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Gary Mathison

Gary Mathison

Mar 6, 2024

Gary Mathison, 86, of Baxter, left this life on March 6, 2024, and entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday March 24, 2024, at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church in Baxter. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the...

Helen Butterfield

Helen Butterfield

Mar 17, 2024

Helen Marie Butterfield, 94, of Brainerd, passed away on March 17, 2024. Services will be held at 10:30 on March 28, 2024, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Brainerd, MN with a visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.

A full obituary will be posted soon. Arrangements are entrusted...

Dennis Lutterman

Dennis Lutterman

Mar 17, 2024

Dennis R. Lutterman, 81, of Brainerd, MN passed away on March 17, 2024 in Brainerd. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday April 5, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church. A full obituary will be posted soon. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny...

Scot Weise

Scot Weise

Mar 15, 2024

Scot Weise, 59, of Nisswa, passed away on March 15th, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth after experiencing a stroke the week prior.

He was born in St. Peter, MN, to John and Caroljean Weise on April 25, 1964. He graduated from Pequot Lakes High school then attended St. Cloud State University where he enjoyed playing the trombone in...

Henrietta Turcotte

Henrietta Turcotte

Mar 14, 2024

Henrietta Pearl Turcotte, 99, of Merrifield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Visit will be 4pm - 7pm on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel. Interment will be 11am on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Henrietta was born in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska on December 19, 1924, to Henry Bauman, and Alice Volk.

Henrietta was a cook...

Faye Stevens

Faye Stevens

Mar 13, 2024

Faye Irene Stevens, 90, of Motley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 13, 2024, at the Lakewood Care Center. Services will be held at 11am on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Motley with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Faye was born on September 14, 1933, in Grant County Minnesota to Laverne and...

Pat Hardy

Pat Hardy

Mar 12, 2024

Patricia Ethel (Hariu) HardyMarch 21, 1933 - March 12, 2024 (age 90)Patricia Hardy, age 90, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home aftera long illness. She was born to Onni Jack and Ethel Alina (Erickson) Hariu in Gile, Wisc. She was baptized atSt Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ironwood, MI.She was proud of her...

Elizabeth 'Liz' Johnson

Elizabeth 'Liz' Johnson

Mar 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson, beloved wife to Randy, sister, friend, mother, and grandmother. Born in Wadena, MN, she spent most of her life in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Liz's vibrant spirit breathed life into her diverse interests and rich life. Her warmth, kindness, and fun-loving spirit touched the hearts...

Stanley Edin

Stanley Edin

Mar 10, 2024

Stanley Allen Edin, educator, entrepreneur, photographer, and devoted family man, died in Westminster, Colorado, on March 10, 2024. He was 88. Stan was born in 1936 in Staples, Minnesota to parents Alfred and Lydia (Westberg) Edin. He completed grades 1-8 at Wadena County School #44, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Staples High School in 1954. Stan attended North Park...

Mary Lou Sprague

Mary Lou Sprague

Mar 8, 2024

Mary Lou Sprague, 89, Brainerd, passed away peacefully at Woodland Good Samaritan. Services will be held at a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Edna Bressem

Edna Bressem

Mar 8, 2024

Edna Luella Bressem, age 77, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Pine River, MN.Edna was born on October 11, 1946, to Elmer and Effie Fairley in Pequot Lakes, MN. She would go on to marry her husband, Richard Bressem, on February 13, 1965. Edna was a loving mom to her children and all the children who came around to...

Barbara Kettlewell

Barbara Kettlewell

Mar 7, 2024

Barbara J. Kettlewell, known for her smile and her passion for Quarter Horses, passed away peacefully at home on her ranch March 7, 2024. She had recently celebrated her 99th birthday.

 

Barbara, the daughter of Fred W. and Frances Abbott, was born February 19, 1925, in Minneapolis. Following graduation from Washburn High School, she was certified in airline communication and worked...

Kevin P. Eschenbacher Sr.

Kevin P. Eschenbacher Sr.

Mar 7, 2024

Kevin Paul Eschenbacher Sr., 71, of Brained, passed away on March 7, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at 11:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held on Monday March 11, 2024, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and also one hour prior...

William 'Billy' Larson

William 'Billy' Larson

Mar 7, 2024

William ‘Billy’ Larson, 70, of Breezy Point, MN passed away on March 7, 2024 after a brave battle with brain cancer.  

Billy Larson's Life of the Party Concert will be at The Myth Live, 3090 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109 on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  Doors open at 12:30pm.  Service begins at 2 pm. and music until 5 pm.

Billy was...

Anita Schwinghammer

Anita Schwinghammer

Mar 6, 2024

Anita Schwinghammer 67, St. Cloud, passed away March 6th, 2024, with family by her side.

Anita was born on December 5th, 1956. She married Peter Schwinghammer, and they recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary on February 23rd.

Family was her whole life.   The love she had for Peter, her two wonderful sons and her grandchildren were always her number one priority.

She had...

Howard Austin

Howard Austin

Mar 4, 2024

Howard LeRoy Austin, 85, of Brainerd, passed away on March 4, 2024. Services will be held at 11am on Monday, March 11th, at the Merrifield Community Church with Ron Christianson presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Howard was born on November 4, 1938, to Lee and Ann (Carter) Austin...

Lorraine Kellogg

Lorraine Kellogg

Mar 4, 2024

Lorraine Kellogg passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Brainerd, MN, on March 4, 2024. She was born in Warroad, MN, on August 16, 1938, to John and Evangeline Pick.

After graduating from Warroad High School, she completed Licensed Practical Nurses Training in Thief River Falls, MN, and then worked for a brief time at Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks,...

Martha G. Gegner

Martha G. Gegner

Mar 4, 2024

Martha Gegner, 77, passed away on March 4, 2024 at her home in Nisswa. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date.A full obituary will be posted soon. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Gary Lewis Ringler

Gary Lewis Ringler

Mar 2, 2024

Gary Lewis Ringler, 82, of Pillager, born in rural Staples on March 26, 1941, passed away peacefully to his heavenly home on March 2, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Casino Assembly of God Church in Pillager. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 4-7pm at...

Mark Cowart

Mark Cowart

Feb 29, 2024

Mark Anthony Cowart, 65, of Ironton, passed away on February 29, 2024.

Mark was born on August 16, 1958, to Jerry and Loretta (Ceretti) Cowart in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Shari Crees on August 22, 2019, and they own MacDaddy’s Donut Garage.

Mark was the life of the party. He enjoyed golfing, riding his Harley and riding his snowmobile. He worked...

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