Obituaries
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.
Katherine Francour
Mar 25, 2025
Katherine Marie Francour, age 95, of Brainerd, MN, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Brainerd. She was born on May 1, 1929, to John and Florence (Tepp) Ennis in Superior, WI.
Katherine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love for her family was evident in every aspect of her life. She was...
Dolores Hannon
Mar 24, 2025
Dolores Delia Hannon (nee O’Reilly) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Friendship Manor in Shakopee, Minnesota at the age of 94. A celebration of life service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, following visitation at 10:00. Interment will take place at the Hillcrest Cemetery and a light...
James Hardy
Mar 23, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of James Arthur Hardy on March 23, 2025, at the age of 91, surrounded by his children in his home. Jim was a treasured father, grandfather, and friend whose joyful smile and love for people touched everyone who knew him.
A Life of Curiosity and Service
Born on December 9, 1933, in Crosby, Minnesota,...
Richard Edinger
Mar 23, 2025
Richard “Dinger” Howard Edinger, age 71, of Elk River, MN, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1953, in Glenwood, MN, to Howard Edward Edinger and Mary Kathryn Johnson.
Richard’s life was one of service, commitment, and joy. He graduated from high school in June 1971, after which he proudly enlisted in the United States Air...
Robert Hand
Mar 21, 2025
Robert Charles Hand, 83, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025. Services are pending.
Robert was born on June 18, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Charles and Adrienne (Wunder) Hand. Robert dedicated his career to teaching, shaping the lives of many students with patience and wisdom. Prior to his teaching career, he proudly served his country in the United...
Ivy Tucker
Mar 21, 2025
Ivy Tucker, age 91, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Brainerd. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3:00PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Brainerd, with Pastor Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00PM, prior...
Darlene Sexton
Mar 21, 2025
Darlene Irene Sexton, born March 3, 1932, to Paul and Helen (Chase) Knowles, in Madelia, MN, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Backus, MN.
Darlene enjoyed making quilts and teaching others to quilt. She made recipe books for her children so her family recipes could be passed down through generations. Darlene was a woman of faith and loved her church,...
Michael Martin
Mar 20, 2025
Michael Martin, 67, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on March 20, 2025. No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Ashley Kempenich
Mar 19, 2025
Ashley Kay Kempenich, 33, of Randall, MN, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025 in St. Cloud, MN. She was born to John and Beverly (Kedrowski) Kempenich on January 3, 1992, in Little Falls, MN. Ashley was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Little Falls High...
Janel Hannah
Mar 18, 2025
Janel Ann Hannah
Born October 14, 1947 – Died March 18, 2025
Janel passed away peacefully at Care Free Living in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Janel Hannah was born to Bernard and Carol Budish. She was the middle child of three. Later she met Jim Hannah and together they had three children. After their marriage ended, she moved to Brainerd. She lived in Brainerd for...
Rory Dabill
Mar 18, 2025
Rory Michael Dabill, born May 12, 1981, passed away on March 18, 2025.
Rory lived his life his way, to the fullest. People who met him said he was an amazing guy. Those who knew him loved him! His infectious laugh would draw you in like no other. IT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Rory would have given someone the shirt off his...
Rita Gakin
Mar 18, 2025
Rita Renae Gakin, 74, of Brainerd, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1950, to William and Francis (Kappes) Braunschweig.
On July 23, 1977, Rita married the love of her life, Michael “Buck” Gakin, in Brainerd, MN. Together, they built a life centered around family, love, and cherished traditions. Rita’s greatest joy was being with her...
Jennifer Jensen
Mar 17, 2025
Jennifer Mary Jensen, 56, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at her home on March 17, 2025.
Jennifer Mary (Krueger) Jensen was born on July 12, 1968, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota. She was the daughter of John and Pam (Read) Krueger. She graduated from Brainerd Senior High School in 1987. Thereafter, she graduated from Central Lakes College in Brainerd...
