Obituaries
Susan Mezzenga
Jun 14, 2023
Our beloved mother, sister, and friend Susan A. Mezzenga passed away suddenly on June 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas G. Mezzenga, mother Elizabeth (Bette), Father William, brother Scott and sister Tammy. Susan is survived by her three children, Lucas Mezzenga (Tara), Jessica Parks (Kristopher), and Emily Ligon (Joshua); her nine grandchildren Peyton, Isabella, Landon, Nevada, Lucianna, Jackson, Will, Kinley, and Valen; numerous nephews and nieces; and her...
Judy Edens
Jun 13, 2023
Judy Rae Dahl Edens, 76, passed away from complications of chemotherapy on June 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in her Pine River home. Judy was born on February 24, 1948, in Minneapolis and graduated from Osseo High School in 1966. She attended a multitude of colleges, graduating from the University of Georgia in 1999 with a degree in...
Robert Arthur Mudek
Jun 12, 2023
Robert Arthur Mudek, 77, of Crosslake, passed away on June 12, 2023.
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Jerome Basore
Jun 12, 2023
Jerome Basore, 81, of Walker, MN passed away on June 12, 2023 at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Emress Ann Matsumoto
Jun 12, 2023
Emress Ann Matsumoto, 78, of Brainerd, passed away on June 12, 2023 in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending at this time.
A full obituary will be posted soon. Please check back for updated information.
Jeanette Haroldson
Jun 12, 2023
Jeanette Ione Haroldson, 99, passed away on June 12, 2023. Full obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Myron J Dunker
Jun 11, 2023
Myron "Mike" J. Dunker, 74, passed away on June 11th and is survived by his wife, Bonnie, and his two sons, Jason & Michael, who still haven't cleaned up the garage like he asked. Born on February 6th, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, Myron attended Tinley Park High School and studied refrigeration at DeVry University before becoming CEO of Value Added...
Martha Lynn Landweer
Jun 10, 2023
Martha Lynn Landweer, known as Lynn by most people and affectionately known as Marce by her sisters, passed away peacefully in her home in Pine River, Minnesota on Saturday June 10, 2023.Lynn was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 5, 1952, the first of many places she lived throughout her life as a “Navy Brat”, scholar, missionary, all around interesting...
Charles Patrick
Jun 10, 2023
Charles Bob Patrick, “Pa”, 87, of Brainerd, passed away on June 10th while in Hospice at Bethany-Woodland. Per Charles’ wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Charles was born on October 12, 1935 in Iowa. He married Loretta Wilson on August 1, 1955, and had six children.
Charles loved working at BIR for...
Brian 'Teardrop' Mahaffey
Jun 7, 2023
Brian "Teardrop" Mahaffey
Barnard Brian Mahaffey, affectionately known to his friends and family as Teardrop (when not being called Dad or Grandpa) passed away on Wednesday, June 7th, in Staples, MN. Brian did not show up at the Pearly Gates all neat and tidy, freshly laundered, newly trimmed in a scheduled Uber. No, Teardrop came roaring in on the...
Margaret Wolhowe
Jun 7, 2023
Margaret Ann Wolhowe, 87, of Staples passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023, at Lakewood Health System Care Center with her husband Tom of 61 years, and her family by her side. She was born on July 25, 1935, in Morris MN to Ed and Laverna Heil of Hancock MN.
She graduated from Hancock High School in 1953. Margaret...
Delores LeVau
Jun 5, 2023
Who is Delores Ann LeVau and where is she you ask?
Delores was a free spirit who enjoyed reading, her bounteous garden, hiking, and traveling. She was frequently found at farmers’ markets or volunteering at AARP tax prep centers when not outside gardening or hiking. As she traveled through life, when Delores arrived at the top of the stairs...
Roger Seehase
Jun 3, 2023
Roger Seehase (74) from Emily MN, formerly of Sumner, IA, passed away at his home on June 3, 2023, after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Roger was born in Sumner, IA in 1948 to Raymond and Geraldine (Boedecker) Seehase. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Buck Creek. He attended country school at Dayton #6 through...
Darlene Berg
Jun 1, 2023
Darlene Berg, 76, passed away on June 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 17th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Crosslake. A visitation will being one hour prior.
Darlene was born July 15, 1947, to Phil and Arline Brunes in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.
Darlene is survived by her children, Aureah Brunes, Stephanie...
Karen Gordon
Jun 1, 2023
May 30, 1939-June 1, 2023
Karen, age 84 of Crosslake, MN passed peacefully at her home on June 1, 2023. Karen was born on May 30, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to devoted parents Harold and Muriel Raichert. She is preceded in death by brother, Butch Raichert and survived by husband, Roy and sister, Mary Kamleiter.
Karen married the love of...
Douglas Livingston
Jun 1, 2023
Douglas Stuart Livingston, 84, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on June 1st, 2023. He was born on April 1st, 1939, to Grant and Violet (Kerrigan) Livingston in Brainerd, MN. He was raised in Brainerd and graduated from Washington High School in 1958. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Tachikawa AFB,...
Charles Case
May 31, 2023
We are sad to announce that Charles (Chuck) Ryan Case died unexpectedly on Wednesday May 31, 2023 in St. Cloud, MN. Charles was a son, father, brother and grandpa. Charles was born December 24th, 1975 in St. Cloud, MN to Ronald and Loreen Case. Charles lived most of his life in the Becker area where he graduated and went on...
Michelle Johnson
May 29, 2023
Michelle (Larson) Johnson, a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and closest friends on May 29, 2023, after a 4-year courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was a warrior and inspiration to all.
Michelle was born in Bemidji, MN, on September 19, 1971, to Shirley Bouwman and Earl Dagestad, at six weeks premature, which...
Arlita Gregory
May 29, 2023
Arlita (Uhlig) Gregory passed away on May 29, 2023. She was born November 9, 1933, to Victor and Rose Uhlig. She was raised on their farm in rural Backus. After graduating from Backus High School, while working at the Backus Bank, she met her future husband, Manford Gregory, while he was working at the Backus hardware store. They were married...
Duane "DJ" Leonard Fornshell II
May 29, 2023
Duane L. Fornshell ‘DJ’, 44, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023, after a battle with cancer. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 4-7 pm on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
DJ was born on February 15, 1979, to Pat and Duane Fornshell in...
