Obituaries
Laura Wittenberg
Jun 8, 2025
Laura Mathilda Wittenberg, age 103, of Buffalo, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at The Glenn Buffalo.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 13, at Laestadian Lutheran Church, 1501 South 8th Street, Brainerd, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd.
Laura turned 100...
Anna Marie Montague
Dec 13, 2024
Anna Marie Montague, 86-year-old resident of Little Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Diamond Willow Memory Care Facility in Little Falls, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Anna Marie Montague was born in Little Falls on October 12, 1938 to Carl and Mary (Forcier) Rasinski. She was the fourth of ten children. Anna grew up on...
Darlene Johnson
Nov 25, 2024
Darlene Johnson, 91, of Brainerd, MN passed into the arms of Jesus on November 25, 2024, in Brainerd. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm on June 21, 2025, at the Lakewood Church in Baxter, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services.
Darlene was born to Clifford and Frances (Hagen) Gardner on September 19,...
Sandy Wegleitner
Feb 12, 2025
Sandra Wegleitner, 80, of Crosslake, passed away on February 12, 2025.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12pm-3pm on June 21, 2025, at Maucieri’s Italian Bistro, 34650 Co. Rd. 3 Crosslake MN 56442
Sandy was born on October 24, 1944, to Joseph “Russ” and Geraldine (Schwartz) Huston in St. Paul. She married Martin Wegleitner on January 19, 1968.
Sandy...
Clarice Tulenchik
Jun 11, 2025
Clarice Tulenchik, age 95, of Pine River, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born December 31, 1929, to Henry and Tilla Rudlang.
She married Richard Tulenchik on September 7, 1948, in Brainerd. They were married for 57 amazing years.
Clarice loved being with her Red Hat Ladies. She formed life-long relationships with many, especially her childhood friend,...
Levi Hurd
Jun 10, 2025
Levi Tyrell Hurd, born on November 26, 2002, to Robert Bueno Sr. and Frances Hurd, passed away on June 10, 2025.
Levi graduated from Crosslake Charter School in 2022. He avoided conflict and enjoyed birdwatching, bouncing on the trampoline, and playing video games with his brother. Levi loved Star Wars, Spiderman, and fighter jets.
Levi is survived by his mom, Frances; brother,...
Lorrie Rode
Jun 9, 2025
Lorrie Rode, 67, of Pequot Lakes, formerly of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorrie Jean (Peterson) Rode was born November 27, 1957, in Waseca, MN to Lloyd and Arlene (Schmidt) Peterson. Lorrie grew up in Waseca along with her sister, Linda. She graduated from Waseca High School in...
June Velsvaag
Jun 9, 2025
June (Jones) Velsvaag, age 89, of Pine River, MN went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, June 9, 2025. June was born June 28, 1935, to Charles and Dorothea Jones in Ft. Pierre, SD. In 1940 her family moved to the Pine River, MN area. She was a 1953 graduate of Pine River High School and married John...
Evelyn Lutzke
Jun 7, 2025
Evelyn Kathryn Lutzke, born January 2, 1938, peacefully passed away on June 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Adolph Lutzke, her daughter Patricia Lutzke, her parents Marie and John Rushmeyer, and her sisters Maryann (John)kuhn and Donna Rushmeyer. Evelyn is lovingly survived by her children Janice Falor(William Warner), Thomas (Barb) Lutzke,Bonnie (Pat) Wilson, and John Lutzke;...
Jeanne Brown
Jun 7, 2025
Jeanne Lois (Smith) Brown, age 82, of Staples, MN, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the Lakewood Health System Care Center. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments.
Jeanne was born on February 4, 1943, to Edward Alan Smith and Lois Eleanor Smith in Philbrook, MN. She was one of twelve children Eleanor, Jim (Eileen),...
Wayne Engstrom
Jun 6, 2025
Wayne Boyd Engstrom, 87, of Brainerd, Passed away on June 6, 2025. In honor of his wishes, there will not be any services.
Wayne was born on November 7, 1937, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John and Alice (Strand) Engstrom.
Wayne was a well-known humanitarian and a dedicated volunteer in the Brainerd Lakes area. He devoted countless hours to Meals on Wheels, local...
Roger Loren
Jun 6, 2025
Roger Loren, 80, of Brainerd, passed away on June 6, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Stephen Roe
Jun 4, 2025
Stephen Lee Roe, of Crosslake, MN, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 84. Born February 15, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN, to Clyde and Katherine (Dvoracek) Roe, Stephen’s life was marked by a love for his family, his community, and his many hobbies.
Stephen graduated from Eden Prairie High School before pursuing higher education at Gustavus Adolphus...
Mary Ann Loehrer
Jun 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Mary Ann Loehrer, who was born on June 3, 2025, and left us the same day. Though her time with us was brief, her impact on our hearts was immeasurable.
Mary Ann was named after two beloved great-grandmothers, a beautiful tribute to the legacy...
Diane Budke
Jun 1, 2025
Diane Marie Budke, 77, formerly from Motley, MN, passed away peacefully at home in Forney, Texas on June 1, 2025 and is now with her Lord and Savior.
Diane was born February 26, 1948, to Wilmar and Margaret (Peterson) Henrickson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Wesley Budke on May 24, 1968. They moved all over the country due to job relocations,...
Yvonne Wilson
Jun 1, 2025
Yvonne “Bunny/Bunner” Marie (Mertens) Wilson, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Lakewood Care Center.
Bunny was born on October 16, 1936, in Wadena, Minnesota, to Edward and Lena (Robinson) Mertens. She graduated from Staples High School in 1954. On August 21, 1954, she married Walter Wilson, and together they made their home in the Staples...
Duane McMahon
May 31, 2025
Duane "Mickey" McMahon, born on January 8, 1929, to Howard and Laura McMahon in Minneapolis, MN, passed away on May 31, 2025, at his home in Pine River.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Log Church in Crosslake, MN, with a visitation the hour prior to the service.
LaVonne Strand
May 30, 2025
LaVonne Virginia Strand, 83, of Pine River, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1942, in Owatonna, Minnesota, to Charles and Jane (Fischer) Miller. A private service will be held for immediate family.
On February 29, 1964, she married the love of her life, Dale Strand, with whom she shared a wonderful journey of over...
Dwayne Atwater
May 29, 2025
Dwayne Daniel Atwater, born December 4, 1963, to Jerome and Gloria (Vawter) Atwater in Los Angeles, CA, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Pine River, MN.
Dwayne loved comic books, movies, especially Star Wars, cartoons, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Dwayne is survived by his children, Danielle Atwater and Demi (Rachel) Atwater; grandchildren, Rylee-Ann and Dominic; and son-in-law, Loren Rono.
Geraldine Johnson
May 28, 2025
Geraldine Johnson, 94, of Merrifield, passed away on May 28, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake with a visitation one hour prior.
Geraldine was born on January 20, 1931, to Gerald and Theresa (Bluett) McCarthy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Holy Angels High School...
