Obituaries

Dec 11, 2022

Kathryn McClaren, age 62, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away at the Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples, MN on December 11, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

Dec 10, 2022

John Rasmussen, age 70, of Brainerd MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 10 2022. A celebration of life will be held on January 27th from 1 to 3 pm at the Onamia Vets Club. John was born in Minneapolis MN on January 27th 1952 to Joan and John Rasmussen.  Proceeded in death by his parents John and Joan...

Dec 10, 2022

Corey Eugene Juaire, age 34. Corey lost his battle to kidney failure on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Corey was born August 12, 1988, to Wayne and Tammy (Bourassa) Juaire.

Corey loved fishing, hunting, racing, and demolition derbies. Corey grew up spending a lot of time with his Aunt Pauline who always spoiled him. Corey spent a lot of time hanging...

Dec 10, 2022

Mary Rose Duret, age 90, of Pequot Lakes, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Lakewood Health in Staples. She was born to Lynn and Rose Vinton on September 12, 1932, in St. Cloud. She married Lorin “Skee” Duret on October 19, 1948. Mary’s mother owned and operated Rose’s Inn in St. Cloud where Mary...

Dec 9, 2022

Helen Kimball, 75, of Staples, MN passed away at Lakewood Health System in Staples on December 9, 2022, with her family by her side. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Helen was born to Rufus and Lillian (Makinen) Patson on December 4, 1947, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, Mn. She was baptized...

Dec 8, 2022

Mary Margaret Overy, 43, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Mary was born on October 13, 1979, in Rock Springs, WY to David and Konnie (Davey) Overy. When she was six-year-old, they moved to Staples, MN where she attended grade school and High School. Mary met Dave Boswell and moved to Mankato, MN. They moved around southeastern Minnesota before...

Dec 8, 2022

Our beloved Melanee passed in her sleep at her father’s home in Breezy Point on December 8, 2022, with her children present. After her mother passed, Melanee fought a two-year battle with brain cancer. She was sixty-one years young.

She has one daughter, Hannah Brandanger of Grand Rapids, MN, and two sons, Alex Korf of Breezy Point, MN and Andrew...

Dec 8, 2022

Norma Elaine Gallati (Gruenhagen) passed away on December 8th, 2022 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN. Funeral services will be held at St John’s Lutheran Church in Motley, MN on Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Paul Koehler officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

 

Norma was born on May 18, 1940...

Dec 8, 2022

Robert McKinney, 78, of Pillager, passed away on December 8, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be 12pm on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a visitation starting one hour prior.

Robert was born on August 10, 1944, to Ross and Ruth (Baker) McKinney in Brainerd. He married Connie Knowlen and...

Dec 7, 2022

Elaine Carol Pattison, age 74, passed away on Dec. 7, 2022. She was in the peace of her own home on Gull Lake surrounded by loved ones after a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.Elaine is survived by her loving husband Jerry; her 3 children Chrissy & Matt Farley, and Tanja Spencer; her 2 stepsons David and Steve Pattison; grandchildren Kayley,...

Dec 7, 2022

Lynda Lee (Eickhoff) Wilson, 63, unexpectedly passed away from natural causes at her home in the Brainerd Lakes area on December 7, 2022.  

Lynda was born on September 21, 1959, in Warren, Minnesota to Loran and Joanne (Griggs) Eickhoff.  When Lynda was 2 years old, her parents relocated to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota where she attended elementary school through high school...

Dec 6, 2022

Cathi McBryde, 72, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time, please check back for a full obituary.

Dec 6, 2022

John Allyn Moldstad was born June 5, 1926 to Rev. John A. Moldstad and his wife, Ethelyn (Holverson) in Chicago, IL. He was joined in faith to Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Chicago. He attended Bethel Lutheran School, Luther Institute, and graduated from Bethany Lutheran High School in 1943. At age 17...

Dec 5, 2022

Vera Alberta (Hochstatter) Keep, age 99, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born October 19, 1923, to Ethel (Stephens) and William Hochstatter in Estherville, Iowa. The family moved to the Hackensack area in 1935 and shortly after, moved to Park Rapids, MN.

Vera met the love of her life, Gerald “Mel”...

Dec 4, 2022

Anita Marie Gerrety, 69, of Brainerd, MN, passed away surrounded by her family on December 4, 2022 in Brainerd. A Funeral Service for Anita will be held on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN at 11:00am. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. A luncheon...

Dec 3, 2022

Donita Marilee (Schroeder) Harris, age 64, of Backus, died peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1958, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Richard and Emily (Mitten) Schroeder. She was raised in Marcus, IA, and graduated from Marcus Community High School in 1976. On July 16, 1977, Donita...

Dec 2, 2022

Elaine Doris (Rogers) Cullett passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2022

Elaine was born in Staples, MN on March 1, 1945 to George and Essie (Moon) Rogers.  Elaine grew up in the Pillager area and married John Cullett on October 19, 1962.  Together they raised six children in Brainerd.

Elaine loved her family, friends, and her pets.  As...

Dec 1, 2022

Joann K. Luukkonen, 75, of Brainerd, passed away surrounded by her family on December 1, 2022, after a 30 year long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was a strong, independent, and determined woman.  She was a role model, talented quilter, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Joann was born in New York Mills on July 5, 1947, to William and Hildegarde...

Dec 1, 2022

Nick William Phillips, age 64, of Pequot Lakes, MN and formerly of Perham, MN, passed away suddenly on the evening of December 1, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1958, to Donna (Lindemeier) and Robert Phillips in Hutchinson, MN. Nick graduated from Perham High School. He married Denice (Doll) Phillips-Kunze, and they had 4 children together: Stephanie (Gerald)...

Nov 30, 2022

Christina High – Olson, age 54 of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022. Although it was a short battle with cancer, she fought valiantly. Her strength and courage was admirable.

Christina (Tina) was born on April 13th, 1968, to Bruce and Carol (Leikvoll) High. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1986. She then attended Brainerd Technical Institute...