Obituaries
Phillip Holbrook
Feb 19, 2024
Phillip Paul Holbrook, age 49, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away on February 19th, 2024. He was born September 6th, 1974, in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Phil was the kind of person that everyone couldn’t help but like. He was kind, funny and thoughtful. There are so many people that loved and will miss him, his dumb dad jokes and random trivia knowledge.
Phil was...
Donna Beauprez
Feb 18, 2024
Donna Jean Beauprez, 78, of Pequot Lakes passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by family.
Donna was born in Cassopolis, Michigan on November 9, 1945, to Rollie and Helen Curtis. Her family moved to Colorado a few years after she graduated high school, where she met the love of her life, Mike. Donna worked for a local rose...
David Tweed
Feb 16, 2024
David Neal Tweed, 66, of Pequot Lakes, MN passed away on February 16, 2024 at Essentia Brainerd Medical Center.
David was born on August 17, 1957 in Brainerd, MN to Harris and Beverly Tweed. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 siblings, Terry and Patricia. Also preceded in death by nephew Jeremy and brother-in-law, Dave as well as...
Arthur Schaub
Feb 16, 2024
Arthur F. Schaub, 82, of Ideal Corners, passed peacefully at his farm on February 16, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born January 9, 1942, in MPLS, MN to the late Dale T. Schaub and Jennie (Nelson) Schaub.
Arthur grew up in Bloomington, and gladly spent summers between Rush Lake with his Aunt Doris and Uncle Ralph, and...
Barbara Grater
Feb 16, 2024
Barbara Grater, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Baxter on February 16, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 23, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. A visitation will begin at 9:30am at the church. A light lunch will follow the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd.
Barb...
Arwen Avenelle Newbold
Feb 15, 2024
It is with terrible sadness and grief we announce the sudden passing of Arwen, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and special friend to many.
Born August 6, 2013, to Michael Clayton Newbold and Raya Lynn (Hunt) Newbold, Died February 15, 2024, in her Pine River family home.
Preceding her in death and waiting for her in heaven are her great grandparents Ruth &...
Julle Ann Middelstadt
Feb 15, 2024
Julle Ann Middelstadt, 87, of Crosslake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2024, in Crosslake. Funeral Services will be held on Monday February 19, 2024, at 10:30am at Mission of the Cross Church in Crosslake, MN. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. A private...
Kristi Bowman
Feb 15, 2024
Kris Bowman, 69, of Brainerd and formerly Grand Rapids, passed away at home on February 15, 2024, surrounded by family, after a hard fight with cancer. She was admired for her sharp wit and sense of humor; she could find the funny side of almost any situation! She loved to bake for family and for anyone in the community who...
Seven Zuri Nichols
Feb 14, 2024
Seven Zuri Nichols, born November 21, 2023, to her parents Lydell Nichols and Dashanae Johnson, passed away February 14, 2024. A service will be held at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN, on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11 AM with visitation an hour prior.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.
Dennis Gerber
Feb 13, 2024
Dennis John Gerber, 82, of Brainerd passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at home with family and friends after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Services will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, March 1, 2024, at Timberwood Church in Nisswa. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the service. A light meal will follow.
Denny was...
Wayne J. Loken
Feb 13, 2024
In loving memory of Wayne J. Loken, who peacefully passed away at the age of 72 on February 13, 2024, at his home in Jenkins, Minnesota. While we mourn his loss, let us also celebrate the indelible mark he left on our lives. Wayne will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He dedicated his life...
Eldora Butterfass
Feb 12, 2024
Eldora “Irish” Mae Butterfass, long time resident of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully in Crosslake, MN on February 12th 2024, at 95 years old.
Eldora was born in Norwood Young America, MN on September 18th, 1928. She was the only child of John Butterfass and Mathilda (Knacke).
Eldora, who fondly went by the nickname “Irish”, worked for many years as an X-Ray...
Ronald Tow
Feb 11, 2024
To view the Memorial Service for Ron, please click here: https://venues.vimeo.com/1686693522706?lang=en-US
Ronald (Ron) Tow, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1929 in Armstrong, Iowa to Obed and Emma Tow. On February, 25, 1948 Ron enlisted in the United States Navy where he served 21 years and retired as...
Thomas "Tom" Boettcher
Feb 11, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Robert Boettcher, born May 16, 1951, in St. Paul, MN, passed away on February 11, 2024, at his home in Pine River, MN.
Tom was an avid fisherman and spent many hours doing what he loved on Upper Whitefish Lake, Lake Superior, and up in Canada. He enjoyed watching and feeding wildlife, especially the birds. Tom retired from MnDOT...
Terry Anderson
Feb 10, 2024
Terry Ann Anderson 1958-2024
Terry Ann Anderson went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her children and husband on February 10th in Brainerd, MN.
A celebration of life will be held for Terry on Friday, February 23rd at 3:00 pm at Heritage Church (13242 Berrywood Dr) in Baxter, MN with her son-in-law Pastor Matt Lewandowski officiating. Visitation will begin at...
Shirley Riel
Feb 10, 2024
Shirley Jean Riel, 95, of Crosslake, MN, formally of Hopkins, MN passed away on February 10, 2024, in Crosslake.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday May 6, 2024 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the Bloomington VFW Post #1296 (311 W. 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420). Lunch will be served.
She was born in Davenport, IA to Theodore and...
Neil J. Dvorak
Feb 9, 2024
Neil J. Dvorak, 88, of Browerville, MN passed away peacefully at The Moments in Lakeville, MN on February 9, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Church of Christ in Staples, MN. There will be a visitation at the church at 10:00 AM, one hour prior to the start of the service....
Cynthia DeLaHunt
Feb 6, 2024
Cynthia Jean DeLaHunt, 59, of Crosslake, MN passed away peacefully beside her sister Kelly Jo, on February 6, 2024. She was born January 3, 1965, in St. Paul, MN.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Barbara (Holtsapple) DeLaHunt, sister Colleen, and her canine companion River, her ever faithful sidekick for many years. She is survived by her...
Diann Marie Bates
Feb 6, 2024
Diann M Bates, age 74, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 6, 2024. She was the wife of Carl Bates. They shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Forest Lake, MN. She was the daughter of William O. Pigman and Evelyn Flora (Guertin) Pigman.
She graduated from White Bear High School and became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked at...
Denette Johnson
Feb 2, 2024
Denette Johnson, 52, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Denette was born on May 19, 1971, in Chicago, Ill to Vance Brown and Mary Springs. After graduating high school, she moved to Minnesota with her five children. Denette loved being a stay-at-home mom and helping her children through school and cooking wonderful meals.
She loved singing,...
