Obituaries
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.
Katherine Windorski
Aug 30, 2025
Katherine “Kathie” Ann Windorski (Armstrong), age 84, of Deerwood, passed away on August 30, 2025.
Kathie was born on May 18, 1941, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Loren Norris and Neva Lucille (Shuttleworth) Armstrong. She was the oldest of six daughters and carried that role with warmth, strength, and a touch of humor throughout her life.
On September 20, 1968, she was...
Lloyd Henke
Aug 27, 2025
Lloyd George Henke
Lloyd George Henke, 88, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lung Cancer.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday September 2, 2025 at 11:00AM at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter with Pastor Erika Nilsen officiating. There will be...
Molly Radtke
Aug 26, 2025
Molly Nicole Chaney Radtke, age 57, loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and loyal friend, left this world peacefully on August 26, 2025, at Shiloh Assisted Living facility in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota to be with the Lord. Cherished memories were shared while Molly was surrounded by her husband, family and friends.
Molly was born in Yankton, South Dakota on September 13, 1967,...
Denise Haukos
Aug 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to Denise Johnson, aged 61, who went home to be with her parents and our lord, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Born in Brainerd on January 25, 1964, Denise was an outspoken, strong-willed woman and proud mother of 4 boys. Her love touched all who knew her. She dedicated...
Lyle Pearson
Aug 23, 2025
Lyle Axel Pearson of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. Lyle was born on November 16, 1933 to Oscar and Ida Pearson. Lyle honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1957-1959. Lyle was married to Marie Schulz on August 24, 1963 at St. Mathias Church. He spent many years working in the Merchant Marines...
Dennis Pluimer
Aug 21, 2025
Praise the Lord and pass the leeches! That’s a phrase (and title of one of Denny’s books) that captures the essence of how Denny lived life: rooted in Christian faith with a deep love for his Creator and creation; a life lived in zeal in service of others. On August 21, 2025, Dennis Lee Pluimer passed from time to eternity...
David Mertens
Aug 21, 2025
David Fredrick Mertens, age 86, of Staples and Wadena, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1939, to Lawrence and Violet Mertens.
David shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Marion. Together, they raised five children and built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion.
For over 25 years, David served as...
Bess Mahle
Aug 21, 2025
Bess Marie Mahle Age 89, of Baxter, MN, passed away on August 21, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Bess was born on January 14, 1936, in Portland, OR, to Lawrence and Helen (Rischmille) Burns. From a young age, she understood the value of...
Sean Broutie
Aug 20, 2025
Sean Michael Broutie, born December 16, 1965, to Richard D. Broutie and Linda J. Hys, passed away on August 20, 2025.
Sean loved to greet everyone with a handshake and always with a big smile. Sean spent his last several years fighting multiple health issues and is now at peace in heaven with Jesus.
Sean is survived by his birth parents, Richard...
Pamela Collins
Aug 18, 2025
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with Thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, Pam.
Pamela -- Pam Collins was born in Chicago Illinois on August 5, 1950, the child of Leroy and Lois Chapman. She was baptized into Christ; joined to his resurrection and life...
Phyllis Gardner
Aug 18, 2025
Phyllis Laurene Gardner, 82, of Pine River, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1942, in Pine River, Minnesota, to Glen and Edith (Cunningham) Hurst.
On June 16, 1962, Phyllis married the love of her life, Rolland “Bill” Gardner, and together they built a life filled with family, faith, and love. Phyllis worked for many...
Mike Gildart
Aug 17, 2025
Mike Melvin Gildart, 78, of Fort Ripley, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota.
Mike was born on September 22, 1946 to Melvin and Elaine (Graff) Gildart in Brainerd, Minnesota. He was raised with a strong work ethic and a love of the outdoors. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army before beginning his career as a...
Philomena Szymanski
Aug 14, 2025
Philomena Szymanski, 91, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on August 14, 2025 surrounded by family.
She is survived by daughter Deb McNamee (Barry); son, Daniel Szymanski; grandchildren William Rodgers, Dana Wilson and Deanne Pollack.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.
Connie Pollock
Aug 13, 2025
Connie Lea Pollock, 56, of Outing, MN, passed away in her home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Connie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Charles and Dlaine Hurt. She spent part of her youth in California, where she attended Palmdale High School.
A devoted and resilient mother, Connie raised her three children—Cassandra, Timothy, and Steven—on her own for many years. In 2012,...
Amy Richards
Aug 13, 2025
Amy Marie Richards age 64, passed away on July 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s hospital in Brainerd, MN due to cancer. She was born December 5, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Alan (deceased) and Mary Jane Christman. She leaves behind her beloved husband Wayne Richards, stepdaughter Haley (Josh) Mackenthun and granddaughter Everly. Amy was a devoted friend to all...
Eileen Spilman
Aug 10, 2025
Eileen (Fornshell) Spilman, 80, of Pillager, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples.
Eileen was born April 7, 1945, in Brainerd, MN, to Curtis and Jeanette (Ackerson) Fornshell and grew up in Pillager, graduating from Pillager High School in 1963.
She went to work in St. Cloud at Fingerhut and later at JC Penney’s until she married...
Frederick Casey
Aug 10, 2025
Frederick J Casey, 83, of East Gull Lake, passed away on August 10, 2025 shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Fred was the son of Frederick J. (Fritz) Casey, Jr. and Irene (Crawford) Casey and was born in Brainerd on April 30, 1942.
Fred was a 1960 graduate of Washington High School in Brainerd, a 1964 graduate of Concordia College...
James Merriam
Aug 9, 2025
James Arthur Merriam, “Jim”
January 25, 1938 – August 9, 2025, age 87
Jim is survived by his daughters Shelli (Geno) Farone, Heidi (Mike) Chapman, and Annie (Patrick) Schmitz; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, LouAnn, and daughter, Kristi.
Jim was born and raised in Monticello, MN. His parents...
Cora Vanessa Ruth Klein
Aug 9, 2025
Cora Vanessa Ruth Klein was born and lost on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 10:22pm. Cora weighed 4 lbs 6 oz and was 18 inches long. Cora, known as "Baby Ruth" while in the womb, is the first grandchild for both sides of her family.
Cora is survived by her parents, Aaron and Lindsey (Soule) Klein; grandparents, Joe & Rosie Klein...
