Obituaries
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...
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...
Victor Flansburg
Nov 3, 2025
Friends and family are warmly welcome to attend the memorial service and burial with honors of Victor (Vic) Flansburg. The service will be held June 27, 2026 with visitation starting at 9:30am and service at 10:30am. The service will be officiated by Pastor Jim Johnson at Motley Free Methodist Church. Additional arrangements provided by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel of Baxter,...
Gregory M. Knutsen
Jun 20, 2026
Gregory Knutsen, 77, of Breezy Point, MN, passed away on June 20, 2026 in Brainerd, MN. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday July 6, 2026 at 12:00pm at the Brenny-Kline Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes, MN. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. A graveside service will be held at...
Richard Nelson
Jun 20, 2026
Richard Nelson, 75, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on June 20, 2026.
Full obit will follow.
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,...
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,...
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...
Pauline Anderson
Jun 11, 2026
Pauline Anderson, a lifelong resident of the Brainerd Lakes Area, passed away on June 11, 2026. Born on November 26, 1955, in Brainerd, MN, to Donald and Mavis (Swanberg) Wiggins, she graduated from Brainerd High School and later made her home in Baxter after a few short years in Arizona.
For over 40 years, she served her community as a dedicated...
Ronald Hustvedt Sr.
Jun 10, 2026
A most amazing father of two and wonderful grandfather of two. An impactful teacher and education leader. Woodworking extraordinaire and overall nice guy are all the ways that Ronald Clifford Hustvedt, Sr. has left his mark on our world over the past 83 years.
Known affectionately as “Husty,” a nickname given to him by students in his first year of teaching,...
Marcella Link
Jun 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of a Woman Who Never Met a Challenge, a Fish, or a Happy Hour She Didn’t Like
Marcella D. “Sally” Link, 91, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista on June 10, 2026. Sally finally ran out of fish to catch, opinions to share, drinks to pour, and people to straighten out.
Sally was born March 7,...
David Christensen
Jun 10, 2026
David Christensen, 90, of Brainerd, passed away on June 10, 2026.
Services will be held 5pm on Monday, June 15th at Community Church of Nazarene in Merrifield.
Angela Holbrook
Jun 10, 2026
Angela Holbrook, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Angie was born on May 28, 1936, to Maynard and Grace (Gervino) LeDoux.
She spent many years working at a garment factory, as a home health care worker, an Avon representative and as a school cook. No matter where she was, Angie was...
Betty Pollock
Jun 10, 2026
Betty “Elizabeth” Mary Pollock, age 95, of Opole, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026.
Betty was born on November 14, 1930, in Bowlus, Minnesota, to Peter and Sophie (Kampa) Lampert. She attended St. Francis High School in Little Falls and graduated in 1949. She continued her education at St. Cloud State College, earning her teaching degree in 1951.
On Thanksgiving Day,...
Debra Hetz
Jun 9, 2026
Debra Hetz, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at her home in Backus, MN, surrounded by family.
Debra is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mark Hetz, as well as many family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
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...
Ruth Carlson
Jun 9, 2026
Ruth M. Carlson, 93, of Baxter, MN passed away on June 9, 2026 in Brainerd. A date is pending for a Memorial Service to be held in August, 2026 at Lakewood Church in Baxter.
Ruth's family is composing her obituary and it will be posted soon.
Aheda Iannazzo
Jun 8, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Aheda Iannazzo, a woman of unwavering spirit and perseverance. Aheda was born on September 27, 1927, and transitioned out of this life on June 8, 2026. Through her journey of 98 years, she touched many lives having served as minister and spiritual leader for decades. She enjoyed yoga, traveling,...
