Obituaries

Oct 26, 2022

Claude Fred Schmidt passed away at his home in Pequot Lakes, Wednesday, October 26, 2022, surrounded by family at the young age of 94. Claude was born on May 8, 1928, in Pequot Lakes to Herman and Susan Schmidt. He left school in 8th grade and began working for his brother-in-law, Lawrence Henderson, at a dairy in Nisswa. In 1944, at the age of 16,...

Oct 25, 2022

Robert “Dick” Belling, 79, of Motley passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after battling health issues. Funeral service will take place at 11 am on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples, MN.

Dick was...

Oct 25, 2022

Ralph Henkensiefken, age 89, of Brainerd, MN, passed away on October 25, 2022 at the St. Cloud VA Hospital. A Memorial Service for Ralph will be held on Saturday October 29, 2022 at 3:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family beginning at 2:30pm. Burial will be at a later...

Oct 23, 2022

Agnes Chapin (Otasek) was born Aug.16, 1919, in Olivia, MN, and passed away on Oct. 23, 2022, at Cerenity Care Center, St.Paul.  She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Chapin; daughters-in-law, Donaleen and Suzanne; and grandchildren, Michelle and Brenda Stadtler and Larry Chapin. She is survived by children: LeRoy, Gary (Nancy) David (Judy), Dorothy (Richard) Stadtler; grandchildren: Karen,...

Oct 22, 2022

Barrie Spencer, 84, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on October 22, 2022.

Full obituary will follow.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.

Oct 22, 2022

On October 22, 2022, Our perfect angel on earth went to be a perfect angel in Heaven.

Funeral Services for Anthony will be held on Thursday October 27, 2022 at 12:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family held on Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at...

Oct 21, 2022

Tom ''Showtime'' Hoover, 81, the internationally recognized drag racer and local Minneapolis business owner attended his "last" major event when he passed peacefully from life, through death, to eternal life on October 21, 2022. Hoover began and ended his story in his favored state of Minnesota.

Hoover identified as a ''1941 model'' and a "car guy" due...

Oct 21, 2022

John Carlson, age 74, of Crosslake, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to Richard and Anna Carlson on March 27, 1948, in Willmar.

John was a masonry contractor in the Brainerd Lakes area for many years and was a member of Crosslake Lutheran Church. He loved...

Oct 20, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Darlene Hlidek, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all those whose lives she touched. Darlene died unexpectedly at home on October 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick and sister Peggy.

Born in Chicago on June 3rd, 1938, Darlene was an avid gardener, antique collector,...

Oct 18, 2022

Melba Agnes (Johnson) Gevik, age 88, passed away on October 18, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday October 29, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family at 10:00am, and the funeral service will begin at 11:00am.

Melba...

Oct 15, 2022

John Leo "Jack" Havrilak

June 30th, 1939 — October 15th, 2022

 

John Leo "Jack" Havrilak, age 83, of Randall, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on October 15th, 2022. Jack was born on June 30th, 1939, to John C. and Marian Havrilak. 

 

Jack enlisted in the Navy as a young man....

Oct 15, 2022

Vi Heiser, age 95, of Baxter passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Crosby Cuyuna Care Center. A celebration of Vi’s life will be Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11 AM, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 415 Juniper Street Brainerd, MN. A gathering of family and friends will take place one hour prior to the...

Oct 15, 2022

Warren Robert Heidemann born November 15, 1933 in Nicollet, Minnesota passed away on October 15, 2022 at the age of 88. Warren grew up in Courtland, Minnesota and graduated from New Ulm High School.  He met and later married Marlene Kornmann on June 21, 1958. Warren and Marlene lived in Brownsburg, Indiana for many years and eventually moved back to...

Oct 14, 2022

Chip (Leonard David Jr) Nelson had a cardiac arrest on October 14, 2022. He died at his beloved family forest, Tick Hill, in Maple Township, MN. Chip was born on October 23, 1948, on the Naval Base in Guam. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis in 1967. Chip was in the US Navy from 1968-1972 aboard the USS America. He...

Oct 13, 2022

Maurice Eugene Schwen, 98, entered heaven on October 13, 2022. Maurice was born on April 12, 1924, in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Walter J. and Margaret (Stalwick) Schwen.

 

Maurice was interested in aviation from a young age and received his pilots license in high school. He graduated from high school, attended Aeronautical Engineering School and received his Navy...

Oct 12, 2022

Ruth Michaelis, 83, passed away on October 12, 2022. Services will be at 11am on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Living Savior Church in Nisswa with a visitation starting one hour prior.

Ruth was born to Nels and Ruth (Phelps) Fostveit in Waseca Minnesota. She married Richard Michaelis and moved to Bloomington where they raised their family. Ruth worked at...

Oct 12, 2022

Kenneth L. Corwin, age 94, of Breezy Point, MN, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2022 in Brainerd, MN.

Ken retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a proud Korean War Veteran.

He is survived by his son Steven (Bonnie) and dear friend Sally Wolford.

 

An interment was held for Kenneth on November 4th.

Arrangements...

Oct 12, 2022

Karen Lee Marlow, age 81, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2022, at Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, MN. Per Karen’s wishes, no services are planned.

Karen was born to Jack and Ellen (Yde) Marlow on March 30, 1941, in Brainerd, MN.

She is survived by two sons Mark (Amy) Gendron and John (Patty) Simon, her sister Nancy Marlow, dear...

Oct 11, 2022

LeRoy Paul Freiborg of Fifty Lakes, MN formerly of St. Louis Park, MN, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2022 at 87 years old. Born on March 7, 1935, LeRoy’s passion, dedication, and service to his family, to his career with the St. Louis Park Fire Department, and to his church were just some of the gifts he shared during...

Oct 11, 2022

Isaiah Carner, age 31, of Pillager, MN passed away unexpectedly at St. Cloud Hospital on October 11, 2022 after an unfortunate accident working on his truck.

A Celebration of Life for Isaiah will be held on Saturday October 22, 2022 at 12:00pm at the First Baptist Church in Pillager, MN.

Isaiah was born in Brainerd, MN on June...