age 95, of Pequot Lakes, died Sunday, February 11, 2018. Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 16, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Pequot Lakes, with the Reverend R. William Ingvoldstad officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7 PM at Kline Funeral Home, Pequot Lakes, and one hour prior to the...

Feb 7, 2018

Imogene (Jeanee) Katherine Johnson, 95, who was born in Fayetteville, AR on December 9, 1922, entered her eternal home on February 7, 2018.

Imogene is survived by her children, Dianna (Allen) Jenkins and Kent E. (Wendie) Johnson, III; grandchildren, Scott Jenkins, Todd Jenkins, Laura (Jenkins) Middelstadt, Kelli (Johnson) Weaver, and Christopher Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Katrina Jenkins, Krista...

Feb 7, 2018

Henry “Hank” L. Verkennes, 70, of Brainerd, MN took his first step to his next journey on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Good Samaritan Village-Bethany in Brainerd, MN with wife, Vickey holding his hand. Hank's funeral service will be Monday, February 12, 2018 at 3 PM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends may visit during the hour before...

Feb 6, 2018

Gaylord “Juddy” Judd, 67 of Staples, MN passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Celebration of Life for Juddy will be from 3-5PM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.

Gaylord was born March 10, 1950 in Anacortes, Washington to Clifford and Laurine (Schmidt) Judd. His family moved...

Feb 6, 2018

James William “Pinky” Boyd, 97, of Crosslake, passed away February 6, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Pinky’s Life is on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Crosslake Lutheran Church at 11:30AM. Visitation will begin at 10:30AM at the church. Burial will be at the Crosslake Church Columbarium. After services there will be a light luncheon served at the...

Feb 6, 2018

Colonel John Puckropp, Sr., age 79, regretfully passed away at his home on the evening of February 6th. Being a military man he was highly-decorated, having served as a pilot in the Air Force for 26 years. Military decorations while serving included: Legion Of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, Air Medal including three oak leaf clusters, and Vietnam...

Feb 5, 2018

Willard Stewart “Bill” Erickson
Age 95
November 19, 1922 - February 5, 2018

Bill Erickson passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 5t h at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, MN. For many years he spent winters in Mesa, AZ returning in the summer to the Brainerd Lakes area.

Bill was born November 19, 1922...

Feb 5, 2018

Scott Randall, 66, of Staples, MN, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Services for Scott will be 11:00AM, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Assembly of God Church in Staples, with Pastor Roy Miles officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

Scott was born...

Feb 5, 2018

Daniel Clement, 77, of Crosslake, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Hills Crossing in Nisswa, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake with Father Blake Rozier officiating. Interment will be in Terrebonne, MN.

Daniel was born September...

Feb 5, 2018

Alvin C. Andrew Jr. 71, of Brainerd, MN died at Pierz Villa on Monday, February 5, 2018. Services for Alvin will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11:00AM at Bethlehem Evangelical Church in Brainerd, MN with Pastor Mark Skinner officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00AM at the church before services. Interment will be at Crosslake Cemetery in...

Feb 4, 2018

Jean Elinor Halland gained her wings after a reoccurring battle with cancer on Sunday, February 4th surrounded by family and close friends as she joined her parents in Heaven. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 9th at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN. The visitation will begin at 10am, followed by the service...

Feb 3, 2018

Burton L. Svedine, age 80, of Baxter passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at his home. His Celebration of Life will be Friday, February 9, at 11 AM, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Brainerd, with Deacon Mike Koechler officiating. Friends may visit during the hour before the service. Interment with military honors will be at 11:00AM on Monday,...

Feb 3, 2018

Stacy Cable Miller, age 47, of Crosslake, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018, at her home. She was born to Richard and Pam Cable on June 22, 1970, in Edina, MN. Stacy is survived by her husband, Joel Miller; sons, Griffin and Lincoln Miller; daughters, Carly and Kelsey Miller; mother, Pam Cable; and brother, Troy Cable. She was preceded...

Feb 1, 2018

Bernita Ruth Eibes died on February 1, 2018. Ruth was born in Coralville, Iowa, on May 1, 1926, to Vincent and Dorothy Baird, growing up and spending her youth in the Douds-Leandro area of Iowa. Ruth graduated from Iowa Wesleyan Business College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and later married Virgil Eibes and moved to Pine River in...

Feb 1, 2018

Gerald "Gary" Wolkenhauer, age 64, of Pine River, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at his home. He was born to Emil and Marilyn Wolkenhauer on June 5, 1953, in Jenkins. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, or just being outdoors. He also loved driving his gas truck, tractor, and his Mustang; Ford was always his favorite. He especially enjoyed time...

Feb 1, 2018

Delores "Sue" Riley, age 60, of Backus, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born to Venus and Edna Glasby on October 29, 1957, in Goodhue County, MN. Sue is survived by her significant other, Dave Taray; daughter, Tina Riley; son, Kevin Kavitz; brothers, Henry and Paul; sisters, Sylvia and Lucille; grandchildren, Zane...