Obituaries
Denise Mueller
Apr 23, 2026
Denise Lynn Mueller
February 18, 1959 – April 23, 2026
Denise Lynn Mueller, age 67, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
She was born on February 18, 1959, in Monticello, Minnesota, to Dennis and Carole (Secrest) Christiansen.
Denise was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She had an incredibly kind and generous...
Marvel Fauquier
Apr 22, 2026
Marvel Joyce Wetherbee Cantleberry Fauquier
Staples, MN — Marvel Joyce (Wetherbee) (Cantleberry) Fauquier, age 92 years of Pillager, MN, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN.
Marvel Joyce Fauquier was born in Omaha, NE, on January 21, 1934, to Nathan and Dorothy Wetherbee. She was the first of two children; her sister, Natalie, joined the family...
Kelly Magnan
Apr 22, 2026
Kelly Mark Magnan, 66, of Pequot Lakes, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2026.
Born on April 23, 1959, he was the son of George and Marlene (Gilson) Magnan. Kelly was an over the road truck driver for many years. He saw lots of great sights and had several entertaining stories. His favorite part about being on...
LaVerne J. Opse
Apr 20, 2026
LaVerne Jean Opse, 83, of Merrifield, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Little Falls.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
LaVerne worked as a seamstress for many years, dedicating herself to her craft with care and precision. In her...
Eugene Platzer
Apr 18, 2026
Eugene was born in Minneapolis MN to Tom and Mary (Pugh) Platzer. As a child he moved to Mound Mn. He graduated from Mound High school in 1959.
Gene loved to fish and hunt with his beloved dog (Tracey) and his yellow lab (Rusty). He enjoyed snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, and deer hunting with friends and the boys.
He is survived by his wife...
Percy Dubbin
Apr 17, 2026
Born in Sauk rapids, MN on September 27, 1929, to Richard Dubbin and Nellie (Rosekranz)
Percy was the last of 9 children to pass. He passed on April 17, 2026.
Husband to Lavina (Britz) for 66 years. Father to LuAnn (John), Cheryl, Keith, Dale, Brent (Delayne), and Kathy (Todd). Grandpa to 10 and Great Grandpa to10 (soon to be 11).
Dad had an...
Deanna Holst
Apr 17, 2026
Deanna Kay Holst of Motley, MN passed away on April 4, 2026, at her home in Brainerd, MN. She had COPD and lung failure and passed from complications of pulmonary fibrosis.
The tenderness and bubbly personality made her well liked and easy to be with. Deanna was a strong and kind Mother, friend, and Grandma. She loved lavender, rock & roll,...
LaVerne Schiller
Apr 17, 2026
LaVerne Mary Schiller passed away on April 17, 2026 in Aitkin, MN. LaVerne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who took every chance to spoil her grandchildren. LaVerne was born on June 6, 1950 in Little Falls, MN to Leo & Gertrude Fussy. She was raised on the family farm, with her sister Leonette, in Bowlus, MN. Upon graduating...
John Grossbach
Apr 17, 2026
John Verne Grossbach, age 80, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully on April 17 due to complications with Alzheimer’s.
Born on November 3, 1945 in Mazeppa, MN, John graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1963. After serving his country with courage and dedication as a Marine in the Vietnam War, John returned to Minnesota and found his calling in forestry, attending...
Blake J. Baumgartner
Apr 16, 2026
Blake Jason Baumgartner, 26, passed away on April 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories cherished by those who knew and loved him.
Blake was born on April 6, 2000, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Brett and Tina Baumgartner. Growing up, he had a love for trains, dinosaurs, Star Wars, and anything that involved spending time with family.
Blake graduated from Bertha-Hewitt...
Joseph Dotty
Apr 15, 2026
Joseph Bartholomew Dotty, age 84, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was a resident of Mesa, Arizona, and Breezy Point, Minnesota.
Joe was the oldest of nine siblings and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. Dotty and Mary Faine (Connolly) Dotty; his brother, Paul Dotty; and his sisters, Monica Dotty, Pamala Attia, and Carla Bristow.
He is survived...
Mary Foster
Apr 14, 2026
Mary Jean Foster (Mackey) age 91 of Baxter, MN went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1934, in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Verna Mackey. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 62 years, George C. Foster Jr., her sister Roseanne and her son Michael. She...
Jeffrey Tverberg
Apr 13, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Tverberg, age 63, of Breezy Point, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at HCMC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was born on December 13, 1962, in Minneapolis to Richard and Joanne Tverberg.
Jeff’s father, Richard, passed away on May 5, 2017, at the age of 78. Jeff had one brother, Ricky Dean Tverberg, who passed away on August...
Lois Nystrom
Apr 13, 2026
Lois Jean (Meyer) Nystrom, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, volunteer, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born on August 19, 1930, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Elmer and Mabel Meyer. Lois was a woman of deep compassion, remarkable energy, and unwavering dedication to others. She was the first in her family to pursue extended...
Adrieanne Alice Erdman
Apr 12, 2026
Adrieanne Erdman, 91, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1934, in Foley, Minnesota, to Edward and Agnes (Kampa) Kosloski.
Adrieanne was united in marriage to James Erdman on July 9, 1955. Together, they built a life centered on family, hard work, and community. She was employed as a meat wrapper at the Community Market, where...
Norman Miller
Apr 10, 2026
Norman Archie Miller, age 85, of Baxter, MN, formerly of Minneapolis, Elk River, and Bloomington, MN, passed away on April 10 at Northern Lakes Senior Center in Baxter.
Norman was born on October 13, 1940, in Minneapolis, MN to Archie and Gertrude Miller. He was the oldest of two children and graduated from high school in Richfield, MN. Norman married his...
Irene Gruber
Apr 9, 2026
Irene E. Gruber, 94, of Pierz, MN, passed away on April 9, 2026, at Quiet Oaks the Hospice house of St. Cloud, MN.
Irene was born on December 7, 1931, to Arnold and Ester (Winterlin) Lemke in the Farming township of MN, a part of Albany MN. She was a member of the Farming Lutheran Church while attending school in Albany,...
David Wickham
Apr 9, 2026
David (Wally) Allen Wickham was born on August 22, 1964, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Milford and Lila (Fuhrman) Wickham. From an early age, Dave’s love for the outdoors was evident—family and friends often joked he was born with a fishing rod in one hand and a hunting rifle in the other. In 1976, the Wickham family relocated to Staples, where...
Ruth Anne Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Announcing the passing of Ruth “Anne” Smith on April 7, 2026. Anne passed peacefully after a short illness. She was 88. Anne was a long time resident of Laguna Beach, California 1960 - 1995, and Cambria, California 1995 - 2024.. She and her husband, Richard Smith, were involved in many community activities, clubs, social events and organizations over the years.
Anne...
Brenda Lee
Apr 6, 2026
Brenda Lee, age 54, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, April 6th, due to heart complications.
Brenda was the eldest of three children born to Donna (Fitch) and Jerry Benson. She was preceded in life by her siblings, Jerry Jr. and Matt. She is lovingly remembered by her two nieces, Zoey and Sadey.
She was united in marriage to Glen...
