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Sherry Savage

Mar 17, 2024

Sherry Lynn (Sarff) Savage, 69, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Corona, California in the year 1954. Her father, Mr. Eugene H. Sarff, was a technical sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam era, and eventually married Joan Shirley Schmidt,...

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Donald Nelson

Mar 17, 2024

Donald Nelson was born on October 22, 1931, and passed away March 17, 2024. He lived in Ossipee, MN, formerly in Pequot Lakes; He was a loving father of five children; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; and three great-great grand, 2024 from children. There will be a Celebration of Life service held at the Nisswa Community Center on April 28th...

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Helen Butterfield

Mar 17, 2024

Helen Marie Butterfield, 94, of Brainerd, passed away on March 17, 2024. Services will be held at 5:00pm on Thursday March 28, 2024, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Brainerd, MN with a visitation one hour prior to services.

Helen was born April 20, 1929, to Cornelious and Rachel (Clemons) Sullivan in Fowler Colorado. In 1960 she joined the AirForce....

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Dennis Lutterman

Mar 17, 2024

Dennis Lutterman passed away after a brief battle with cancer on 3-17-24 in Brainerd, MN. Dennis was born 10-21-42 in Elm Creek Township, a small rural area, outside of Sherburn, MN. He was the second of nine children born to Robert and Irene (Gersch) Lutterman. He grew up on the farm, and as the eldest son, worked hard. Chores from...

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Kent Rees

Mar 15, 2024

A livestream of Kent's service can be found here on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 1:00pm.

Kent A. Rees, 84, of Emily, MN died Friday, March 15 in Brainerd, MN

A celebration of life will be held in Cross Lake, MN on Saturday, April 20. Visitation starts at noon with a service at 1:00 followed by a lite lunch. Brenny Funeral Home...

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Marla Gellerman

Mar 15, 2024

Marla Jean Gellerman, 53, passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.

Marla was born May 11th, 1970, to Victoria (Eckman) and Gary Howe in Robbinsdale, MN. She spent her childhood growing up in Backus, MN, where she found her love of picking rocks with her grandpa (something she passed on to her grandchildren) or playing...

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Scot Weise

Mar 15, 2024

Scot Weise, 59, of Nisswa, passed away on March 15th, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth after experiencing a stroke the week prior.

He was born in St. Peter, MN, to John and Caroljean Weise on April 25, 1964. He graduated from Pequot Lakes High school then attended St. Cloud State University where he enjoyed playing the trombone in...

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Henrietta Turcotte

Mar 14, 2024

Henrietta Pearl Turcotte, 99, of Merrifield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Visit will be 4pm - 7pm on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel. Interment will be 11am on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Henrietta was born in Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska on December 19, 1924, to Henry Bauman, and Alice Volk.

Henrietta was a cook...

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Faye Stevens

Mar 13, 2024

Faye Irene Stevens, 90, of Motley, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 13, 2024, at the Lakewood Care Center. Services will be held at 11am on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Motley with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Faye was born on September 14, 1933, in Grant County Minnesota to Laverne and...

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Pat Hardy

Mar 12, 2024

Patricia Ethel (Hariu) HardyMarch 21, 1933 - March 12, 2024 (age 90)Patricia Hardy, age 90, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home aftera long illness. She was born to Onni Jack and Ethel Alina (Erickson) Hariu in Gile, Wisc. She was baptized atSt Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ironwood, MI.She was proud of her...

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Elizabeth 'Liz' Johnson

Mar 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson, beloved wife to Randy, sister, friend, mother, and grandmother. Born in Wadena, MN, she spent most of her life in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Liz's vibrant spirit breathed life into her diverse interests and rich life. Her warmth, kindness, and fun-loving spirit touched the hearts...

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Stanley Edin

Mar 10, 2024

Stanley Allen Edin, educator, entrepreneur, photographer, and devoted family man, died in Westminster, Colorado, on March 10, 2024. He was 88. Stan was born in 1936 in Staples, Minnesota to parents Alfred and Lydia (Westberg) Edin. He completed grades 1-8 at Wadena County School #44, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Staples High School in 1954. Stan attended North Park...

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Mary Lou Sprague

Mar 8, 2024

Mary Lou Sprague, 89, Brainerd, passed away peacefully at Woodland Good Samaritan. Services will be held at a later date.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

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Edna Bressem

Mar 8, 2024

Edna Luella Bressem, age 77, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Pine River, MN.Edna was born on October 11, 1946, to Elmer and Effie Fairley in Pequot Lakes, MN. She would go on to marry her husband, Richard Bressem, on February 13, 1965. Edna was a loving mom to her children and all the children who came around to...

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Barbara Kettlewell

Mar 7, 2024

Barbara J. Kettlewell, known for her smile and her passion for Quarter Horses, passed away peacefully at home on her ranch March 7, 2024. She had recently celebrated her 99th birthday.

Barbara, the daughter of Fred W. and Frances Abbott, was born February 19, 1925, in Minneapolis. Following graduation from Washburn High School, she was certified in airline communication and worked...

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Kevin P. Eschenbacher Sr.

Mar 7, 2024

Kevin Paul Eschenbacher Sr., 71, of Brained, passed away on March 7, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at 11:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held on Monday March 11, 2024, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and also one hour prior...

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William 'Billy' Larson

Mar 7, 2024

William ‘Billy’ Larson, 70, of Breezy Point, MN passed away on March 7, 2024 after a brave battle with brain cancer.

Billy Larson's Life of the Party Concert will be at The Myth Live, 3090 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109 on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Doors open at 12:30pm. Service begins at 2 pm. and music until 5 pm.

Billy was...

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Jeffrey Milo Shelstad

Mar 6, 2024

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Jeffrey Milo Shelstad, loving father of three children, passed away at age 81.

Jeff was born on August 1, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gerhard and Cherie (Hanson) Shelstad. He received his Education degree from Augsburg University in 1964, and subsequently obtained his Masters degree from the University of St. Thomas. Jeff was an English /...

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Anita Schwinghammer

Mar 6, 2024

Anita Schwinghammer 67, St. Cloud, passed away March 6th, 2024, with family by her side.

Anita was born on December 5th, 1956. She married Peter Schwinghammer, and they recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary on February 23rd.

Family was her whole life. The love she had for Peter, her two wonderful sons and her grandchildren were always her number one priority.

She had...

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Gary Mathison

Mar 6, 2024

Gary Mathison, 86, of Baxter, left this life on March 6, 2024, and entered into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday March 24, 2024, at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church in Baxter. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the...

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