Obituaries
Mona Bengtson
Aug 11, 2023
Mona Lee (Dass) Bengtson, 63, of Aitkin/Palisade MN, died on Friday, August 11, 2023, due to a tragic car accident in Faribault, MN. There will be no arranged funeral service or visitation, but a celebration of life will be held on a later undecided date.
She was born January 19, 1960 in Iowa Falls, IA to Donald and Virginia (Wilson)...
Jacquelyn Star
Aug 10, 2023
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Star of Backus, passed away on August 10, 2023. She was born on November 21, 1947, in Minneapolis and lived most of her life in Minnesota.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Hazel Star, and her sister-in-law, Mary Star. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Deanne and John Greco of Sun...
Donald Porter
Aug 7, 2023
Donald Eugene Porter of Eden Prairie, MN, died on Monday August 7, 2023, from complications of Myasthenia Gravis and Diabetes. He was born in Minneapolis on October 5, 1933, to Dorothy Tornell Porter. He credits the love and sacrifices that his mother made for him and his younger brother, Jerry, to improve upon their lives. Dad knew from a young...
Carolyn Kubesh
Aug 6, 2023
Carolyn Francis Kubesh, of Brainerd, MN passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 67 years, 4 months, and 5 days. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 12, 2023, at 12:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the start of the service at the Chapel....
Joyce Rothmeier
Aug 4, 2023
Joyce Rothmeier, 89, of Pillager, MN passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Northfield, MN on August 4, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday August 22, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the start of the service at the Chapel. A luncheon will follow,...
Hilma Keller
Aug 1, 2023
Hilma M. Keller, 90 years young, passed away Tuesday, 1 August at her home in Gilman, MN. Hilma was preceded in passing by her husband Kenneth Keller, brothers Albert, Charles & Herman Smith, and sister Mary Newinski. She is survived by her sister Rose Renkosik of Ottawa, IL, daughter Denise Schaefer of Gilman, MN, son Daniel Austin of Aurora, CO,...
Robert Ulicki
Aug 1, 2023
Robert “Bob” C. Ulicki, age 74, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Lakewood Health Systems, Staples, MN. He was born on March 15, 1949, in Buffalo, NY, to Chester and Helen (Kubica) Ulicki. He attended college at SUNY, New Paltz, NY. Bob was employed by Disney World in Florida for several years before moving to Warrens, WI, where he...
Adolph Rabe
Jul 31, 2023
Adolph Arthur Rabe passed away peacefully at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, MN at the age of 82 on Monday July 31, 2023. A Memorial Service for Adolph will be held on Friday August 11, 2023, at the Motley United Methodist Church in Motley, MN at 2:00pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to that start of the service at...
Keith Dwayne Nelson
Jul 30, 2023
Keith Nelson
Dec. 14, 1961 – July 30, 2023
Survived by Cathy Nelson- Mother of his children, and best friend; son Chris (Miranda) Nelson; daughter Sarah (Chuck) Weber; brother Mike (Barb) Nelson; sister Becky (Bill) Lakin; three grandchildren Arianna, Ace and Gauge; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents Andy and Mary; three brothers Darrold, Raymond,...
Doris Glover
Jul 29, 2023
Doris Glover, age 95, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd under hospice care. She was born to Francis and Louise Jones on May 18, 1928.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Barbara Witt; granddaughter, Rhonda Adams; great grandsons, Troy and Steven Anderson and Cole Witt; and great granddaughter,...
Jerry Raph
Jul 27, 2023
Jerry Raph, age 71, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born to Gerald and Judith Raph on April 19, 1952, in Brainerd. He loved the mountains, hunting and spending time outdoors.
Jerry is survived by his best friend, Lillie; children, Cyndy Boyd (Steve) and Bradley Raph (Audrey); mother, Judy; siblings: Penney Schneider, Lynn Raph, Neil Raph (Barb),...
Rory Olson
Jul 27, 2023
Rory Don Olson “OLE”
Rory Don Olson age 67, went to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born to Donald & Delores (Niesche) Olson on September 10, 1955. Rory was the youngest of their 4 children. Rory was baptized into the Lutheran faith on November 13, 1955. He was confirmed on...
Robert 'Bob' Breitling
Jul 26, 2023
Robert ‘Bob’ Breitling, 76, of Brainerd, passed away on July 26, 2023, at Regency Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral Services for Bob will be held on Saturday August 5, 2023, at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Friends and family are invited to gather on Friday August 4, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel,...
Valerie Ann Carlson
Jul 25, 2023
Valerie Ann Carlson, 73, of Brainerd passed away on July 25, 2023. A Celebration of Valerie’s life will be held on Saturday August 26, 2023 at 1:00pm at South Long Lake Town Hall in Brainerd, MN.
Valerie was born on September 24, 1950, to Orville and Thelma (Lockwood) Speed in Brainerd, MN. She worked for many years as a...
Bruce Ohland
Jul 24, 2023
Bruce Walker Ohland, 81, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on July 24, 2023. A celebration of life will be held 4pm-7pm at the Pequot Legion on August 25th.
Bruce was born on February 7, 1942, to Clarence and Vernal (Walker) Ohland in Minneapolis Minnesota. He married Dianne Peterson on June 27, 1964. Bruce continued his education and received his Masters...
Tammy Gorman
Jul 24, 2023
Tammy Gorman, 64, of Staples, MN passed away on July 24, 2023 in St. Cloud, MN. No services are planned at this time.
Tammy was born to Darwin and Rosie Grammentz on May 28, 1959 in Glenwood, MN. She worked at Lakewood Health System as a Registered Nurse.
She is survived by her husband Greg, her sons Albert...
Darwyne Girard
Jul 22, 2023
Darwyne is survived by his dear wife, Doris, of 70 years; daughter, Kathleen Vander Schaaf; son, Kevin (Pat) Girard; daughter, Jolene (Randy) Knowles; grandchildren Christine (Jose) Gonzalez, Eric Rhodes, Kim Matroni, Duane (Sara) Girard, Keith (Savannah) Girard, Karen (Brandon) Girard, Kelly (Joe) Johnson; nine great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; sisters Diana Girard and Dulia (Arlin) Potocnik.
Darwyne was preceded...
Daniel Edward Hare
Jul 21, 2023
Daniel Edward Hare, 59, of Motley, passed away on July 21, 2023. Full obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
John Griffin Jr.
Jul 21, 2023
John Griffin Jr, 74, of Crosslake, MN passed away on July 21, 2023 in Brainerd, MN. A Memorial Service for John will be held on Monday August 7, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Crosslake. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to the start of the service at the Chapel. Interment will...
Janett Bundy
Jul 20, 2023
Janett Ora Bundy, age 90, formerly of Hackensack, passed away peacefully at her home in Detroit Lakes on July 20, 2023. She was born to Frank and Ora (VanHoever) Radimecky on April 30, 1933, in Browerville, MN. Janett went to nursing school where she earned her LPN and worked at Lind’s Nursing Home in Hackensack and Ah-Gwah-Ching in Walker. She...
