Obituaries

Jun 28, 2022

Bonnie Yvonne Carpenter, age 87, of McGregor, MN, passed away at her home on June 28, 2022. A Graveside Service for Bonnie will be held at Fort Snelling.

Bonnie was born to Andrew and Wilma (Wolff) Esch on April 25, 1935 in Wishek, North Dakota. She graduated from High School, and was employed as a factory worker....

Jun 28, 2022

Effie Mae Hofmann, 100, passed away peacefully June 28, 2022 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, Minnesota. She was born Feb 27, 1922 in McGregor, MN to William and Margaret Kant. The family moved to Crosby where Effie attended school, graduating from Crosby-Ironton High School.

After High School she worked at the Crosby Red Owl and...

Jun 26, 2022

Mark August Pioske, 79, passed away on June 26, 2022 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with Leukemia.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol (Dybvik) Pioske and his three daughters, Debra Letcher (Brian), Tonya Schewe (Daris) , Stacy Collins (Tim) and his seven grandchildren, Madison, Quaid, Riley, McKenzie, Camryn, Jack, Sullie, A brother...

Jun 26, 2022

David Hall, age 76, of Nisswa, MN, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Brainerd on June 26, 2022. A Memorial Service for David will be held on Friday July 1, 2022, at 12:00pm at Pequot Lakes Baptist Church. There will be a visitation held on Thursday June 30, 2022, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family...

Jun 26, 2022

Barbara Forster, 52, of Baxter, passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022.

Barbara Jean Forster was born in Minneapolis on June 6th, 1970 to parents Victoria and Robert Forster. Barb was very close with her father, and the two enjoyed watching wrestling together, long bike rides around the city, and listening to Shania Twain. Much of her childhood...

Jun 25, 2022

Timothy Mark Devorak, age 69, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. He was born on May 25, 1953, in Fergus Falls, MN.

Tim and his wife, Margaret owned and operated North Country Aqua Care and Central Water Testing Laboratory in Brainerd. Tim enjoyed riding and building...

Jun 25, 2022

Ann J Martin (Crees) 78, of Brainerd, formerly of Bayard Iowa, passed away on June 25, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Ann was born on December 12, 1943 in Guthrie Center Iowa.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Joyce Martin (Joe Chura); children, Finn and Harper, and daughter, Jane Winter (Jason); and children, Jared, Nathan, Megan,...

Jun 24, 2022

Gary Bruce Gardiner was born on September 21, 1948 in Brainerd, MN, to Paul L. and Marge P. (Robideau) Gardiner. He passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 73 in the Good Samaritan Society in Pine River, MN, after a brief battle with cancer.

Gary grew up in Pine River where he attended school...

Jun 23, 2022

Cindy passed away at home Thursday, June 23rd surrounded by family. Most of you will remember her as a charismatic community member always ready to lend her capable hands to any project and help anyone in need. Her tender heart and love for all living things shined through in her green thumb (some of you may remember the tomato...

Jun 23, 2022

It is with deep sadness, yet a joyful peace to announce the passing of Gloria Cauley. Born February 7th, 1956... she married her love Richard Cauley in 1978. In 1985 they were blessed with a son, George Cauley. Coming to Minnesota and raising George, they were a close-knit trio. Upon reaching enlistment age, George entered the National Guard and...

Jun 19, 2022

Kathleen Anne Iske, age 71, passed away at her home in Waite Park on June 19, 2022. A Memorial Service for Kathleen will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN. There will be a visitation for family and friends at 10:00am.

Kathleen was born on April...

Jun 18, 2022

Joe Van Lith, age 80, of Deer River, MN, passed away on June 18, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Joe was born in Wayzata, MN in 1942, the youngest of 15 children. He grew up on a large family farm where...

Jun 17, 2022

Dennis James Mauch, 67, of Mantador, passed away in his home in Brainerd, MN on June 17th, 2022.

Dennis was born on May 29th, 1955 in Lisbon, ND to parents Lawrence and Evelyn Mauch.  Dennis graduated Hankinson High School in 1973 and went on to farm in the Mantador area.  He was active in various groups in...

Jun 17, 2022

Gary William Mertens (Gab) was born on February 10, 1947 to Clarence and Opal (Stave) Mertens in Bertha, MN. Gary, 75, of Staples, MN passed away after a short battle of emphysema that flared up after a bout of pneumonia. Gab passed away surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home, on June 17, 2022. Funeral services...

Jun 16, 2022

David Brian Nickels, age 66, of Brainerd, MN, passed away following a short battle with lung cancer on June 16, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.

A Memorial Service for David will be held on June 30, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for family...

Jun 15, 2022

John G. Joseph (Jack), passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his Baxter home with his family by his side. He was born in Cloquet, Minnesota to Gordon and Louise (Arbuckle) Joseph on November 18, 1936.

Jack graduated high school in 1954 and served in the US Army from 1956-1959. He married Patricia Matthews in 1960...

Jun 15, 2022

Nicole Jean (McCoy) Fritz was born to Charles Michael and Donna Jean (Schnoor) McCoy on June 11, 1994. Nicole was the adored baby sister to five older brothers. As a child Nicole was very social and outgoing. She loved outdoor activities like tubing down the river in the summer and hunting for deer in the fall.

In...

Jun 14, 2022

Robert "Bob" Nuffer passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home in Fifty Lakes, MN, with his wife by his side.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sharren; step-children, Mike (Janna) and Shelly (John); step-grandchildren: Russ (April), Justine (Erin), Brittany and Maddie; and step-great-grandchildren: Charlie, Sy and Leo. He was preceded in death by...

Jun 14, 2022

LeRoy O.E. Bach, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Ideal Corners on June 14, 2022. He was born in Elmwood, Wisconsin, on October 7, 1936, to Jens Jensen Bach and Eunice Sylvia (Olson) Bach. LeRoy worked at the Minneapolis Airports Commission for 30 years after serving in the Army.

It was in Saint Paul, Minnesota...

Jun 13, 2022

Karen Jean Filsmyer, age 81, of Pequot Lakes, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2022, after battling with dementia for several years. She was born December 19, 1940, in Pequot Lakes, MN, to Howard and Carrie (Shaw) Schmidt. Karen loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed playing softball, cards, dominos, scrapbooking and puzzles.

Karen...