Obituaries

Aug 24, 2022

 

Joseph L Minkel, 83, of East Gull Lake passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital after complications from surgery on August 24, 2022.

Joe was born on March 3, 1939, to Joseph and Delores (Raker) Minkel. He was a devoted Packers and NASCAR fan. He planned each football weekend meal out before the season stated. He enjoyed working...

Aug 24, 2022

William “Bill” Brekke, age 77, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on August 24, 2022. He was born March 1, 1945, in Salt Lake City, UT. Bill graduated from Pequot Lakes High School, then joined the Army where he worked in the pathology lab at William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso, TX. After returning home, he attended the University...

Aug 23, 2022

Craig A. Dunmire, age 68, of Baxter, MN, passed away on August 23, 2022, in Brainerd.

A Celebration of Craig’s life will be held at Dunmire’s on the Lake in Brainerd on Sunday September 11, 2022, from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

Craig was born on July 30, 1954, in Seattle, Washington to Lester and Patricia (Drtina) Dunmire. After graduating...

Aug 23, 2022

Angela Solfield, 81, of Brainerd, passed away on August 23, 2022, at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Services will be 12pm on September 2, 2022, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Angela was born on August 17, 1941, to Victor and Mary (Cwikla) Taus in Strathcona, Minnesota. She spent many...

Aug 22, 2022

Gordon R. Ausland, age 67, of Pillager, MN, passed away on August 22, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are pending that this time.

Gordon's family are writing his obituary at this time. Please check for updated information.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Aug 19, 2022

LouAnn Merriam passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 19, 2022 in Brainerd, MN at the age of 84.

LouAnn was born to Tom and Ruth Danielson on March 30th , 1938 in Atwater, Minnesota. After graduating from Atwater high school she spent time modeling for various clothing companies around the midwest. She married Jim Merriam on August 15th,...

Aug 19, 2022

Larry "Butch" Leroy Severson passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.

The son of Esther and Elmer Severson. Larry is preceded in death by his Mother, Esther; Father, Elmer; Brothers Gerald, Michael, and Kenneth; and beloved Shih-Tzu, Asa. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Linda Severson; Daughters Meghan (Shawn), Miranda (Andy); Grandchildren Carter, Mason,...

Aug 19, 2022

Beverly Sears Moses, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, at the CRMC Care Center. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, at Park United Methodist Church with visitation starting two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Brainerd.

 

Bev was born on May 15, 1928, in Bemidji, MN,...

Aug 19, 2022

Timothy “Tim” Bolin, 63, passed away Friday August 19, 2022, at CentraCare in St. Cloud.

Tim loved fishing and he was an avid bow and rifle hunter. Tim worked hard all his life as a welder, heavy equipment operator and for the last nearly 20 years of his life, he was a grinder at Keystone Automotive. Tim was a bit...

Aug 18, 2022

Bryn Robert Hartwig, age 65, passed peacefully in his home in Breezy Point on August 18, 2022.

Bryn was born September 5, 1956 in Brainerd, MN. He attended Brainerd High School and wasted no time after graduation turning every big dream into reality. After attending Staples Technical College, he enjoyed a successful career measuring life to the...

Aug 16, 2022

Raymond Olek, age 85, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 11:00am – 2:00 pm at the Brainerd Eagles Club with fellowship and lunch to follow.

Ray was born on August 3, 1937, to Oscar and Helen Olek, in Forbes, ND. He was raised...

Aug 16, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Markus (Dufresne) left this earth to be with her heavenly father on August 16, 2022 after a 5 and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Pat was born the 10th child to Raoul & Agnes Dufresne on June 19, 1943 in Centerville, Mn. As a child in a large family, she learned the farm life quickly. She...

Aug 15, 2022

Margaret was born in Scandia Valley, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Smolka) Cantleberry. She and her siblings (Leticia, Charles, Henry Jr. and Paul) attended Scandia Valley Country School. She graduated from Motley High School in 1944 and married Detmer Hines on June 5th of that year. While Detmer finished his enlistment, Marge worked in a Little Falls ammunition...

Aug 15, 2022

Peter Gene Turner, age 71, of Pine River, passed away August 15, 2022, at his home with family around him. He was born March 22, 1951, in Duluth, MN, to Harvey and June Turner.

Peter grew up in the Pine River area with his 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He graduated from the Pine River High School...

Aug 14, 2022

Jane Fargo, 73, of Brainerd, MN, passed away on August 14, 2022, surrounded by her children. Visitation with friends and family will take place on Saturday, October 15th from 11am – 2pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

Jane was born on November 10, 1948, in Crosby, ND to John and Stella (Struxness) Selle. She was head...

Aug 14, 2022

James A. “Jim” Syrdal, age 66, of St. Francis, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN, on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born to Lloyd and Arlyce Syrdal on January 21, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN.

Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years (January 30, 1982), Cindy Syrdal....

Aug 13, 2022

Donald D Mason died at age 91 on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  Don is survived by his son, Monty (Renee Lassonde); his daughter, Laura Forslin (Dale-deceased); his grandchildren, Chad Forslin, Katie Bergen (Zach Johnson), Maddy Mason (Patrick Little), John Bergen, Annalee Mason, Jay Mason (Liz); and his two great grandsons, Bodie and Jett Johnson.  He is preceded in death by...

Aug 12, 2022

Doris Romig, 86, passed away on August 12, 2022. Services will be 11am on Monday August 22, 2022 with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will follow at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Full obituary to follow.

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

Aug 12, 2022

Harold F. Nistler, 81, died at his home in Aitkin, MN on August 12th. Friends and Family are invited to gather at St. Mathias Park in Fort Ripley on Monday August 22, 2022 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm to share memories and stories of Harold.

Harold was born in Watkins MN, on August 7, 1941, to Alex and Clara Nistler.

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Aug 12, 2022

Arlene Kathryn Tabaka Peterson, age 95, of Pine River, passed away August 12, 2022. Arlene was born on May 29, 1927, at the Walker Hospital to Ray and Vera (Ellis) Tabaka of Longville, MN. She grew up in Longville with her younger brother, Raymond.

While in high school, Arlene assisted her mom at the Longville Post Office...