Obituaries
Thomas 'TJ' Joshua Koop
Aug 21, 2026
Thomas Joshua (TJ) Koop was born to Joshua and Emily Koop on August 15, 2026 at 11:04am in St. Cloud, MN. He was 4 pounds, 15.3oz. TJ passed away peacefully in Minneapolis on the evening of August 21, 2026 in his mother’s arms surrounded by his father, both sets of grandparents, his big brother, and his auntie. He was 6...
Garald Cain
Aug 28, 2026
Gerry Cain was born on November 30, 1945, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Art and May Cain. He passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2026, with his loving wife by his side and his children nearby.
Shortly after graduating from high school, Gerry joined the Army Reserve. In 1975, he moved to the Brainerd Lakes Area, where he made...
David "Dave" Demcho
Aug 28, 2026
David Michael Demcho was called to heaven the morning of August 28th with his wife, daughters, and huskies by his side after years long battle of prostate cancer. He left this world from the place he called home for 39 years, with a view of the lake.
Dave was born to Nick & Millie on May 31st, 1956, in Minneapolis MN....
Duane Payne
Oct 9, 1945
Duane Walter Payne March 4, 1917 – October 9, 1944
Duane was born on March 4, 1917, in Motley, Minnesota, to Walter G. Payne and Laura B. (Williams) Payne. He was raised with strong Midwestern values of hard work, faith, and patriotism.
On October 24, 1940, he married Lorna A. Hagen in Todd County, Minnesota. Together they began building a life centered...
Kathleen Fields
Sep 1, 2026
Kathleen Fields, 86, of Crosby, MN passed away on September 1, 2026 in Crosby.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday September 9, 2026 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. Lunch will be served following the service.
Kathleen's family is writing her...
Gloria Sawyer
Aug 31, 2026
Our family matriarch has left this world and is in the arms of her Savior.
Gloria Louise Sawyer passed away on August 31, 2026.
Gloria was born in Park Rapids, MN, on June 27, 1935, to Gustav and Delores Holmberg. She grew up in Hackensack, MN, on the family farm with her siblings, Clifford (Kip), Joy, and younger brother, Stanley. She graduated...
Marlys 'Jean' Olson
Aug 31, 2026
Marlys 'Jean' Olson, 79, of Baxter, MN, passed away on August 31, 2026 in St. Cloud, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday September 11, 2026 at 11:00am at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. Lunch will be served following the service.
Jean's family...
Marilyn Johnson
Aug 30, 2026
Marilyn Johnson, 81, was born on September 2, 1944 and passed away on August 30, 2026.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Elisabeth Cahoon
Aug 26, 2026
Elisabeth Ingeborg Cahoon, 87, of Brainerd, passed away on August 26, 2026.
The family invites you to a gathering from 12pm-5pm on September 19th at Scott's house; 912 5th Ave NE. Brainerd MN 56401
Full obituary will follow
Russell Edgeton
Aug 25, 2026
Russell Louis Edgeton, 84, of Eagan, Minnesota, died on August 25, 2026 in Burnsville, Minnesota.
Russ was born in Taopi, Minnesota, to Leo and Lois (Eastman) Edgeton and grew up on the family farm in Ansel Township near Pine River with his siblings, Jim, Lyle, Bernie, Kay, and Rick. He attended Pine River schools, where he participated in baseball, football, basketball,...
Frank Eck
Aug 24, 2026
Frank Eck,95,of Brainerd,Minnesota, passed away on August,24 2026.
Born March 18,1931 in Emmaus,Pennsylvania. Frank lived lived a long life marked by service, hard work, and a deep love of the land.
In 1950, Frank married Edna Kneght, and together they shared nearly five decades of devotion until her passing in 1999. In 2010, he married Donzella Jackson until her death in 2019.
Frank...
John Leonard Barber
Aug 22, 2026
John Leonard Barber Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.
John was born on July 8, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Mardell (Johnson) and John Leonard Barber Sr. He graduated from high school in Duluth and shortly thereafter proudly joined the United States Army. John served for three years before...
Donna Gallion
Aug 21, 2026
Donna Marie Gallion passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 95.
Donna found happiness in the simple pleasures of life and especially enjoyed spending time outdoors. She loved fishing for crappies, watching the birds, and tending to her gardens, where she grew both vegetables and beautiful flowers. She was also a talented painter and enjoyed baking for her...
Frank N. McLean
Aug 20, 2026
Frank Norman McLean, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Brainerd, surrounded by loving family and caring Hospice staff after a long battle with cancer.
He was born to Reginald “Rex” Finney and Sarah Louise “Sally” Hall on October 14, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Pine River, Minnesota, as well as Chicago, graduating from Pine River High...
Alice M. Snyder
Aug 18, 2026
Alice Snyder, a longtime resident of the Pequot Lakes area, passed away on August 18, 2026, at Hills Crossing Senior Living in Nisswa, Minnesota. She was 93.
Alice Marie Kuhl was born on April 12, 1933, in Davenport, Iowa, to Harvey and Elsie (Hamann) Kuhl. She attended high school in Davenport. Following high school, Alice worked in various clerical positions. Her...
James 'Jim' Torgerson
Aug 17, 2026
James 'Jim' Torgerson, age 75, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026.
Jim was born January 5, 1951, in Crosby, Minnesota to Martin and Bessmary (Doty) Torgerson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later worked as a truck driver.
Jim will be remembered by his family and loved ones for the...
Stephen Sipper
Aug 17, 2026
Stephen Clark Sipper (Bud) 88 years old of Crosby, MN passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Steve was born to Lillian and Stephen Sipper and was one of 14 children.
He lived in the Crosby area and has enjoyed spending winters in Lake Havasu City, AZ for the past 30 years.
As a young man, Steve served 2 years...
Hope Anderson
Aug 17, 2026
Hope Lorraine Anderson, 101, went to meet her Lord on August 17, 2026.
Hope was born on October 4, 1924, in Flandreau, SD, to August and Alice Suhr. She was their only child and her Hardesty grandparents were a big part of her life. She primarily grew up in Holland, MN, and graduated from Pipestone, MN, in 1942. After graduation, Hope...
James Alan Torgerson
Aug 17, 2026
James “Jim” Alan Torgerson, age 75, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2026.
Jim was born January 5, 1951, in Crosby, Minnesota to Martin and Bessmary (Doty) Torgerson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and later worked as a truck driver.
Jim will be remembered by his family and loved ones for...
Terry Farber
Aug 15, 2026
Terry Lee Farber
Terry Lee Farber, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at St. William’s Living Center. He was born on September 21, 1948, in Foster County, Carrington, North Dakota, and was 77 years old at the time of his passing. Terry graduated from Staples High School in 1966.
Terry proudly served his country in the United...
