Obituaries

Marvel Caouette

Marvel Caouette

Dec 7, 2024

BRAINERD – Marvel H. Caouette, 89, Brainerd, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her children. 

Marvel was born January 19, 1935, in Jenkins, Minnesota to Alden and Belle (Headley) Jacobs. Marvel began her career as a secretary for the Pillsbury Company and then became a stay-at-home mom to raise her three boys. She then began...

Zachary Michelson

Zachary Michelson

Dec 6, 2024

Zachary Gabriel Michelson, Age 23, of Baxter MN, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth following a brief illness. He was born on November 4, 2001, in Minneapolis, MN. Zachary faced many challenges in his life but he will most be remembered for his amazing smile, infectious laugh and fun-loving spirit. Zachary was a...

Donna O'Donnell

Donna O'Donnell

Dec 6, 2024

Donna O’Donnell

September 29, 1941 – December 6, 2024

Donna O’Donnell, 83, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1941, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Donna lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family.

Donna married the love of her life, Patrick O’Donnell. They began their life together in St. Paul before moving to...

James Carlo

James Carlo

Dec 4, 2024

James (Jim) Michael Carlo, 65, of Breezy Point, Minnesota, passed away on December 4, 2024. No services will be held at this time.

James was born on January 29, 1959, to Richard and Joyce (Bringer) Carlo in Harvard, Illinois. He married Darla Nelson on May 3, 2007, in Bloomington Minnesota. Their love for each other was endless and they completed each...

Dorothy Radke

Dorothy Radke

Dec 4, 2024

Dorothy R. Radke passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Little Falls, MN.

Dorothy was born on February 7, 1930, in Nashville, TN, to George and Sarah Vick. Dorothy met Vernon at a YWCA dance in Nashville and they were married on October 30, 1953, in Springfield, TN. They moved back to Minnesota in December of...

Yvonne Sampson

Yvonne Sampson

Dec 4, 2024

Yvonne Sampson, born December 22, 1938, passed away on December 4, 2024.

Services will be held at 1 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Motley, MN. A visitation will take place the hour prior to the service.

Yvonne was a caring wife, sister, mother, grand and great-grandmother who knew when to be stern and when to...

Lawrence 'Larry' Ostrowski

Lawrence 'Larry' Ostrowski

Dec 4, 2024

Larry Ostrowski, 94, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are welcome to gather for visitation at the church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior...

Wade Parks

Wade Parks

Dec 3, 2024

Wade Parks, 62, of Baxter, passed away on December 3, 2024 in Baxter. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending at this time. 

A full obituary will be posted soon. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jasie Popma - Mueller

Jasie Popma - Mueller

Dec 3, 2024

Jasie Erin Mueller, 39, of Nisswa, Minnesota, met her Heavenly Father on December 3, 2024, after a brief illness. A celebration of Jasie’s life will take place at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Heritage Church in Baxter, Minnesota. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service to share memories and honor her...

Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson

Dec 3, 2024

Carol Jean Anderson, born on December 11, 1947, was called home to be with her Lord on December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her passing marks the end of a beautiful earthly journey, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she touched. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and kindness...

William Joesph Borash

William Joesph Borash

Dec 3, 2024

William “Billy” Borash, 49, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away on December 3, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1975, to Victor and Kathy (Mrozik) Borash, in Little Falls, MN. Billy worked for many years as a janitor, where he took pride in his work. Known for his quiet strength and gentle spirit, he always had time to lend a...

Barb D. Rowe

Barb D. Rowe

Nov 30, 2024

Barbara Rowe, 75, passed away on November 30, 2024, in Pequot Lakes. A Celebration of Life service is planned for Wednesday June 4, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Whitefish Golf Course.

Barbara was born to Roy E. and Helen (Steininger) Stults on November 23, 1949, in Oskaloosa, Iowa. 

Barbara served as an RN for 50 plus years in and around...

John Lohmiller

John Lohmiller

Nov 28, 2024

John Frederick Lohmiller, born on March 14, 1941, to Waldo and Virginia (Bode) Lohmiller, in Davenport, IA, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Essentia Health in Brainerd, MN surrounded by his family.

John graduated from the Colorado School of Mines as a metallurgical engineer and later worked for 3M in St. Paul for 35 years, including time overseas in Norway...

William 'Bill' Dumke

William 'Bill' Dumke

Nov 27, 2024

Bill Dumke, 85, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 27, 2024, in Brainerd. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service with a meal to...

Vernon Verbeck

Vernon Verbeck

Nov 26, 2024

Vernon Marvin Verbeck 

10/23/1951-11/26/2024

Vernon Marvin Verbeck passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 26, 2024 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, Minnesota. 

Vernon attended school in Nisswa, and later Brainerd Tech School for auto detailing. He worked as a farmhand at various farms around the Staples, Motley area. Vernon also delivered papers in the Staples, Motley area. 

Vernon...

Dorothy Waxberg

Dorothy Waxberg

Nov 25, 2024

Dorothy Waxberg, 83, of Baxter, MN passed away on November 25, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday Dec ember 3, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Gerard LeBlanc

Gerard LeBlanc

Nov 25, 2024

Gerard's Funeral Service on Thursday December 5, 2024 will be livestreamed. Please click here to join.

Gerard Lucian LeBlanc was born July 23, 1942, to Gerard and Berthe LeBlanc in Hartford, CT. When he was young his parents separated, and he was blessed to have Irene LeBlanc as his mom for 77 years. He served in the Navy for 4 years....

Adeline Bradford

Adeline Bradford

Nov 25, 2024

Adeline “Addie” Martha Bradford passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation at 10:00 a.m., and a luncheon will follow at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Burial at...

Darlene Johnson

Darlene Johnson

Nov 25, 2024

Darlene Johnson, 91, of Brainerd, MN passed into the arms of Jesus on November 25, 2024, in Brainerd. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm on June 21, 2025, at the Lakewood Church in Baxter, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services.

Darlene was born to Clifford and Frances (Hagen) Gardner on September 19,...

Larry Holmberg

Larry Holmberg

Nov 24, 2024

Larry Holberg, 76, of Motley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 24, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on December 14, 2024, at Motley Free Methodist Church. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

Larry was born on December 18, 1947, to Armin and Lyla (Schmalz) Holmberg in Springfield, MN. He...