Obituaries
Curtis Peterson
Jun 9, 2024
Curtis J Peterson (Curt) passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by family and love.
Curt and a friend joined the Army and served 3 years in Panama and then later joined the National Guard, retiring as a Captain with over 20 years of serving his Country. He was also known for his many years of Managing the Holiday in...
Joanne Jacobson
Jun 8, 2024
Joanne Lee Darbo Jacobson, age 88, of Baxter, passed away June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
Joanne was born on November 1, 1935, to Cleve and Helene (Nelson) Darbo in Bay Lake, Minnesota. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1953. Joanne was united in marriage to Clarence “Jake” Jacobson on August 13, 1955, and they were...
Leonard Kraklau
Jun 8, 2024
Leonard "Lenny" Kraklau 72, a lifelong Brainerd resident passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Lenny was born on June 9, 1951 in Brainerd, the son of Leonard and Levona (Bescheinen) Kraklau. He worked at Quality Enterprises in Brainerd for many years. He enjoyed going out to the farm and he loved all animals. A highlight of his day was a ride...
Patty Felton
Jun 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Felton Born October 18, 1950, passed June 7, 2024.
Patty was born to Cork and Dorothea Felton in the fall of 1950, and raised in Longville, Minnesota, with her siblings, David and Beverly.
After summers working at the A & W and graduating in 1968, she left for the big city and attended the Minnesota School of Business. After successfully...
Scotty Vargo
Jun 6, 2024
Scotty Lynn Vargo, born on July 17, 1962, to Frank and Irene (Dibble) Vargo, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2024, with his children by his side.
Scotty enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, tending to his plants, and collecting agates. Scotty had a quick wit with a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh....
Roger Stacy
Jun 4, 2024
Roger Joseph Stacy passed away quietly in his Breezy Point home on June 4, 2024.
Roger was born on March 16, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, to Milton and Lidwina (Luetmer) Stacy.
Roger is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Eric Stacy; grandchildren, Mitchell, Preston, and Kevin; and sister, Margaret.
A graveside service will be held at 9...
Dawn Billman
Jun 1, 2024
With heavy hearts but in humble acceptance of God’s divine will, we announce that Dawn Billman (Holmes) was called to her eternal rest on June 1, 2024, at the tender age of 52 in Brainerd, Minnesota. Born on February 5, 1972, in the same town, she was a cherished daughter of Frank (Holmes) and Caroline (Borg).
Dawn was a devoted servant of the Lord and a...
Richard Nuss
Jun 1, 2024
Richard Nuss, 88, of Crosslake, MN passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 in Crosslake. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 21, 2024 at 11:00am at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake with Father Andy Knop officiating. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Lunch...
Matthew Orr
Jun 1, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew T. Orr, a man of extraordinary talent and unwavering love for his family. Who departed from this world after an admirable fight to the very end, on June 1st, 2024, in his home, surrounded by those he cherished the most. Matthew passed away peacefully, in the loving embrace...
Marilyn Haglund
May 30, 2024
Marilyn Joyce Haglund, although in ill health, rallied to travel from Florida to her favorite place---her home in Crosslake, Minnesota. Shortly after arriving, surrounded by friends and family, she passed away at age 92 on May 30, 2024.
Marilyn was born on April 3, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was known as a kind-hearted, selfless, cheerful and generous person, always looking...
Mary Barlow
May 30, 2024
Mary Barlow, born December 6, 1955, in Minot, ND, to Ervin and Dorothy (Mosser) Barlow, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.
Emilie Fitch
May 29, 2024
Emilie (Pepper Morris) Fitch passed away May 28th, 2024, just six days before her 81st birthday.
Emilie was a bright, compassionate person who especially loved children. She graduated from West Chester University with a teaching degree and went on to teach at elementary schools in Delaware and Michigan.
Emilie was a loving mom and advisor to people of all ages: the littles...
Edward Spilman
May 29, 2024
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Edward G. Spilman, 88, of Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN.
Celebration of life services will be held Thursday, June 6th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather beginning at 10 am with...
John E. Nelson
May 28, 2024
John Nelson, 81, passed away May 28, 2024, in Sauk Rapids. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
John was born May 8, 1943, to Ernest and Albena Nelson in Bertha. He spent most of his life in Staples. He graduated from Staples High School in...
Lois Marie Swenson
May 28, 2024
Lois Marie Swenson, 84, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on May 28, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 4pm on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Kline Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Private family interment will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pequot Lakes, MN.
Lois Marie Swenson
May 28, 2024
Lois Marie Swenson, 84, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on May 28, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 4pm on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Kline Funeral Home in Pequot Lakes. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Private family interment will take place at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Pequot Lakes, MN.
Lois was born...
JoAnn Morgan
May 28, 2024
JoAnn Johnson Morgan, 87, of Brainerd, MN died at home, peacefully in her sleep on May 28, 2024
JoAnn was born in Cloquet, MN on July 30, 1936 to John and Veronica (Brenny) Obeidzinski. She married Ralph Johnson, the love of her life in 1956, sadly, he passed at a young age in 1977. She was blessed with a second marriage...
Jill M. Freking
May 26, 2024
Jill Marie (Luban) Freking, age 53 of Breezy Point, MN passed away in her home Sunday morning, May 26th, 2024, after a four year courageous battle with Breast Cancer.
Growing up in Roseville, Jill graduated high school in 1988 before attending North Dakota State University where she majored on Early Childhood Development.
In September of 2000 she married Brett Freking, whom...
Howard Kelley
May 24, 2024
Howard Kelley, 77, of Aitkin, passed away on May 24, 2024 in St. Cloud. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Wayne Meyer
May 24, 2024
Wayne Marvin Meyer, 66, of Baxter, MN passed away on May 24, 2024, in Brainerd. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Tuesday June 4, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Wayne was born in Brainerd, MN on March 18, 1958, to Marvin and Violet (Hughes) Meyer. He married the love of...
