Obituaries
Todd Evans
Apr 7, 2025
Todd Evans, 61, of Motley, passed away on April 7, 2025. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
Doris Bohme
Apr 6, 2025
Doris “Dori” Bohme, age 87, passed away April 6, 2025, at Whitefish at the Lakes.
Dori was born July 16, 1937, in Chicago to Mary and Frank Vondracek. She was the middle child in a family of seven children. She attended Corkery School in Chicago until second grade when her family moved to Cicero, a border suburb of Chicago. She graduated...
Kevin Carlson
Apr 5, 2025
Kevin B. Carlson was born July 26, 1956, to Sheldon and Janemarie (Nelson) Carlson at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kevin grew up in Hopkins, Minnesota, and he joined the United States Army on February 5,1974, where he worked as a construction machine operator. After the Army, Kevin studied culinary arts at Staples College. Kevin married Kelly Balk February 25,...
Don Schmidt
Apr 5, 2025
Don Schmidt, 89, joined Jesus on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded by his family, ten days short of his 90th birthday.
Don was born to Art and Clara Schmidt on April 15, 1935 in Pine River, MN. He graduated from Pequot Lakes High School in 1953. Don married Myrt, his wife of 67 years, on November 23, 1957. He was a...
Judy Bass
Apr 4, 2025
Judith Ann Bass, age 82 of Baxter passed away on April 4th, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. She was born in Minneapolis on December 21, 1942 to James and Virginia (Green) Congdon.
Judy grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to northern Minnesota later in life, always working in real estate. She enjoyed traveling, camping and being...
Bennett 'Mick' Green
Apr 2, 2025
Bennett "Mick" Green, 80, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at his home in Brainerd. Mick’s passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of his loved ones, but his spirit will live on through the laughter, love, and cherished memories he leaves behind.
Mick was born on March 7, 1945, to Ben and Mary (Zimmerman) Green...
DuWayne Johnson
Apr 1, 2025
DuWayne W. Johnson, 84, of Pine River, MN, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN.
DuWayne was born to Floyd and Edith (MaGaurn) Johnson on May 11, 1940, in Bemidji, MN.
He attended Bemidji High School and then enlisted in the Navy. He spent most of his time in the military on the air...
Bruce Peterson
Apr 1, 2025
Our most special and beloved Bruce Edwin Peterson passed away April 1, 2025. Dad perplexed and enlivened everyone he engaged in conversation. He was a philosopher, a true thinker, with an insatiable curiosity for the human condition. Dad was everything in his lifetime: spear fisherman, printing press owner/operator, Syracuse University swimmer, bartender, Russian language translator, Vietnam Vet, helicopter pilot, US...
Eugene Courneya
Apr 1, 2025
Eugene Courneya, 93, of Crosslake, MN passed away on April 1, 2025, in Crosslake. Funeral Services will be held on Friday April 11, 2025, at 12:00pm at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will be at Swanberg Cemetery in Timothy Township.
Eugene was born on...
Nancy Petrusson
Apr 1, 2025
Nancy Petrusson, 86, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at her home in Brainerd. Born on February 18, 1939, in Staples, MN, to Clarence and Mildred (Luiten) Wold, Nancy lived a life full of love, joy, and dedication to her family.
She had a variety of passions, including playing Sudoku, tending to her garden where she grew...
James Dunn
Mar 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of James Barton "Bart" Dunn July 9, 1947 – March 31, 2025
James (Bart) Barton Dunn passed away with his family by his side on March 31, 2025, at the age of 77. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bart leaves behind a legacy built on love, craftsmanship, and quiet strength.
Born on July 9, 1947, in Minneapolis,...
Daniel Mattraw
Mar 31, 2025
Daniel Mattraw, 55, of Nisswa, MN passed away on March 31, 2025 in Nisswa. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Myrna Skalsky
Mar 30, 2025
Myrna Kay Skalsky, age 84, of Pine River, MN, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Naples, FL. She was born November 15, 1940, in Northwood, ND, to Sherman and Hilda (Olson) Johnson.
Myrna graduated from Northwood High School in Northwood, ND, in 1958. She attended Mayville State College, graduating in 1961 with a BS majoring in both elementary education and...
Virginia Tostenson
Mar 29, 2025
Virginia Rose Tostenson, born October 7, 1932, to William and Angeline (Froncak) Dembouski in Harding, MN, passed away on March 29, 2025, in her home.
A service for Virgie will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hackensack, MN. A visitation will be held the hour prior to the service. Burial will...
Elsie Gibbs
Mar 28, 2025
Elsie Mary Gibbs, age 98, of Pine River, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home in Pine River.
Elsie Mary (Sundermeyer) Gibbs was born February 9, 1927, in Pine River Township, MN. She graduated from Pine River High School in 1945 and then attended Normal College from 1945 through 1946, graduating with a teaching degree. Elsie...
Bruce Hayenga
Mar 28, 2025
Bruce Eugene Hayenga, 82, of Staples, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on March 28, 2025. He was born on July 20,1942, in Staples to Raymond and Mildred (Johnson) Hayenga.
Bruce graduated from Glenwood High School before enlisting in the United States Army. During his service, he was stationed in Germany, where he proudly represented his country....
Jeanette Kasel
Mar 28, 2025
Jeanette Marie Kasel
January 23, 1944 – March 28, 2025
Jeanette Marie Kasel, 81, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully at her home in March 28, 2025,surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 2:00pm at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd, MN with Father Scott Padrnos officiating. A visitation will take place at 1pm,...
Irene Berg
Mar 28, 2025
Irene Harriet (Lofgren) Berg was born May 9, 1930 in Stillwater and died on March 28 at the age of 94. She is survived by her son John (Jenifer); granddaughters Jessica Berg (Branden) and Jordan Benson (Joseph); great grandchildren Reef Sampson, Johanna Benson, Jewel Benson, Bishop Noetzel and Irion Noetzel; sister Elaine Frederickson; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded...
Patricia Hooge
Mar 26, 2025
Patricia (Trich/Pat) Ann (Schroeder) Hooge, 72, entered into the presence of the Lord on March 26, 2025. She was born on May 28, 1952, a date that marked the beginning of a life filled with kindness, love, gratitude, and generosity.
Trich's lasting legacy is one of selfless devotion to her family and friends. Daily prayers and giving of her time and...
Myrna Dunnuck
Mar 26, 2025
Myrna Marlene Dunnuck, born August 26, 1938, passed away on March 26, 2025.
