Obituaries

Apr 3, 2020

Brenda Marie (Nelson) McKinney, 80, of Brainerd, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; she especially cherished time with her grandchildren. Brenda enjoyed gardening and was passionate about her flowers. She enjoyed camping...

Apr 2, 2020

Robert James Munholand of Crosslake, Minnesota, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020, after a brief illness. Bob was born July 7, 1926 in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Ezra and Mary (Logan) Munholand. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years Erna (Klosner), son James Thomas, brothers Harry and Eugene and sisters Lois Bishop and Martha Qualley....

Apr 1, 2020

Kay Saxvold, age 70, of Jenkins, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at her home.

Kay is survived by husband, Nolan Saxvold of Jenkins; son, Dean (Diana) Larson of Brooklyn Park; daughter, Connie (Robert) Mudgett of Pillager; grandchildren: Reed, Adam, Kaylee, Gracie; siblings: Fredrick (Joyce) Walton of Andover, MN, Mary...

Mar 30, 2020

Celebration of Life service for Jack Nelson will be Sunday, July 12th at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Timber's Restaurant and Event Center, Staples, MN. Both services will be the same, so choose only one to attend. Due to Covid there is limited seating, RSVP to Heidi is required. Masks are strongly encouraged.John "Jack" Nelson, 81, of Staples,...

Mar 29, 2020

Sharon Schirmer, 85, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista on March 29, 2020.

Sharon is survived by her son, Carl Jr. (Karen) Schirmer; three grandchildren, Emily Schirmer, Kelsey (Scott) Nelson, Ben (Angie) Heyen, and four great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Carl Schirmer Sr.; her...

Mar 28, 2020

Gertrude “Trudy” A. DeBow, age 93, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mills Manor in New York Mills, MN.  Private family interment will take place in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

Trudy was born in Verdon, SD on April 10, 1926 to August and Anna...

Mar 25, 2020

Peter V. Alexander, age 73, of Pine River, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society, Pine River. He was born in Pine River on February 8, 1947.

Pete is survived by his sons: Peter, Todd (Patty) and Christopher, all of Pine River; two brothers; one sister; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was...

Mar 25, 2020

Willis “Bill” Dewey Gruber passed away on March 25, 2020 at home after a long illness. At Bill's request, no services will be held.

Bill was born on September 9,1937 in Red Wing, MN to Dewey and Erna (Danielson) Gruber. Bill graduated from Watertown High School in 1955 and served as a Buck Sargent for 6 years...

Mar 24, 2020

Thormen "Bud" Leines, 97, formerly of Hackensack, died Tuesday, March 24th, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Thormen Alton Leines was born September 20, 1922, in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Emil and Alma (Lee) Leines. After graduating from high school, Bud and his father...

Mar 22, 2020

Beatrice “Bea” Mae Pearson, 88, of Crosby, died March 22, 2020 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center. No memorial services are planned at this time.

Bea was born on May 20, 1931. She loved to fish, play cards and bingo, and knit. Bea will be truly missed.

Bea is survived by her children, Lorna,...

Mar 22, 2020

Arnold “Arnie” Stanley Heinrich, 89, of Brainerd, MN died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Private family services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Light Of The Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison, with full military honors. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arnie was born...

Mar 19, 2020

Alice Evelyn Geroux, 100, of Brainerd, died Thursday, March 19, 2020. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2020 at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake.

Alice was born to Ernest Martin and Mary Edith Liebenow on august 10, 1919. She married “Nick” Geroux on September 10, 1937. They brought forth eleven beautiful children;...

Mar 16, 2020

Vernon “Vern” Luke Dano, 63, of Nisswa, passed away peacefully in his sleep from complications of liver cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa, MN.

Vern was born in Brainerd to Jimmie and Darlyne (Puetz) Dano. He graduated from Brainerd High School, where he enjoyed...

Mar 16, 2020

Karen Elizabeth Snow was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Laurence and Helen Snow on January 14, 1943. Karen grew up in Independence, Iowa, graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960 and went on to work as a nurse's aide at Peoples Memorial Hospital for a short time after high school. Karen then moved to Minneapolis to pursue an X-ray Technology...

Mar 16, 2020

Gary Dennis Poynter passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Staples hospital. A celebration of Gary’s life will be at a later date.

Gary was born on December 23, 1946 in Little Falls to parents, James and Hazel (Tinkham) Poynter. He grew up in Motley, MN with his eight siblings. Gary loved his family above all...

Mar 13, 2020

Mae Beverly (Scharf) Jenkins passed away and went to be with her savior on March 13, 2020,  at age 99 at the Staples Care Center in Staples, MN. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Staples Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial arrangements are  by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel. Interment will be next...

Mar 12, 2020

Marilee Ellen Birdsell, age 64, of Pequot Lakes died after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home with her family by her side in Pequot Lakes. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Marilee was born July 1, 1955 in the elevator at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd...

Mar 10, 2020

Randall Flategraff passed away at his home in Jenkins, MN, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born to Alfred M. Flategraff and Maxine K. (McAllister) Flategraff on January 9, 1952. Randall spent most of his adult life in Minnesota.

Randall grew up in Montana and graduated in 1970 from Bozeman High School in Bozeman, MT. He...

Mar 9, 2020

Virginia Ellen Gregory, age 89, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 9, 2020. Virginia was born to Burdette and Lydia Mulvihill on February 12, 1931 on their farm in Marysland Township, Swift County, MN. She grew up in the Hancock, MN area and spent the majority of her adult life in Anoka, MN. Virginia...

Mar 9, 2020

Bonnie J. Oanes, age 86, of Brainerd and formerly of Maple Grove died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Funeral services will be at 11AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter. Rev. Hans Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Minnesota State Veteran Cemetery,...