Obituaries

Jul 20, 2022

William (Bill) Donald Doerfler passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 20, 2022, after battling continuous heart and cancer challenges. He loved his Lord Jesus and is now resting peacefully in his loving arms.

Bill was born and raised in Lakeville and was taught by his father to hunt with a bow at a very young age. He was...

Jul 20, 2022

James “Jim” Schlosser, 81, of Merrifield, passed away at Essentia St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. There will be a private family gathering.

 Jim was born to Wendelin and Anna (Baumgartner) Schlosser on April 7, 1941, in Strasburg, ND. He served his country in the United States Army from 1964-1965...

Jul 20, 2022

Gerald Blahosky, age 85, passed away in Brainerd on July 20, 2022. A memorial service for Gerald will be held on Saturday July 23, 2022, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for family and friends beginning at 10:00am, and the service will begin at 11:00am. There will be a luncheon and fellowship following...

Jul 17, 2022

Keith Konrad, age 72, of Crosby, MN, passed away on July 17, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Keith's family is writing his obituary, and it will be shared here when it is complete. Please check back soon.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jul 16, 2022

Robert Lawrence “Bob” Rice, age 70, of Pine River, MN, passed away on July 16, 2022, at Maple Woods Assisted Living in Cohasset, MN, due to renal disease. Bob was born on September 23, 1951, in Winnebago, MN, to Sidney and Tillie (Wiese) Rice. He grew up in Minnesota and in the sand hills of Nebraska. On May 18,...

Jul 15, 2022

Gary Michael Rohr, age 73, of Staples, peacefully passed away at the St. Cloud Hospital on July 15, 2022.

 

Mass of Christian Burial for Gary will be held on Saturday July 23, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples at 11:00am with Father Gabriel Walz officiating. There will be lunch and fellowship following the service. There will...

Jul 15, 2022

Don Holden, 97, of St. Cloud, MN, passed away on July 15, 2022, at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St. Augusta, MN. He was born Donald Milton on May 22, 1925, to Myrtle (Tye) and Warren “Curly” Holden, at home in Deerfield Township west of Backus, MN.

Starting at a one-room school, he graduated valedictorian from Backus High...

Jul 14, 2022

Donna Mae Aune, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022, after living with dementia. She was predeceased by her husband, Clarence Aune, in 2009, her young son, Jon Aune, her parents, Olaf and Hazel Syverson, and her brother, Gary Syverson. She is survived by her children Dayle (Paula) Aune, Tim Aune, and JoAnn Aune, seven grandchildren, 11 great...

Jul 14, 2022

Our dear mother, Jacqueline Ann Seils, received her “Angel Wings” the morning of July 14, 2022, passing away peacefully in her sleep at the very young age of 92. She will be dearly missed by her entire family.

Jackie was born on June 23, 1930, in St Paul, MN, growing up during the Depression. She and our...

Jul 11, 2022

Isabel Marie Hicks passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on July 11, 2022. She was born on June 17, 2022, at 4:30pm.

During her 24 short days on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family, friends, and the NICU staff at both the St. Cloud Hospital and the University of Minnesota. She...

Jul 11, 2022

Betty Ann Baakkonen, 86, of East Gull Lake, passed away peacefully at Essentia Health on July 11, 2022. Services will be held together with her husband on Thursday July 14, 2022, at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter at 12:00pm. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial...

Jul 10, 2022

Richard Hlidek, 89, of Palisade MN, passed away peacefully at his home on the river, July 10, 2022.

Born on January 20, 1933, to Fred and Emma (Draplik) Hlidek, in Omaha Nebraska, he married Darlene Gerke on August 29, 1959. His Psychology degree brought much enjoyment and satisfaction working with children, and he had a special knack...

Jul 10, 2022

Steve P. Roden, 60, of Brainerd, joined the love of his life Melina on July 10, 2022. Details of services will be coming.

Steve was born in Minneapolis on June 24, 1962. He worked as a cook in the Brainerd area for over 30 years. Steve enlisted in the Military and worked as a trucker during that...

Jul 8, 2022

James R. Ware, age 88, of Aitkin, passed away July 8, 2022, at Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin. He was born on April 26, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1934 his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Ware moved to Aitkin, Minnesota and purchased a country gas and grocery store. Jim attended public and parochial...

Jul 7, 2022

Lloyd Baakkonen, age 82, of East Gull Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd on July 7, 2022.

A Memorial Service for Lloyd will be held on Thursday July 14, 2022, at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter at 12:00pm. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to...

Jul 5, 2022

 William “Jim” Fennema, age 88, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully at Woodland Good Samaritan on July 5, 2022. A memorial service and burial for Jim is being planned at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

 Jim was born to Anthony and Rosella (Brouillard) Fennema on October 23, 1933 in Big Lake, MN. He served in the...

Jul 5, 2022

LeRoy (Roy) Harren, 90, Albany MN, formerly of Upsala MN, died on July 5, 2022, at Mother of Mercy in Albany. Visitation will be 4-7pm on Tuesday July 12th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala with the prayer service beginning at 4pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am on Wednesday July 13th with a visitation at 10am....

Jul 3, 2022

Julius “Skee” Mass, 86, of Brainerd, passed away on July 3, 2022. Services will be held 11am on Saturday, July 9th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will begin at 10am. Interment will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.

Julius was born on March 8, 1936, to Ervin and Mildred (Olson) Mass...

Jul 1, 2022

Richard Auger passed away on Friday, July 1st, 2022, at the age of 82. Dick passed with his wife Sharon and children Mike, Lori and Tom by his side.

Dick was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 24th, 1940 to father Les and Helen.  Dick is survived by his wife Sharon of 60 wonderful years and children...

Jun 28, 2022

Robert “Bob” Stephan, age 80, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at his home. He was born to Arthur and Hazel Stephan on January 11, 1942, in Riceville, Iowa. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army from August of 1960 to August of 1980. He served in Vietnam, Germany and Korea and obtained the rank...