Obituaries
Andrew J Dembouski
Dec 18, 2025
Andrew J. Dembouski of Hackensack, Minnesota born September 18, 1935, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025 at 90 years old.
He is survived by his sons Brian (Carrie) Mark (Deanna) and David. Four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
He was a proud veteran of the US Army serving from 1954 - 1957.
Services are pending and plan to be held in the...
Myron Rasmussen
Dec 18, 2025
Myron Rasmussen, 79, of Motley, MN passed away on December 18, 2025 in Brainerd, MN.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Gary Litchy
Dec 16, 2025
Gary Arnold Litchy, 90, passed away December 16, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
He was born on August 21, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN to the late Clarence and Florence Litchy.
Gary is survived by and will be deeply missed by his wife, Joyce Hunt Litchy; son, Greg (Melanie) Litchy: daughter, Ann Litchy Martinez; granddaughter, Catherine Litchy; grandson, Matthew Litchy Martinez; sister, Sandra (Elroy)...
John Koch
Dec 16, 2025
Longtime Pequot Lakes resident, John Meinrad Koch, died December 16, 2025, at his home in Crosslake, MN surrounded by his loving family.
John was born July 13, 1931, in Wadena, MN to Paul and Florence (Kripps) Koch. He graduated from Wadena High School in 1949 and joined the US Coast Guard later that year. After serving on the USCGC Mackinaw, the...
Darrell Max
Dec 15, 2025
Darrell Max, born on November 25, 1948, passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2025. Darrel lived a life defined by quiet creativity, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the moments worth capturing.
Darrell worked as a drafter, contracting his skills to create detailed mechanical engineering drawings. His work reflected his precision, patience, and thoughtful approach—qualities that extended far beyond his professional...
Gary Mueller
Dec 15, 2025
Gary Mueller, 78, of Staples, MN, passed away on December 15, 2025 in Staples. A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
John Bueckers
Dec 15, 2025
John Andrew Bueckers passed away peacefully, at his home in Pine River, Minnesota, on December 15, 2025. John was born November 23, 1940, to Phillip and Henrietta Bueckers (Tieman) at home in Northome, Minnesota. He grew up and attended school in Northome, Minnesota until moving with his family to Bigfork, Minnesota in the 6th grade.
After high school graduation he worked...
Albert Wedo
Dec 14, 2025
Albert Wedo, 87, of Baxter, passed away on December 14, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Sandi Dumke
Dec 13, 2025
Sandra “Sandi” Dumke, 84, of Baxter, peacefully passed away into the arms of Jesus on December 13, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM, followed by the service and a light meal.
Sandi was born on August 30, 1941, in Minneapolis to Gordon and...
Richard Roscoe
Dec 10, 2025
Richard Roscoe, age 68, of Fergus Falls, MN, passed away on December 10, 2025, in Fergus Falls.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will take place at Evergreen Hill Cemetery...
Sylvia Masters
Dec 9, 2025
Sylvia Kathryn (Flom) Masters passed away on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at the Pine River Good Samaritan Sanford Health assisted living community. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Masters of Pine River, MN, mother and father, Ida and Hans Flom, her sister, Irene (Flom) Brown of Bagley, MN, and her sister, Ina (Flom) France of Pine City,...
Charles Rieschl
Dec 9, 2025
Charles Lincoln Rieschl, known to family and friends as Chuck, passed away peacefully on December 9th at Good Samaritan Care Center in Pine River, Minnesota. A longtime resident of Crosslake, MN, Chuck was 88 years old.
Chuck graduated from North High School in 1955 and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. After his military...
Annie Rebecca Sharon
Dec 9, 2025
Annie Rebecca Sharon passed away on December 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, MN, and will continue one hour prior to the service on Monday at the...
Gene Swim
Dec 8, 2025
Gene Francis Swim, 74, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on December 8, 2025.
Gene was born on March 9, 1951 in Stanley Wisconsin to Harley and Helen (Kane) Swim. In 1993 he moved to his farm in Pequot Lakes.
Gene is survived by his sons, Brandon and Ryan Swim; two grandchildren, Gabriel Swim and Bethany Richards; three great grandchildren, Cybelle Swim, Xena...
Sharon Wortham
Dec 7, 2025
Sharon Wortham (née Edwards), age 85, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Sartell, Minnesota. Born on January 15,1940, in Chesapeake, Ohio, she lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and quiet joys found in nature and community.
Sharon was the daughter of Miller and Maxine Edwards. From an early age, she carried with her a gentle spirit...
Iyone Marie Bartels (Wilcox)
Dec 7, 2025
Iyone Marie Peterson/Wilcox/Bartels
August 15, 1928 – December 7, 2025
Iyone Marie Bartels, born in Bemidji, Minnesota, on August 15, 1928, passed away peacefully at the age of 97. She was the fourth of seven children born to Peter Cornelius Petersen, a Norwegian immigrant, and Isabel Durand Petersen Cahill of Bemidji. Iyone led a full and vibrant life, marked by love, family,...
Robert Luehring
Dec 6, 2025
Robert Luehring Navy veteran and longtime state of Minnesota employee. Passed away on December 6th, 2025, at the St Cloud VA.
Robert was born March 27th, 1942, to Harvey and Maxine Luehring.
Proudly served 20 years in the US Navy. Then another 20 years with the state of Minnesota as a cook.
Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He was a proud...
Dean Fenske
Dec 2, 2025
We remember Dean Allen Fenske, who passed away on December 2, 2025. Born on July 27, 1962, in Montevideo, Minnesota, Dean grew up in a small town that taught him to appreciate the simple things in life. His family were members of the local golf course, where Dean discovered the passion that would stay with him for a lifetime. Dean’s...
Brian H. Heuer
Nov 29, 2025
Brian Heuer, age 80, of Brainerd, MN passed away on November 29, 2025 in Brainerd. Services will be planned at a later date.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Donna M. Andres
Nov 29, 2025
Donna M. Andres, 89, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Brainerd, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, Minnesota. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the chapel. A luncheon will follow at St. James Catholic Church in Randall.
Donna...
