Obituaries
Howard Leifermann
Oct 31, 2025
Howard E. Leifermann, 79, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the St Cloud VA Medical Center. He was a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elvira Leifermann, his son Steven (also a Marine Veteran), his brothers Robert and Dennis, and his niece Christine Lahte.
He is...
Beverly Erie
Oct 30, 2025
S. Beverly Erie, was born February 26 1937 at the family farmstead in Gonvick, MN. She was the eighth of nine Erie children. She attended school in her hometown of Gonvick, where she was a cheerleader for the Gonvick Bulldogs. She spent her early years working the farm with her family during the week and spent weekends at the Pine...
Carol Greaves
Oct 30, 2025
Carol Greaves, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. She leaves behind her devoted husband, John, her loving children Patti, Sherry, and Charles, along with their spouses, cherished grandchildren, and great-grandchildren — all of whom brought her immense joy throughout her life.
Carol was a woman of deep compassion, boundless generosity, and unwavering commitment to...
Doreen Bock
Oct 29, 2025
Doreen Ann Bock (Schwitalla), age 87, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. Doreen was born on October 21, 1938, in St. Cloud, Minnesota and grew up in Delano graduating in the class of 1957.
On November 18, 1961, Doreen married the love of her life, Harvey L. Bock. Together, they built a loving home and raised two...
Kenneth Johnson
Oct 29, 2025
Kenneth L. Johnson, 91, Poplar, passed away on October 29, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Ken was born August 11, 1934, to Larue and Clara (Opheim) Johnson on his grandparents’ farm in Byron Township. He attended Poplar country school through 8th grade and then high school in Motley, graduating in 1951. He enjoyed working on the grain and...
Irene Holden
Oct 28, 2025
Irene K. Holden, age 101 of Crosslake, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Whitefish at the Lakes in Crosslake.
Irene was born August 18, 1924 in Freeman, South Dakota to Paul Peter (P.P.) and Anna (Wollman) Kleinsasser. Irene was blessed with 4 children. Irene lived in Backus, most of her life before moving to Crosslake in 2020. Irene...
Richard 'Dick' Sampson
Oct 27, 2025
Richard A. Sampson, 86, formerly of Motley, MN, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Motley City Cemetery.
Richard was born on...
Garry Carpenter
Oct 26, 2025
Garry Lynn Carpenter was born on January 29, 1946. He was the fifth of ten children born to Henry and Una Carpenter of Staples.
When Garry was seventeen, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Staples High School in 1964. He went to basic training in California and was later stationed in Hawaii. He then went into battle...
Susan Day
Oct 25, 2025
Susan J. Day, age 71, died on October 25, 2025, at Essentia Health–St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.
Susan was born to Henry and Edith (Fletcher) Day in Warrenton, Virginia on January 16, 1954. She is survived by Joseph Quinn, the love of her life; her brother, Patrick Day; and nephews and niece. She was preceded in death by her parents...
James "Jim" Sullivan
Oct 24, 2025
James Patrick ”Jim” Sullivan (85) of Pillager passed away peacefully during the early morning of October 24, 2025 at Riverside Assisted Living in Pillager, MN. Jim was born November 28, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Helen Sullivan. There will be a Celebration of Life on November 21, 2025 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will...
Rose 'Rosie' Marie VonRuden
Oct 24, 2025
Rose Marie “Rosie” VonRuden, 67, of Brainerd, Minnesota passed away on October 24, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Rosie will be remembered for her kind heart, endless forgiveness, and the love she shared so freely with those around her.
Born on March 21, 1958, in Owatonna, Rosie was the cherished daughter of the late William Huge VonRuden and...
Nila Patrick
Oct 24, 2025
Nila Patrick né Teske, born on November 13th, 1950, in Buffalo, MN, passed away on October 24th, 2025, in Duluth, MN.
Nila was born to Oliver Teske and Elaine Varner and was preceded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her children, Erin Proza né Patrick and Kyle Patrick; her grandchildren, Isabella, Rowan, Oscar, and Fenix; and...
Arlene Justin
Oct 23, 2025
Arlene Justin, 93, of Royalton, MN, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, in Royalton.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Royalton. A visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery.
Arlene was born on July 24, 1932, to...
Dennis Langerman
Oct 21, 2025
Dennis Michael “Denny Mike” Langerman, 73, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with chronic illness.
If you knew Denny, you loved him. He was the life of every moment—bringing laughter, warmth, and energy wherever he went. He was a dedicated friend and prided himself so much in his family. He was committed to his...
Jewel Dailey
Oct 18, 2025
Jewel Ann Dailey, 76, of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jewel was born on April 19, 1949, in Chatfield, Minnesota, where she grew up and built the foundation of the caring, hardworking woman she would become. On December 5, 1964, she married the love of her life, Warren Dailey,...
Robert McNerney
Oct 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Charles McNerney, who went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 17, 2025, at the age of 83. He passed away doing what he loved—working in the woods on his tractor, a testament to his lifelong commitment to hard work and the beauty of...
Constance Johnson
Oct 17, 2025
Constance A. “Connie” Johnson, age 86, of Breezy Point, Minnesota, passed away on October 17, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Crosslake Lutheran Church, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Connie was born on April 2, 1939, in Mankato, Minnesota, to George and Irene (Hanson)...
Darleen Anderson
Oct 16, 2025
Darleen Fay (Barrett) Anderson, age 85, of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, and Fifty Lakes, Minnesota passed away at the Pine River Good Samaritan Home after a several year battle with cancer on October 16, 2025. A memorial service may be held at a later date.
Daughter of Frank and Fay (Haas) Barrett, Darleen was born February 5, 1940, at Brainerd, Minnesota. She...
Darren Deplazes
Oct 15, 2025
Darren’s life was a journey well-traveled, marked by steady hands, a faithful heart, and an eye for the beauty in every mile. From the wide horizons of his childhood farm to the winding roads of a truck driver’s life, Darren noticed the simple joys, the laughter of his children, the warmth of a shared story, the quiet power of a...
Forrest Vanderbeek
Oct 15, 2025
Forrest D. Vanderbeek, age 64, of Sebeka, MN, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in Browerville, MN.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.
Forrest was born on September 5, 1961, to Dewain and Latrelle Vanderbeek in Oklahoma. He proudly served ten...
