Obituaries
Scott Bittner
Jun 22, 2024
Scott Christian Bittner, age 69, passed away at his home in Crosslake, MN, on June 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. Scott was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 25, 1954, to John and Dorothy Bittner. He is survived by his wife, Laura, his children, Kathleen and John, his grandchildren Charlie and Miles, his mother, Dorothy, and his brother, Bruce.
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George Cahoon
Jun 22, 2024
George Allen Cahoon, age 84, of Brainerd, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, June 22, 2024. George was born in Brainerd to Allen and Helen (Wilmar) Cahoon on February 4, 1940. George met his bride to be when he was in Germany, while he served in the US Army. He married Elisabeth (Schwartzkopf) Cahoon on October...
Cedric Ford Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
Cedric Ford, beloved father, brother, and Husband, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 35. He was born on June 27, 1988, in Chicago, IL, and most recently resided in Baxter, MN.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday June 27, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held...
Glen Peppel
Jun 20, 2024
Glen Peppel, of East Gull Lake, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024, at 88 years old. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Aitkin, MN, and was preceded in death by his mother, Millie Peppel-Johnson, father, William Peppel, stepfather, Ernie Johnson, and brother, Don Peppel. Glen is survived by his wife, Donna Peppel, brothers Dale and Bill Peppel,...
Alyssa Wheeler
Jun 20, 2024
Alyssa Marie Wheeler, 17, of Longville, passed away suddenly on June 20th, 2024, when the car she was driving was hit head on by another driver. Her beautiful smile could brighten anyone's day and will be sorely missed by her family and loved ones. Alyssa was passionate about dogs and children and was eagerly looking forward to starting her adulthood...
Bernard "Butch" Lodin
Jun 20, 2024
Bernard H. “Butch” Lodin Jr., 82, son of Bernard H. “Barney” Lodin Sr. and Reva Jean Lodin, of Backus, MN, formerly of Forest Lake, MN, Moorhead, MN, and Andover, MN, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Butch is preceded in death by his son, James Lodin. He is survived by his wife, Dianne; sons, Steve Lodin (Jill), and...
Donald Stehr
Jun 19, 2024
Donald Paul Stehr, born August 17, 1948, to Norbert and Beth (Smith) Stehr, in Brainerd, MN, passed away on June 19, 2024.
Services will be held at 10 AM on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hackensack, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be 2 PM at MN State Veterans...
Ronald W. Halverson
Jun 17, 2024
Ron Halverson, 76, of Royalton, MN passed away on June 17, 2024, in Royalton. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 27, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation time beginning at 4:00pm until the time of the service at the Chapel.
Ron was born to Harvey and Myrtle Halverson...
Diane Carolyn Eitrheim
Jun 16, 2024
Diane Carolyn (Johnson) Eitrheim received her invitation to the Heavenly Homecoming Party on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Diane was born in Hamburg, Iowa, on April 21, 1935, Easter Sunday, to parents Walt and Nola (Eleanora) Johnson. Diane was a star basketball player in high school as well as a beauty queen, winning the coveted title of Queen of the Popcorn...
Delores Johnson
Jun 15, 2024
Delores Elaine Johnson, born May 9, 1932, in Brainerd, MN, to Oliver and Petra (Simonson) Flategraff, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 92.
She graduated from Apollo High School in St. Cloud, MN. After graduation she moved to Willmar, MN, where she worked at the State Hospital as a nurse aide. She met and married Loren Wolfe,...
Vivian Kjeldahl
Jun 15, 2024
Vivian Violet Kjeldahl passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Pine River at the age of 89. She was a longtime resident born in Bungo Township, Pine River, on November 5, 1934. She graduated from Pine River High School in 1953.
After graduation, Vivian moved to Minneapolis where she applied the hard working, simple lifestyle ethic learned on the home farm....
Winifred "Wendy" Marie (Nagel) Dixon
Jun 14, 2024
Wendy (Mimi) Age 66 of Remer, Mn passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 14, 2024, at St. Luke's hospital in Duluth, MN.
Wendy was born December 8, 1957, to parents, Wilferd and Marcella (Sally) Nagel in Hutchinson, MN. She grew up on her family farm in Ceder Mills Township. She found a love for hard work and determination while...
Mary Felix (Gessell - Reis)
Jun 13, 2024
Mary Felix (Gessell)
Daughter of James E. Gessell and Genevieve Gessell (Stylski).
Preceded in death by second Husband William (Bill) Felix, Father of children Joseph Reis, Brothers James (Jimmy) Gessell, Duane (Butch) Gessell, Gerald Gessell, Jerome (Romie) Gessell, Marlene Larson (Gessell), and Grandson Caleb Buzzell.
Survived by brother Patrick Gessell and sister Barbara (Bobbi) Pinckney (Gessell), children Theresa (Teri) Buzzell and Steven Reis...
Rachelle "Shelly" Schug
Jun 13, 2024
Rachelle Ann Schug, born April 22, 1962, passed away on June 13, 2024, in Pequot Lakes.
Shelly graduated from Backus High School and later married Melvin Schug, who passed away in 1994.
Shelly worked for Scamp Trailers for many years. She enjoyed gardening, picking agates, hunting for morels and anything really outdoors! She loved the color blue and had an extensive collection...
Kenneth 'Kenny' Mahnke
Jun 11, 2024
Kenneth 'Kenny' Mahnke, 84, of Breezy Point, MN
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenny Mahnke, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who left us on June 11, 2024.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 13, 2024, at 11:00am at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes. There will be a time to visit...
Curtis Peterson
Jun 9, 2024
Curtis J Peterson (Curt) passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by family and love.
Curt and a friend joined the Army and served 3 years in Panama and then later joined the National Guard, retiring as a Captain with over 20 years of serving his Country. He was also known for his many years of Managing the Holiday in...
Joanne Jacobson
Jun 8, 2024
Joanne Lee Darbo Jacobson, age 88, of Baxter, passed away June 8, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
Joanne was born on November 1, 1935, to Cleve and Helene (Nelson) Darbo in Bay Lake, Minnesota. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1953. Joanne was united in marriage to Clarence “Jake” Jacobson on August 13, 1955, and they were...
Leonard Kraklau
Jun 8, 2024
Leonard "Lenny" Kraklau 72, a lifelong Brainerd resident passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Lenny was born on June 9, 1951 in Brainerd, the son of Leonard and Levona (Bescheinen) Kraklau. He worked at Quality Enterprises in Brainerd for many years. He enjoyed going out to the farm and he loved all animals. A highlight of his day was a ride...
Patty Felton
Jun 7, 2024
Patricia Ann Felton Born October 18, 1950, passed June 7, 2024.
Patty was born to Cork and Dorothea Felton in the fall of 1950, and raised in Longville, Minnesota, with her siblings, David and Beverly.
After summers working at the A & W and graduating in 1968, she left for the big city and attended the Minnesota School of Business. After successfully...
Scotty Vargo
Jun 6, 2024
Scotty Lynn Vargo, born on July 17, 1962, to Frank and Irene (Dibble) Vargo, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2024, with his children by his side.
Scotty enjoyed hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, tending to his plants, and collecting agates. Scotty had a quick wit with a great sense of humor and could always make you laugh....
