Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Betty Gray, age 95, of Brainerd, passed away on April 20, 2023. Services are scheduled 1pm Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will begin one hour prior.

Betty is leaving behind 8 grandchildren, her daughter Loralyn, two sons Kevin and Bradley, and her best friend Donna Musselman Spurlock.

She was born on...

Apr 19, 2023

Patrick “Pat” Smith, 73, of Deerwood, MN, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 19, 2023.

Pat was born on April 23, 1949, to Boyd “Bud” and Jeanette (Ruoko) Smith in Crosby, MN. He was the third of eight children.

Pat graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1967 and attended UMD for a year before joining the Air Force...

Apr 19, 2023

Patricia (Wojciak) Huhta 'Grandma Pat', 82, of Baxter, MN passed away on April 19, 2023 from complications of COPD and pneumonia. Visitation will be Sunday April 23, 2023, from 4pm - 7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and will continue 9am – 11am on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN....

Apr 19, 2023

Linda Kiefer, 79, of Crosslake, MN passed away on April 19, 2023 in Brainerd.

Please check back soon for updated information.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Apr 17, 2023

Virginia Marie Keepers, 80, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on April 17, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1942, in Chisholm, MN, to Frank and Ann (nee Komidar) and was the beloved wife of David Keepers.

Virginia earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota and went on to become an Elementary Media Specialist in District...

Apr 17, 2023

Adele Louise Johnson, 93, of Crosslake, MN, passed away on April 17, 2023. She was at her home in Chandler, Arizona. At her side was her son, Scott, his wife, Laurie, granddaughter, Amy with her husband, Greg (via phone). Adele drew her last breath, peacefully and gracefully during scripture, prayer, and song provided by Pastor Keith Robinson (via phone). 

Adele...

Apr 17, 2023

Jimmie “Jim” R Benjamin, 81, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, surrounded by family. Services will be at 2pm on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A visitation will start at 12pm for friends and family to gather prior to the service. Interment will be at Garrison City Cemetery.

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Apr 17, 2023

Eileen D. Carlson passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her daughter, Pam's home in Mora, MN. Eileen was born to Harvey and Amelia Hoover on August 22, 1927, at their home in rural Pine River. She grew up with sister, Ella, and brothers, Earl and Ray. On August 4, 1947, Eileen married Vern Carlson. They were married in...

Apr 16, 2023

Laurence Leroy Kicker went to be with his Lord on April 16, 2023. He was born to Leroy and Marvel Kicker on August 11,1939 in Jenkins MN. He was the oldest with 6 younger siblings. In 1964 he married Patricia “Pat” Harris. During their marriage of 58 years, 3 children were added to their union. He began his early working...

Apr 15, 2023

Shawn Sondrol, age 29, of Breezy Point, MN, passed away on April 15, 2023, at his home. He was born October 20, 1993, in Breckenridge, MN, to Dale and Diane Sondrol. Shawn enjoyed computers and fixing things, especially cars. He enjoyed helping people in any way he could.Shawn is survived by his parents, Dale and Diane Sondrol; siblings: Trista Sondrol...

Apr 15, 2023

On April 15, 2023, Delos Hough, beloved Husband, father and friend passed away at the age of 86 in Scandia Valley, MN. He is survived by his sister Ila May Ishaug and son Anthony (Maria). He was preceded in death by parents Julian and Evelyn Hough, Brothers Arden and Curtis, wife SyDonna and sons Christopher and Robert (Ross).

Delos...

Apr 15, 2023

Darrel Joseph VanDenheuvel, 71, of Little Falls, passed away on April 15, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. Services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall, with a visitation starting one hour prior to services.

Darrel was born on June 29th, 1951, in Little Falls to...

Apr 14, 2023

William Patrick Offutt, 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on April 14, 2023. Interment will be at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.

Please check back for full information regarding services.

Apr 14, 2023

Darrel Elmer Walters, age 73 of Crosslake, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2023 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN surrounded by his children.

Darrel was born on June 18th, 1949 to Elmer and Delores Walters of Golden Valley, MN.

He is survived by son; Tom Walters (April) with grandchildren Sofia and Vivian, daughter; Tara Guzman (Dan)...

Apr 13, 2023

Brenda Lee (Mergens) Stading, passed away on April 13, 2023. She was born to Edward and Audrey Mergens on September 2, 1960, in Farmington, MN. In 1965 Brenda’s family moved to Inver Grove Heights where Brenda attended Simley High School. There she was an avid swimmer and was an integral part of the synchronized swim team. She also taught swimming...

Apr 13, 2023

Cheryl Jean Turcotte, 76, of Merrifield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20th, from 4pm-7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 21st at 10:30am at the Lakewood Memorial Chapel, with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will follow.

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Apr 12, 2023

Iris Mae Lorentz Floistad was born in West Allis, Wisconsin on August 1, 1931 to Edith and Rinehard Lorentz. Services will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, at 11am with a visitation starting one hour prior.

 

She was married to Eugene Floistad on December 17, 1955 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They had four children, David,...

Apr 12, 2023

Marilyn Elizabeth Dahlen, 76, of Longville passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on April 12, 2023.  

Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn will be on Thurs, April 20, 2023 11:30 A.M. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Longville MN. Visitation will be held at the church a half hour prior to the Service. Marilyn was...

Apr 12, 2023

David Walter Owens passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday April 12 in his home in Nisswa, Minnesota.  Funeral Services will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church in Nisswa, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services, and interment will be at a later date at...

Apr 12, 2023

Sue Kraft, age 62, of Pine River, MN, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.  She passed away at her home with family surrounding her with love on April 12, 2023.  Sue was born in Minneapolis on March 18, 1961.

Sue loved to make trips out to Wecota, SD, to vacation and spend time...