Obituaries
Verdienne "Vickie" LaRae Torgerson
Jan 14, 2024
Vickie was born March 3, 1933, on her family farm in Erskine, MN. She passed away January 14, 2024, at the age of 90. Survived by her loving children: Steve (Char) Torgerson, Ron (Lori) Torgerson, Dean (Becky) Torgerson, LaRae (Gordy) Nelson; sister, Jannette (Jack) Berry; brothers, Jack (Marge) Berg, Al (Cindy) Berg; sisters-in-law, Nancy Berg, Eleanor Jackson; and many nieces and...
Marilyn Finley
Jan 13, 2024
Marilyn Finley, 79, of Menahga, MN, passed away on January 13, 2024. Private family services will be held.
Carol Kort
Jan 10, 2024
Carol Kort, 76, of Pillager, MN passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born to Milton and Joy (Carpenter) Mertala on August 5, 1947 in Park Rapids, MN.
She worked for many years at Madden’s Resort. Carol enjoyed visiting with many of her friends, and family. Her family and friends meant the world to her.
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Franklin D. O'Connell
Jan 10, 2024
Franklin (Dugan) O’Connell, 86, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday January 15, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Michael Garry officiating. There will be a Rosary at 10:30am, and lunch will be served following the service.
Franklin is...
Dewey Brown
Jan 8, 2024
Dewey Brown, 79, of Browerville, MN passed away at his home on January 8, 2024. There will be no services held at this time.
Dewey was born to Roger and Anne (Langston) Brown on July 29, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington. He spent his employment years with Potlatch in manufacturing. Dewey and Yvonne were united in marriage on April 4, 1987.
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Daniel Kepner
Jan 7, 2024
Daniel (Boone) John Kepner, passed away at the age of 61 peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 7th, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1962, to Robert (Jerry) and Mary (Schnitzler) Kepner in Shakopee MN. He Graduated high school from the Academy of Holy Angels in 1981. Soon after high school, Dan began working as an...
Durane "Doc" Cadwell
Jan 7, 2024
Durane “Doc” O. Cadwell, 90, of Pine River passed away on January 7, 2024, comfortably at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will take place at First Lutheran Church, Pine River, MN, on Saturday, January 27th at 11 AM. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Luncheon to follow. Interment will be in the spring at Doc’s...
James Keelin
Jan 6, 2024
James “Jimmy” Keelin, 51, of Pine River, MN, passed away at his home on January 6, 2024 after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. Jimmy was born on February 7, 1972 in Edina, MN, the youngest of 3 boys to Donald Keelin and Catherine Hamlin.
Jimmy was a proud caregiver for many years, ending his caregiving days with...
Ted Richard Pederson
Jan 6, 2024
Ted Pederson, age 77, of Crosslake, MN, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living, in Crosslake. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services.
Ted Richard Pederson was born on November 4, 1946,...
John Thomas Fillmore
Jan 5, 2024
John Thomas Fillmore, 72, of Brainerd, passed away on January 5, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 11 AM on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Lakewood Church in Baxter, MN, with a visitation 9-11am prior to service. Interment will be at 1PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery (Camp Ripley) in Little Falls, MN.
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Betsy Ann Maranda
Jan 5, 2024
Betsy Ann Maranda, 92, of Crosslake, passed away on January 5, 2024. Please check back for a full obituary and more information.
John Piffier
Jan 4, 2024
John A. Piffier, 63, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at his home in Breezy Point. John was born in Gainesville, Florida, to Donald Piffier and Goldie Crowe.
John enjoyed walking his dog, gardening, riding his scooter and spending time with his grandchildren. He was always willing to take care of any kind of pet that came his way....
James Harrah
Jan 4, 2024
James Harrah, 70, of Brainerd, passed away on January 4, 2024 in Brainerd. No services are planned at this time.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Dawn Allers
Jan 3, 2024
Dawn Allers, 67, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, in Staples at Daughter’s Love. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday January 11, 2024, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples.
Dawn was born to Dick and Roberta Pepple on March 30, 1956, in Minneapolis. Dawn married...
Wayne Witkop
Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Richard Witkop, 61, of Pine River, MN passed away unexpectedly at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center on January 2, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1962, to Richard and Florence Witkop of Chicago, IL. Wayne attended Frazee High School and then joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Wayne and Bonnie Brill were married in Park Rapids, MN on...
Leland Schultz
Jan 2, 2024
Leland (Lee) Schultz, age 90, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marilyn, son Donald Schultz, granddaughter Melissa Genereux, parents Emil and Anna, sister Leona, and brother Lenny. Leland was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be treasured by...
Karen Hanson
Jan 2, 2024
Karen Jean Hanson, 76, passed away peacefully at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd, MN on January 02, 2024, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her loving family.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 11:00 am on January 20, 2024, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Baxter, MN with a one-hour visitation before...
Raymond Castro
Jan 2, 2024
Raymond Castro, 86, of Brainerd, MN passed away on January 2, 2024, in Brainerd, MN. No services are planned at this time.
Ray was born on August 21, 1937, in Hong Kong.
He loved to cook for others and share his joy of food. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching Chinese martial arts movies and cowboy...
Zion Kramer-Smart
Jan 1, 2024
It is with anguish and great sorrow that I announce to whom it may concern, the death on New Year's Day of Zion Elias Kramer, cherished first born son, beloved brother, nephew, cousin, grandson, and friend.
Zion was born on April Fool's Day 1998, and apparently, he got the memo because that boy was full of rich humor, though...
