Obituaries

Jan 11, 2022

Kurt (“Tom”) Thomas Novotny passed away January 11th, 2022 at his home in Fort Ripley. Kurt died of natural causes from a heart attack. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on January 22nd at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie. Visitation will take place at the church at 10:00 am, one hour prior to the...

Jan 11, 2022

Juel Wayne Stenberg was born January 13, 1940, in Roseau, MN. His parents were the late Joseph and Julia (Hites) Stenberg. He was the first born of four children. In his past time Juel was known as a daredevil and enjoyed racing cars while running the family's 2000 acre grain farm in Thief River Falls.

Juel moved...

Jan 10, 2022

Gregory John Cool, 57, of Crosby, passed away on January 10, 2022. Take a seat while you read the story we’re honored to write. Greg Cool was a man that many were privileged to know. Our job as his family is to introduce/remind everyone of who this amazing man was. As the oldest of five children, Greg became the protector...

Jan 10, 2022

Irma Mary Kathleen Cragun, Age 87, of East Gull Lake

Irma passed away peacefully in her home with Dutch by her side on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Irma was born September 1,1934, in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.  She was the daughter of Angelo and Elena Culos who both immigrated from Italy.  She was her...

Jan 10, 2022

Debra D. Walker, 67, of Brainerd, passed away on January 10, 2022 in Brainerd. There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jan 9, 2022

Norma Lee Dalluhn age 92 of Crosslake, spent her marriage and raised 4 children on Grey Cloud Island MN.  Preceded in death by husband, Harvey.  Survived by 4 children, Nancy (Rob) Vesters, Bill (Lori) Dalluhn, Bob (MaryJo) Dalluhn, Lynn Schmidt.  7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  Private services will be held in spring/summer 2022.  Memorials preferred to St Jude’s...

Jan 9, 2022

Tom D. Smith, 72, Crosslake, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

Tom was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 9, 1949, to Patrick and Donnie Smith. He was in the Navy and served in Vietnam from 1968 – 1969. Tom lived and worked many jobs on St. Thomas and St....

Jan 8, 2022

Bernard Dahlvang of rural Sebeka passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Bernard was 67 years old.

The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the Motley Free Methodist Church, 33 Wellwood St. E, Motley, MN 56466. Visitations will be held on Monday,...

Jan 8, 2022

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Kevin Bocklund of Nisswa succumbed after a courageous battle against Covid.

Kevin was born in Cambridge, MN on May 19, 1967, to Kenneth and Karen Bocklund.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Becky; his sons: Joe and Jon (Noel); stepdaughters: Kari (Aaron) Veicht and Shae Johnson; brother, Kyle (Julie); sister,...

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph Herker, 57, of Nisswa, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 7, 2022. Services will be held at a later date.

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

Jan 7, 2022

Jerome “Joe” Paulson, 90, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, after a short stay at Carefree Living Center in Brainerd.

Jerome was born June 14, 1931, in Pierpont, SD to Alma (Mahlen) Paulson and Bennie Paulson. Jerome lost his sight as a teenager in a hunting accident. He graduated from Webster High School in SD, then...

Jan 6, 2022

Kent Weber age 75 of Crosby MN. left to see his Lord on January 6th, 2022. He spent his final days in hospice care at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena comforted by family and friends. Kent attended church at The Crosby Assembly of God. Kent is survived by son Kent Weber Junior, daughters Melanie Weber and Saunya Weber, grandsons Evan...

Jan 6, 2022

April Lea Vredenburg, age 43, passed away January 6, 2022. April resided in Backus, Minnesota, where she lived with her husband, Trevis Vredenburg. She was born on June 27, 1978 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Rhea Hausken. She had four brothers (Christopher, Dustin, George, and Allen) and two sisters (Amber and Billie Jo). April met the love of her life...

Jan 5, 2022

Jepsen, Beatrice (Anderson)

Age 98yrs. 8mos. of New Hope and Crosslake, MN died on Jan. 5, 2022.  Preceded in death by husband Ejner Peter, parents Louis and Emily Anderson, brothers Oral, and Newton (Jean) Anderson and brother-in-law Henry Jepsen (Donna). Bea is survived by brother Lyndon (Ruth), children Julie Thomas (Stephen), Brian (Nancy), Renee Miller (Bradley), Russell...

Jan 5, 2022

Merleen Hanson, 57, of Staples, passed away on January 5, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time. Full obituary to follow.

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

Jan 3, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Romano, 74, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Services will be on January 29, 2022 at 11am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will take place one hour prior.

Tony was born on November 6, 1947, to Joseph and Rose (DiCara) in Chicago Illinois. He married Tammy Pickar...

Jan 3, 2022

Jessie Loring, 80, of Brainerd, passed away on January 3, 2022. Services are pending.

Jessie was born on December 24, 1941, to Verlin and Christine (Lowe) Leetch in Vanderbilt, Texas.

Jessie is survived by her two daughters, Rose (Tom) of New Jersey, and Sharon Loring of Brainerd; brother, Ray (Barb) Leetch of Brainerd. She is...

Jan 3, 2022

Dennis "Skip" Arne Hanson Jr. passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1959 in Thief River Falls, MN to Dennis Arne Hanson Sr. and Janice Mae Hanson (Sturre). After graduating from Grand Rapids High School in 1977, he served 8 years in the Navy. Skip decided not to reenlist for a third tour after...

Jan 3, 2022

Ann Vorgert, 90, of Staples, died January 3rd, 2022, in her home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, January 10th at Sacred Heart Catholic church with burial at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel - Staples.

Ann was born on September 4, 1931, to Michael and Francis...

Jan 2, 2022

Dee (D.J.) Jeffrey Hanson, 76 of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. Services are pending, but will be held this spring in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Dee was born on July 25, 1945 to Harold and Elinor (Spoor) Hanson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He married Mary Nelson in 1971 and...