All Obituaries
Cindy Mercer-Nelson Pequot Lakes
Cindy Mercer-Nelson, 64, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on June 23, 2022. Full obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.
Cindy Mercer-Nelson, 64, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on June 23, 2022. Full obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.
It is with deep sadness, yet a joyful peace to announce the passing of Gloria Cauley. Born February 7th, 1956... she married her love Richard Cauley in 1978.
In 1985 they were blessed with a son, George Cauley. Coming to Minnesota and raising George, they were a close-knit trio. Upon reaching enlistment age, George entered the National Guard and later deployed to Afghanistan in 2009. Sadly October 7th, 2009... George encountered a device that called him to report to the other side three...
It is with deep sadness, yet a joyful peace to announce the passing of Gloria Cauley. Born February 7th, 1956... she married her love Richard Cauley in 1978.
In 1985 they were blessed with a son,...
Kathleen Anne Iske, age 71, passed away at her home in Waite Park on June 19, 2022. A Memorial Service for Kathleen will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. There will be a visitation for family and friends at 10:00am.
Kathleen was born on April 4, 1951 in Staples, MN to Donald and Edith (Holderbach) Petree. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree, and worked as a social worker for Catholic Charities.
She is survived by her...
Kathleen Anne Iske, age 71, passed away at her home in Waite Park on June 19, 2022. A Memorial Service for Kathleen will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral...
Joe Van Lith, age 80, of Deer River, MN, passed away on June 18, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Joe was born in Wayzata, MN in 1942, the youngest of 15 children. He grew up on a large family farm where he was instilled with a strong work ethic, which he carried throughout his life. Joe established his own construction company as a custom home builder in the twin cities, Itasca and...
Joe Van Lith, age 80, of Deer River, MN, passed away on June 18, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN after a courageous battle with lung...
Gary William Mertens (Gab) was born on February 10, 1947 to Clarence and Opal (Stave) Mertens in Bertha, MN. Gary, 75, of Staples, MN passed away after a short battle of emphysema that flared up after a bout of pneumonia. Gab passed away surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home, on June 17, 2022. Funeral services will take place at 4pm on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Motley Free Methodist Church, in Motley, MN. A visitation will start at 2:30 pm at Motley Free Church on...
Gary William Mertens (Gab) was born on February 10, 1947 to Clarence and Opal (Stave) Mertens in Bertha, MN. Gary, 75, of Staples, MN passed away after a short battle of emphysema that flared up...
Dennis James Mauch, 67, of Mantador, passed away in his home in Brainerd, MN on June 17th, 2022.
Dennis was born on May 29th, 1955 in Lisbon, ND to parents Lawrence and Evelyn Mauch. Dennis graduated Hankinson High School in 1973 and went on to farm in the Mantador area. He was active in various groups in the community such as snowmobile club, Jaycees, and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic church. Dennis had a love for snowmobiles, fishing, racing of any kind, fixing...
Dennis James Mauch, 67, of Mantador, passed away in his home in Brainerd, MN on June 17th, 2022.
Dennis was born on May 29th, 1955 in Lisbon, ND to parents Lawrence and Evelyn Mauch. Dennis...
David Nickels Brainerd
David Brian Nickels, age 66, of Brainerd, MN, passed away following a short battle with lung cancer on June 16, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
A Memorial Service for David will be held on June 30, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the start of the service. Food will be served at the Brainerd VFW following the service.
David was born to Richard and Laverne (Witthuhn)...
David Brian Nickels, age 66, of Brainerd, MN, passed away following a short battle with lung cancer on June 16, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
A Memorial Service for David...
Jack Joseph Baxter
John G. Joseph (Jack), passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his Baxter home with his family by his side. He was born in Cloquet, Minnesota to Gordon and Louise (Arbuckle) Joseph on November 18, 1936.
Jack graduated high school in 1954 and served in the US Army from 1956-1959. He married Patricia Matthews in 1960 and had one daughter, Shelley. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob Joseph of Texas and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Neal and Phyllis Matthews....
John G. Joseph (Jack), passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his Baxter home with his family by his side. He was born in Cloquet, Minnesota to Gordon and Louise (Arbuckle) Joseph on November...
Vicki Mykkanen Brainerd, MN
Vicki Lynn Mykkanen, age 63, of Brainerd died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. There are no services planned at this time.
Vicki was born on January 24, 1957 in Brainerd to Clifford and Donna (Johnson) Mykkanen. She had a great work ethic and was employed by several local businesses; most recently Vicki worked at Salvation Army until her retirement. She enjoyed camping with family, traveling to Hawaii and Alaska, MN Vikings...
Vicki Lynn Mykkanen, age 63, of Brainerd died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. There are no services planned at this time.
Vicki was...
Donna Mykkanen Brainerd
Donna Marie Mykkanen 86, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2021. A Joint Celebration of Life for Donna and Vicki Mykkanen will be held on June 17, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. A Visitation for friends and family will be held at 12:00pm, and the Memorial Service will begin at 1:00pm.
Donna was born on April 30,1935 to John and Gladys (Gakin) Johnson in Brainerd, Minnesota. She married Clifford Mykkanen on July 3, 1954 in a joint ceremony...
Donna Marie Mykkanen 86, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2021. A Joint Celebration of Life for Donna and Vicki Mykkanen will be held on June 17, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral...
Page 1 of 482
© 2022 Brenny Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility