Obituaries
Barbara Volk
May 1, 2023
Barbara Volk, age 88, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home. She was born to Lester and Dolly Pollock on October 20, 1934, in Pine River.Barbara was a member of TOPS and a former member of the Ansel Township Board. She enjoyed raising cattle with her husband, scouting for deer, and was a wonderful caretaker of her...
Timothy Breitbach
Apr 30, 2023
Timothy (Tim) Bernard Breitbach, 69, passed away on April 30th, 2023 with his son and fiancé by his side as a result of complications due to pneumonia and ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. A gathering of family and friends will take place on June 11th from 2-4 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter,...
Thomas Kleineck
Apr 28, 2023
Thomas L. Kleineck
September 9th, 1940 – April 28th, 2023
Tom was born in Mt. Vernon, Iowa and passed in his sleep quietly at the Little Falls Care Center after a long battle with illness.
Tom was a veteran of the USAF where he served 4 years, initially as a cook, but ended his service as a Generals Aid.
Tom...
Richard Allen Gustason
Apr 28, 2023
Richard Allen Gustason, 92, of Nisswa passed away on April 28, 2023. There are no funeral services planned at this time.
Richard was born on October 23, 1930, to Gilbert and Mary (Woog) Gustason, in Iowa. He was married to Beverly Jean and together they had four children. Richard worked for many years as a Real Estate Broker. He...
Dale Weiss
Apr 27, 2023
Dale Lawrence Weiss was born on May 5, 1954, to Fred and Gertrude (Ellis) Weiss in Brainerd, MN. He graduated from Pine River High School in 1972, spent several years out west in Wyoming – a place he loved – before returning to his roots in Pine River. He liked driving fast cars, listening to great music and having fun....
Vera Dickman
Apr 26, 2023
Vera M Dickman, 84, Forest Lake, MN, unexpectedly passed away at M Health Fairview Hospital in Wyoming MN on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm on Thursday, May 4th and again 11am on Friday, May 5th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. The funeral service will be 12pm on Friday, May 5th at Brenny...
Don J Nelsen
Apr 25, 2023
Nelsen, Donald J., age 77, of Motley, formerly of Walker, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on April 25, 2023.
Preceded in death by: his parents Elmer and Rose (Strenke) Nelsen, and grandson, Austin John-Wallace Duff. Donald (Don) worked in the kitchens at Ah-Gwah-Ching for 25+ years until retirement. A wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend; his...
James Larson
Apr 24, 2023
James D. Larson Sr., age 79, of Pequot Lakes passed away on April 24, 2023 at his home. Jim was born February 11, 1944 in Minneapolis to parents, Leroy and Dorothy (Minor) Larson. Jim lived his early years in Sauk Rapids, MN where he had many fond childhood memories. The family moved to Prior Lake where he attended high school...
Elsie 'Marie' Anderson
Apr 24, 2023
Marie Anderson, age 84, of Pillager, died peacefully at Bethany Good Samaritan Home on April 24, 2023. She was born in Lakefield, Minnesota to Wilbert and Elsie Ahrens on November 22, 1938. Marie married Roland Anderson on February 9, 1957. They were married for 65 years.
Marie loved caring for others, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marie had...
Jean Segerstrom
Apr 22, 2023
Segerstrom, Jean Niles (Newstrom), age 94, Nisswa, Minnesota, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Toronto, Canada and Dallas, Texas, died after a short illness on April 22, 2023.
She was born in Minneapolis on September 28, 1928. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1946 and the University of Minnesota in 1950. She received a master’s degree in English Literature from the...
Betty Gray
Apr 20, 2023
Betty Gray, age 95, of Brainerd, passed away on April 20, 2023. Services are scheduled 1pm Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will begin one hour prior.
Betty is leaving behind 8 grandchildren, her daughter Loralyn, two sons Kevin and Bradley, and her best friend Donna Musselman Spurlock.
She was born on...
Patrick Smith
Apr 19, 2023
Patrick “Pat” Smith, 73, of Deerwood, MN, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 19, 2023.
Pat was born on April 23, 1949, to Boyd “Bud” and Jeanette (Ruoko) Smith in Crosby, MN. He was the third of eight children.
Pat graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1967 and attended UMD for a year before joining the Air Force...
Patricia 'Pat' Huhta
Apr 19, 2023
Patricia (Wojciak) Huhta 'Grandma Pat', 82, of Baxter, MN passed away on April 19, 2023 from complications of COPD and pneumonia. Visitation will be Sunday April 23, 2023, from 4pm - 7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and will continue 9am – 11am on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN....
Linda M Kiefer
Apr 19, 2023
Linda Kiefer, 79, of Crosslake, MN passed away on April 19, 2023 in Brainerd.
Please check back soon for updated information.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Virginia Keepers
Apr 17, 2023
Virginia Marie Keepers, 80, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on April 17, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1942, in Chisholm, MN, to Frank and Ann (nee Komidar) and was the beloved wife of David Keepers.
Virginia earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and went on to become an Elementary Media Specialist in District...
Adele Johnson
Apr 17, 2023
Adele Louise Johnson, 93, of Crosslake, MN, passed away on April 17, 2023. She was at her home in Chandler, Arizona. At her side was her son, Scott, his wife, Laurie, granddaughter, Amy with her husband, Greg (via phone). Adele drew her last breath, peacefully and gracefully during scripture, prayer, and song provided by Pastor Keith Robinson (via phone).
Adele...
Jimmie R Benjamin
Apr 17, 2023
Jimmie “Jim” R Benjamin, 81, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, surrounded by family. Services will be at 2pm on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A visitation will start at 12pm for friends and family to gather prior to the service. Interment will be at Garrison City Cemetery.
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Eileen Carlson
Apr 17, 2023
Eileen D. Carlson passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her daughter, Pam's home in Mora, MN. Eileen was born to Harvey and Amelia Hoover on August 22, 1927, at their home in rural Pine River. She grew up with sister, Ella, and brothers, Earl and Ray. On August 4, 1947, Eileen married Vern Carlson. They were married in...
Laurence Kicker
Apr 16, 2023
Laurence Leroy Kicker went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2023. He was born to Leroy and Marvel Kicker on August 11,1939 in Jenkins MN. He was the oldest with 6 younger siblings. In 1964 he married Patricia “Pat” Harris. During their marriage of 58 years, 3 children were added to their union. He began his early working...
Shawn Sondrol
Apr 15, 2023
Shawn Sondrol, age 29, of Breezy Point, MN, passed away on April 15, 2023, at his home. He was born October 20, 1993, in Breckenridge, MN, to Dale and Diane Sondrol. Shawn enjoyed computers and fixing things, especially cars. He enjoyed helping people in any way he could.Shawn is survived by his parents, Dale and Diane Sondrol; siblings: Trista Sondrol...
