Obituaries
David Christensen
Jun 10, 2026
David Christensen, 90, of Brainerd, passed away on June 10, 2026.
Services will be held 5pm on Monday, June 15th at Community Church of Nazarene in Merrifield.
Angela Holbrook
Jun 10, 2026
Angela Holbrook, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Angie was born on May 28, 1936, to Maynard and Grace (Gervino) LeDoux.
She spent many years working at a garment factory, as a home health care worker, an Avon representative and as a school cook. No matter where she was, Angie was...
Betty Pollock
Jun 10, 2026
Betty “Elizabeth” Mary Pollock, age 95, of Opole, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026.
Betty was born on November 14, 1930, in Bowlus, Minnesota, to Peter and Sophie (Kampa) Lampert. She attended St. Francis High School in Little Falls and graduated in 1949. She continued her education at St. Cloud State College, earning her teaching degree in 1951.
On Thanksgiving Day,...
Debra Hetz
Jun 9, 2026
Debra Hetz, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at her home in Backus, MN, surrounded by family.
Debra is survived by her husband of 41 years, Mark Hetz, as well as many family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Ruth Carlson
Jun 9, 2026
Ruth M. Carlson, 93, of Baxter, MN passed away on June 9, 2026 in Brainerd. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday August 14, 2026 at Good Shepard Free Lutheran Church in Brainerd at 11:00am. There will be visitation held beginning at 10:00am.
Ruth's family is composing her obituary and it will be posted soon.
Aheda Iannazzo
Jun 8, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Aheda Iannazzo, a woman of unwavering spirit and perseverance. Aheda was born on September 27, 1927, and transitioned out of this life on June 8, 2026. Through her journey of 98 years, she touched many lives having served as minister and spiritual leader for decades. She enjoyed yoga, traveling,...
Erik Anderson
Jun 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Erik Joseph Anderson, 35, of Crosslake, MN on June 7, 2026. Erik was born in Ideal Corners, MN on January 14, 1991, to Peter and Julie (Ohlgren) Anderson, and spent his childhood there. He graduated from Pequot Lakes High School in 2009 and worked at Moonlight...
Eunice Koenker
Jun 7, 2026
Eunice Avenson McAllister Koenker passed away peacefully at her home in Backus, Minnesota, on June 7, 2026.
Eunice was born on August 15, 1928, in Hubbard, Minnesota, to Albertina and Egbert Avenson. She spent her childhood in the Dorset and Nevis areas, where she grew up surrounded by the values of faith, family, and hard work that would remain at the...
Gregory Witt
Jun 7, 2026
Gregory Allen Witt, born February 4, 1957, in Brainerd, MN, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Pine River, MN.
A gathering will be held at a later date.
Dan Hirschey
Jun 7, 2026
Daniel James Hirschey passed away peacefully at home on June 7th, 2026.
Dan was born April 19th 1944 in Bertha MN to Clifford and Eleanor (Lenk) Hirschey. As a young boy he attended country school and graduated from Staples High School in 1962. Following high school Dan began working at a machine shop in Minneapolis as a toolmaker. He joined the...
Laureen Miller
Jun 6, 2026
Laureen Enola (Tepfer) Miller, born August 31, 1960, in Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in her sister's arms.
Laureen married her soul mate and the love of her life, Aloysius Miller, on May 18, 1985, in Little Falls, MN. Laureen and Al spent many summer weekends at the family lake cabin fishing, camping, and enjoying outdoor life....
Jeremy Trebesch
Jun 5, 2026
Jeremy Lee Trebesch of Pillager, Minnesota died Friday, June 5, 2026 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11am, with a visitation 1 hour prior located at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Burial...
Peggy Ann Nelson
Jun 3, 2026
Peggy Nelson, age 81, of Crosslake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026.
Peggy was born on October 5, 1944, in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in June of 1962, alongside her high school sweetheart, Jim Nelson. The two began dating in seventh grade and were married after graduating, in September of 1962, beginning a lifelong...
Ricardo "Ric" Sanchez Jr.
Jun 1, 2026
Ricardo "Ric" Sanchez, Jr., age 74, of Lake Shore, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2026.
Ric was born on November 17, 1951, in El Paso, Texas, to Ricardo Sanchez and Delia Garza Sanchez. He was a graduate of the Class of 1970 from El Paso High School where his passion for basketball and all sports began.
Over...
Oriette 'Dorene' Scheinost
May 30, 2026
Oriette “Dorene” Scheinost, 85, of Crosslake, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Edgewood Memory Care Facility in Brainerd, MN on May 30, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease.
Dorene was born on February 25, 1941, in Toronto, South Dakota to Orvid and Doris (Erickson) Rolfson. She lived with her parents and siblings, farming near Toronto, until moving...
Darel Murphy
May 29, 2026
Darel Lawrence Murphy Sr passed at the age of 80 on May 29th 2026 at St Joe’s Hospital in Brainerd MN. He was born on November 3rd 1945 to Lawrence Murphy and Mabel Ruffcorn. He grew up in Circle Pines and graduated from Centennial High School Class of 1963. He started work in the flour mill at Pillsbury in Minneapolis....
John "Jack" T. Deick
May 28, 2026
John (Jack) T. Deick was born on June 29, 1938, in Little Falls, MN to the late John and Ella (Stoltenberg) Deick. Jack passed away on May 28, 2026, peacefully at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Cushing, MN which he eventually took over and farmed for the rest of his...
Keith Beach
May 28, 2026
Keith Ervid Beach was born November 9, 1946, and passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Keith was known for being honest, generous and hard working. He ran his own business for many years doing concrete work and general construction. All of his sons had the privilege of working with him over the years at different times.
Keith loved the outdoors...
Lee Allen Ferrian
May 27, 2026
Lee Allen Ferrian, 59, passed away on May 26, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on May 9, 2026. Surrounded by the love of his family, Lee’s final gift was the courage and dignity he showed throughout his journey.
Born on September 18, 1966, to Vernon and Carolyn Ferrian, Lee grew up with a love for...
Harold Holland
May 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Lloyd Holland, who passed away on May 27th, at the age of 75, in Lakeshore, MN, surrounded by family.Harold was born on July 24, 1950, in his grandma's home in Maple Lake Township to Harold and Beverly Holland. He grew up in Watertown, MN, and went on to...
