Obituaries
Gregory M. Knutsen
Jun 20, 2026
Gregory Mark Knutsen
June 1, 1949 – June 20, 2026
Gregory Mark Knutsen, 77, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Greg was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, veteran, son and friend. He will be remembered for his strength, loyalty, sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gail...
Dennis Hyatt
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis Nels Hyatt “Papa”, age 53, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2026, in Baxter, Minnesota. Dennis was born on August 4, 1972, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Don and Patricia (Pat) Hyatt.
Dennis was a hardworking man who took pride in everything he did. Throughout his career, he worked in hospitality, management, and construction,...
Barbara Couillard
Jun 9, 2026
Barbara Couillard, 87, formerly of Breckenridge MN, passed away on June 9, 2026 at Edgewood in Brainerd, MN where she had lived for the last two years.
Barbara Jean DeVries was born on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939, in Breckenridge to Elmer and Inez (Keeney) DeVries of Wahpeton, ND. Barbara graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1957 as the salutatorian of...
Sean Bird
Jun 28, 2026
Sean Bird, 56, of Pine River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 28, 2026.
Sean was born on February 28, 1970, to George and Leedra in Peoria, Illinois.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Leedra, and brother, Bruce.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Timothy (Danielle), Anna (Nick), and Austin; grandchildren, Michael, Paisley, Elijah, Ezekiel,...
Thomas Swanson
Jun 27, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Swanson
November 13, 1953 — June 27, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Swanson, 72, of Brainerd, MN, passed away at home with his family on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Brainerd.
Tom was born at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from North Branch High School, carrying that hardworking farm boy attitude throughout his entire...
Robert Wayne Beauchamp Sr.
Jun 26, 2026
Robert Wayne Beauchamp Sr., age 87, of Gilman, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at the church, and...
Dorothy Huebner
Jun 26, 2026
Dorothy May Huebner, 84, of Staples, MN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2026. She and her twin brother were born on February 22,1942 in Cullman, AL to Curtis and Polly Yeager.
Upon graduating from Cullman High in 1960 she took business courses and worked at Southern Bell Telephone in Birmingham, AL and then...
Nadine Bittner
Jun 25, 2026
Nadine Arlene Bittner, 78, of Verndale, passed away on June 25, 2026, in her home.
Born on October 24, 1947, Nadine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She graduated from Motley High School in 1965. Shortly after, on November 5, 1969, she married the love of her life, Norman Bittner.
Throughout...
Randy Lind
Jun 24, 2026
Randy Wayne Lind
April 26, 1963 - June 24, 2026
Our Sweet brother Randy entered through Heaven’s Gates, into the arms of Jesus at 63 years “Young!” He now has the new body he said God would give him someday.
Randy was a happy little boy who grew up with two loving parents and three sisters who adored him. He attended special education...
Paulette Banks Knutson
Jun 24, 2026
Paulette Banks Knutson passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born in Crosby, MN on July 20, 1949, to David and Magnolia Banks (nee Collins). Paulette attended Pequot Lakes High School. On November 11, 1968, she married Norton Knutson, settled on the family farm, and raised three children. She worked for many years at Camp Lincoln/Lake...
Judith Maske
Jun 23, 2026
Judith “Judy” Maske, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love that had filled her life in recent years.
Judy was born in 1946 to Raymond and June (Glanville) Carner. She grew up in a large and lively family alongside her nine siblings: Virgil, Dale, Ronald, Richard, Thomas, Anita, Lorna, Virginia, and Loren. The...
Richard Nelson
Jun 20, 2026
Richard Nelson, 75, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Full obit will follow.
Elaine C. Jenniges
Jun 20, 2026
Elaine Clara (Baune) Jenniges passed away peacefully with family at her side on June 20, 2026, in Brainerd, MN at the age of 90.
Elaine lived a full life and was born on May 19, 1936 on the family farm near Wabasso, MN to Clarence and Marie (Pelzel) Baune. Elaine was the fourth of 9 children. She graduated from St. Anne’s...
Ava L. Starr
Jun 19, 2026
Ava Louise Starr
July 30, 2014 – June 19, 2026
Ava Louise Starr, 11, passed away Friday, June 19th, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Halvorson Taylor Funeral in Brainerd, Minnesota, with visitation one hour before the service.
Ava was a student at Forestview Middle School, where she was known for being...
David Dunham
Jun 17, 2026
David John Dunham entered the arms of Jesus on June 17, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1947, in New Rockford ND to Frank and W. Jane Dunham. David attended Minot State University before enlisting in the US Army. He served as a Military Policeman in Germany from 1968 to 1971, where he met the love of his life,...
Paul Anderson
Jun 14, 2026
Paul S. Anderson, age 65, of Pine River, MN passed away at home Sunday June 14, 2026. Paul, son of Wilton and Delores Anderson, was born October 3, 1960, and grew up in Dassel, MN.
He graduated from Dassel-Cokato high school and attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN for three years. Paul switched to and completed the Non-Destructive Testing program at...
Nancy Spilman
Jun 14, 2026
Nancy Lee Spilman, born October 19, 1955 to Edward and Verna (Chmielewski) Pierzinski in Little Falls, MN, passed away on June 14, 2026 at her home.
Nancy attended school in Pine Center, MN. She was a homemaker who lovingly raised three children. Nancy married Ben Spilman in Las Vegas in 1998 and they lived together in Motley, MN. Nancy enjoyed planting...
Thomas "Tom" Huesmann
Jun 14, 2026
Mr. Thomas Edward "Tom" Huesmann, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Crosslake, Minnesota. Born on June 12, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Tom lived a life filled with dedication to his family, work, and community.
Tom spent much of his career as a skilled machinist before transitioning to own and operate a small engine repair shop in...
JoAnn Johnson
Jun 14, 2026
JoAnn Johnson, age 85, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1940, and lived a life marked by faith, love, generosity, and devotion to family.
JoAnn loved life and cherished her family above all else. The love of her life was her husband of 67 years, Arnie. Together...
Gary Lee Hansen
Jun 13, 2026
Gary Lee Hansen, 79, of Brainerd, MN passed away unexpectedly, on June 13,2026.
Gary was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Minneapolis, MN.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, Sandy son, Dale and brother James.
Survived by his sons: Carl (Kelly);Chris (Marie), & Tony and daughter, Jodi (Chez). Further survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, 4 siblings, other relatives and friends.
Gary served...
