Obituaries
Richard Rodseth
Oct 7, 2025
Richard (Dick) Rodseth, 85, died at home on October 7, 2025, with family by his side.
Dick was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on August 28, 1940, and later moved with his parents to Grafton, ND, and then to North Hollywood, CA. He went into the Navy in 1958 and played on the Navy baseball team as a left-handed pitcher. He was...
Janis Simons
Oct 7, 2025
*SERVICE DATE CHANGE: A celebration of Janis’ life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (101 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401), with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at 11:00 a.m. on Monday October...
Harvey Huelsman
Oct 5, 2025
Harvey H. Huelsman (Butch), age 84, passed away peacefully at their home in Breezy Point on October 5. He was proceeded in death by his parents Harvey H Huelsman and Elaine (Kustrich) Huelsman. Also proceeded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Harvey graduated from Harding High School, was proud to have served in the US Army and was a...
Kenneth Daniels
Oct 5, 2025
Kenneth Lee Daniels, age 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away at Essentia Health–St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy, spending seven years on active duty aboard the USS Hector, USS Barbou, and USS Florikan, followed by an additional year as a Navy recruiter. His dedication to service reflected his strong sense...
Beverly Keller
Oct 4, 2025
Beverly Jean Keller, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 4, 2025.
Bev was born on September 17, 1933, at home to Lloyd and Flossie Dumpprope in Donnelly Township in Northwestern Minnesota near the tiny town of Stephen. She grew up in a loving family, settling in the Backus, MN, area for much of her life. She...
Thomas Cadwell
Oct 4, 2025
Thomas Graydon Cadwell, 64, passed away on October 4, 2025, in his home. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Durane “Doc” and Anita Cadwell on November 5, 1960.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 25, 2025, at 11:30 am at the Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine River, Minnesota, with a grave site service with military honors and a...
Tory Rochat
Oct 4, 2025
Tory Michael RochatSeptember 25, 1997 - October 4th, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tory Michael Rochat on October 4th, 2025, at the age of 28. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Julia Burton. Tory was raised in Staples by Julia and Jay Rochat where he graduated high school in 2016. From a young age, Tory...
Keith Cole
Oct 4, 2025
Keith George Cole, 89, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025. He was born in Winner, MN on January 2, 1936 to John and Katie Cole.
After graduating from Warroad High School, Keith attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis to learn carpentery. He married the love of his life, Dorinne Ebert,in 1957 and they had three children: Jody, Jean, and Steve. Keith...
Devera Gruber
Oct 3, 2025
Devera was born to Ervin and Loretta (Zinke) Lewis in Mankato, MN she was a twin but couldn’t be any more different, so different they had separate birthdays.
Devera graduated from Lake Crystal, MN in 1961 and went on to beauty school.
Devera met Bill in the summer of 1963. Their first date was waterskiing on Lake Minnetonka and the love of...
Jean Louise Dawson
Oct 2, 2025
Jean Louise Dawson, age 82, of Backus, MN, born on August 24, 1943, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Dawson, parents Lorene and Harold Davis, her sister Marilyn Davis, and her daughter Linda Sue Dawson. She is survived by...
Theresa Barrett-Rohl
Oct 2, 2025
Theresa Barrett-Rohl, age 59 ,of Crosby, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by love after her courageous five year long battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her boundless generosity, creativity, and the joy she brought to everyone whose lives she touched.
Theresa had a deep love for the natural beauty of Minnesota’s North Shore, where waterfalls and winding streams brought...
Leo Yanta
Oct 1, 2025
Leo Anthony Yanta was born on August 1, 1934, in Little Falls, MN to Leo and Mary (Skochenski) Yanta. He attended District 31 school and attended Crosier Seminary in Onamia, MN, for two years. He graduated from Swanville High School in 1954.
On June 29, 1963, Leo was united in marriage to Patricia Mary Mrozek in Flensburg, MN. The couple made...
Richard Boileau
Oct 1, 2025
Richard Dwain Boileau,
He was born to Luke and Angeline Boileau on March 18, 1938. He passed away on October 1, 2025, with family members by his side, at the age of 87.
Richard suffered a stroke on July 15, 2020, and entered long term care on July 23, 2020. He was courageous, strong, and maintained a good attitude during his time...
Daricene Kohnen
Oct 1, 2025
Daricene J. Kohnen, 94, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at Northern Lakes Senior Living Memory Care.
She was born on June 23, 1931, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to Steven Kelso and Annie (Nebesnuik) Trojan. The third of nine children, Daricene grew up with four sisters—Mary, Sophie, Stella, and Cecilia—and four brothers—Edward, August, Bill, and Stephen.
Daricene met...
Bruce Galley
Sep 30, 2025
Bruce Wayne Galley, age 67, of Brainerd died peacefully in his home on September 30,2025. He left his wife’s arms to his loving Savior’s arms.
Bruce was born on June 14,1958 in Owatonna, MN, son of Wayne and Frances (Marquette) Galley. He was also a stepson to Nellie (Westlake)Galley. Bruce graduated from Dodge Center High School. Bruce followed his dream of...
Franklin Nesheim
Sep 29, 2025
Frank “Hank” Nesheim Age 93, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 29, 2025.
Funeral services for Frank will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11am at Brenny Funeral Chapel. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to the service at the Brenny chapel. Visitation will be on Friday, October 3, 2025,...
Scott Johnson
Sep 27, 2025
Scott Franklin Johnson passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer and COPD.
Scott proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for three years, stationed in Germany, where his skill as a sharpshooter earned him multiple medals and commendations.
After returning home, Scott began a career as an over-the-road truck driver, logging...
Barbara Richardson
Sep 27, 2025
Barbara Jean Richardson, age 91, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. Born on May 26, 1934, to Robert and Ethel Begin (Mikulecky), Barbara lived a life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength.
A proud graduate of Edison High School in Minneapolis, Barbara dedicated her professional life to serving others as an administrative assistant at Brainerd High...
Lynn Hansen
Sep 26, 2025
Lynn Edward Hansen, 82, of Breezy Point, Minnesota, formerly of Algona, Iowa passed away on September 26, 2025 at Essentia Health-St Joseph Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Cecelia’s Catholic Church in Algona, Iowa on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service...
Dave Valley
Sep 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dave Maynard Valley
January 28, 1959 – September 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dave Maynard Valley, age 66, who passed away of natural causes on September 25, 2025, in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Born on January 28, 1959, Dave lived a life full of color, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He had a...
