Obituaries

Mar 14, 2022

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday March 22, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, MN with a gathering of family and friends at 10:30am for Gerald Eizenhoefer who passed away on March 14, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Gerry worked for many years at Quebecor Printing. He is...

Mar 13, 2022

Delores (Dee) A. Schultz, of Baxter, Minnesota, beloved wife and mother, peacefully passed away in her sleep on March 13, 2022, at the age of 88. A memorial service for Delores will be held on Saturday March 19, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be public visitation held one hour prior...

Mar 13, 2022

Loving wife and mother, Isabel C. Parker, born on 20 June 1935, passed away on 13 March.

She was born in Ayr, Scotland to Agnes Goudie and Hugh Anderson.  She graduated High School in Scotland and was known for her athletic abilities as a runner in track, who trained for the Olympics.

In 1954, she met...

Mar 12, 2022

Neil Allan McEwen, 84, of Crosslake, Minnesota passed away in the presence of his family on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Maxine (nee Lysfjord), son Gregory, daughter Gretchen Felton (Brian), grandchildren Joia, Cody and Holden, and siblings Elizabeth Deere and Ortie Kinshella. He is predeceased by parents Lorne and Josephine McEwen, son Garth,...

Mar 11, 2022

Patricia Gail Meyer, lovingly known as Nana, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, March 11, 2022, with family by her side.  Pat was 82 years old.

Born June 16, 1939, in Rochester, NY to Marion and Francis Salomon, Pat was baptized and confirmed in her faith at Christ Lutheran Church.  At an early age Pat...

Mar 11, 2022

Phyllis Mae was born in Brainerd Hospital, May 16th, 1934, to James and Hazel Converse of Motley, MN.

She enjoyed bowling and crocheting. All her grandchildren and great-grand children received a blanket she crocheted.

She is survived by 4 children, Kenneth Mathewson (Lynn) New York Mills, MN; Janine Corey (Darrel) Dakota, MN; Scott Mathewson (Sally)...

Mar 9, 2022

Donald Jensen, 72, passed away on March 9, 2022. Full obituary to follow.

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

Mar 9, 2022

Nora Bolstad, 71, passed away March 9, 2022, at her home in Pine River. She died peacefully surrounded by her family after courageously battling cancer for 10 years.

Nora was born May 31, 1950, in Glasgow, Scotland, where she lived with her large, loving family until she met the love of her life in 1969 on a...

Mar 8, 2022

Diane Leah Bradley (77) passed away surrounded by family at home in Brainerd, MN on Tuesday, March 8th. She lived the past 11 years with heart complications, compounded with Alzheimer’s disease that led to her passing. She was most lovingly cared for full-time at home throughout her struggles with this disease by her husband. She was born in Evansville,...

Mar 8, 2022

Judy Mudek, age 78, of Crosslake, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at her home. She was born to George and Lucille Machesney on August 21, 1943, in St. Paul, MN. Judy loved Christmas, crocheting, and was an avid cookie baker and shopper.

Judy is survived by her husband, Tony; sons: Mark “Corndog” (Heidi), Dan (Amber),...

Mar 8, 2022

Beverly Jean Leibold, age 92, of Brainerd, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born November 29, 1929, to Leslie and Virginia (Bahma) Gendron of Brainerd. Beverly married Vernon Leibold on June 27, 1947. Her life was completely devoted to working hard to ensure the happiness and fulfillment of the family she loved....

Mar 3, 2022

Larry Alfred Simons, 74, of Garrison, MN, formerly of Pillager, MN passed away in the early morning of March 3, 2022 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. A Memorial Service for Larry will be held at a later date. A full obituary will follow soon.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Mar 3, 2022

Lorraine ‘Lorrie’ Alice Toedter, 86, of Staples, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022, at Lakewood Hospital in Staples. A memorial service for Lorraine will be held on Tuesday March 8, 2022, at The Staples Alliance Church in Staples, MN with Pastors Zach Jones and Paul Johnson officiating. There will be a visitation at 10:00am, and the service...

Mar 2, 2022

Mary Lee Engstrom, 78, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on March 2, 2022.

Mrs. Engstrom was born on February 3, 1944, to Thomas and Nathalie Swann of Crosslake, Minnesota. She received a BS degree from Bemidji State University in History and Special Education. For many years, she assisted in the running of her parent’s department store...

Mar 1, 2022

Anne Marie Picha, 57, of Backus, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Anne was born on May 27, 1964, to John and Mary Picha. She grew up in Inver Grove Heights, MN, and attended Henry Sibley High School. She lived there until she moved to the Picha family cabin. She enjoyed walking her dogs, spending...

Feb 28, 2022

Jacqueline (Lenk) Becker, 87, of Crosslake, MN, died on Feb. 28, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River, MN.

Jackie Becker was born in Port Huron, Michigan on April 11, 1934, the daughter of Charlie and Emma (Bryce) Lenk. She graduated from high school in Marysville, MI, in 1952, and received a bachelor’s degree in...

Feb 28, 2022

Irl Schiley, 79, of Pillager, passed away on Monday February 28, 2022 at his home in Pillager. Services will be held at a later date with a small family gathering.

He was born on November 11, 1942, in Bradley, South Dakota to Joseph and Irlene (Grimes) Schiley.

Irl will be missed by his son Carroll...

Feb 28, 2022

Grace Sunbeam King went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Grace was 78 and was a resident of Suite Living Senior Care in Roseville, Minnesota.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothea Jones; husband, Jerry; five brothers and one sister. She is survived by...

Feb 26, 2022

Charles Frances Clemen, age 79, of Backus, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Henry H. and Edna A. Clemen on December 17, 1942, in Dyersville, IA.

Chuck married Clara Avis on June 19, 1965, in Manchester, IA, and they had 2 sons, Larry and Raymond. The couple later...

Feb 26, 2022

Doris Wynn, age 93, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Shiloh Assisted Living, Pequot Lakes. She was born to Chester and Bessie Sorg on January 22, 1929, in Brainerd.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Terry (Wynn) Bair (Chuck); sons: Jerry Wynn (Bonnie), Garey Wynn (Patty); sister, Ella Mae Campbell; 10 grandchildren;...