Obituaries

Jan 12, 2021

William Edward Lofte (Uncle Bill) died Tuesday January 12, 2021 at his home. There will be a private service at a later date.

Bill was born August 12, 1941 to William and Dorothy (Burt) Lofte. He joined the Airforce shortly after school. Bill enjoyed his pets and spending time at his lake home.

Bill is...

Jan 11, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Coolidge (formerly Whittemore), a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and 58-year resident of the Brainerd Lakes area passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021.

Elizabeth was born on November 27, 1940 in Rockford, IL, to James and Marian Novak. She graduated from Bishop Muldoon Catholic High School and married Gilbert J. Whittemore on October 4, 1958,...

Jan 10, 2021

Herbert John Winch of Pequot Lakes passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the age of 80. He was born to Daniel and Mary Winch on February 22, 1940 in Chili, WI. He married Beverly Brook on June 25, 1960.

Herb is survived by his loving wife, Bev; son, Rodney (Laura); daughters, Debra Knutson (Russ), Barbra Bosch...

Jan 9, 2021

Charles (Charlie) Duane Geiger, age 75 of Merrifield, MN went to be with our Lord Saturday, January 9, 2021 at home.

Charlie was born November 1, 1945 in St. James, MN to Herman and Alice (Hultgren) Geiger.

After graduation from St. James High School, he completed basic training at Ft. Jackson. SC and worked at...

Jan 8, 2021

Elizabeth May Westcott, 84, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Central Minnesota Care Center in Brainerd.  No services are planned at this time.

Jan 8, 2021

Rachel Eileen (Stilwell) Noordmans

Born October 3, 1952 in Rochester, IN. She moved to Pine Beach Resort, Laporte, MN in January 1956 and to Bemidji, MN in 1963. On July 16, 1976, she married Rollie Noordmans. She is survived by her husband, Rollie and her five children - Ronda, Tony, Ken, Jodi, and Randy as well as...

Jan 8, 2021

Janet R Flickinger, 78, of Motley passed away on Friday, January 08, 2021 with her family by her side. Visitation will be on Friday, January 15, 2021 from 5-8 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel-Staples. Private family services will be held, and interment will be at Motley Public Cemetery.

Janet was born on November 26, 1942...

Jan 8, 2021

Charlotte “Char” Rae Johnson died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 08, 2021 in Staples. Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, Mn. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have...

Jan 6, 2021

Mile “Mike” J. Trtanj, age 90, of Baxter and formerly of West Dundee died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Baxter.  A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chaple, Baxter.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home in Baxter....

Jan 6, 2021

Penny Langford, age 58, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at her home. She was April 10, 1962, in Gainesville, FL.

Services will be held at a later date.

Jan 5, 2021

Clayton Harold Nelson, 85, Baxter, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, due to Covid – 19.  Family and friends are invited to join us for a memorial service on August 21st at 2pm at the Siloa Lutheran Church: 2607 405th Ave NW, Braham Mn 55006. A light lunch will be...

Jan 5, 2021

James “Jim” D. Vukelich, age 71, of Pillager, MN passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, January 5, 2021 at his home in Pillager.  A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jim was born on May 15,...

Jan 4, 2021

Florence “Flo” M. (Brinton) Martino, 91, of Pine River, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Pierz Villa Nursing Home. Flo was born to Allen and Gertrude Brinton on April 5, 1929, in Illinois. Flo is survived by her children: Richard, Tina, Dino, Gino; and 20+ grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Jan 3, 2021

Ralph Windschitl passed away at his home on January 03, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 08, 2021 at 4PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples. Visitation will be two hours prior. Interment will be at Motley Public Cemetery on Saturday, January 09, 2021.

Ralph was born to Arnold and Loretta (Faerber) Windschitl...

Jan 2, 2021

Richard Dean, of Pillager (formerly Brainerd), passed away on Saturday, January 02,2021 at his home, with his loving family by his side.  A Celebration of his Life will be scheduled at a later date.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel of Baxter.

Jan 1, 2021

Harold Moen passed away January 01, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN. Harold was born on May 03, 1941 to Roy Wilhelm Moen and Evelyn (Babe) Bentley Moen Bleth at the Bemidji Lutheran Hospital. Harold grew up on the family farm in Carr Lake, attended elementary school at Carr Lake, and graduated from Bemdiji High School in...

Jan 1, 2021

Kahren Rudbeck, 82, was called home on September 21, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.

Kahren is survived by her husband Bob; two children, Robin and Jacki; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Service to celebrate Kahren’s home-going: Saturday, October 9th, 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Baxter. People should not feel obligated to attend,...

Jan 1, 2021

Robert William Wolff of Hackensack passed away at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the age of 81 due to pneumonia and multiple organ failures. He was born to William and Lucille Wolff on June 13, 1939 in Kimball, MN. He married Ramona Erickson on June 13, 1964 and together they raised two...

Jan 1, 2021

Kirby L. Dwire was born in 1948 to Wyman (Jack) and Donna (Hasbrouck) Dwire. He died September 16, 2021.  He grew up in the area and graduated from Backus Public Schools. Kirby married Cheryl Wolmutt in 1970. They were blessed with 4 children.

Kirby was preceded in death by parents, 3 brothers, and 1 son.  He is...

Jan 1, 2021

Jeannine Hemmerich, age 84, passed away on August 15, 2021 at her home on Roy Lake in Nisswa, MN, with hospice care following two strokes.

Jeannine Hemmerich was born September 19, 1936 to Harry and Inga Eklund in Morris, Minnesota. She attended Morris High School through her sophomore year when her family moved to Park Rapids graduating...