Obituaries
Peter J. Bormann
Sep 17, 2025
Peter J. Bormann died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Peter was born on August 6, 1958, in Syracuse, New York to Robert and Terrie Bormann. He grew up in Syracuse, New York and later moved to Minnetonka, Minnesota where he graduated from Lindbergh High School and the University of St. Thomas. He was a devoted and...
Joanne Pickar
Sep 17, 2025
Joanne Ruth Pickar (April 28, 1944 – September 17, 2025)
Joanne Ruth Pickar, Christian, Wife, Mom, Grandma and Friend passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 28, 1944, Joanne lived a life full of strength in the face of adversity, giving and kindness, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
Joanne never met a...
Marlyn Wedan
Sep 13, 2025
Marlyn Marie Wedan (Strang) was born May 7, 1939 in Sanborn, IA while her parents Eldred and Helen (Hardy) Strang were visiting relatives. She was ushered into Heaven on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025 while surrounded by family and receiving comfort care at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, MN. Phil. 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is...
Bernard J. Ericson
Sep 13, 2025
Bernard J. Ericson, 75, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away on September 13, 2025 in Brainerd, MN.
Service information and a full obituary will be posted soon.
LaVerne Nickels
Sep 13, 2025
LaVerne Nickels, 94, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home with her family at her side.
She was born in Ottertail County Minnesota, on September 12, 1931, to Harold and Ruth Witthuhn. She was the oldest of 12 children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Ruth Witthuhn, by four brothers, James (Jim) Witthuhn,...
Larry Smith
Sep 12, 2025
Larry Dean Smith, 78, of Crosslake, Minnesota passed away on September 12, 2025.
Larry was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on April 8, 1947 to Eva and Carl Smith.
He grew up in SE Brainerd and attended Harrison Elementary, Franklin Junior High and Washington High School.
Larry excelled in athletics. Particularly, he was known for his basketball skills and baseball prowess. After high school,...
Donald Turcotte
Sep 12, 2025
Donald (Don) Turcotte, Brainerd, MN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 12, 2025, at the age of 76.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 11th with visitation starting at 10:00 am and a service at 11:00 am, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A luncheon will follow the service.
Don was...
Roger Kvistad
Sep 11, 2025
Roger Lee Kvistad (86 years old) died peacefully in his son’s home surrounded by family on Thursday September 11th, 2025. Roger was born in Aitkin Minnesota in 1938. He enjoyed going to the farm during the summer with his aunt and uncle Phillup and Marjorie Kvistad in Sacred Heart Minnesota. He graduated from Washington school of Brainerd in 1957. His...
Byron Stahl
Sep 8, 2025
Byron O’Dell Stahl, 72, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on September 8, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, September 19, 2025 with a visitation starting at 10am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Interment will follow at 1:30pm at Round Lake Presbyterian Cemetery in McGregor.
Byron was born on May 25, 1953, in Bemidji to...
Steven Bardolph
Sep 7, 2025
Steven Mark Bardolph
Steven Mark Bardolph passed away on September 7, 2025, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, at the age of 81 from complications of an infection.
Steve was born on August 3, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter and Celia Bardolph. He grew up in Cicero, Illinois, and attended Timothy Christian Schools. He studied at Calvin College and the University...
Dean Hove
Sep 7, 2025
Dean Alan Hove, age 67, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1958, to Willard and Josephine (Spilman) Hove in Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 13,...
Tracy Hoover
Sep 7, 2025
Tracy Hoover, 50, of St. Cloud, passed away on September 7, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm with a time of sharing at 11am on Thursday September 11, 2025 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Mabel Kelling
Sep 6, 2025
Mabel Lorraine Kelling (Quinly) passed away on September 6, 2025 at Aitkin Health Services at the age of 89.
She was born on July 18, 1936 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Clarendon Joseph (CJ) and Mabel (King) Quinly.
Mabel married Gene Kelling on March 15, 1962. Gene was in the army so they moved around a bit, even living in Germany for...
Nels Peterson
Sep 5, 2025
Nels Peterson, 61, of Lake Shore, passed away on September 5, 2025.
Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday September 26, 2025, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, with visitation one hour prior.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Edsel Janovsky
Sep 4, 2025
Edsel J. Janovsky born January 3, 1940, passed away September 4, 2025, at his home in Garrison, Minnesota.
Ed was born in St. Peter, Minnesota, attended school in LeCenter, MN. He enjoyed sports like football, baseball and golf. He spent 8 years in the AirForce and after discharge he went to Nursing School and Anesthesia school. He loved his work.
Ed is...
Donna Luke
Sep 3, 2025
Donna Luke, 92, of Nisswa, passed away on September 3, 2025. No Services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Cheryl Hansen
Sep 2, 2025
Cheryl Hansen, 65, of Walker, passed away on September 2, 2025.
Full obituary will follow.
Kenneth Schmidt
Sep 2, 2025
Kenneth L. Schmidt passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at home with his prized bucks looking over him. Serving 18+ years in the Army National Guard, Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved walking in the woods. He also enjoyed golfing and was a sports enthusiast. During the summer you could find him...
Vae Annette Kaiser
Sep 2, 2025
After 96 years of a life well lived, Vae passed peacefully on September 2nd, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted husband of 75 years. Heaven now has an angel that we will miss with all our hearts. Vae herself said "I have lived a perfectly, beautiful life."
Vae was born May 8, 1929, to John W. and Jessie Vae (Jones)...
Richard Norby
Sep 1, 2025
Richard Arlen Norby, 84, of Brainerd, passed away on September 1, 2025. Rick was born on March 12, 1941, to Palmer and Norma (Tately) Norby in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He married Linda Hampton on June 30, 1989, in Chaska. No services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
