Obituaries
Eileen Orieux
May 23, 2022
Eileen Emily Orieux, 87, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. There are no services planned at this time.
Paul Vrudny
May 22, 2022
Paul Dusan Vrudny was received into the loving arms of his Creator on May 22, 2022, at the age of 93, surrounded by family.
Born May 16, 1929, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to John and Mary (Mihok) Vrudny, he was the middle child of nine. In addition to his wife (Myra), to whom he was married to for...
Naomi Herrlich
May 21, 2022
Naomi J. Herrlich, age 78, of Brainerd, MN passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home in Brainerd on May 21, 2022. A Memorial Service for Naomi will be held on Thursday May 26, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation for friends and family beginning at 11:30am. The service will begin at 12:30pm. The...
Joseph Sechser
May 21, 2022
Joseph Andrew Sechser, born February 20th, 1965, was welcomed into his eternal home on May 21st, 2022, after an eleven-month battle with brain cancer. His Glioblastoma diagnosis came as a shock in June 2021, and he battled through multiple surgeries, chemo, and radiation to have more good days with his family.
Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph...
Patricia "Pat" Neznik
May 20, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Neznik, Staples, died at her home the evening of May 20th, days away from her 83rd birthday. Her passing was peaceful, as she left for heaven while her family recited The Lord’s Prayer over her.
Pat was born June 2nd, 1939 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Henry and Carmelleta Ahrens, and...
Wesley Kropuenske
May 20, 2022
Wesley R. Kropuenske, 71, passed away at Amazing Love Elderly Care in Randall on May 20, 2022, surrounded by his family. A private burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Wesley was born in Yankton, South Dakota on April 30, 1951, to Leonard and Elaine (Terrell) Kropuenske. He was proud to...
Marilyn Larkin
May 19, 2022
Marilyn Jean Larkin was born on January 20, 1937 in Burwell, NE to Fred and Millie Meinecke. She passed away on May 19, 2022 in Baxter, MN.
Following her graduation from Burwell High School in 1954, she taught at a small, rural school near North Loup, NE. While living in North Loup, she met the love of...
Richard Barsness
May 18, 2022
Richard “Dick” Barsness, 84, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at Woodland Good Samaritan on May 18, 2022. A gathering of friends and family will be from 4-7 on Wednesday May 25th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, in Baxter.
Richard was born to Arthur and Evelyn (Sundquist) Barsness on December 18, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He graduated...
Jane Kuhl
May 13, 2022
Jane Cora Kuhl (Pantzke), age 85, of Brainerd, passed away on May 13, 2022, in Brainerd. There will be a celebration of life planned for a later date. Jane will be laid to rest with her late husband, Dale.
Jane was born on April 14, 1937, in Wheaton, MN to Lyle and Vivian (Sears) Pantzke. She married...
Genevieve Aegerter
May 13, 2022
Genevieve Aegerter, age 92, of Brainerd, MN, passed away on May 13, 2022 in Brainerd. Arrangements are pending at this time.
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Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Karen Hall
May 12, 2022
God called Karen Hall, age 74 of Nisswa, MN, home on May 12, 2022. There are no services planned at this time.
Karen was born on November 16, 1947 in Pequot Lakes, MN to Clarence and Ardelle (Chapin) Hall. She was employed by State Farm Insurance as an agent for many years.
She loved Elvis...
Frances Saatzer
May 11, 2022
Fran Saatzer (82), surrounded by her family, was ushered into the arms of Jesus on May 11th, 2022 at 8:17pm. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 4th at 11:00am at First Baptist Church in Baxter, with Pastor Wayne Erickson officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m., one hour before the service. Fran was born to...
Lanny Kelsey
May 11, 2022
Lanny K. Kelsey, 79 years old, a resident of Anchorage AK, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday May 11, 2022, in St. Cloud, MN, while traveling to help his wife's family. Arrangements were by Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall, MN.
Lanny (better known as Kelsey) was born and raised in Shelley ID, which was just the beginning of an...
Janice Borden
May 10, 2022
Janice M. Borden, of Merrifield, MN, peacefully passed away in her home on May 10, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1950 to Dale and Delores Pegel. Jan is survived by her husband Tom, her children Wayne (Brenda) Loberg, Adam (Denise) Loberg, and Paul Loberg, her step children Jorun Nilsson, Jenel (Jon) Boller, and Matthew (Coralea) Borden, her...
Juniper Perez
May 10, 2022
Juniper Rayne Perez, was born and passed on May 10, 2022.
Juniper is survived by her parents Kenny and Emilie (Brown) Perez; siblings, Walker, Sharlotte, Bexley; grandparents, Chrystal Morris, William Britton, Kenneth and Sharon (Vazquez) Perez.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Karen Lundeby
May 10, 2022
Karen L. (Petrin) Lundeby, passed away Tuesday May 10th, 2022, in Brownsville TX. from natural causes.
She was 77 years young.
Karen was born Jan. 20th, 1945, to Arthur and Myrtle Petrin of Onamia and graduated from Onamia Highschool. She soon after left Onamia to see what the world had to offer. She would go...
Roberta Workman
May 9, 2022
Roberta Workman, age 93, of Nisswa, MN passed away on May 9, 2022 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. There are no services planned at this time.
Roberta was born Roberta Salley in Kansas City, MO to James and Serena (Gatewood) Salley. She married Lyle Richardson of Rochester, NY in March 1945. They had one daughter,...
Ielene Mathison
May 8, 2022
Ielene Rose Mathison, age 88, died May 8, 2022, at her daughter Susan’s home in Lake Shore, MN, where she lived. Funeral services will be held at Kline Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes, MN on Monday, May 23, at 11:00 with visitation starting at 10:00.
Ielene was born December 11, 1933, to Archie Flannigan and Rose (Laager)...
Tim Mccarthy
May 6, 2022
Tim McCarthy, age 72, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, after a 6-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of nearly 52 years, Mary Jo (Hageman); daughter, Kelly Marcum and her husband, John and their daughter, Michaela; son, Tim, Jr. and his wife, Mary (Ray) and their children:...
David Meyer
May 6, 2022
David Paul Meyer, 36, of Brainerd, passed away on May 6, 2022. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00am at 1940 125th St SW in Pillager. David wanted his loved ones to have a drink and share happy memories. Lunch will be served as well.
David was born on January 12,...
