Obituaries
Katherine Royce
Jan 27, 2024
Katherine (Kathy) went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. Funeral Services will take place at 11am on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Normandale Lutheran Church. Livestream of the services will be available on the church website here. A visitation will begin one hour prior to services, and a reception will take place following the services. The service...
LeAnne Sandberg
Jan 27, 2024
LeAnne Robin Sandberg, born August 31, 1960, of Pine River, MN, passed away January 27, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.
LeAnne excelled at everything she did. She was a member of the Pine River Honor Society while attending Pine River High School and later received several accounting awards. LeAnne enjoyed scrapbooking, playing cards, reading, playing bingo, doing puzzles, and cooking.
LeAnne is survived by...
Kathy Banken
Jan 26, 2024
Kathy Marie Banken, 71, of Pine River, passed away on January 26, 2024, at her home, to be with her Lord.
Kathy was born on November 21, 1952, to Robert and Wanda (King) Zumbrunnen in Swanburg, MN. Kathy graduated from Pine River High School in 1972. As a small child, Kathy moved to Bozeman, Montana with her parents and seven siblings,...
Judith Resch
Jan 26, 2024
Judith Ann (Younggren) Resch of Staples passed away peacefully at the Loving Care home that was built for her & husband Gene ( A Daughter's Love Assisted Living). Judy was blessed to have two of her daughter’s & granddaughter by her side, on Friday Jan. 26, 2024. Family would like to honor the Abundant love & care provided by the...
Sharon M. Larson
Jan 25, 2024
Sharon Marie Larson, 74-year-old resident of Cushing, passed away Thursday, January 25th at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 19th at 6:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, MN. A Visitation will begin at 3:00pm, up to the time of the service. Following the service, dinner will be served at the...
Kenneth King
Jan 24, 2024
Kenneth Allen King, 74, of Pine River, passed away January, 24th 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brainerd, after a long battle with cancer and chronic illness.
He is survived by his brothers, Dennie (Mona) and Ricky (Colleen); children, Kristin (Eric) Mickelson, Karla Jo (Chris) Cunningham, Kraig (Tracy) King and Kendra (Doug) Reddick; grandchildren, Avery (Sam) Cunningham, Jordan (Tyler) Cunningham, Amelia and...
Roxanne "Roxy" Sawyer
Jan 20, 2024
Roxanne Marie Sawyer-Svaleson born of Dagny and Alvin Svaleson in Hillsboro ND November 15, 1962 she passed away peacefully with her children by her side at Sanford Medical Center January 20, 2024.
Roxanne grew up in Hillsboro ND and attended school there and did gymnastics. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1981. She then met and married Richard Sawyer...
Vincent Anderson
Jan 18, 2024
To watch the Livestream of Vince's service, please click here: https://venues.vimeo.com/1686693522706?lang=en-US
Vince was born on February 13, 1938, and went home to be with his Savior Jesus on January 18th, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday March 2, 2024 at 12:30pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A visitation will be held an hour prior to...
Joseph "Joe" Poisson
Jan 17, 2024
Joseph Poisson, born March 5, 1955, in Minneapolis, MN, known affectionately as “Uncle Joe” by his loved ones, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 in his Jenkins, MN home after courageously battling lung cancer. Joe’s adventure took him across the nation and over the South Pacific’s blue waters, where he met his beloved wife, Malae Poisson.
Despite his travels,...
George J. Guminga
Jan 17, 2024
George Guminga, 87, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on January 17, 2024 in St. Cloud.
Please check back soon for updated information.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Marcus Stowe
Jan 16, 2024
Marcus James Stowe of Baxter-Brainerd - passed away unexpectedly on January 16th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his Father, Marc Lewis Stowe. Survived by Molly Mcgibbon-Stowe (mother) Axel Stowe (son) Kayden Phobic (Fiancé) Alexa Krueger (Half Sister) Mitchell Stowe (brother) Micah Stowe (brother) Nancy Fletcher (Jerry) Grandmother, Daniel McGibbon (Grandfather) Sharon Stowe (Grandmother) Mark Stowe (Grandfather) as well...
Louis Frederick Young
Jan 16, 2024
Louis Frederick Young IV, 43, of Motley, passed away on January 16, 2024, peacefully at home in his mother’s arms. A Celebration of Louis’ life will be planned at a later date.
Louis was born on March 4, 1980, in Ipswich, England. He came to America at the age of 6, and his mother did the best she could to...
Jean Bjerkness
Jan 16, 2024
Jean Bjerkness, 85, of Crosby, MN passed away on January 16, 2024 in Crosby. No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Verdienne "Vickie" LaRae Torgerson
Jan 14, 2024
Vickie was born March 3, 1933, on her family farm in Erskine, MN. She passed away January 14, 2024, at the age of 90. Survived by her loving children: Steve (Char) Torgerson, Ron (Lori) Torgerson, Dean (Becky) Torgerson, LaRae (Gordy) Nelson; sister, Jannette (Jack) Berry; brothers, Jack (Marge) Berg, Al (Cindy) Berg; sisters-in-law, Nancy Berg, Eleanor Jackson; and many nieces and...
Marilyn Finley
Jan 13, 2024
Marilyn Finley, 79, of Menahga, MN, passed away on January 13, 2024. Private family services will be held.
Carol Kort
Jan 10, 2024
Carol Kort, 76, of Pillager, MN passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born to Milton and Joy (Carpenter) Mertala on August 5, 1947 in Park Rapids, MN.
She worked for many years at Madden’s Resort. Carol enjoyed visiting with many of her friends, and family. Her family and friends meant the world to her.
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Franklin D. O'Connell
Jan 10, 2024
Franklin (Dugan) O’Connell, 86, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday January 15, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Michael Garry officiating. There will be a Rosary at 10:30am, and lunch will be served following the service.
Franklin is...
Dewey Brown
Jan 8, 2024
Dewey Brown, 79, of Browerville, MN passed away at his home on January 8, 2024. There will be no services held at this time.
Dewey was born to Roger and Anne (Langston) Brown on July 29, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington. He spent his employment years with Potlatch in manufacturing. Dewey and Yvonne were united in marriage on April 4, 1987.
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Daniel Kepner
Jan 7, 2024
Daniel (Boone) John Kepner, passed away at the age of 61 peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 7th, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1962, to Robert (Jerry) and Mary (Schnitzler) Kepner in Shakopee MN. He Graduated high school from the Academy of Holy Angels in 1981. Soon after high school, Dan began working as an...
Durane "Doc" Cadwell
Jan 7, 2024
Durane “Doc” O. Cadwell, 90, of Pine River passed away on January 7, 2024, comfortably at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will take place at First Lutheran Church, Pine River, MN, on Saturday, January 27th at 11 AM. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Luncheon to follow. Interment will be in the spring at Doc’s...
