Obituaries

Apr 17, 2022

Kurt Kounkel, age 62, of Brainerd, MN passed away on April 17, 2022 at his home. A memorial service for Kurt will be held on Friday April 22, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am, with the memorial service beginning at 11:00am. There will be a lunch and...

Apr 14, 2022

Kelly (Johnson) Woodruff, age 56, of Hackensack, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died as a result of her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with her loved ones surrounding her on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Backus, MN.

Kelly LeAnn Johnson was born January 16, 1966 to Rolland and Bonnie (Nohr) Johnson...

Apr 14, 2022

Jeffrey Jordon Lauer, age 31, departed on April 14, 2022 in Denver, Colorado and is now at peace with the Lord Jesus.  Jeffrey was known for his infectious smile, his kind heart, and his thirst for adventure. He loved his family and always remembered birthdays.  Jeff also loved animals, particularly cats, and was protective of children.  He was a...

Apr 13, 2022

Jody R. Hamilton, 59, Brainerd, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, with his family by his side. Services will be 11am on April 18, 2022, at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Jody was born on April 22, 1962, to Robert and Jeannine...

Apr 13, 2022

Barbara Miller, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Robert and Harriet Wolfgang on January 22, 1935, in Minneapolis. Barbara loved cooking, travel and classical music.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Miller; son, Robert Miller (Liz); grandchildren: Laura, Ellen...

Apr 13, 2022

Shawn Calvin Tilbury of Backus, MN, passed away in hospice care at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was 47 years old and resided with his parents, Melody and Calvin Tilbury.

Services are pending.

Apr 13, 2022

Virgil Crawford, age 84, of Pillager, MN, passed away on April 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on February 8, 1938, to James and Irene (Beach) Crawford. He married Sharon Killmer on August 16, 1958. He worked in construction, and for Viking Gas as a welder for 27 years.

Virgil...

Apr 12, 2022

Gary Milford “Pete” Dumpprope, age 54 of Wadena, MN, passed away April 12, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Milford and Mardell (Skaar) Dumpprope in Henning, MN, on Sept. 6, 1967.

Pete, his parents, and siblings, resided in Detroit Lakes area until 1973 when they moved to the family home East of Nimrod....

Apr 12, 2022

DELORES GAFFKE-SALBER, AGE 86 OF RANDALL, MINNESOTA, OUR BELOVED MOTHER AND LOVING WIFE, DIED PEACEFULLY AT HOME SURROUNDED BY HER FAMILY.

DELORES WAS BORN ON JUNE 14,1935 IN DARLING TOWNSHIP TO VINCENT AND ELIZABETH(VNUK)STAVISH.  SHE WAS UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO GERALD GAFFKE ON JUNE 16, 1953, AND TOGETHER THEY RAISED 3 CHILDREN.  THEY PURCHASED GAFFKE’S SINCLAIR STATION...

Apr 11, 2022

Heidi Jo Tarnowski, 50, of Brainerd, passed away on April 11, 2022.

Heidi was born on July 16, 1971, to Conrad and Diane (Bondesen) Amerud. Heidi had a heart for warm weather and being outside. She loved boating, fishing, mudding in her jeep, but above all else she loved spending time with her family.

Heidi...

Apr 9, 2022

Marjorie Alden Eckhardt, age 88, passed away April 9, 2022, at the May Creek Memory Care Keston Cottage in Walker, Minnesota. She was born on November 14, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Earl and Harriet (Kamrar) Patterson. Marj was the light and love of their lives. She graduated from Marshall High school in 1951 and then attended an industrial...

Apr 8, 2022

Jakub T. Ryba, 87, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully on April 8, 2022.

Jakub was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1934, the son of Walter and Tessie Ryba. He was united in marriage to Herma Schönbach in 1957.

Jakub served in the Air Force for 22 years. He then worked as...

Apr 8, 2022

Robert (Bob) Frank Haberle, 68, of Baxter, passed away on April 8, 2022. A celebration of Bob's life will take place at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter on Saturday April 30, 2022, at 4:30pm with visitation starting at 3:30pm. Bob was born to Frank and Dorothy (Brown) Haberle on July 28, 1953, in Bemidji, Minnesota. His family moved...

Apr 7, 2022

Janice Rock, 79, of Baxter, passed away peacefully at home with her husband Robert and daughter Lisa at her side, on April 7, 2022. Services will be 11am on Monday April 18th at St. Francis Catholic Church with a luncheon following. Visitation will take place one hour prior. Interment will be held 1pm on Wednesday April 20th at the...

Apr 6, 2022

July 1st , 2021 -April 6th 2022 (9 months, 5 days)

Born on the first day of July, Beau Michael Hohertz brought a light and joy into this world and his family that no one had known before.

He was calm and content with big, bright, blue eyes.

Beau was lovingly welcomed into...

Apr 6, 2022

Nancy Lynn Eyestone passed away at 5:00 pm on April 6, 2022 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby MN.  She was born on March 22, 1953 in Minneapolis MN. to her parents Le Roy Walter Huro and Carletta Jane (Johnson) Huro.  Nancy graduated from Cooper High School of Robbinsdale MN. in 1971.  She and her life long friend...

Apr 5, 2022

Wayne Leek, age 95, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home. He was born to Elbert and Marcia Leek on March 22, 1927, in Staples, MN. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post 49 in Pequot Lakes for 75 years.

Wayne is survived by...

Apr 4, 2022

Darlene M Painter, 81, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2022, at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Darlene was born July 21, 1940, in Belgrade, MN, to Samuel and Mabel Jensen.  She graduated from Belgrade High School in 1958.  On October 28, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ralph Painter, and they had two children.  Darlene...

Apr 3, 2022

Zachariah (Zach) Fox, age 70, of Emily, MN, passed away on April 3, 2022 at his home in Emily, MN. There are no services planned at this time.

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Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Crosslake.

Apr 2, 2022

Delphine Maurine Howard, age 83, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, with her daughter, Kari, at her side. Delphine was born in Pine River on July 22, 1938, to Irv and Alma (Semmler) Howard. She grew up in Pine River, attended school there, and after graduation moved to the Twin Cities where she was employed with the ELCA. She...