Obituaries
Lorraine Northagen
Feb 19, 2025
Lorraine Marie Northagen, 87, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Lorraine was born on September 1, 1937, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to W. Ervin and Alma (Fjeld) Chapman. She grew up on a farm where she helped milk cows and other chores. Her favorite farm memory was bringing lunch to her dad as he was putting up...
Charlotte Johnson
Feb 18, 2025
Charlotte Jean (Goochey) Johnson, 85, of Pine River, MN passed away on February 18, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1939, in Pine River, MN to Charles “Earl” and Marion “Amie” (Erickson) Goochey.
While attending Pine River High School, she met her sweetheart, Merlin Johnson. They were married on June 28, 1958, and were married for 66 years.
Charlotte had a...
Kevin Hummel
Feb 18, 2025
Kevin Hummel, born on December 25, 1957, to James and Edith (Hanus) Hummel in Minneapolis, MN, passed away on February 18, 2025, in Crosslake, MN.
Kevin attended Elk River High School where he met and married Jean Adam on February 14, 1976, at the St. Pius X Church in Zimmerman, MN. They would go on to move to the Brainerd lakes...
Leonard Olson
Feb 17, 2025
Leonard Arthur Olson, 81, of Backus, MN, passed away on February 17, 2025, at his home after a short illness.
Len was born on January 29, 1944, to Ervin and Natalie (Cartier) Olson in Minneapolis, MN. Len joined the Army when he was 17 and while enlisted, he earned his GED. Len was stationed in Germany where he was considered an...
Darrell Vold
Feb 17, 2025
Darrell Neil Vold passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family in Brainerd, MN. He was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering love for his family and his many passions.
Darrell was born on August 19, 1945, to Neil and Florence (Amundson) Vold in Grand Forks, ND. Darrell’s devotion to his...
Wallace Anderson
Feb 16, 2025
Wallace Eugene Anderson, 91, of Pillager, MN, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Pillager. He was born on January 4, 1934, to Charles and Mary (LeLaCheur) Anderson in Dunning, NE.
Wally had a long career as a field representative for Super-Valu, where he worked for 25 years. He married Marlene Clark on October 1, 1955, and together they built a...
Garnet Rehberger
Feb 16, 2025
Garnet LaVonn Rehberger, 88, of Baxter, passed away on February 16, 2025. Services will be held at 12pm on March 1, 2025, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. The service will be livestreamed - please follow here
Garnet was born on June 24, 1936, to Chauncey and Viola (Rosenkranz) Borders in...
John Gosch
Feb 15, 2025
John Dee Gosch, 78, of Pillager, passed away at home on February 15th, 2025. Born to Francis and Arnold Gosch in Sibley, Iowa on February 19, 1946. John attended High School in Medford, MN and joined the U.S. Navy, where he was honorably discharged after serving his country for 8 years. John moved to Pillager and started “John’s Refrigeration” in...
Bob Schmidt
Feb 13, 2025
Joseph "Bob" Schmidt Age 83, of Crosslake, MN, passed away on February 13, 2025, in Duluth, MN.
A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, MN. Burial will take place at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Bob was a decorated...
Ernest Bednar
Feb 12, 2025
Ernest Albert Bednar, 93, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025.
Ernie was born on September 20, 1931, in Pierz, Minnesota, to Katherine (Motsche) and Robert Bednar, Ernest was raised in the South Long Lake area of Brainerd.
Ernest's remarkable life was defined by his dedication to both his country and his family. He served honorably in the United...
Sandy Wegleitner
Feb 12, 2025
Sandra Wegleitner, 80, of Crosslake, passed away on February 12, 2025. Services will be held during the summer.
Sandy was born on October 24, 1944, to Joseph “Russ” and Geraldine (Schwartz) Huston in St. Paul. She married Martin Wegleitner on January 19, 1968.
Sandy found joy in cooking and sharing a meal with family and friends. She had a love for flowers...
Daisy Louise Loven
Feb 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Daisy Louise Loven
On February 12, 2025, our sweet girl, Daisy Louise Loven, was born into the arms of our Savior at just 2lbs 14.2oz and 16 inches long. She had lots of dark hair and her daddy’s nose.
Daisy passed away on the very same day, but not before touching the hearts of those who loved her.
Daisy...
Donna Peppel
Feb 10, 2025
Donna Mae Peppel
December 28, 1936 – February 10, 2025
Donna Mae Peppel, 88, of Crosby, formerly of East Gull Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication. Born in St. Paul, MN, on December 28, 1936 to James M. and Viola (Dropps) Olds. Donna spent her early years in Outing, MN,...
Michael Hoheisel
Feb 10, 2025
Michael John "Mike" Hoheisel, passed away at his home on February 10, 2025, at the age of 69. Mike was born on June 16, 1955, in Little Falls, MN, to Frank and Josephine (Otremba) Hoheisel. He married the love of his life, Eileen Rose Maschler, on November 17, 1995, in Pierz, MN.
Mike found joy in spending time outdoors, especially with...
Charles 'CJ' Frey
Feb 7, 2025
Charles “CJ” J. Frey, 60, passed away on February 7, 2025, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
CJ was born April 25, 1964, in Jamestown, ND to Charles and Mary Ellen Frey. He attended St. John’s Academy and Jamestown High School, where he played hockey and football. CJ attended Hamline University, and later Hamline University School of Law. In 2004, CJ...
Richard Poul
Feb 6, 2025
Richard Dale Poul, 89, of Baxter, passed away on February 6, 2025. A service will be held at 11am on April 8, 2025, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Richard was born on May 26, 1935, to Emil and Elva (Gjertson) Poul in Pine River Minnesota. After school, Richard...
Charles Jackson
Feb 6, 2025
Charles William Jackson, 81, formerly of Brainerd, passed away to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Grand Arbor Assisted Living in Alexandria, MN.
Charles W. Jackson was born on February 25, 1943 in Hibbing, MN. They lived in Kerr Location ( a mining community 2 miles out of Hibbing) for 10 years and then they moved into Hibbing...
Felicia "Lisa" Wiese
Feb 5, 2025
Felicia “Lisa” Wiese was born November 9, 1960. She passed away on February 5, 2025. She was the daughter of Dale and Phillis Brostrom.
Lisa loved children and people. She was a surrogate mother and grandmother to every child she met and took them under her little wings as though they were her own. She enjoyed everything outdoors. She loved flower...
Donald G. Peacock
Feb 5, 2025
Donald Gene Peacock, age 73, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 At Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd, MN with his loving family at his side.
A ceremony will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
James 'Jim' Blake
Feb 5, 2025
James E. Blake
June 20, 1939 – February 5, 2025
James E. Blake, age 85, of Pillager, MN, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Brainerd, MN. A Memorial Service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Friday April 11, 2025 at 11:00AM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior...
