Obituaries
Chris Vagle
Nov 10, 2017
Chris Vagle, age 63, passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms with his family nearby on November 10, 2017, at his home in Crosslake, MN, after a courageous and admirable 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born to Nina (Crow) and Arnold Vagle in Hallock, MN, on March 2, 1954. Chris graduated from Biwabik High...
Rita Matthews
Nov 10, 2017
Rita Louise (Tholl) Matthews, age 68, of Brainerd passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Services for Rita will be held on Saturday, November 18th, at 10:30am at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, with Father Paul Strommer officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17th from 5pm-7pm and one...
Francis Anderson
Nov 9, 2017
Francis William Anderson, age 90, of Pine River, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center. He was born in Atwater, MN, on September 24, 1927, to Clarence and Marie Anderson. Francis married Luella Carlson in Long Beach, CA, on June 30, 1950. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, flying, and restoring and...
Mathew Linzbach
Nov 9, 2017
Mathew “Matt” Ronald Linzbach, 81, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his home in Merrifield, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in Nisswa. Family and friends are invited to gather Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM for visitation and prayer at the Brenny Funeral...
Robert Henderson
Nov 8, 2017
Robert “Bob” John Henderson, 74, of Crosslake died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer.
A service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake. Light lunch will be served at Moonlite Bay, Crosslake following...
Levi Siekas
Nov 7, 2017
Levi Norman Siekas, 15, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A Celebration of Levi’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Journey North Church in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather from 5-7 PM on Friday evening at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Levi was...
Richard Busker
Nov 5, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Rick” Allen Busker announces that he went to be with his Lord after a long struggle with cancer surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 5th, 2017 at the age of 67.
Richard “Rick” Allen Busker, son of the late Herman and Roberta Busker of Cushing, MN...
Juliana Cochran
Nov 4, 2017
Juliana Cochran, 69, of Crosby, MN passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center in Crosby. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN.
Martin Bisson
Nov 4, 2017
Martin Bisson, 70, of Brainerd, MN began his Journey on Saturday, November 4, 2017, reuniting him with his beloved wife, Connie. The Ceremony for Marty will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:00PM with visitation from 11:00-2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A luncheon will be served during that time at Brenny Funeral Chapel Reception...
Maureen Charnley
Nov 2, 2017
Maureen Patricia ("Tookie") Charnley (Hoover), age 54, passed away on Thursday, November 2, after a short, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was welcomed into Heaven while surrounded by her family, in her home.
Born to Robert and DeeAnn Hoover on December 10, 1962, in Little Falls, MN, Maureen grew up in Grand Rapids, alongside her...
Dorothy Forrest
Nov 2, 2017
Dorothy Forrest, age 89, of Hackensack, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Walker Rehabilitation Center. She was born to Carl and Irene Astrum on May 21, 1928, in Walker. Dorothy is survived by her son, Thomas Forrest; daughter, Sandra Meyer (Dennis); brother, Dale Astrum; sisters, Gladys Vredenburg and Anna Marie Landsteiner; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 5...
William Riley
Nov 1, 2017
William "Billy" Riley, age 65, of Backus, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to William and Dolores Riley on July 22, 1952, in Brainerd. Billy is survived by his daughter, Tina Riley; mother, Dolores McMorrow; brother, Patrick Riley (Kathy); sister, Catherine Cox (David); grandchildren, Zane and Hailey Kimball; one niece and...
Delores Severson
Oct 31, 2017
Delores “Dee” J. Severson, 82, of Brainerd, MN died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Services for Dee will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:00PM at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN with visitation one hour prior to services at the chapel.
Dee was born on May...
Eugene Goodendorf
Oct 31, 2017
Eugene G. Goodendorf, 77, of St. Cloud, MN died on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Talahi Nursing Home in St. Cloud, MN. Family services will be held in Georgia at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall, MN.
Jean Bullock
Oct 30, 2017
Jean Marie Bullock, 55, of Grand Marais, MN passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at her home. Services for Jean will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN with Father Joe Korf officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 12:00-2 PM. Interment will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples,...
Thomas Taylor
Oct 30, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Taylor, age 68, of Pequot Lakes, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Monday, October 30, 2017, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born to Carl and Marion Taylor on June 24, 1949, in International Falls, MN. Tom sold cars for 34 years at Houston Ford in Pine River and Mills Ford...
Terry Meyers
Oct 29, 2017
Terry Lee Meyers, age 65, of Pine River, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017, at his home. He was born to Lee and Audrey Meyers on June 22, 1952, in St. Paul. Terry loved fishing and his old cars. Terry is survived by his fiancé, Kim Peterson; sons: Jason (Stacy), Josh (Salome), Jeromy (Angie); daughter, Shari Joenks; adopted daughter,...
Randy Karppinen
Oct 26, 2017
Randy Lee Karppinen, age 58, of Pillager passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 26, 2017, as the result of a motor vehicle accident near Baxter. Randy’s funeral service will be Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 11 am at The Journey North Church, on Woida Road in Baxter. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 1, from 5-7:00 pm, at Brenny Funeral...
Veryl Roberts
Oct 25, 2017
Veryl Frank “Doc” Roberts, 90, of Brainerd, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Services are planned for 11:00 AM, Monday, October 30 2017 at First Lutheran Church in Brainerd with Pastor John Stiles. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services.
Doc was born June 12,...
Mary Embertson
Oct 24, 2017
Mary "Kathy" K. Embertson, 74, of Crosslake, MN died at her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 11:00AM at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, MN, with visitation beginning at 10:00AM at the church on Monday. Memorials can be made to Immaculate Hearth Catholic Church....
