Obituaries
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...
Captolia Sanftner
Jul 20, 2023
Captolia Belle Sanftner, age 95, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Crosby, MN. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 27, 2023, at 11:00am at Faith Baptist Church in Brainerd, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather on Wednesday July 26, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, and one hour...
Clarence Forcier
Jul 19, 2023
Clarence Duane Forcier, 85, passed away in Nisswa, MN on July 19, 2023. A visitation will take place from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday, July 27 at the Ossipee Community Church in Ossipee, MN. Funeral Services for Clarence will be held at the church at 11 AM on Friday July 28. Lunch will be served following the service, and...
John 'Jack' Wilson
Jul 19, 2023
John G “Jack” Wilson, 91, of Staples, MN passed away at the Little Falls Care Center in Little Falls, MN on July 19, 2023. Funeral Services for Jack will be held on Thursday July 27, 2023, at 11:00am at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. A Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the church. Lunch will...
Francis Brodzinski
Jul 16, 2023
Francis Anthony Brodzinski, 84, of Crosslake, passed away on July 16, 2023. Services are pending.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Crosslake.
Melody Colvin
Jul 14, 2023
Melody Kaye Colvin entered fully into the presence of her Lord in heaven on July 14, 2023. She was 65.
Born on June 16, 1959, to parents, Walter and Marsha Colvin, Melody was the first of three children.
Melody was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. Her hobbies included reading, ceramics, spending time with...
Jake Wallin
Jul 14, 2023
Jake Ryan Wallin, 23, died in the line of duty as a Fargo Police officer on July 14, 2023. He was born November 23, 1999, in South Carolina, the son of Jeff Wallin and Amy (Shuler) Wallin.
Jake grew up in St. Michael and graduated from St. Michael-Albertville High School and Alexandria Technical and Community College. He attended the American...
Jon Mattson
Jul 14, 2023
Jon Dennis Mattson, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Crosslake, MN on July 14, 2023. Private Family funeral services will be held.
Jon was born on December 1, 1945, to Edward and Mary Mattson in Brainerd, Mn. He worked for many years with the City of Brainerd. He loved being outdoors, boating, fishing, and spending time with...
Renee Hanning
Jul 11, 2023
Renee Hanning, 81, of Crosslake passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, after an arduous and lengthy battle with cancer. She passed peacefully in the morning hours in the presence of loved ones.
Renee was born to Elwood and Irene Leeder, one of six children, and she lived a full life, having two boys of her own. Dedicated to her family,...
Richard Lausen
Jul 9, 2023
Richard Wayne Lausen, age 74, of Randall MN, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, after a battle with diabetes and dementia. Funeral services are Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 1:00pm at the St Peters Lutheran Church in Randall, Minnesota. The Pastor Joseph Crosswhite will officiate. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm - 1:00pm before the church service. Burial will...
Chris Nylund
Jul 8, 2023
Chris Nylund, 73, of Brainerd, passed away on July 8, 2023.
Full obituary will follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
