Obituaries

Mar 27, 2023

Vincenzo Ciro Sposito Sr., born July 4, 1935, passed peacefully at the age of 87, on March 21, 2023. An immigrant of Napoli, Italy at the age of 19, he spent the next 68 years as a proud American. His journey into America started at Ellis Island on February 2, 1955, where he was sponsored by his older sister,...

Mar 21, 2023

Charles William Norman, 91, and Barbara Lue (Kistner) Norman, 86, of Pine River, perished together in a catastrophic house fire in their family home of 64 years on March 21, 2023.

Charles “Chuck” Norman was born July 27, 1931, to Oscar William Norman and Jennie Marie (Kangas) Norman. After graduating from Pine River High School in 1949...

Mar 20, 2023

Wesley R. Schwantz, 84, of Brainerd, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brainerd on March 20, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

 

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce, and his brother in law Richard, of Henderson, NV.

Wesley is preceded in death by his daughter Vicki and his brother....

Mar 20, 2023

Marlene Brawthen passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023. Funeral Services for Marlene will be held on Saturday March 25, 2023 at 11:00am at Staples United Methodist Church. Family and friends are invited to gather one prior to the start of the service at the church. Burial will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Staples.

 Marlene was born on September 8,...

Mar 19, 2023

Warner Vernon Clark, 88, of Eagle Bend, passed away on March 19th, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Warner was born September 6th, 1934, to Hamp and Estella (Nietert) Clark in LaPorte City, Iowa. After high school he joined the Coast Guard. Warner met Catherine Voit, and they married November 15, 1988.

Warner was an outdoors man...

Mar 18, 2023

Derek Meide, 35, of Staples, passed away peacefully at his home. A gathering of friends and family will be held at 1pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. Service will begin at 2pm.

Derek was born June 22, 1987, in Staples to David Meide and Diane Miller. He attended Staples High School...

Mar 18, 2023

Fay “Geno” Eugene Frederick, 61, of Hackensack, MN, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. There will be a Memorial Service 11 am on Saturday, May 6th, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hackensack.

Geno was born in St. Cloud, MN on May 24, 1961, to Roy and Shirley (Forrest) Frederick....

Mar 17, 2023

On March 17, 2023 Monica (Mona) Helen Neznik, 96, passed away peacefully at Riverside Assisted Living in Pillager with family at her side.

Mona was born April 21, 1926 to Bernard and Christine Belinski in Swanville, MN. She was united in marriage to Joe Neznik on July 19, 195, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. They raised 8...

Mar 16, 2023

Daniel Travor Osceola, Ojibwe name is Makada Nimge Giniw "Black Thunderbird", age 47, of Onamia, MN passed away on March 16, 2023 in Onamia. A service of remembrance for Dan will be held on Saturday April 15, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather at 1:00pm. A lunch will...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Roberta Jane Erickson “Bobbie” (Lewis)  passed away peacefully March 16, 2023. Born in Minneapolis on April 22, 1947. Bobbie joined the Brainerd community over 30 years ago, working in various restaurants until 2005 when she finally realized her dream of owning her own… Bobbie’s Kitchen. Her true passion was serving her customers, and through her food and the café...

Mar 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Sheppard passed away peacefully March 16, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brained. He was born to Frank Sr. and Stella Sheppard on April 17, 1938.

Bob wore many hats in his lifetime. As a child he grew up in McKinley township, his parents operated a neighborhood gas station, and he grew to know...

Mar 12, 2023

Bryce Mink, 11, of Pine River, MN passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2023 at Minneapolis Childrens Hospital. Funeral Services for Bryce will be held on Saturday March 18, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Nazarene Church in Backus, MN. Friends and Family are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Private family...

Mar 12, 2023

Carol Jean Heidmann, 84, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2023. Funeral Services for Carol will be held on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service.

Carol was born to...

Mar 12, 2023

Dwayne Michael Johnson of Aitkin, MN, passed away on March 12, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Dwayne was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brainerd, MN, on October 22, 1948. He attended grade school in Nisswa and high school in Pine River. He married Kathy Phillips on May 25, 1968, at First Baptist Church of Pillager. Dwayne graduated...

Mar 11, 2023

Estelle Brown passed at 95 years old on March 11, 2023 at Good Samaritan-Woodland in Brainerd and will be deeply missed by her family. Definitely spunky, always compassionate, and-especially in later years-not afraid to share her opinions. Mom was what you would call a force. She loved fiercely-none more than her family and her beloved pets. The best thing Mom...

Mar 10, 2023

Kenneth M. (Ken) Campbell passed away on Friday, March 10th, following a brief but determined battle with brain cancer. He was born on March 11th, 1937, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was the eldest child of Raymond and Elfrieda Campbell. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1959 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He spent many years working in...

Mar 7, 2023

A Memorial Service for Doris Anderson will be held on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at 11:00am at the First Congregational Church in Brainerd. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. All are invited to stay for lunch following the service. At the request of Doris, you are invited...

Mar 5, 2023

JoAnn Ruby Holmin, 81, of Ironton, MN, passed away on March 5, 2023. Funeral services will take place at 11 AM on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services.

JoAnn was born on June 17, 1941, to Russell and Wilma (Manson) Essig in Minneapolis,...

Mar 5, 2023

Gordon Ray Zeidler of Pequot Lakes peacefully passed away due to complications of Covid 19 on Sunday evening, March 5, 2023. Born October 10, 1941, Gordy was the first of seven children born to Gordon and Vera Zeidler.  He served his country with distinction as an Army artilleryman during the Viet Nam War. He was a beloved brother and...

Mar 4, 2023

 

John M Moses, 60, Brainerd, passed away on March 4, 2023.

John was born on June 16, 1962, to Lloyd and Irene (Disse) Moses in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He married Linda Watson on September 27, 1986, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

John loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed woodworking and cooking. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time...