Obituaries

Aug 5, 2019

Lawrence John Theis, 91, died Monday August 5, 2019 in Baxter, MN. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Sept. 13, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, 12-2PM with a prayer service at 2PM. A private family interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa, MN later.

Larry was born on July...

Aug 4, 2019

Ronald “Ron” F. Shepard, 66, of Nisswa died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Veterans Medical Center in Minneapolis.  A Celebration of Ron’s life will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 5-8PM with a time of sharing at 7PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes.

Ron was born November 24, 1952 in Hopkinton,...

Aug 3, 2019

Gilroy Gardner Arvig, age 85, of Crosslake, passed away on August 3, 2019 after suffering many years with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Pequot Lakes to Esther (Gardner) and Louis Arvig on September 17, 1933.

Gilroy started his telephone career by becoming president and general manager of Arvig Telephone Company at age 20 after...

Aug 3, 2019

John Joseph Klemp, of Brainerd, MN, and Highland Park, IL, was born on May 12, 1921 in Highland Park, IL, and passed away peacefully at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN, on August 3, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, John A, and Sophia; siblings, Matthias, Earl and Richard Klemp. Survived by daughter, Marie...

Aug 2, 2019

Merilyn Jean Laflin, 85, Baxter (formerly Brainerd and Backus), died Friday, August 2, 2019 at her residence in Baxter.  The Funeral Service for Merilyn will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Pastor David Grotzke of First Baptist Church, officiating.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the...

Aug 2, 2019

Richard “Pinky” Payne, 70, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home in Baxter, MN, surrounded by his wife, loving family and friends. The viewing and visitation will be  from 5-7pm Thursday, August 8th at The Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Memorial service will be Friday, August 9th at 10:30am at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel with...

Aug 1, 2019

Blake Robert Weldon, 30, died unexpectedly August 1, 2019 at his home in Crosby MN. Services will be held at 12:00PM Monday August 12, 2019 at Timberwood Church in Nisswa MN, with visitation at 10:00AM. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa.

Blake was born May 10, 1989 in Coon Rapids, MN to Sean and Stacy...

Jul 31, 2019

Myron (Mike) Lee Landecker, age 86, of Baxter, MN (originally of Breezy Point) died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Essentia-St. Joseph’s Medical Center, surrounded by his family, now with his Savior and Lord. Visitation will be 10:00AM, Monday, August 5, 2019 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter. Memorial service to follow at 11:00AM. Lunch to be served...

Jul 31, 2019

Randy Keith Perkins, 73, of Nisswa, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, after a two-month, heartbreaking battle with Advanced Lymphoma (brain cancer).  He was surrounded by his family and multitude of friends throughout his fight.

Randy was born February 3, 1946, in Owatonna,...

Jul 29, 2019

Jeaneatte Aumock, age 94, of Lake Shore, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born to Emil and Mary Langlais on June 17, 1925, in Minneapolis. Jeaneatte loved playing cards, telling stories, and entertaining at home in Minnesota and Texas. Her family and friends were her life....

Jul 29, 2019

Terry C. Christensen, age 84, passed away at home on July 29, 2019 after a courageous seven-month battle with a rare autoimmune disease. Memorial service will be held 11AM September 6, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Born May 16, 1935...

Jul 28, 2019

Steven A. Tevik, 65, Staples, MN, died Sunday, July 28th at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN.  The Funeral Service for Steven will be held at 1 PM, Friday, August 2nd at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples with Pastor Charles Mallory officiating.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Interment will take...

Jul 28, 2019

Byron “Bud” Haskin, 93, of Staples, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. Services for Bud will be at 10AM, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Visitation for Bud will be from 5-7PM on Friday, August 2, 2019 and one hour prior to services at the...

Jul 27, 2019

Averil “Presh” Betty Allen, 87, passed away July 27, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Services will be held 11:00AM Saturday August 10, 2019 at Light Of The Cross church in Garrison MN, with visitation one hour prior. Averil is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Luella (Leffler) Krueger; husband Dean; son Kenny; sister Ronna;...

Jul 25, 2019

Lora Armstrong, age 52, of Backus, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at her home. She was born to Marvin and Louise Armstrong on July 9, 1967, in Brainerd. She grew up in Pine River.

Lora is survived by her significant other, Shane Orth; siblings: Janice Hopkins (Jim), Brian Armstrong, Pat Armstrong; children: Kayla...

Jul 23, 2019

Paul Misener, 63, of Brainerd, MN died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home from complications of Frontotemporal Dementia. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00PM, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, with Fr. Tony Wroblewski officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7PM, Friday, July 26th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in...

Jul 23, 2019

Raymond “Ray” Shea SR, 72, died unexpectedly at his home in Staples, MN on July 23, 2019. Services will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN.

Raymond was born on December 10, 1946 in Fitchburg, MA to Paul and Gladys (Chartrand) Shea. He married Letta Burns in 1973 in Ripley NY, before moving...

Jul 22, 2019

Julie A. Matzke, 65, of Nisswa and formerly of Minneapolis died Monday, July 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Essentia – St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd.  Private family services will take place at a later date.

Julie was born January 27, 1954 in Minneapolis to Harold and Eldora (Dammann) Danner.  She married Lee Matzke...

Jul 22, 2019

Mary McGuire Duran (Cline), Pequot Lakes, the beloved wife of Ron Duran, has gone home to be with the Lord. Mary passed away on July 22, 2019, after short and courageous battle with cancer.

Mary was born January 7, 1948 in Mankato, MN, lived in various places throughout the US, and came full circle back...

Jul 20, 2019

Doris E. Beal, 81, long-time resident of Hackensack, MN, and then Pine River, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in hospice care. A celebration of life will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, August 3, at Church of the Nazarene, Backus. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Doris was...