Obituaries

Jun 27, 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...

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...

Jul 5, 2026

Byron Glen Huseby, of Nisswa, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at home with his family by his side. He was 86.

Byron was born August 15, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond Huseby and Hazel Langkos. He graduated from Rosevelt High School and went on to the University of Minnesota before he was drafted into the army in...

Jul 5, 2026

Michael D. Christianson, 74, of Pillager, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, in Bemidji, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A Visitation will be held beginning at 10:00am at the funeral home. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow at 1:00 p.m....

Jul 5, 2026

Eugene "Gene" E. Johnson, 93 of Brainerd, passed away on July 5, 2026. 

A service will be held 1pm on Friday, July 24 at Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Brainerd. 

Full obituary will follow.

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

Jul 3, 2026

James M. Rice, age 82, of Pequot Lakes, MN, died at St. Joseph’s Medical Center on July 3, 2026. He was born on December 1, 1943, to Sidney and Tillie (Wiese) Rice in Mullen, NE. He attended Pine River School and served in the Army Reserve.

Jim is survived by his wife, Charlene (Heino) Rice; daughters, Renae (Rice) Anderson (Andrew) of...

Jul 1, 2026

Irene M. (Hosner) Kastanek was called to Heaven on July 1st 2026, to be reunited with her beloved husband Bobbie and rejoice with family and friends. 

Her favorite pass times were crocheting, gardening and watching the Indy 500! But most of all she loved spending time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Bobbie, daughter Shirley, son Marvin,...

Jun 30, 2026

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,...

Jun 26, 2026

Michael John Dehen, 41, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 26, 2026.

Michael was born on November 16, 1984, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Jim and Shannon (Hunt) Dehen. He was baptized on February 16, 1985, at Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. In 1988, Michael moved with his family to Brainerd, where he was...

Jun 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Loren J. Spande

March 28, 1943 – June 26, 2026

On June 26, 2026, Loren J. Spande, age 83, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

Loren was a man of unwavering integrity, quiet strength, and deep devotion to his family, his country, and his community. He never sought recognition for the countless lives he touched, choosing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 20, 2026

Richard Nelson, 75, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on June 20, 2026.

Full obit will follow.

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...

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...