Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Lynda Lee (Eickhoff) Wilson, 63, unexpectedly passed away from natural causes at her home in the Brainerd Lakes area on December 7, 2022.  

Lynda was born on September 21, 1959, in Warren, Minnesota to Loran and Joanne (Griggs) Eickhoff.  When Lynda was 2 years old, her parents relocated to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota where she attended elementary school through high school...

Dec 6, 2022

Cathi McBryde, 72, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time, please check back for a full obituary.

Dec 6, 2022

John Allyn Moldstad was born June 5, 1926 to Rev. John A. Moldstad and his wife, Ethelyn (Holverson) in Chicago, IL. He was joined in faith to Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Chicago. He attended Bethel Lutheran School, Luther Institute, and graduated from Bethany Lutheran High School in 1943. At age 17...

Dec 5, 2022

Vera Alberta (Hochstatter) Keep, age 99, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born October 19, 1923, to Ethel (Stephens) and William Hochstatter in Estherville, Iowa. The family moved to the Hackensack area in 1935 and shortly after, moved to Park Rapids, MN.

Vera met the love of her life, Gerald “Mel”...

Dec 4, 2022

Anita Marie Gerrety, 69, of Brainerd, MN, passed away surrounded by her family on December 4, 2022 in Brainerd. A Funeral Service for Anita will be held on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa, MN at 11:00am. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. A luncheon...

Dec 3, 2022

Donita Marilee (Schroeder) Harris, age 64, of Backus, died peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1958, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Richard and Emily (Mitten) Schroeder. She was raised in Marcus, IA, and graduated from Marcus Community High School in 1976. On July 16, 1977, Donita...

Dec 2, 2022

Elaine Doris (Rogers) Cullett passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2022

Elaine was born in Staples, MN on March 1, 1945 to George and Essie (Moon) Rogers.  Elaine grew up in the Pillager area and married John Cullett on October 19, 1962.  Together they raised six children in Brainerd.

Elaine loved her family, friends, and her pets.  As...

Dec 1, 2022

Joann K. Luukkonen, 75, of Brainerd, passed away surrounded by her family on December 1, 2022, after a 30 year long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was a strong, independent, and determined woman.  She was a role model, talented quilter, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Joann was born in New York Mills on July 5, 1947, to William and Hildegarde...

Dec 1, 2022

Nick William Phillips, age 64, of Pequot Lakes, MN and formerly of Perham, MN, passed away suddenly on the evening of December 1, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1958, to Donna (Lindemeier) and Robert Phillips in Hutchinson, MN. Nick graduated from Perham High School. He married Denice (Doll) Phillips-Kunze, and they had 4 children together: Stephanie (Gerald)...

Nov 30, 2022

Christina High – Olson, age 54 of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022. Although it was a short battle with cancer, she fought valiantly. Her strength and courage was admirable.

Christina (Tina) was born on April 13th, 1968, to Bruce and Carol (Leikvoll) High. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1986. She then attended Brainerd Technical Institute...

Nov 29, 2022

Paul Martin Winkelman, age 91, Venice, Florida (formerly of Pequot Lakes and Richfield, MN) passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022.  Memorial services will be at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services.  Burial will be in the Pequot Lakes City Cemetery.

Paul was...

Nov 29, 2022

Galen J. Filsmyer , age 83, of Brainerd and formerly Pine River, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born September 3, 1939, in Pine River to Norbert and Edith (Berg) Filsmyer. He attended school in Pine River and joined the Army for a brief time. He worked at Standard Oil for...

Nov 25, 2022

Genevieve M. Tank, 79 passed away on November 25, 2022 and is rejoicing with the Lord now. She was born on 1/29/1943 daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy Valder of Hoven SD and attended school in Hoven SD. She was married in 1963 and moved to Brainerd MN where she lived until her death. She retired from the State of Minnesota...

Nov 24, 2022

A memorial service is planned for Karen Laura Hamilton on June 12, 2023, at Lakeside Baptist Church in Backus, MN. There will be a service at 10 AM followed by a luncheon at 11 AM.

Karen was born on June 26, 1941, to Fay and Lorna Hamilton. She passed away on November 24, 2022, in Duluth, MN, at the age...

Nov 24, 2022

Paul Althoff, age 87, of Fort Ripley, MN, went to live with his Father in heaven on November 24, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial for Paul will be held on Friday December 2, 2022 at 10:00am at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Fort Ripley, MN. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of Mass. Burial...

Nov 23, 2022

Daryl Ervin Hankel, 84, of Crosslake, MN, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Services will be 2pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at he the Assembly of God in Crosslake with the visitation starting one hour prior.

Daryl was born on November 16, 1938, in Oakes, ND. He was...

Nov 23, 2022

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Darrell Roy Schreiner, age 84, of Nisswa passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Darrell was born on June 24, 1938, in St. Paul, MN to Robert and Dorothy (Spainhower) Schreiner.  During his early school years, he kept very busy growing his paper route. ...

Nov 21, 2022

Rosella (Rhodie) Guido, age 88, passed on November 21, 2022 at Golden Horizons care

center. She was comfortable, at peace, and had many family members nearby. Many thanks

to all her friends and family who have supported her life’s journey.

                Rhodie was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1934, one of four children. She moved with her

family, at the...

Nov 21, 2022

 

Harland Van Duyn 84, of Baxter, MN passed away on November 21, 2022 of Lewy body dementia. Harland was born on November 20, 1938 to Neva and Frank in Bagley, MN. He attended high school in Arthur, ND. While in high school he worked with his dad as a farm laborer. He was then enlisted in the United States...

Nov 20, 2022

Arla Ruth Johnson age 94 of Crosslake, Minnesota passed away on November 20, 2022 from a long respiratory illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold and daughter Janet. She is survived by 4 children (Stuart, wife Vicki; Harlan, wife Ann; Erik, wife Mindy; Judith Elavsky, husband Joel) 6 grandchildren (Joe Johnson, wife Kate; Danielle Zaya, husband David; Claire Johnson;...