Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

Covert (Chuck) B. Brock, Jr., husband of Elvira (Vie) Arbuckle Brock, died on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living Detroit Lakes, MN.

Born May 27th 1936 in North Tonawanda, NY to Alberta Frances Maynard Brock and Covert Burd Brock, Sr.

Chuck graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 1954, where he played drums in the...

Jan 8, 2023

Carol Wheeler, 68, of Brainerd, passed away on January 8th, 2023, in the presence of her family. Gathering of friends and family will be held 1pm on Monday, January 16th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Carol was born on April 18, 1954, to John and Bernice...

Jan 8, 2023

Randy Harold Hanson, 70, of Staples, passed away on January 8, 2022, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 5-7pm on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Interment will take place at 3pm on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Swan Valley Cemetery in Leader,...

Jan 7, 2023

Kenneth Lee Frabel was born September 24, 1947, in Cambridge, Ohio. He died peacefully on January 7, 2023, in his own home in Crosslake, MN, at the age of 75.

Ken was preceded in death by his mother, Reba Vcelka (nee Meighen); father, Robert “Jake” Kirkman; stepfather, Roy Frabel; and half-brother, James “Skeeter” Frabel.

Ken...

Jan 5, 2023

Charlene E. Gustafson-Gunter, 67, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. A memorial service is pending at this time.

Charlene was born to Robert and Delores (Wenneson) Gunter on June 26, 1955 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up on Lake Superior. Charlene was a very outgoing person...

Jan 5, 2023

A kind and generous man, Joseph Matthew Tkalcich, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2023. Joe'z as he was known by many, began his life in Ely Minnesota, January 12,1954, and lived in the Staples area for many years. In 2000 he and his wife, Tamela (Srock), built their home in Breezy Point, where they...

Jan 4, 2023

John (Jack) Blizil died January 4, 2023, at his home in Baxter, MN. He was born to Edward and Helen (Puncochar) Blizil in July 1941, in Monticello, MN. Jack, as he was called then, attended Buffalo High School and St. Cloud State University, graduating with a degree in Physical Education with a Business minor. He married Nancy (Barnett) Blizil in...

Jan 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of John Anthony Notardonato of Fifty Lakes, MN, formerly of Temecula, CA and Dolton, IL announces his passing on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 93.  John will be lovingly remembered by his children: Linda (Thomas) Steffens, John Alan Notardonato, and Janice (Jet) Bieronski; grandchildren: Matthew (Heather) Steffens, Lisa...

Jan 3, 2023

Marvin W. Feakes, 84, of Motley, MN passed away on January 3, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, with his family by his side. Visitation will be Friday January 20th from 4 – 6 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, with a prayer service at 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11...

Jan 2, 2023

Thomas R. Engfer, 81, of Breezy Point, MN passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2023. A funeral service for Thomas will be held on January 21, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Vets Club. There will be a visitation starting at 10:00am and a prayer service at 12:00pm. Burial with Military honors and lunch will follow.

Thomas...

Jan 1, 2023

Jane Arlene Soderberg, 88, of Brainerd, passed away on January 1, 2023.

Jane was born on August 27, 1934, in Kingston, MN to Henry and Mamie (Dunderi) Hastings. She was married to Robert Soderberg and together they had two children. Jane enjoyed being in nature, flower and vegetable gardening, watching the birds, and spending time with her family. She will...

Dec 31, 2022

Jean Kline, age 90, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her home. She was born to Reginald “Rex” and Sarah “Sally” Finney on December 25, 1932, in Chicago, IL. Jean’s family meant the world to her, and she was very proud of all of them.

Jean is survived by her children: Doni...

Dec 30, 2022

Terry Allen Dechaine, age 83, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Brainerd, and Laporte, MN, passed away in Arizona on December 30, 2022.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12th, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, in Baxter, Minnesota. A visitation for family and friends will take place one hour prior to...

Dec 30, 2022

Patrick Gough, 75, of Outing, MN passed away on December 30, 2022 at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Dec 30, 2022

Theresa Joy (Napp) Poradek, 68, of Deerwood, passed away on December 30, 2022, at her home. 

Theresa was born on January 8, 1954, in Owatonna, MN to Herbert and Elsie (Dutton) Napp. She was married to Robert Poradek on January 15, 1994, in Onamia, MN. Theresa loved the outdoors, fishing, card games especially cribbage, and board games. She will be...

Dec 30, 2022

Benedict “Bennie” Trutwin, age 88, of Fifty Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born to Nicholas and Elizabeth Trutwin on August 20, 1934, in Holdingford, MN.

In his early days, Bennie was a wheelsman on the Great Lakes for 7 years, served in the Army Reserves, operated a Phillip’s...

Dec 29, 2022

Jo Ellen Benson, age 86, of Pine River, MN, and formerly Blaine, MN, passed away December 29, 2022. She was born to George and Dolores Johnson on February 23, 1936, in Linton, IN. She loves her Lord and her family.

Jo Ellen is survived by her daughters: Dorothy Olson, Julie Melberg, Pamela McCullum (Timothy); 10 grandchildren; and...

Dec 28, 2022

 

Patricia Shay Nentl passed away at the Tucson Medical Center after a valiant struggle with family by her side on December 28, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, July 8, at 10:30am with a visitation at 9:30am. A reception will follow at Maucieri's.

 

Patricia was born in Melrose, MN on...

Dec 28, 2022

Peter Fedor, 97 years young, of Champlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  Funeral service will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Peter was born on February 10, 1925 in Holdingford, Minnesota to George Jr. and Anna (Smarsek) Fedor.  He was inducted into the US Naval Service and Coast Guard on August 8, 1943 and he served our...

Dec 28, 2022

Vivian Leona Kittlesen of Crosslake, MN died on December 28, 2022 at the age of 91.  Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on November 5, 1931, Vivian was one of nine children born to Emil and Mary (Kluxdahl) Brevik of Thompson, North Dakota.  She graduated from Thompson Public School then attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks.  After moving to...