Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

James Tedesco, 92 of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Full obituary to follow.

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

Dec 3, 2021

Valerie Hurst, 58, of Brainerd, MN found peace on December 3, 2021. There are no services planned at this time.

Valerie was born to Norman and Mary Kaye (Seamans) Hurst on February 17, 1963 in Pierre, South Dakota. She was a talented photographer that worked with many families in the area and will be missed.

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Dec 2, 2021

Carl Larson, age 80, of Hackensack, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at River Oaks Assisted Living in Watertown, MN. He was born to Carl and Rufina Larson on April 4, 1941, in Minneapolis.

Carl is survived by his husband, Marcus; sons, Brad Larson and Ross Larson (Jolie); daughter, Joanne Richgruber (Craig); and grandchildren: Brandon, Cole,...

Dec 1, 2021

Betty Knutson, 87, of Crosslake, passed away on December 1, 2021, peacefully with her family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services.

Elizabeth Lou “Betty” Knutson was born on October 18, 1934,...

Dec 1, 2021

James Clifford Kelly, age 100, passed away Dec 1, 2021, in Merrifield, Minnesota. He was born on November 28, 1921 and lived most of his life in Minneapolis, MN.

When elected president of his senior class at Central High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1939, the school newspaper described Jim as, “A husky fellow of six feet and...

Dec 1, 2021

Ronald V. Hansen Sr., born June 16, 1948 to Wallace and Harriet Hansen, passed away unexpectedly the morning of December 1st.

A formal resident of Prior Lake, MN he retired to his dream of living on the lake in Backus, MN.

Services will be at 11am on December 13th, at the VFW in Richfield, MN....

Dec 1, 2021

Susan “Sue” Ritchie, 87, of Midland Texas, passed away on December 1, 2021.

Sue was born on June 21, 1934, in Glendale California to George and Dorothy (Berryman) Peckham. She married Robert Ritchie on June 20, 1959, in Glendale California. She was a note taker for Technicolor of the motion picture industry.

Sue became a...

Dec 1, 2021

Craig S. Wentworth, 61, passed away on December 1, 2021 in Staples. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN. A Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at a later date.

Craig was...

Dec 1, 2021

Joyce Ann Wynn, age 64, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1957, in Brainerd, MN, to Lloyd and Marie Wynn. She was raised in Pequot at the family farm with her 8 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Pine River High School...

Nov 29, 2021

Kenneth J. Spangler, 85, of Baxter, MN entered the Kingdom of God on Monday November 29, 2021. Services will be on Thursday December 9, 2021 at 12:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a Masonic Service at 11:45am, prior to the service on Thursday. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 8, 2021...

Nov 28, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Marvin Wiltsey or “Pops” as he was called by those who loved him died on Sunday, November 28 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis from complications following heart surgery. He was 73 years old. It was Joe’s heart that made him who he was as a person, husband, father, friend and comrade and even though he is...

Nov 28, 2021

James Florenz Goedderz, 80, of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

There is a Celebration of Life is scheduled at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes on Sunday December 12th from 2:00-5:00 pm.

James was born on June 16, 1941, to Phillip and Isabelle (Nelson) Goedderz in Brainerd, Minnesota. He enlisted in the United...

Nov 28, 2021

Mary M Carlson, 72, of Staples, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Funeral services will on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 11 am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. A visitation will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 4-6 PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, and one hour prior to...

Nov 28, 2021

Loren Holden, 77 of Backus, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, after a lengthy battle with COPD. He once said that this disease taught him patience as it kept him confined to his home and struggling to breathe for so many years.   Loren was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to many who will forever...

Nov 28, 2021

Wayne Kukuk, age 82, of Pine River, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to Orville and Suzie Kukuk on August 13, 1939. Wayne worked as a custodian at the Pine River Schools for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, going to auctions and spending time with his grandchildren....

Nov 27, 2021

David Anthony Bollie, age 81, of Fifty Lakes, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on November 27, 2021. He was born October 17, 1940, to Casimere Anthony and Ann Marie Bollie.

David was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Donna, a loving father to his daughters, Michele Bollie and Rhonda (Brian)...

Nov 27, 2021

Melissa Block, 47, passed away on November 27, 2021. Full obituary to follow.

Nov 26, 2021

*****Update: Gary's Celebration of Life has been postponed to Wednesday, December 22, 2021*****

Gary Danielson, joined his wife Margo, in Heaven on November 26, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.

He was born on...

Nov 26, 2021

Cora Irene Listrom Olson, age 100, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away peacefully at Senior Class Care Assisted Living facility in Pequot Lakes on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Preceded in death by her son, Leroy Listrom; husband, Oliver Olson; sisters: Luella (White) Gard, Anna (White) Wilson and Marie (White) Wynn; and brother, Carl White. Survived by her...

Nov 26, 2021

Milton ‘Curly’ R. Kuhlman, 92, of Baxter, formerly of Buffalo, MN passed away on November 26, 2021 in Baxter.

He was born on March 18, 1929 in Faribault, MN to Milton and Almeda (Middleton) Kuhlman. Milton was a proud Veteran of the US Navy, and served in World War II. He received the Victory Medal from the...