Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Dean Olson, 75, peacefully entered the presence of his Savior on April 1, 2023 surrounded by family at his home in Nisswa. He was born August 10, 1947 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Brainerd, to Randy and Verna Olson, and grew up in Lake Hubert. He was a faithful follower of Jesus, dearly loved husband, devoted father and...

Apr 1, 2023

William “Bill” Fortune III, age 80, of Brainerd, passed from this world and entered his heavenly home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born to Elizabeth “Betty” and William Fortune, Jr. on November 30, 1942, in Fargo, ND. Bill married Marlowe Jensen on June 19, 1964.

Bill was a very active soldier in the Salvation Army...

Mar 31, 2023

 

Ruth Ann Nurnberger, 82 of Staples, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 31,2023  at Park Rapids Hospital after a short illness.

Ruth was born on August 26, 1940 in Menahga, MN to Walter and Alice (Peterson) Leslie. 

She lived on a farm NE of Verndale and later moved to Staples on a farm near McGivern Park....

Mar 30, 2023

William “Bill” David Bartos, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away at home March 30, 2023. He was born to Frank L. and Winifred Violet Bartos (Prendergast) on February 14, 1942, in Crosby, MN.

William is survived by his wife, Eva (Taylor); children, Julie (Allen) Witt, Scott, Tiffany (Paul) Kremer; granddaughter, Olivia Witt; brother, Robert “Bob”...

Mar 28, 2023

Ryley Will Sweeney beloved son of Marion Sweeney and Lacy Miles passed away March 28th, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 5:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service.

 

Ryley was born on September...

Mar 28, 2023

Carrie Faye Payne passed away from a short and yet courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, March 28th, at the age of 67 surrounded by loving family and friends.

Services will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, April 4th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel  Visitation will begin one hour prior. Interment will be immediately following the service at the Minnesota...

Mar 28, 2023

Richard (Pete) A. Peterson, 88, passed away on March 28, 2023, in Staples, MN. Funeral Services for Richard will be held on April 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service.

Richard was born to Selmer and Ida (Stuber) Peterson on...

Mar 27, 2023

Jon David Charpentier, 62, of Mission Township, Minn., and formerly of Sanbornton, N.H., died on March 27 at home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Jon was born April 2, 1960, in Stoughton, Mass., to Doris (Guimond) and William Charpentier, and grew up in Brockton, Mass., and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Soon after high school, a lifelong love of nature and...

Mar 27, 2023

Vincenzo Ciro Sposito Sr., born July 4, 1935, passed peacefully at the age of 87, on March 21, 2023. An immigrant of Napoli, Italy at the age of 19, he spent the next 68 years as a proud American. His journey into America started at Ellis Island on February 2, 1955, where he was sponsored by his older sister,...

Mar 21, 2023

Charles William Norman, 91, and Barbara Lue (Kistner) Norman, 86, of Pine River, perished together in a catastrophic house fire in their family home of 64 years on March 21, 2023.

Charles “Chuck” Norman was born July 27, 1931, to Oscar William Norman and Jennie Marie (Kangas) Norman. After graduating from Pine River High School in 1949...

Mar 20, 2023

Wesley R. Schwantz, 84, of Brainerd, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brainerd on March 20, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce, and his brother in law Richard, of Henderson, NV.

Wesley is preceded in death by his daughter Vicki and his brother....

Mar 20, 2023

Marlene Brawthen passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023. Funeral Services for Marlene will be held on Saturday March 25, 2023 at 11:00am at Staples United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited to gather one prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples.

 Marlene was born on September 8,...

Mar 19, 2023

Warner Vernon Clark, 88, of Eagle Bend, passed away on March 19th, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Warner was born September 6th, 1934, to Hamp and Estella (Nietert) Clark in LaPorte City, Iowa. After high school he joined the Coast Guard. Warner met Catherine Voit, and they married November 15, 1988.

Warner was an outdoors man...

Mar 18, 2023

Derek Meide, 35, of Staples, passed away peacefully at his home. A gathering of friends and family will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Service will begin at 2pm.

Derek was born June 22, 1987, in Staples to David Meide and Diane Miller. He attended Staples High School...

Mar 18, 2023

Fay “Geno” Eugene Frederick, 61, of Hackensack, MN, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. There will be a Memorial Service 11 am on Saturday, May 6th, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hackensack.

Geno was born in St. Cloud, MN on May 24, 1961, to Roy and Shirley (Forrest) Frederick....

Mar 17, 2023

On March 17, 2023 Monica (Mona) Helen Neznik, 96, passed away peacefully at Riverside Assisted Living in Pillager with family at her side.

Mona was born April 21, 1926 to Bernard and Christine Belinski in Swanville, MN. She was united in marriage to Joe Neznik on July 19, 195, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. They raised 8...

Mar 16, 2023

Daniel Travor Osceola, Ojibwe name is Makada Nimge Giniw "Black Thunderbird", age 47, of Onamia, MN passed away on March 16, 2023 in Onamia. A service of remembrance for Dan will be held on Saturday April 15, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather at 1:00pm. A lunch will...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Roberta Jane Erickson “Bobbie” (Lewis)  passed away peacefully March 16, 2023. Born in Minneapolis on April 22, 1947. Bobbie joined the Brainerd community over 30 years ago, working in various restaurants until 2005 when she finally realized her dream of owning her own… Bobbie’s Kitchen. Her true passion was serving her customers, and through her food and the café...

Mar 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Sheppard passed away peacefully March 16, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brained. He was born to Frank Sr. and Stella Sheppard on April 17, 1938.

Bob wore many hats in his lifetime. As a child he grew up in McKinley township, his parents operated a neighborhood gas station, and he grew to know...

Mar 12, 2023

Bryce Mink, 11, of Pine River, MN passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2023 at Minneapolis Childrens Hospital. Funeral Services for Bryce will be held on Saturday March 18, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Nazarene Church in Backus, MN. Friends and Family are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Private family...