Obituaries

Sep 8, 2019

Marcum (Mike) Wilcox passed away peacefully Sunday Sept.8,2019 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd, MN.  Funeral services will be at 1PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.  Rev. Dan Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager, MN.  Visitation will be from 11AM until the time of services on Thursday at...

Sep 7, 2019

Lois Catherine Norr, 84, of Brainerd died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church in Brainerd.  Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at the church in...

Sep 7, 2019

Marie Pauline Klang, age 92, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Good Samaritan – Bethany Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church located at 1108 Willow St., Brainerd, MN on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11AM. Officiating will be Father Daniel Weiske. Friends and family may visit...

Sep 5, 2019

Alvin Sinell Budahn passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019 at his home with family by his side. Services will be held at 12PM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter MN, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

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Sep 3, 2019

John Gary Goodrich, 70, of Staples, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in his home watching his favorite western movies. John was born February 17, 1949 to Lloyd and Ollie Goodrich in Staples, MN. He graduated from Staples High School in 1967.

John is survived by his sons, Timothy (Donna) Goodrich, Troy (Kimberly) Goodrich,...

Sep 2, 2019

Audrey Blaido, age 79, of Pine River, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, at Lakewood Care Center, Staples. She was born to Sam and Rose Blaido on December 18, 1939, in Minneapolis.

Audrey was ambitious and a very hard worker who was a perfectionist at heart. She earned her college degree later in life...

Sep 2, 2019

Michelle Bollig, 54, passed away on September 2, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian burial will be on Friday September 6, 2019 at 11AM at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, MN. Fr. Joseph Herzing will officiate. Burial will be in Cushing Union Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8PM on Thursday September 5, 2019 at...

Sep 1, 2019

Craig Allen Rhymers, 70, Crosslake, died Sunday, 9-1-2019 at CRMC Hospital, Crosby, with his family at his side.  Craig’s funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Thursday, 9-5-2019 at Staples United Methodist Church, Staples, with visitation for one hour prior to the service.  The graveside service with honors will be held at 11:45 AM, Friday, 9-6-2019 at Assembly...

Aug 31, 2019

John Hugh Drum, 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born February 19, 1946 to Francis and Mary Drum in Superior, WI. John was raised in Robbinsdale, MN where he graduated high school in 1964. He was a world class ski jumper and flyer, attended the U of M in Minneapolis,...

Aug 30, 2019

Robert "Bob" Crandall, 95, Staples, (formerly Long Prairie), died Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.  Bob’s funeral will be 11 AM, Saturday, September 7th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, with Rev. Anthony Hilden (his nephew) officiating.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow at 3 PM, Saturday at the...

Aug 30, 2019

Gerald C. Hoskins, 79, died Friday, August 30th at Good Samaritan Society – Woodlands.  Gerald’s Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, September 5th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter, MN, with visitation for two hours prior to the service.  Burial will be next to his wife at the Baxter City Cemetery, Baxter, MN.

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Aug 29, 2019

Bob Kastanek of Browerville went to heaven to rejoice with family and friends on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home unexpectedly.

Bob was born on October 16, 1931 in Motley, MN to Edward and Anna (Tichy) Kastanek. He grew up on a farm outside Motley. Bob married Irene Hosner on August 28, 1954. He worked in the...

Aug 29, 2019

Lavonne Kahler, 92, Brainerd, died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, MN.  A Memorial Service for Lavonne will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, September 3rd at Park United Methodist Church, Brainerd, with visitation for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Center Creek Cemetery, rural Granada, MN.

Lavonne Warriner was born...

Aug 27, 2019

Nancy Lee Sexton, age 59, of Pine River, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Lakewood Care Center, Staples. She was born to William and Goldie Dunn on May 14, 1960, in Bemidji. Nancy was a very loving person and was loved by many. She had a wonderful personality and could make friends with anyone. She...

Aug 26, 2019

Sherman Schmidt, age 92, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019, at Essentia St. Josephs Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born in Pequot Lakes on August 17, 1927, to August and Thea Schmidt. Sherman served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Pequot Lakes Baptist Church.

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Aug 26, 2019

Danny Wiese, age 62, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at his home. He was born to Eldon “Barney” and Shirley Wiese on May 7, 1957 in Brainerd. Danny served on the Cass County Fair Board, was a supporter of 4-H and helped to build the arena at the fairgrounds. He loved fishing, deer...

Aug 25, 2019

Marvella Marie Wielinski (Liebau), 91 of Motley, MN died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church in Randall.  Rev. Arlie Sowada will officiate and burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, near Little Falls, MN.  Visitation...

Aug 24, 2019

Frank Victor Jares, 94 of Staples, MN, died Saturday August 24, 2019. A visitation will be held 4-8:00PM Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM Friday, August 30, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

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Aug 24, 2019

Charles F. Bruckelmyer, 101, of Merrifield, died on August 24, 2019 at Essentia – Saint Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Glenhaven Cemetery in Crystal at a...

Aug 24, 2019

Carol “Lena” Ann Borlaug, 72, of Baxter and formerly of Williston, ND died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Breezy Point, MN.  Celebration of Carol’s life will be 2PM on Sunday, September 1 at the Blacktail Dam Fire Hall in Williston, ND.  Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery in Williston, ND at a later date.

Carol was...