Obituaries
Bernhard 'Ben' Ellingson
Jun 27, 2024
Bernhard (Ben) Harold Ellingson, 84, of Nisswa, Minnesota, passed away at his home on June 27th, 2024.
Ben was born on August 3rd, 1939, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Martin Harold Ellingson and Georgie Mae Bules Ellingson. His early years saw him move from South Dakota to Los Angeles, and at the age of 10, he relocated to North Dakota...
Ila M. Fanjoy
Jun 27, 2024
Ila M. Fanjoy, 91, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 27, 2024 in Brainerd. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 5, 2024 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the Chapel. Interment will be at...
Gregory Ray
Jun 24, 2024
Gregory L Ray
3/20/1949 – 06/24/2024
Gregory Ray, 75, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on Monday June 24, 2024, in Brainerd.
A graveside service will be held on Monday July 1, 2024 at 10:00am at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd. There will be a Gathering of Friends and Family following the graveside service at the Northland Arboretum beginning at 11:00am. Lunch will be...
Chet Howard Swenson
Jun 23, 2024
Chet Howard Swenson was born at 4:00am at Cuyuna Range Medical Center, Crosby, on June 23, 2024 and met the eyes of Jesus at 5:15am the same day.Chet was the son of Abigayle (Kiehlbauch) and Ty Swenson. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Aurora Jane and Ruby, his cousins Nova, Rosanna, and Heavenly, his namesake and great-grandpa Howard...
Tom Isle
Jun 23, 2024
Thomas Richard Isle of Brainerd, MN, passed peacefully on Sunday June 23, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center, with family by his side.
Ironically, this was the very hospital he was born in, 78 years ago, on July 22, 1945. Tom was the eldest of four children born to Richard and Cassie (Bell) Isle.
Tom attended Kreck Elementary; a one...
Scott Bittner
Jun 22, 2024
Scott Christian Bittner, age 69, passed away at his home in Crosslake, MN, on June 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Scott was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 25, 1954, to John and Dorothy Bittner. He is survived by his wife, Laura, his children, Kathleen and John, his grandchildren Charlie and Miles, his mother, Dorothy, and his brother, Bruce.
Fresh...
George Cahoon
Jun 22, 2024
George Allen Cahoon, age 84, of Brainerd, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, June 22, 2024. George was born in Brainerd to Allen and Helen (Wilmar) Cahoon on February 4, 1940. George met his bride to be when he was in Germany, while he served in the US Army. He married Elisabeth (Schwartzkopf) Cahoon on October...
Cedric Ford Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
Cedric Ford, beloved father, brother, and Husband, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 35. He was born on June 27, 1988, in Chicago, IL, and most recently resided in Baxter, MN.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday June 27, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held...
Glen Peppel
Jun 20, 2024
Glen Peppel, of East Gull Lake, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at 88 years old. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Aitkin, MN, and was preceded in death by his mother, Millie Peppel-Johnson, father, William Peppel, stepfather, Ernie Johnson, and brother, Don Peppel. Glen is survived by his wife, Donna Peppel, brothers Dale and Bill Peppel,...
Alyssa Wheeler
Jun 20, 2024
Alyssa Marie Wheeler, 17, of Longville, passed away suddenly on June 20th, 2024, when the car she was driving was hit head on by another driver. Her beautiful smile could brighten anyone's day and will be sorely missed by her family and loved ones. Alyssa was passionate about dogs and children and was eagerly looking forward to starting her adulthood...
Bernard "Butch" Lodin
Jun 20, 2024
Bernard H. “Butch” Lodin Jr., 82, son of Bernard H. “Barney” Lodin Sr. and Reva Jean Lodin, of Backus, MN, formerly of Forest Lake, MN, Moorhead, MN, and Andover, MN, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Butch is preceded in death by his son, James Lodin. He is survived by his wife, Dianne; sons, Steve Lodin (Jill), and...
Donald Stehr
Jun 19, 2024
Donald Paul Stehr, born August 17, 1948, to Norbert and Beth (Smith) Stehr, in Brainerd, MN, passed away on June 19, 2024.
Services will be held at 10 AM on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hackensack, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be 2 PM at MN State Veterans...
Ronald W. Halverson
Jun 17, 2024
Ron Halverson, 76, of Royalton, MN passed away on June 17, 2024, in Royalton. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 27, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation time beginning at 4:00pm until the time of the service at the Chapel.
Ron was born to Harvey and Myrtle Halverson...
Diane Carolyn Eitrheim
Jun 16, 2024
Diane Carolyn (Johnson) Eitrheim received her invitation to the Heavenly Homecoming Party on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Diane was born in Hamburg, Iowa, on April 21, 1935, Easter Sunday, to parents Walt and Nola (Eleanora) Johnson. Diane was a star basketball player in high school as well as a beauty queen, winning the coveted title of Queen of the Popcorn...
Delores Johnson
Jun 15, 2024
Delores Elaine Johnson, born May 9, 1932, in Brainerd, MN, to Oliver and Petra (Simonson) Flategraff, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 92.
She graduated from Apollo High School in St. Cloud, MN. After graduation she moved to Willmar, MN, where she worked at the State Hospital as a nurse aide. She met and married Loren Wolfe,...
Vivian Kjeldahl
Jun 15, 2024
Vivian Violet Kjeldahl passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Pine River at the age of 89. She was a longtime resident born in Bungo Township, Pine River, on November 5, 1934. She graduated from Pine River High School in 1953.
After graduation, Vivian moved to Minneapolis where she applied the hard working, simple lifestyle ethic learned on the home farm....
Winifred "Wendy" Marie (Nagel) Dixon
Jun 14, 2024
Wendy (Mimi) Age 66 of Remer, Mn passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 14, 2024, at St. Luke's hospital in Duluth, MN.
Wendy was born December 8, 1957, to parents, Wilferd and Marcella (Sally) Nagel in Hutchinson, MN. She grew up on her family farm in Ceder Mills Township. She found a love for hard work and determination while...
Mary Felix (Gessell - Reis)
Jun 13, 2024
Mary Felix (Gessell)
Daughter of James E. Gessell and Genevieve Gessell (Stylski).
Preceded in death by second Husband William (Bill) Felix, Father of children Joseph Reis, Brothers James (Jimmy) Gessell, Duane (Butch) Gessell, Gerald Gessell, Jerome (Romie) Gessell, Marlene Larson (Gessell), and Grandson Caleb Buzzell.
Survived by brother Patrick Gessell and sister Barbara (Bobbi) Pinckney (Gessell), children Theresa (Teri) Buzzell and Steven Reis...
Rachelle "Shelly" Schug
Jun 13, 2024
Rachelle Ann Schug, born April 22, 1962, passed away on June 13, 2024, in Pequot Lakes.
Shelly graduated from Backus High School and later married Melvin Schug, who passed away in 1994.
Shelly worked for Scamp Trailers for many years. She enjoyed gardening, picking agates, hunting for morels and anything really outdoors! She loved the color blue and had an extensive collection...
Kenneth 'Kenny' Mahnke
Jun 11, 2024
Kenneth 'Kenny' Mahnke, 84, of Breezy Point, MN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenny Mahnke, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who left us on June 11, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 13, 2024, at 11:00am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes. There will be a time to visit...
