Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Merlaine Wornson, 75, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023. Funeral Services for Merlaine will be held on Tuesday April 25, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Hadley Lutheran Church in Hadley, MN. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm at the church. Friends and family are also invited to gather on Tuesday,...

Apr 11, 2023

Joshua Eugene Finch, 48, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday April 11, 2023.

Josh is survived by his parents, Gary and Cindy Finch, his sister Alison, brothers Gary and Christopher. He is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.

The family will have a celebration of life for Josh later in the...

Apr 11, 2023

Amy Joyce (Watters) Dauber was born January 14, 1943 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Calvin S. Watters and Arcola N. Ritter. She lived most of her childhood in Daggett, CA, and studied Bible College at Prairie Bible Institute in Three Hills, Alberta. She passed away Apr 11, 2023, at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in Crosslake, MN. Her memorial...

Apr 9, 2023

Raymond Emil Hoffman, 82, born January 3, 1941, to Emil and Lena Hoffman in Fairhaven, MN. Funeral services for Ray will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6311 Mildred Road, Baxter MN 56425. Visitation 10:00am prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will be served following the service. Interment...

Apr 7, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Richard “Dick” Daryl Wageman, a larger-than-life personality who left a lasting impact on everyone he met. He was born in Regan, ND on August 15, 1941, to Arthur and Doris (Carlson) Wageman.

Richard attended school in Regan, North Dakota, graduated from Bismarck High School, and attended...

Apr 6, 2023

Ronald Joseph Champagne, 74, of Fort Ripley, passed away on April 6, 2023. There are no services planned at this time.

Apr 5, 2023

Nancy C. (Hines) Rees; born on March 21, 1941, to Cleo and Norinne Hines. She was raised in Des Moines, Iowa and has now crossed over to the sunny side of the fence on April 5th, 2023, at the age of 82, where the grass is always green and never needs mowed. She will be missed by many.

 

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Apr 5, 2023

Richard C. Theis, age 84, of Pine River, MN, was born July 16, 1938 and passed away on April 5, 2023. He was born and raised in Little Falls, MN, and lived in Crystal, MN, until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia; his parents, Matt and Ava Theis;...

Apr 4, 2023

Rita L. V. Elyea passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on April 4, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Services will be held 11am on June 3rd at Living Saviors Lutheran Church in Lakeshore with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will be held at a later date at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Rita was born...

Apr 4, 2023

Services for Kathleen Swanson will be held at 12pm on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Crosslake Lutheran Church with lunch following.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Crosslake.

Apr 4, 2023

Mona L Herbst 2/7/1927-4/4/2023 Brainerd Mn formerly of Mpls. Survived by son Chuck (Barb Bucy) Duarte, Ca., daughter Jennifer Clore, Jenkins, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. There are no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Jane (Stehr) Peterson, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023. She was born October 4, 1942, to Norbert and Beth (Smith) Stehr in Brainerd. Mary Jane’s childhood was spent on the family farm in Backus with her parents and brother, Donald. After graduation she attended Beauty School in the cities which led her to open “Mary...

Apr 1, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Dean Olson, 75, peacefully entered the presence of his Savior on April 1, 2023 surrounded by family at his home in Nisswa. He was born August 10, 1947 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Brainerd, to Randy and Verna Olson, and grew up in Lake Hubert. He was a faithful follower of Jesus, dearly loved husband, devoted father and...

Apr 1, 2023

William “Bill” Fortune III, age 80, of Brainerd, passed from this world and entered his heavenly home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born to Elizabeth “Betty” and William Fortune, Jr. on November 30, 1942, in Fargo, ND. Bill married Marlowe Jensen on June 19, 1964.

Bill was a very active soldier in the Salvation Army...

Mar 31, 2023

 

Ruth Ann Nurnberger, 82 of Staples, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 31,2023  at Park Rapids Hospital after a short illness.

Ruth was born on August 26, 1940 in Menahga, MN to Walter and Alice (Peterson) Leslie. 

She lived on a farm NE of Verndale and later moved to Staples on a farm near McGivern Park....

Mar 30, 2023

William “Bill” David Bartos, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away at home March 30, 2023. He was born to Frank L. and Winifred Violet Bartos (Prendergast) on February 14, 1942, in Crosby, MN.

William is survived by his wife, Eva (Taylor); children, Julie (Allen) Witt, Scott, Tiffany (Paul) Kremer; granddaughter, Olivia Witt; brother, Robert “Bob”...

Mar 28, 2023

Ryley Will Sweeney beloved son of Marion Sweeney and Lacy Miles passed away March 28th, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Thursday April 6, 2023 at 5:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service.

 

Ryley was born on September...

Mar 28, 2023

Carrie Faye Payne passed away from a short and yet courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, March 28th, at the age of 67 surrounded by loving family and friends.

Services will be held at 12pm on Tuesday, April 4th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel  Visitation will begin one hour prior. Interment will be immediately following the service at the Minnesota...

Mar 28, 2023

Richard (Pete) A. Peterson, 88, passed away on March 28, 2023, in Staples, MN. Funeral Services for Richard will be held on April 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples, MN. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service.

Richard was born to Selmer and Ida (Stuber) Peterson on...

Mar 27, 2023

Jon David Charpentier, 62, of Mission Township, Minn., and formerly of Sanbornton, N.H., died on March 27 at home surrounded by his loving family.

 

Jon was born April 2, 1960, in Stoughton, Mass., to Doris (Guimond) and William Charpentier, and grew up in Brockton, Mass., and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Soon after high school, a lifelong love of nature and...