Obituaries
Gene Swim
Dec 8, 2025
Gene Francis Swim, 74, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on December 8, 2025.
Gene was born on March 9, 1951 in Stanley Wisconsin to Harley and Helen (Kane) Swim. In 1993 he moved to his farm in Pequot Lakes.
Gene is survived by his sons, Brandon and Ryan Swim; two grandchildren, Gabriel Swim and Bethany Richards; three great grandchildren, Cybelle Swim, Xena...
Iyone Marie Bartels (Wilcox)
Dec 7, 2025
Iyone Marie Peterson/Wilcox/Bartels
August 15, 1928 – December 7, 2025
Iyone Marie Bartels, born in Bemidji, Minnesota, on August 15, 1928, passed away peacefully at the age of 97. She was the fourth of seven children born to Peter Cornelius Petersen, a Norwegian immigrant, and Isabel Durand Petersen Cahill of Bemidji. Iyone led a full and vibrant life, marked by love, family,...
Robert Luehring
Dec 6, 2025
Robert Luehring Navy veteran and longtime state of Minnesota employee. Passed away on December 6th, 2025, at the St Cloud VA.
Robert was born March 27th, 1942, to Harvey and Maxine Luehring.
Proudly served 20 years in the US Navy. Then another 20 years with the state of Minnesota as a cook.
Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing.
He was a proud...
Dean Fenske
Dec 2, 2025
We remember Dean Allen Fenske, who passed away on December 2, 2025. Born on July 27, 1962, in Montevideo, Minnesota, Dean grew up in a small town that taught him to appreciate the simple things in life. His family were members of the local golf course, where Dean discovered the passion that would stay with him for a lifetime. Dean’s...
Brian H. Heuer
Nov 29, 2025
Brian Heuer, age 80, of Brainerd, MN passed away on November 29, 2025 in Brainerd. Services will be planned at a later date.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Donna M. Andres
Nov 29, 2025
Donna M. Andres, 89, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Brainerd, Minnesota. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, Minnesota. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the chapel. A luncheon will follow at St. James Catholic Church in Randall.
Donna...
Nancy Brunes
Nov 28, 2025
Nancy Rae (Anderson) Brunes passed peacefully into Heaven on Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Nancy was born April 6, 1934, in Arland, WI.
She was the fourth of six children born to Andrew and Clara Anderson. The family moved to Turtle Lake, WI, where Nancy was involved in band and choir while in school....
Christine Roos
Nov 27, 2025
Christine Louise Roos (Ovitt), 55, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away on November 27, 2025.
On Saturday, November 23, Christine suffered an aneurysm and underwent surgery. Though she initially survived, she was later given no chance of recovery. In a final act of generosity, she gave the gift of life to others as an organ donor on Thanksgiving evening.
Born September 23, 1970,...
Russell McNiff
Nov 27, 2025
Russell McNiff, 70, of Brainerd, passed away on November 27, 2025.
Services will be held 11am on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Baxter. Visitation will be one hour prior.
Sheri Gore
Nov 25, 2025
OUTING, MN — Sheri Lynn (Graves) Gore, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was defined by her quiet approach to life, and her giving heart, passed into heaven on Tuesday November 25, 2025, from her home on Smoky Hollow Lake in Outing, MN.
Sheri was born on August 7, 1958, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Daryl and Marlene (Spirek)...
Lois Mae Gibbs
Nov 24, 2025
With faith in Jesus Christ and gratitude for her life, we announce that Lois Mae (Swedeen) Gibbs entered her eternal home on November 24, 2025, at the age of 92. She was the daughter of Harley and Virginia Swedeen and from a family of seven siblings (Don, Lois, Bill, Ray, Kenny, Ginnie and Herb).
Lois lived a life of kindness, compassion,...
Eileen Avery
Nov 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Eileen May (Roscoe) Avery
1931-2025
With full hearts and deep gratitude for her long and beautiful life, the family of Eileen May (Roscoe) Avery announces her peaceful passing on November 23, 2025, at the age of 94. Eileen was a woman of remarkable grace, kindness and quiet strength – qualities that shaped every chapter of her life and...
Gertraud Kopka
Nov 22, 2025
Gertraud Martha Kopka passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota, after suffering a stroke eight days prior. Her beloved family was sitting vigil at her bedside.
Gertraud was born in Altkirchen, East Prussia on February 4, 1933, to Marta and Rudolf Jelinski. As the second oldest of seven siblings, she helped her...
James Rudbeck
Nov 21, 2025
James (Jim) Rudbeck passed into the arms of the Lord while surrounded by his family on November 21, 2025.
James was born in Brainerd on February 27th, 1937, to Devere and Ludmilla (Nechanicky) Rudbeck. A devout Catholic, James attended school in Brainerd, where he developed a passion for music. He spent years playing the trumpet and served as the band president,...
Steven Mailhot
Nov 19, 2025
Steven J Mailhot, age 65. Died November 19, 2025.
Born November 19, 1960, to Maurice and Florence (Tollefson) Mailhot of Brainerd. Steve attended Brainerd Senior High School and graduated in 1979.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother Douglas, of Brainerd. He has 2 surviving sisters, Diane Mailhot and Barbara Guderjohn, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Steve enjoyed...
Susan Hemphill
Nov 18, 2025
Our mother, Susan Jean (McKenzie) Hemphill, was born in Minneapolis on July 19, 1952 to Melville and Donna McKenzie and passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her loving Savior on November 17, 2025 at the age of 73. The youngest of four siblings, she was a devoted daughter, sister, and friend. She grew up in a fun-loving...
Judith Whiteman
Nov 18, 2025
Judith Elaine Whiteman
September 28, 1941 – November 18, 2025
Judy Whiteman, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised on a farm near Walhalla, North Dakota, Judy learned the values of hard work, family, and community from an early age. Surrounded by cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends, she grew...
Nancy Olson
Nov 17, 2025
Nancy Elaine Olson, born May 31, 1951, in Poplar (now Leader), Minnesota, passed away on November 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable Sassitude — a word that perfectly captured her spark, her humor, and her one-of-a-kind spirit.
Nancy was the third of seven children born to Harvey and Myrtle (Beals) Halverson — the third child, and...
Neola Raasch
Nov 14, 2025
Neola Maxine Raasch (nee Clark) was welcomed into Jesus’ arms, in glory, on November 14, 2025. Neola was born on May 24, 1935, in Page, Nebraska to W. Foy and Louise Clark (nee Nissen). Her mother passed away when Neola was eight years old. Foy married Anne Clark (nee Busch), who lovingly raised Neola and her two sisters as her...
Justin Mitchell
Nov 14, 2025
Justin Allen Mitchell,42 born and raised in Brainerd Mn passed away on November14th 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with Myotonic Dystrophy.
Justin faced more medical challenges in his life then most ever will. At just the young age of 25 Justin underwent a heart transplant, an experience that both...
