Obituaries
Susan Gill
Jan 29, 2025
The Prayer Service for Susan will be livestreamed. Please follow here
Susan Forkner Gill, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at her lake home in Pequot Lakes, MN, from cancer. She was surrounded by her family.
Susan Claire Forkner, was born March 19th, 1946 to Richard E. and Joyce May Forkner in Langdon, ND. Her parents and two older brothers,...
Randolph "Randy" Johnson
Jan 29, 2025
Randolph “Randy” Belmont Johnson passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD.
He was born on February 5, 1952, to Franklin Johnson and MaryJane Oddson. Throughout his life, he was known for his intelligence, hard work, and remarkable ability to fix just about anything. Whether on the road or at...
Susan Johnson
Jan 28, 2025
Susan Ann Johnson (Zwack) of Jenkins, MN, 68 years old, beloved mother of Heidi, Holly, Hannah and Hattie, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on January 28, 2025. She returned to the stars peacefully, surrounded by her four girls and grandkids.
Sue spent the first part of her childhood growing up in Hopkins, MN, before moving to the Lakes Area and graduating...
James Hendrickson
Jan 28, 2025
James M. Hendrickson, known to many as "Hymie," age 59, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. Born on February 2, 1965, in Crosby, MN, he was the son of Carl and Mary (Girtz) Hendrickson.
Hymie was a free spirit who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was passionate about riding his...
Clarice Gaalswyk
Jan 28, 2025
Clarice Marie Gaalswyk, age 91, of Staples, MN, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025. Born to Martin and Clara (Thorsett) Granby in Byron Township, MN, Clarice lived a life full of love, faith, and service to others.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 14, 2025, at 11:00AM at Motley Free Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating....
Rosella Peter
Jan 28, 2025
Rosella Marie (Teske) Peter, 94, of Baxter, Mn, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, at Bethany Nursing Home, Brainerd, Mn. She was born on April 1, 1930, in Wheaton, Kansas to Elsie and Edward Teske. She was the second youngest of eight children. Her mother passed away when Rosella was three years old. She was raised by her older...
Doris Irene Johnson
Jan 27, 2025
Johnson, Doris Irene (Carlson), born June 22, 1922, in Minneapolis, MN. Graduated South High, Minneapolis 1941. Married Berl Leland Johnson October 1, 1943.
Doris enjoyed investigating family Genealogy and was a long-time Friend of Bill W.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Henry Carlson and Nellie Elizabeth Carlson (Stillman) of Minneapolis, her brother Robert H. Carlson Jr., husband Berl,...
John Gorton
Jan 26, 2025
John M. Gorton, DDS, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Staples community, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 83. His life was one marked by dedication, compassion, and a deep commitment to service – both as a healthcare professional and a member of his community. His character and values were shaped...
Jill Proctor
Jan 25, 2025
Jill Proctor, born on June 26, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 25, 2025, following a brief illness at Advent Hospital in Tarpon Springs, Florida. She is lovingly survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Britt Proctor of Tarpon Springs, Florida; her daughters, Erin (Cornell) Joseph of Big Lake, Minnesota,...
Burma Brekke
Jan 24, 2025
Burma Olson Brekke, of Crosslake, MN, passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 93.
She was born to Oscar and Hazel Olson Brekke on March 21, 1931, in South Dakota. She grew up in the tiny town of Albee, attending Albee Grade School and Revillo High School receiving her diploma in May 1949. She attended Northern State Teacher’s...
Ronald C. Peterson
Jan 24, 2025
Ronald Claire Peterson March 7, 1941 – January 24, 2025
Ronald Claire Peterson peacefully passed on January 24, 2025. Our Lord and Savior welcomed him as he was surrounded by his loving family, ending his short yet brave battle against Lymphoma.
Born on March 7, 1941, in Wadena, Minnesota, the eldest son of Donald and Luzetta (Martin) Peterson.
In 1961, Ron married Mary...
Michael T. Murray
Jan 22, 2025
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Michael Thomas Murray, 61, of Breezy Point, MN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 in Brainerd, MN.
Michael lived a life filled with charisma, sass, devotion, humor, and love. Mike graduated from St. John’s University and built a career in sales, touching the lives of many in his work through his sarcasm...
Kristen Witthuhn
Jan 19, 2025
Kristen Kay Witthuhn, born on November 20, 1970, in Bloomington, MN, to James and Darlene (Darrow) Hanson, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
Services will be held at a later date.
Doreen Ann Johnson Walderon
Jan 18, 2025
Doreen Ann Johnson-Walderon
Sunrise: July 8, 1961; Sunset: January 18, 2025
Doreen was born in Minneapolis on July 8, 1961, and was the first-born daughter of Kelly and Jeanie (Mertens) Johnson. She embraced the role of being the oldest sibling – it really defined who she was. Doreen graduated from Northfield Senior High School in 1979. She moved to Faribault where she...
Larry Ciha
Jan 18, 2025
Larry William Ciha, born on April 15, 1940, to Wesley and Lois (Longerbeam) Ciha in Solon, IA, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
Larry was a farmer for over 20 years in Solon, IA, owning Ciha Farms. He married his wife, Corleen Pickering, on May 12, 1962, and in 1984, they moved to Hackensack, MN, where Larry later...
Richard Schmidberger
Jan 18, 2025
Richard (Dick) Schmidberger, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home in Longville, MN.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; son, Rick (Karen); daughter, Julie; five grandsons and three great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to our family, neighbors, and friends for all of your support at this difficult time.
A celebration of...
Ralph Frederick Perry
Jan 16, 2025
Ralph Frederick Perry passed away peacefully at home on his precious Bobcat on January 16, 2025.
Ralph was born in Bigstone County in Minnesota in 1939 as the oldest of three boys, growing up on his father’s “Cass Co. Claim” farm west of Pine River. He was a Class of 57’ Pine River graduate and served in the Airforce in crash...
Blake Barker
Jan 16, 2025
Blake Barker, age 63, of Brainerd, passed away on January 16, 2025. A Celebration of Blake's life will be held on Sunday May 18th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Quality Inn in Brainerd (2115 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401).
Blake was born on September 16, 1961, to George and Ann (Eller) Barker in Onamia. Blake is survived by his...
Peggy Wille
Jan 16, 2025
Peggy Ann Wille, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2025, in Motley, Minnesota. She was born on September 7th 1932, in Cushing, Minnesota on her family farm. Peggy was a cherished soul who lived a life full of love, joy, and unforgettable moments. She was deeply admired and respected by all who had the pleasure of...
Clifford Eychaner
Jan 15, 2025
Clifford Eychaner, 78, passed away on January 15, 2025. No services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.
