Obituaries
Bruce Roberts
Oct 31, 2026
Bruce Veryl Roberts passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026 with family by his side.
Bruce was born August 19, 1950 to Veryl “Doc” and Vivian (Anderson) Roberts in Wadena, MN. When he was in 3rd grade his family moved to Brainerd where he graduated from BHS in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart, Thelma (Jelle) on December 20, 1969....
Hilda A Lee
Nov 10, 2026
Hilda Aleda Lee, 97, of Brainerd, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2026. Hilda was born on December 15, 1928, to Pontus and Mabel Anderson in Brainerd, MN where she lived most of her life.
She raised three children born from her first marriage and later in life married her husband, LeRoy Lee.
Hilda was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where...
Marilyn Stahl
Nov 8, 2026
Marilyn Stahl, 80, of Baxter, MN, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2026 in Baxter.
A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Patricia Boorman
Nov 7, 2026
A celebration of life for Patrica will be held on Saturday, November 21 at the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral and Cremation Care in Brainerd at 3:00 pm with a visitation starting an 2 hours prior.
Patricia Boorman was born on September 6, 1946, in La Grange, Illinois, to Edward and Geraldine (Davis) Justinich. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and Morton West High School,...
Evelyn Brenny
Nov 5, 2026
Evelyn Mary Brenny, 94, of Gilman, passed away on November 5, 2026. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th from 4pm – 7pm with a Rosary at 4pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 14th at 11am with a visitation held one hour prior at Sts. Peter...
Beatrice Eades
Nov 5, 2026
Beatrice Eades, age 82, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Renate Kauffmann; her sister, Susanne; and her brother-in-law, Wally Thyen.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, David Eades; her children, Alexandra (Brent), Christina (Lance), and Nicholas (Kelly); her grandchildren, Jas Cole (Seth), Justin, Madisen (Ethan),...
Thomas Beaver
Nov 4, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Evjen Beaver died November 4, 2026 at the age of 91 in hospice at his Lower Cullen Lake home in Nisswa, MN. He had suffered a catastrophic brain hemorrhage one week prior to his death.
Tom was born December 14, 1934 in Rochester, MN to Lillian (Evjen) and Bert Beaver. He grew up in Kasson, MN. He earned a...
Agnes Peck
Nov 3, 2026
Agnes Ilene Peck, 88, passed away on November 3, 2026.
Agnes was born on June 9, 1938, in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, to Wilbur and Ruby Olds.
Agnes was a loving and devoted mother who cherished her family. She was a wonderful mom whose love, kindness, and caring heart touched the lives of those closest to her. Her greatest joy came from her...
Mary Theurer
2026
Mary Theurer, 79, of Staples, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Lakewood Health System.
Mary was born in Gaylord, Minnesota. After high school, she attended the University of Minnesota for her undergraduate studies before continuing her education at Northwestern College of Chiropractic, where she earned her doctorate. It was there that Mary met the love of her life, Jon, and...
Landis Gryte
Nov 3, 2026
Landis Elmer Gryte, 87, of Otsego, Minnesota, passed away on November 3, 2026. Born January 17, 1939, in Hoople, North Dakota, Landis graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In his boyhood he lived for a few years on the Mississippi River in Bemidji, and at the end of his life he looked out at the Mississippi...
Barbara Brunes
Nov 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Brunes, born March 10, 1942, to Harry and Almira (Knutson) Rhoades, in Sebeka, MN, passed away on November 2, 2026, in Brainerd, MN.
Services will be held at a later date, between Christmas and New Years. Please check back for full obituary and updated service information.
Gregory A. McGillivray
Oct 31, 2026
Gregory Allen McGillivray
January 8, 1954 – October 31, 2026
Gregory Allen McGillivray, 72, of Staples, Minnesota, passed away on October 31, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Janis Newport
Oct 30, 2026
Janis Ilene Newport, affectionately known as Jan, passed away in her home, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Janis lived life on her own terms. She was a woman with a larger-than-life personality, a quick wit, strong opinions, and a free spirit that could never be contained. She was outspoken, always honest, and loved to laugh. Janis...
JoAnn Bogie
Oct 28, 2026
JoAnn Bogie, 70, of Crosby, passed away on October 28th, 2026.
A funeral service will be held 11am on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Cuyuna Lakes Community Church.
Full obituary will follow.
Jason Granholm
Oct 26, 2026
In the early morning hours of October 26, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minn., Jason Darrell Granholm joined his Lord Jesus in the place of no more sorrow and no more pain as his wife Doreen held his hand. Despite the greatest efforts of his own will and of the medical team, his body had succumbed to...
Thomas Hedtke
Oct 26, 2026
Thomas Earl Hedtke, 67, of Backus, Minnesota, sadly passed away in his home on October 26th, 2026.
Tom was born in Waconia, on August 22, 1959. After graduating High School in May of 1977, he spent his working years in sales. He founded his own Bait and Tackle shop in the mid 80’s, then transitioned into roles that allowed him to...
Billie Iler
Oct 24, 2026
Billie Leigh Iler, age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at her home in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Billie was born on June 23, 1951, in Milaca, to parents Earl Marvin and Irene (Johnson) Iler.
Billie was a fantastic and wonderful mother. She took her fashion seriously and always dressed to the nines. She made friends everywhere she went. She loved shopping,...
Gerald 'Jerry' Henrickson
Oct 23, 2026
Gerald Henrickson went home to be with his Savior on October 23, 2026.
Funeral services will be on Friday, November 6 at 11:00 AM at the Verndale Alliance Church with Pastor Tony Stanley officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5-7PM at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Church...
Herbert Underhill
Oct 23, 2026
Herbert Doyle Underhill, born on October 5, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MN, to Doyle and Madalene (Sheldon) Underhill, passed away on October 23, 2026, in Brainerd, MN.
Herb attended school in Longville, MN, until 10th grade where he then transferred to and graduated from Backus, MN. Herb’s mother passed away when he was 13, which affected him greatly. As a teenager...
Louise Burley
Oct 21, 2026
Louise Burley passed away October 21, 2026 at the hospital in Brainerd, MN. She was 89.
Louise Ethel Halverson was born August 26, 1937, in Luverne, MN, to Walter and Clara (Raad) Halverson. She attended public school in Kenneth, MN, and graduated from the high school department of Bethany Lutheran College in 1955.
On March 17, 1961, she married Harlan Burley in...
