Obituaries

Oct 1, 2022

Jill Suzanne Warner-Klimek was born on September 10, 1964, to Thomas and Patricia (Brunotte) Warner in Northfield, MN. She grew up on the family farm, among the fields, woods, and creek that kindled her love of nature. After graduating from Northfield Senior High School in 1983, she made her way “up north” to attend Staples VoTech College for Art, where...

Sep 30, 2022

John “Jack” Rengel, 76, of Staples, passed away after an unexpected illness on September 30, 2022, at St. Cloud Hospital.

Jack was born on August 29, 1946, to John and Rose (Heier) Rengel in Staples, Minnesota. He was the oldest of 8 boys.  Jack spent his younger years growing up in Staples where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and...

Sep 30, 2022

Beverly Mary Anderson, age 87, of Garrison, MN, passed away at her home on September 30, 2022. A Memorial Service for Beverly will be held on Friday October 14, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Garrison, MN. The service will begin at 12:00pm, and there will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of...

Sep 29, 2022

James Munsch, age 86, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2022. A Funeral Service for James will be held on Wednesday October 5, 2022 at 11:00am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday October 4, 2022 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter,...

Sep 28, 2022

Robert Charles Lee, Born July 26, 1927, to Rudolph and Mary (Erickson) Lee in Grand Forks, ND.    

 

Bob spent his boyhood years between Brainerd, MN and East Grand Forks, MN.  He  entered into Military Service in 1944, following his Jr. year  of High School.   Robert served in World War II in the Navy in the Pacific Theater.    He...

Sep 28, 2022

Patricia Marie (Hammer) Hunstad

Pat of East Gull Lake, formerly of the Twin Cities area, lost her battle with dementia September 28th. while her body has succumbed, her spirit remains alive with her family and friends.

Pat was God’s gift to Mary and Wally Hammer after more than 8 childless years. She was born in St. Paul on January 9,...

Sep 28, 2022

Daryl Bahma, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully on September 28, 2022, at the age of 82. A Funeral Service for Daryl will be held on Monday October 3, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a visitation starting one hour earlier at 10:00AM. There will be a visitation held on Sunday October 2, 2022,...

Sep 27, 2022

 Marlys Malmsten Arenson was born at St. Mary’s Hospital to Rev. H. Wyman & Amy (Groff) Malmsten on Sept. 2, 1933. She was the eldest of three children & grew up knowing Jesus loved her & Praying was important. Her parents & all four of her grandparents were active members of Bethlehem Baptist Church & Marlys followed their lead. At...

Sep 26, 2022

Dustin Lee Ahlgren, 43, of Baxter, passed away on September 26, 2022, at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center. Private Family services will be held at a later date.

Sep 25, 2022

Terry Thotland, age 58, passed away in his home unexpectedly on September 25, 2022.

 He is preceded in death by his father Terry Robert Thotland. He is survived by his mom Carol VanDam and step-father Gary, his former wife Jennifer Thotland, his sisters Tonya Erickson (Mark) and Joani Pettow (Brian), his brother Joe VanDam, his daughters Heather (Kern) Calhoun, Ashley...

Sep 25, 2022

Iras Chapin, 102, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022. Services will be held 11:00AM on Thursday, September 29th at United Methodist Church in Motley. Visitation will start one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Poplar Cemetery.

Iras was born on April 8, 1920, to Walter and Laura (Williams) Payne in Motley Minnesota. She married Bernard Chapin on...

Sep 24, 2022

Vickie Dee McCarty of Backus, MN, passed away September 24, 2022, in Brainerd, MN. She was born August 28, 1955, to Wyman “Jack” and Donna (Hasbrouck) Dwire in Park Rapids, MN. Vickie worked as a receptionist at the clinic in Pequot Lakes for many years until her COPD forced her to retire. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and gardening...

Sep 23, 2022

Andrew L. Granby, age 87, of Staples, passed away peacefully at his home in Staples on September 23, 2022. A Memorial Service for Andrew will be held on Thursday September 29, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. There will be light refreshments and time for visiting following the service.  

Andrew was born to Martin...

Sep 23, 2022

SERVICES FOR DONALD BROWN HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 2 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, AT KLINE FUNERAL HOME, PINE RIVER. VISITATION WILL BE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE WITH A LUNCHEON FOLLOWING THE SERVICE AT THE BACKUS AMERICAN LEGION.

Donald “Don” Brown, age 68, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on...

Sep 22, 2022

 

Alex Alfred Anderson, age 86, of Columbia Heights, MN passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Brainerd on

September 22, 2022. A memorial service for Alex will be held at 2:00pm on Friday October 14, 2022 at the Miller Funeral Home in Fridley, MN. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the...

Sep 21, 2022

Adam Davis Goedker, age 38, of Bemidji passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, after a life-long battle with mental illness. His memorial service will be at 11:00am on Friday, September 30, at LifeSpring Church in Crosby with Pastor Eric Anderson officiating.

Adam was born in Brainerd on January 7, 1984, to David (Sherri) Goedker and Sheryl (Jon) Suazo. He...

Sep 19, 2022

Wendy Lee Anderson of Menasha, WI, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2022, at ThedaCare Regional Hospital, Neenah, WI. She was born on December 12, 1967 in Minneapolis, MN, to Jim and Lois Anderson.

Wendy graduated from Alliance Christian Academy, Elk River, MN and attended St. Cloud Beauty College. She was dearly loved by friends and family....

Sep 18, 2022

Edward “Bud” Allerman, 88, of Little Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Little Falls Care Center. Visitation will be 4-6PM on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 AM, on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in...

Sep 18, 2022

Georgia (Stangel) Theis, age 69, passed away on September 18, 2022, at her home in rural Pine River. She was born in Crosby, MN, on January 27, 1953, to Richard and D. Marie Stangel.

Georgia is survived by husband, Richard Theis; sisters: Jeanette Gale of Las Vegas, NV, Pat (Jim) Earl of Crosby, Linda (Jim) Gutenkauf of...

Sep 17, 2022

Marlys Lee went home to be with Jesus on September 17, 2022, one month short of her 98th birthday, in her daughter’s home in Merrifield, MN. She was born in Murdo, SD, to Frank and Maude Coleman, the first of five children. The family moved to the farm near Ruthven, IA, where Marlys attended country school and later Ruthven...