Obituaries
Irene Myres
Jan 17, 2018
Irene Myres of Pequot Lakes passed away January 17, 2018, at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. She was the second of eight children born to Leo and Sarah Pinsch in Howard, SD. Irene is survived by her sons: Ken Ness (Jane), Brian Myres (Karla); sister, Mary Bertrand; grandchildren: Robin Goerges (Mike), Julie Engen (Brian), Jill Holterman (Roger), Grant Myres, Kevin...
Thelma Satre
Jan 17, 2018
Thelma Nona (Wynn) Satre passed away on January 17, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, at the age of 77. Thelma was born in Brainerd on August 21, 1940, to William and Amy (Richards) Wynn, the youngest of 8 children. She spent most of her life in the Pine River area. Thelma married Gerald "Jerry" King...
Carrie Vukelich
Jan 15, 2018
Carrie L. Vukelich, 56, of Pequot Lakes, MN died in her home on Monday, January 15, 2018. Carrie was born on March 10, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN to Elvin and Clara Ellingboe. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and being barefoot outside in the summer. Carrie’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. Carrie is survived by her...
Ronald Carlson
Jan 14, 2018
Ronald G. Carlson, 74, of Baxter, MN died at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Services for Ronald will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2:00PM at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd, MN with Pastor Justin Halbersma officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.
Ronald was born...
DeLores Arrigoni
Jan 14, 2018
DeLores E. Arrigoni, 87, of Staples, MN formally of Breezy Point, MN went to get her angel wings on Sunday, January 14, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN. Services for DeLores will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 1:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Pequot Lakes, MN with visitation...
Emmett Munson
Jan 12, 2018
Emmett Frank Munson, age 84, of Pine River, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018, at the St. Cloud VA. He was born to Lewis and Sarah Munson on June 17, 1933, in Darling Township, MN. Emmett served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1962. He married Shirley Harrington on April 24, 1959. They later divorced. Emmett moved to...
Alice Nyberg
Jan 11, 2018
Alice Nyberg, age 78, of Brainerd passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at St. Cloud Hospital. Alice’s memorial service will be Thursday, January 18, at 11 am, at First Presbyterian Church in Brainerd. Friends may visit on Wednesday, January 17, from 5-7 pm at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and from 10-11 at the church on Thursday. Private...
Ann Stoll
Jan 11, 2018
Ann Stoll of Pine River passed away January 11, 2018, at her home. She was born to Robert and Sarah Shepherd on December 11, 1940, in Glasgow, Scotland. Ann was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gene Stoll, on August 29, 1960. She worked for Scorpion Snowmobiles in the 1970's, then raised her three children in...
Trevor Dukowitz
Jan 11, 2018
Trevor Dukowitz, age 24, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 11, 2018, in Little Falls. Trevor’s memorial service will be Wednesday, January 17, 11 AM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Reverend Jim Johnson officiating. Friends may visit at Brenny’s on Tuesday, January 16, from 5-7 PM and from 10-11 AM on Wednesday. Trevor James Dukowitz...
Emery Nelson
Jan 11, 2018
Emery Marshel Nelson passed away on January 11, 2018, while in hospice care at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Rowe; three children and their spouses: Gary (Deb) Nelson, Diane (Michael) Marcum, Deb (David) Ryder; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters; and dozens of nieces and...
Lee Bergstrom, Sr.
Jan 10, 2018
Lee Walter Bergstrom, 69, of Brainerd, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Services for Lee will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Rev. Gary Brink officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services...
Gertrude Schultenover
Jan 9, 2018
Gertrude Wild-Schultenover, 94, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Staples, passed away January 9, 2018 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Private family services will be held.
Margaret Baxter
Jan 9, 2018
Margaret Mary Baxter left this life on January 9, 2018 in Brainerd, MN. She was 92. Her memorial service will be Friday, February 23, at 1 PM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Pastor Justin Halbersma officiating. Friends are invited to visit during the hour before the service. Interment will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Crosslake.
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Carol Holden
Jan 8, 2018
Carol Rosena (Brant) Holden August 14, 1922 - January 8, 2018
Carol Holden went to her home in heaven on January 8, 2018. A Memorial for Carol will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1:00PM in Finland, MN at the Claire Nelson Community Center.
She was born to Delbert and Jenny Brant in...
Margaret Labarre
Jan 7, 2018
Margaret Ruth (Steinhaus) LaBarre, 75, of Pequot Lakes, went home to be with her Savior on January 7, 2018. Margaret passed away unexpectedly of a brain aneurism, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN. While we grieve, we know that she is rejoicing with her Lord - and for this we are eternally thankful. Margaret was born September...
George Washington Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
George E. Washington, Sr., 56, of Willmar, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Willmar. Funeral services for George will be Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 11 AM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be in South Carolina, at a later date. George was born August 14, 1961 in Sumter, South Carolina, to...
Robert Evans
Jan 6, 2018
Robert “Bob” A. Evans, 56, of Brainerd, MN passed away unexpectedly at Essenia Health/St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN on Saturday, January 6, 2018. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the American Legion in Zimmerman, MN beginning at 1:00PM.
Robert was born on December 24, 1963 in Princeton,...
Randall Larson
Jan 5, 2018
Randall “Randy” Gene Larson, age 64, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Meeker Manor in Litchfield. His funeral service will be Thursday, January 11, 2 pm, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with visitation during the hour before the service. Luncheon will follow, in Brenny’s reception room. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd. Randy...
Junice Winkelman
Jan 1, 2018
Junice Winkelman, age 89, of Brainerd and formerly Pequot Lakes, passed away January 1, 2018, at United Hospital, St. Paul. She was born to Henry and Frances Dale on June 14, 1928, in Alberta, MN. She married Richard Winkelman on May 24, 1947. Junice was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Woodland Good Samaritan Auxiliary and was...
Larry Brainard
Dec 31, 2017
Larry D. Brainerd, 70, of Ironton, MN died at his home Sunday, December 31, 2017. Interment will be held at Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
