Obituaries

Oct 15, 2022

John Leo "Jack" Havrilak

June 30th, 1939 — October 15th, 2022

 

John Leo "Jack" Havrilak, age 83, of Randall, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side on October 15th, 2022. Jack was born on June 30th, 1939, to John C. and Marian Havrilak. 

 

Jack enlisted in the Navy as a young man....

Oct 15, 2022

Vi Heiser, age 95, of Baxter passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Crosby Cuyuna Care Center. A celebration of Vi’s life will be Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 11 AM, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 415 Juniper Street Brainerd, MN. A gathering of family and friends will take place one hour prior to the...

Oct 15, 2022

Warren Robert Heidemann born November 15, 1933 in Nicollet, Minnesota passed away on October 15, 2022 at the age of 88. Warren grew up in Courtland, Minnesota and graduated from New Ulm High School.  He met and later married Marlene Kornmann on June 21, 1958. Warren and Marlene lived in Brownsburg, Indiana for many years and eventually moved back to...

Oct 14, 2022

Chip (Leonard David Jr) Nelson had a cardiac arrest on October 14, 2022. He died at his beloved family forest, Tick Hill, in Maple Township, MN. Chip was born on October 23, 1948, on the Naval Base in Guam. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis in 1967. Chip was in the US Navy from 1968-1972 aboard the USS America. He...

Oct 13, 2022

Maurice Eugene Schwen, 98, entered heaven on October 13, 2022. Maurice was born on April 12, 1924, in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Walter J. and Margaret (Stalwick) Schwen.

 

Maurice was interested in aviation from a young age and received his pilots license in high school. He graduated from high school, attended Aeronautical Engineering School and received his Navy...

Oct 12, 2022

Ruth Michaelis, 83, passed away on October 12, 2022. Services will be at 11am on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Living Savior Church in Nisswa with a visitation starting one hour prior.

Ruth was born to Nels and Ruth (Phelps) Fostveit in Waseca Minnesota. She married Richard Michaelis and moved to Bloomington where they raised their family. Ruth worked at...

Oct 12, 2022

Kenneth L. Corwin, age 94, of Breezy Point, MN, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2022 in Brainerd, MN.

Ken retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a proud Korean War Veteran.

He is survived by his son Steven (Bonnie) and dear friend Sally Wolford.

 

An interment was held for Kenneth on November 4th.

Arrangements...

Oct 12, 2022

Karen Lee Marlow, age 81, peacefully passed away on October 12, 2022, at Aitkin Health Services in Aitkin, MN. Per Karen’s wishes, no services are planned.

Karen was born to Jack and Ellen (Yde) Marlow on March 30, 1941, in Brainerd, MN.

She is survived by two sons Mark (Amy) Gendron and John (Patty) Simon, her sister Nancy Marlow, dear...

Oct 11, 2022

LeRoy Paul Freiborg of Fifty Lakes, MN formerly of St. Louis Park, MN, passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2022 at 87 years old. Born on March 7, 1935, LeRoy’s passion, dedication, and service to his family, to his career with the St. Louis Park Fire Department, and to his church were just some of the gifts he shared during...

Oct 11, 2022

Isaiah Carner, age 31, of Pillager, MN passed away unexpectedly at St. Cloud Hospital on October 11, 2022 after an unfortunate accident working on his truck.

A Celebration of Life for Isaiah will be held on Saturday October 22, 2022 at 12:00pm at the First Baptist Church in Pillager, MN.

Isaiah was born in Brainerd, MN on June...

Oct 11, 2022

Sylvia Mae (Dilley) Koland 80, of Brainerd passed away on October 11th, 2022. She is survived by her husband Jim of 52 years, her brother Rod, sons Rich Koland (the late Amy Koland) and Scott (Lori) Koland, and her four grandchildren Lexi, Braydon, Ethan and Abby and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Herman,...

Oct 11, 2022

Gene "Bud" Kerger was born November 13, 1931, to Evald and Lydia Kerger in Slayton, MN. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on October 11, 2022.

Bud graduated from Slayton High School, joined the Air Force in 1951 and was stationed in Tripoli. He traveled extensively throughout Europe as an airplane mechanic. Upon...

Oct 10, 2022

Iona M. Smith, 88, of Motley, MN died Monday October 10, 2022, at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday October 14, 2022, at 11:00am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Motley, MN with Father Aaron Kuhn officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday October 13, 2022, from...

Oct 10, 2022

Marie Amy Taylor (Witt), age 59, of Pine River, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022, with her loving husband of 35 years, Dean, by her side. She will be greatly missed by her children: Cheyanne (Cody), Austin, Lizzy (Eric); grandchildren, Ember and Carter; siblings: Darlene (Dan) Norman, Julie (Jay) Cline, Donna Crimmins, Josie (Steve) Mick, Penny (Troy) Sawyer,...

Oct 9, 2022

Laverne Fogelberg, known to friends and family as Dernie, passed away on October 9, 2022, at the age of 92, in Little Falls, MN.

Dernie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a fun-loving sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her sense of community and love for family provided cherished memories and lasting friendships to...

Oct 7, 2022

Ella Ann Hoffmann was born on October 7, 2022 surrounded by her sister and parents, before sadly passing away in her mother’s arms 4 ½ hours later. There will be a memorial gathering for Ella on Sunday October 16, 2022 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.

Ella is preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2022

Tanya Hanson, 38, passed away peacefully with her mom by her side after a long illness at the St Cloud Hospital on October 6, 2022. A memorial service for Tanya will be held on October 15, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for family and friends held at 3:00pm, and the service...

Oct 4, 2022

Jeannie Haugen

Mar 4, 1945 -

Oct 4, 2022

Jeannie Constance Haugen died peacefully at her home on Oct. 4, 2022. She was 77 years old.

Jeannie was born on March 4, 1945 in Sharon, N. D. to Roy and Cornelia (Bjerke) Sears. She was the second of four children. She grew up on a farm near Petersburg, N. D.,...

Oct 4, 2022

Bridget Louise (Houghtaling) Maine, 62, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, passed away, peacefully, on October 4, 2022, surrounded by her family after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Bridget was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 19, 1960. She spent her early years in Saginaw before moving to Alaska, where she met her husband, Westal Maine. They were...

Oct 1, 2022

In the early morning of October 1st, 2022, DeeDee Eve Paulson passed away peacefully at the age of 57, in Brainerd, MN.

 

Dee, as she was known best, was not only a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She truly was one of the best friends...