Obituaries
Velma I. Ford
Sep 2, 2022
Velma Ilene Ford, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022 at Bethany Good Samaritan Hospice in Brainerd, MN. A memorial service for Velma will be held on Wednesday September 14, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. There will be a visitation beginning at 1:00pm, and the service will begin at 2:00pm.
Velma was...
Ernest Teie Jr.
Sep 1, 2022
Ernest William Teie Jr. passed away September 1 at the Edgewood Vista assisted living home in the company of his two sons. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ernest and Hattie Teie in 1927 and grew up in Hatton, ND. Ernie is survived by his sons Paul and David, grandchildren Andrew, Sophia, Ethan, Elizabeth, Dani, and Mark, and great-grandchildren...
Courtney John Lechert, JR
Sep 1, 2022
Courtney John Lechert Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022 in Staples. Courtney was born on March 11, 1944, to Courtney Sr. and Corrine (Sio) Lechert in Chicago, Illinois. He was an engineer for more than forty years and served four years in the Navy. Courtney was a volunteer firefighter and on an underwater rescue team. Courtney enjoyed...
Margaret Swertel
Sep 1, 2022
Margaret “Margie” (Becker) Swertel, at the young age of 86, formerly from Pine River, MN, peacefully passed away September 1, 2022 at the Bethany Good Samaritan-Brainerd, MN. Born February 1,1936 to John and Margaret (Holdener) Becker in Chicago IL, she was proud to be a “winter baby”.
On September 10, 1955 she married the love of her life,...
Ruth Dupont
Aug 31, 2022
Ruth Marie Dupont passed away August 31, 2022, at the age of 76, after a long battle with cancer. Ruth was born on October 20, 1945, in Albert Lea, MN, to Walter and Burnette Tveit. She spent the first six months of her life in Scarville, IA, with her mom and grandparents while her dad served in the Navy....
Robert Lohman
Aug 30, 2022
Robert Frederick Lohman, of Baxter, MN died August 30th, 2022, in a tragic automobile accident. Robert (Bob) was born December 21st, 1938, to Dr. Fred and Josephine Lohman in Waterloo, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughter Maria Lohman Wolfe of Brainerd, MN and his grandchildren, Natalie, and Ethan Wolfe.
Bob grew up surrounded by many aunts, uncles...
Paula Ann Bernier
Aug 28, 2022
Paula Bernier, age 53, passed away on August 28th, 2022 as a result of her harrowing battle with Cancer. She was surrounded by her family and sung to sleep by her youngest son.
Paula was born the youngest child of Paul Bernier and Lynda Lou Vealey in San Mateo, California on May the 6th, 1969. She attended Brainerd High...
Wayne Sorenson
Aug 26, 2022
Wayne Allen Sorenson, age 63, of Backus, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home. He was born to LaVerne and Wanda Sorenson on July 4, 1959, in Forsyth, MT.
Wayne was a graduate of Pine River High School. He then served in the Army from 1979 -1983 and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. Wayne...
Douglas J. Zigan
Aug 25, 2022
In Loving Memory
Douglas James Zigan
Age 43. Born May 26,1979
Entered rest August 25,2022
Family Memorial TBD.
Doug is deeply missed by his mother Cheryl, grandparents Jim and Adelle, brothers Wade and Kyle, nieces Juel and Aaliyah- who he loved dearly.
His aunt Barb, uncle Bill and their children Maria Kay, Alesha, Sophia and Sophia‘s children...
Joseph Louis Minkel Jr
Aug 24, 2022
Joseph L Minkel, 83, of East Gull Lake passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital after complications from surgery on August 24, 2022.
Joe was born on March 3, 1939, to Joseph and Delores (Raker) Minkel. He was a devoted Packers and NASCAR fan. He planned each football weekend meal out before the season stated. He enjoyed working...
William Brekke
Aug 24, 2022
William “Bill” Brekke, age 77, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on August 24, 2022. He was born March 1, 1945, in Salt Lake City, UT. Bill graduated from Pequot Lakes High School, then joined the Army where he worked in the pathology lab at William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso, TX. After returning home, he attended the University...
Craig A. Dunmire
Aug 23, 2022
Craig A. Dunmire, age 68, of Baxter, MN, passed away on August 23, 2022, in Brainerd.
A Celebration of Craig’s life will be held at Dunmire’s on the Lake in Brainerd on Sunday September 11, 2022, from 2:00pm – 5:00pm.
Craig was born on July 30, 1954, in Seattle, Washington to Lester and Patricia (Drtina) Dunmire. After graduating...
Angela F. Solfield
Aug 23, 2022
Angela Solfield, 81, of Brainerd, passed away on August 23, 2022, at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Services will be 12pm on September 2, 2022, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Angela was born on August 17, 1941, to Victor and Mary (Cwikla) Taus in Strathcona, Minnesota. She spent many...
Gordon R. Ausland
Aug 22, 2022
Gordon R. Ausland, age 67, of Pillager, MN, passed away on August 22, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Arrangements are pending that this time.
Gordon's family are writing his obituary at this time. Please check for updated information.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
LouAnn Merriam
Aug 19, 2022
LouAnn Merriam passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 19, 2022 in Brainerd, MN at the age of 84.
LouAnn was born to Tom and Ruth Danielson on March 30th , 1938 in Atwater, Minnesota. After graduating from Atwater high school she spent time modeling for various clothing companies around the midwest. She married Jim Merriam on August 15th,...
Larry "Butch" LeRoy Severson
Aug 19, 2022
Larry "Butch" Leroy Severson passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.
The son of Esther and Elmer Severson. Larry is preceded in death by his Mother, Esther; Father, Elmer; Brothers Gerald, Michael, and Kenneth; and beloved Shih-Tzu, Asa. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Linda Severson; Daughters Meghan (Shawn), Miranda (Andy); Grandchildren Carter, Mason,...
Beverly Dawn Sears Moses
Aug 19, 2022
Beverly Sears Moses, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, at the CRMC Care Center. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, at Park United Methodist Church with visitation starting two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Brainerd.
Bev was born on May 15, 1928, in Bemidji, MN,...
Timothy Bolin
Aug 19, 2022
Timothy “Tim” Bolin, 63, passed away Friday August 19, 2022, at CentraCare in St. Cloud.
Tim loved fishing and he was an avid bow and rifle hunter. Tim worked hard all his life as a welder, heavy equipment operator and for the last nearly 20 years of his life, he was a grinder at Keystone Automotive. Tim was a bit...
Bryn Hartwig
Aug 18, 2022
Bryn Robert Hartwig, age 65, passed peacefully in his home in Breezy Point on August 18, 2022.
Bryn was born September 5, 1956 in Brainerd, MN. He attended Brainerd High School and wasted no time after graduation turning every big dream into reality. After attending Staples Technical College, he enjoyed a successful career measuring life to the...
Raymond Vincent Olek
Aug 16, 2022
Raymond Olek, age 85, of Baxter, MN, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 11:00am – 2:00 pm at the Brainerd Eagles Club with fellowship and lunch to follow.
Ray was born on August 3, 1937, to Oscar and Helen Olek, in Forbes, ND. He was raised...
