Obituaries
Pete Trask
Oct 15, 2025
Peter “Pete” A. Trask, age 69, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on October 15, 2025.
Pete was born on June 28, 1956, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Maurice and Clara Trask.
He was a proud father to his three children, Emilie (Ryan) Canton and their daughter Nora, Adam Trask, and Haily (Keith) Wahlgren. Pete spent much of his life on the...
Phyllis "Pat" Meissner
Oct 14, 2025
Phyllis “Pat” Meissner, 93, of Backus, MN, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home in Pine River, MN.
Pat was born in Chicago, IL, on February 19, 1932. At 13, she moved to Minnesota where she met Gordon and was married for 51 years before his death.
A dedicated homemaker, she had a warm and welcoming home...
Harvey Mohs
Oct 14, 2025
Harvey Edmond Mohs, age 88, of Waite Park, MN, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, in Sartell, MN, surrounded by family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will take place at St. Joseph’s Church preceding the mass from 9:00am to 11:00am.
Harvey was...
Arlene Klauck
Oct 12, 2025
Arlene Josephine Klauck, age 87, of Nisswa, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home on October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Arlene was born on September 22, 1938, in Chicago to Anthony and Cassimera (Gurski) Dorsha. In 1957, she married the love of her life, Howard Klauck, in Chicago. A few years...
Draven Heffelfinger
Oct 11, 2025
Draven Heffelfinger, 7 weeks, passed away at home on October 11, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 25, 2025 from 2pm-4pm at the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Ralph Taylor Jr
Oct 11, 2025
Ralph William Taylor, Jr., 95, of Crosslake, formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held for Ralph at 11 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Crosslake Lutheran Church, with lunch to follow. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Ralph was born on...
Henrietta Lillian Benesh Erickson
Oct 11, 2025
Henrietta Lillian Benesh Erickson born December 29, 1932, at home in Bear Creek Township, Clearwater County Minnesota and the ninth of a family of 13, to parents Fred and Annie (Rosicka) Benesh.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday October 20, 2025, at 11:00am at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN. There will be a visitation held one...
Janet Hausauer
Oct 10, 2025
Janet Marie (Mayo) Hausauer, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Bethany Good Samaritan Home, surrounded by her loving family. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday with a large gathering of family and friends.
Born to Lyle and Irma (Toumi) Mayo, also of Brainerd, Janet is preceded in death by her parents; her loving daughter...
Stephen Targeson
Oct 9, 2025
Stephen Boyd Targeson 1953-2025
Stephen Boyd Targeson, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with COPD. He was a loving father to his two daughters, Nicole White (Bernie) and Christina Casoria (Tim), and an adoring grandfather to Jack and Libby White and Mattison Casoria. He also shared a lifelong friendship and deep bond with his...
William Olson
Oct 9, 2025
William Charles Olson, 64, of Baxter, Minnesota, went to his higher power on October 9, 2025, with his family at his side following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on October 31, 1960, in Brainerd, MN to Melvin “Butch” and Jeanne Vahda (Zimmerman) Olson.
Bill graduated from Brainerd High School in 1979. He served in the United States Airforce from 1983...
Theodore Pederson
Oct 8, 2025
Theodore Pederson passed away on October 8, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Raymond Holm
Oct 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Raymond Victor Holm
July 10, 1941 – October 7, 2025
Viewing: 10:30a-12:00n
Brenny Cross Lake Chapel
13782 County Road 36
Crosslake, MN 56442
Burial: 12:30p-1:30p
Mission Township Cemetery
28056 County Road 19
Merrifield, MN 56465
Celebration of Life: 2:00p-4:00p
Mission Town Hall
29474 County Road 3
Merrifield, MN 56465
Ray was born to Anna Sofia and Victor Elving Holm in Minneapolis, MN on July 10, 1941. He passed away in...
Richard Rodseth
Oct 7, 2025
Richard (Dick) Rodseth, 85, died at home on October 7, 2025, with family by his side.
Dick was born in Crookston, Minnesota, on August 28, 1940, and later moved with his parents to Grafton, ND, and then to North Hollywood, CA. He went into the Navy in 1958 and played on the Navy baseball team as a left-handed pitcher. He was...
Janis Simons
Oct 7, 2025
*SERVICE DATE CHANGE: A celebration of Janis’ life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (101 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401), with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at 11:00 a.m. on Monday October...
Harvey Huelsman
Oct 5, 2025
Harvey H. Huelsman (Butch), age 84, passed away peacefully at their home in Breezy Point on October 5. He was proceeded in death by his parents Harvey H Huelsman and Elaine (Kustrich) Huelsman. Also proceeded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.
Harvey graduated from Harding High School, was proud to have served in the US Army and was a...
Kenneth Daniels
Oct 5, 2025
Kenneth Lee Daniels, age 73, of Pequot Lakes, passed away at Essentia Health–St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy, spending seven years on active duty aboard the USS Hector, USS Barbou, and USS Florikan, followed by an additional year as a Navy recruiter. His dedication to service reflected his strong sense...
Beverly Keller
Oct 4, 2025
Beverly Jean Keller, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 4, 2025.
Bev was born on September 17, 1933, at home to Lloyd and Flossie Dumpprope in Donnelly Township in Northwestern Minnesota near the tiny town of Stephen. She grew up in a loving family, settling in the Backus, MN, area for much of her life. She...
Thomas Cadwell
Oct 4, 2025
Thomas Graydon Cadwell, 64, passed away on October 4, 2025, in his home. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Durane “Doc” and Anita Cadwell on November 5, 1960.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 25, 2025, at 11:30 am at the Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine River, Minnesota, with a grave site service with military honors and a...
Tory Rochat
Oct 4, 2025
Tory Michael RochatSeptember 25, 1997 - October 4th, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tory Michael Rochat on October 4th, 2025, at the age of 28. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Julia Burton. Tory was raised in Staples by Julia and Jay Rochat where he graduated high school in 2016. From a young age, Tory...
Keith Cole
Oct 4, 2025
Keith George Cole, 89, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025. He was born in Winner, MN on January 2, 1936 to John and Katie Cole.
After graduating from Warroad High School, Keith attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis to learn carpentery. He married the love of his life, Dorinne Ebert,in 1957 and they had three children: Jody, Jean, and Steve. Keith...
