Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Lillian F. Smith, 89, of Motley, MN passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at Lakewood Care Center in Staples.

Lillian was born on April 5, 1933 in Staples, MN to Theodore and Violet (Killian) Dukowitz. She married Melvin Smith on August 26, 1950 in Staples.

She enjoyed fishing on a peaceful day on the lake, and had...

Feb 14, 2023

Sharon Marie (Paulson) Amerud, 86, of Brainerd, MN, died Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, at Diamond Willow in Baxter, MN.

Sharon was born April 27, 1936, in Brainerd, to Marie (Wolleat) and Leland (Rusty) Paulson.

She graduated from Brainerd Senior High School and worked at various positions in the Brainerd area, most notably as a loan officer for many years at...

Feb 12, 2023

Karen Marie Blackbird (Kortus), 64, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2023. A native of Maplewood, Karen was one of 10 children born to Donald and Gloria Kortus (deceased). Karen married John Blackbird in 1983, and the couple proudly celebrated 34 years of marriage at the time of John’s death in 2017.

 

Karen is survived by...

Feb 12, 2023

Keith Harold Moser, age 87, passed away peacefully February 12, 2023. He was born to Harold and Glorine Moser on August 9, 1935, in Swanburg, MN.

Keith enjoyed living the “Lake Life” for many years during retirement. He enjoyed RVing in the winter months with his wife where they met many great friends. He sang in his...

Feb 10, 2023

Irene Adeline Roggenkamp, age 95 of Brainerd, passed away February 10th at Edgewood Vista Memory Care Baxter.  Irene was born November 1, 1927 to Adolph and Florence (Miller) Neisess, in Tintah, MN, the 2nd of 3 daughters.  The family moved to Wadena where Mom graduated high school with her older sister, Evelyn, because Mom’s class was so small.

At 17,...

Feb 4, 2023

Mark Lyn Plattner, 65, passed away unexpectedly on February 04, 2023. He was born to Junior and Darline Plattner on April 24, 1957, in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be 5pm - 7pm on Friday, February 10th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Funeral service will be held 11am on Saturday, February 11th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel...

Feb 2, 2023

Jeffrey Helm, 68, passed away on February 2nd, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Jeff's Life held on Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11:00am at the Salvation Army in Brainerd (208 South 5th Street, Brainerd). Capt. Jeff Curan will preside. There will be lunch and fellowship following the service.

Jeffrey was born on March 22nd, 1954, to Max...

Feb 2, 2023

Gail Ilene Walsh, 81, of Brainerd, passed away on February 2, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.

Gail was born on March 7, 1941, to Bill and Lucille (Dugger) Sears in Bridgeport Nebraska. On July 14, 1962, she married Donald W. Walsh Jr. in Arapahoe County Colorado. They had two children. Gail worked in the Civil Defense/Veterans Service...

Jan 30, 2023

   Carlos Wayne Lind , 95 went peacefully to his Heavenly home Monday afternoon, January 30, 2023. He had been living at Edgewood assisted living because of declining health. He joins his wife, Inez in Heaven. Their children Deanna, (John) Vogel, Randy Lind, Karen, (Bruce) Rugloski and Kim Herrmann are thankful for such wonderful, loving parents. Carlos and Inez have...

Jan 29, 2023

Janet Cloy Olson, age 87, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on January 29, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter. She was born August 22, 1935, to Wallace and Mabel (Knowles) Olson. She lived her entire life in Baxter, growing up with brothers Donald and Roger. She was proud to be a member of Brainerd Class...

Jan 29, 2023

William Goodrich, 71, of Baxter, MN passed away on January 29, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter. Per William’s request, no services will be held.

William was born to Lloyd and Ollie (Simkins) Goodrich on September 8, 1951, in Staples, MN.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jan 28, 2023

Laura Mick passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Brainerd, at the age of 102 and a half. Laura was born on July 27, 1920, to Frank and Frieda Stern at home with her grandma, Mary Keske, there to escort her into a new world near Watertown, MN. Laura was later baptized and...

Jan 27, 2023

Karen (Lahti) DeTuncq left this earth on January 27, 2023, to be with her family gone before. She was born on August 28, 1948, in Virginia, MN, and raised in Biwabik, Mn. After high school, Karen found her calling at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Duluth, MN, graduating in 1970 with her RN. She raised her three children in...

Jan 27, 2023

Arvilla F. Dyer, 95, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully at Lakewood Hospital on January 27, 2023. Funeral Services for Arvilla will be held on Saturday February 4, 2023, at 11:00am at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather on Friday February 3, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel...

Jan 26, 2023

Ronald John Kokko, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN. He was born to John and Hulda Kokko on April 7, 1935, in L’Anse, Michigan.

Ron graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for United States Steel Corporation in...

Jan 25, 2023

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Richard Benedict Murray, devoted Catholic and Navy veteran, passed away at the age of 87.

Richard was born in Foley, MN on June 11, 1935, and was raised in South Minneapolis. Joining the Navy in May 1955 was one of his most cherished accomplishments. He proudly served on the USS Midway (CVA-41)...

Jan 24, 2023

Thomas Ray Tulenchik, age 70, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Known affectionately as “Tommy T” to all that knew and loved him, he was born on October 21, 1952, to Raymond and Doris Tulenchik.

Tom spent his childhood growing up in Pine River with his parents and brother, Mike, amongst a multitude...

Jan 23, 2023

Orville Duncan, 84, of Brainerd, MN passed away on January 23, 2023 in Brainerd.

Internment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jan 22, 2023

Moeglein, James, O.S.C.  Crosier Jim Moeglein died at age 80 from the effects of brain cancer on Sunday, January 22, at Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia, MN.  He was born to Charles and Agnes (Dullinger) Moeglein on January 5, 1943, in Little Falls, MN. 

            He attended Crosier Seminary and entered the Crosier novitiate in Hastings, NE, in 1963 and...

Jan 21, 2023

Lois Ann LaPage Anderson, 89, of Brainerd, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1933, in Chicago, IL to Archie and Alice LaPage where she graduated high school and married. She and her husband moved to New Hope and later to Brainerd in 1971 where they finished raising their five...