Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Russ was born on August 15, 1937 in Staples, Minnesota to Andrew and Mayme Schimpp. He grew up north of Staples, where he lived all but 12 years on the family farm. He graduated from Staples High School in 1955 and went on to attend the machinist program at Staples Vocational Technical School. Russ was married to Jackie Johnson on...

Oct 6, 2021

Clellan “Tom” Cahoon, 83 of Brainerd, passed away on October 6, 2021. Services will be on Friday October 15, 2021 from 2pm – 4pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a visitation starting at 1pm.

Tom was born on August 10, 1938 in Brainerd to Jesse and Lucile (Dullum) Cahoon. He joined the Air Force...

Oct 4, 2021

It is with heartbreaking sadness that the family of Ryan Headlee announce his passing on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the age of 40 years old, at the Fargo Hospital. Ryan was born to Jamie Burnard and Lewis Headlee March 30, 1981 in Brainerd, MN.  After 11 years together, Ryan married Amy Pikula on February 23, 2016.

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Oct 2, 2021

Belva Jean Feltus, 68, of Nisswa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Saturday, October 2, 2021. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 1- 4 pm on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Pleasant Hill Community Church in Pine River. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel- Baxter.

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Oct 1, 2021

Eldon “Puz” Munholand, 92, of White Bear Lake and formerly of Crosslake, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Interment will be...

Oct 1, 2021

Richard “Butch” Perry, 77, of Bertha, formerly of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on October 1, 2021.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 6th at 4:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, Minnesota. The Funeral Service will be at 5:00pm.

Richard is survived by his wife of 53 years,...

Sep 30, 2021

Harry Lloyd Gumke, 79, of Wadena, Minnesota, formerly of Verndale, Minnesota, passed away on September 30, 2021 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 12:00pm at United Methodist Church in Verndale, with Pastor Kenneth Uhren officiating. There will be a visitation at 11:00am at the church,...

Sep 30, 2021

Chris Bean, 36, passed away suddenly at St Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd on Thursday September 30, 2021.

He was born in Richfield and moved to Brainerd in 1996.

He met the love of his life, Kelsey Beutz in 2004. They married in 2011, and reside in Baxter.

Chris was an avid deer...

Sep 29, 2021

Pearl “Gertie” Domeno, age 80, passed away Wednesday, September 29 2021. Gertie was born on October 14, 1940 in Aldrich, MN to Alexander and Leona Cameron as the ninth of ten children. She lived in Aldrich until age 17, at which time she moved to Los Angeles. By the age of 19 she had met the love of her...

Sep 28, 2021

Lynn Sabourin, 74, of Backus, passed away on September, 28 2021 at home. Funeral services will be 11am on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a visitation starting at 10am.

Lynn was born on March 21, 1947 in New Hope, Minnesota to Gordon and Patricia (Lowe) Hustad. She married Richard...

Sep 27, 2021

Margo (Canham) Danielson, joined our Lord in Heaven on September 27, 2021, with her loving husband, Gary, by her side, at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. She was 78 years old.

She was born on August 4, 1943 in Wahpeton, North Dakota to Elynor Canham. Her mother then moved her to Benson, Minnesota until...

Sep 27, 2021

Mary Anderson, age 60, of Pine River, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, at her home. She was born July 24, 1961, in Minneapolis. She graduated from Wayzata High School in 1979.

Mary is survived by her husband, Lester; children: Lester, Jr. (Amie), Matt (Amy), Kayla (James Current); grandchildren: Gavin, Presley and Leia Anderson, Madeline, Michael and...

Sep 27, 2021

To many - a friend. To some - a beloved family member. To 3 children – an incredible father. And to one - a loyal & loving husband of 39 years.

On Monday September 27th, 2021 at 5:07 in the afternoon, Scott Zahn took his last few breaths with his family at his side. A long, incredibly...

Sep 27, 2021

Richard R. Payette, age 75, of Baxter, MN died comfortably with his wife, Shirley at his side on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Richard was born November 7, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Rose Payette. Richard’s love of the north woods began at a very young age when he would travel to Lake Vermillion to visit...

Sep 25, 2021

Patricia Jo (Dailey) Wickham died on Saturday, September 25, 2021, unexpectedly at her home due to health complications.

Patricia (Patty) was born to Laurence and Josephine (Siss) Dailey on December 18, 1962, in Wadena, Minnesota. She was the youngest daughter of 13 children. Patty grew up on a farm in the Leader area. She graduated from Staples...

Sep 24, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Louise Invie or “Pat” as she was known to friends, announce her peaceful passing on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the age of 88 years. She was the daughter of Melvin and Norma Rasten, born on August 11, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN, and married LeRoy Invie of Minneapolis in...

Sep 23, 2021

Verna Pulak, 90, of Brainerd, passed away on September 23, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Services will be held 11am on October 5th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with visitation starting one hour prior to services. A private interment for the family will be at St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Cemetery in Harding.

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Sep 22, 2021

Ronald W. Fuchs, age 79, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born to Vernon and Lorna Fuchs on April 13, 1942, in Douglas, MN. He married Sandra Hegna on June 10, 1961.

Ronald is survived by his children: Tracy Roach (Dan), Jeffrey Fuchs (Wanda), Bonnie Fancher, Connie Watson,...

Sep 22, 2021

Carolyn “Jean” Wink, 79, of Brainerd, left this world on Wednesday September 22, 2021 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 11 AM on September 30th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel with a visitation starting one hour prior to services. Interment will take place following at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Carolyn was born...

Sep 22, 2021

Lucinda "Cindi" Marie Harren, age 64, of Hackensack, was called home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji. She was born to Jerome and Anna Mae Heilman on July 31, 1957. Cindi graduated from Minneapolis West High School, moved to Emily, MN, and married Doug on August 2, 1975. They had 2 children together....