Obituaries

Apr 29, 2022

Charles “Charley” B. Neff, Sr., 68, of Nisswa, passed away on April 29, 2022, in a room overlooking Lake Superior. Charley was known for his deep faith, keen wit, and to have just an opinion or two. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him. A funeral mass will be held at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in...

Apr 28, 2022

Lynnie Ann Loucks, age 43, passed away on April 28, 2022, in Brainerd, MN. A Celebration of Life service for Lynnie will be held on Saturday May 14, 2022, at Heritage Church in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and the Celebration of Life service will begin at 4:00 p.m.

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Apr 27, 2022

Missy Grauman, 64, of Staples, passed away on April 27, 2022. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Wednesday, May 4th from 4pm – 7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, with a time of sharing starting at 5:30pm.

Missy was born on January 18, 1958, to Randolph and Delores (Watson) Taylor...

Apr 27, 2022

Sandra Kay Brown, 77, of Mission Township, died Wednesday, April 27, peacefully at home.

She was born on August 22, 1944, to Jessie and John Young in Brainerd.

Sandra grew up on Young Lake in Mission and graduated from Crosby High School. She married Jerome Brown in 1963 and they raised two daughters, Naomi and...

Apr 24, 2022

Jerome O. “Jerry” Johnson, of Pine River, entered eternity unexpectedly from complications after a cardiac procedure on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Jerry was born on December 5, 1939, to Nels and Bonna Belle Johnson of Milaca, MN. He married Gloria Sitz on May 25, 1963, in Park Rapids, MN.

Jerry loved many things. The first was the...

Apr 21, 2022

Marlene Fagerstrom, 84, went peacefully to heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2022, with her daughter and best friend, Lani, by her side.

Marlene was born September 8, 1937, to Art and Clara Schmidt of Pequot Lakes. She married Don Fagerstrom on April 9, 1960. Together they owned Don’s IGA in Pequot and later she worked as an insurance agent at Lakeland...

Apr 20, 2022

Michael David Johnson, 38, of Chisholm, was killed on April 20, 2022.

Michael was born on December 18, 1983, to David Johnson and Tammy Smith in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. A few years after high school he proudly served in the Army.

Michael is survived by his mother, Tammy (Duane Etzler); son, Matthew; daughter, Nevaeh; stepson, Marcus;...

Apr 20, 2022

Leon Weishalla, 84, Browerville, passed away on April 20, 2022, peacefully with his family by his side.

Leon was born on November 4, 1937, to Robert J. and Susan C. (Ziegler) Weishalla, where he grew up on a farm South of Staples with his five brothers.

Leon graduated from Staples High School in 1956. He...

Apr 19, 2022

Glen H. Belgum, age 72, of Brainerd, entered into rest on April 19, 2022 in Brainerd.

A memorial service for Glen will be on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at 11:00am at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family held on Monday April 25, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00pm at...

Apr 18, 2022

Doris Yvonne Montgomery, 86, of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 11 am -1 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minnesota.

Doris was born on September 21, 1935,...

Apr 17, 2022

Kurt Kounkel, age 62, of Brainerd, MN passed away on April 17, 2022 at his home. A memorial service for Kurt will be held on Friday April 22, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am, with the memorial service beginning at 11:00am. There will be a lunch and...

Apr 14, 2022

Kelly (Johnson) Woodruff, age 56, of Hackensack, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died as a result of her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with her loved ones surrounding her on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Backus, MN.

Kelly LeAnn Johnson was born January 16, 1966 to Rolland and Bonnie (Nohr) Johnson...

Apr 14, 2022

Jeffrey Jordon Lauer, age 31, departed on April 14, 2022 in Denver, Colorado and is now at peace with the Lord Jesus.  Jeffrey was known for his infectious smile, his kind heart, and his thirst for adventure. He loved his family and always remembered birthdays.  Jeff also loved animals, particularly cats, and was protective of children.  He was a...

Apr 13, 2022

Jody R. Hamilton, 59, Brainerd, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, with his family by his side. Services will be 11am on April 18, 2022, at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd with a visitation starting one hour prior. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Jody was born on April 22, 1962, to Robert and Jeannine...

Apr 13, 2022

Barbara Miller, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd. She was born to Robert and Harriet Wolfgang on January 22, 1935, in Minneapolis. Barbara loved cooking, travel and classical music.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Miller; son, Robert Miller (Liz); grandchildren: Laura, Ellen...

Apr 13, 2022

Shawn Calvin Tilbury of Backus, MN, passed away in hospice care at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, MN, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was 47 years old and resided with his parents, Melody and Calvin Tilbury.

Services are pending.

Apr 13, 2022

Virgil Crawford, age 84, of Pillager, MN, passed away on April 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on February 8, 1938, to James and Irene (Beach) Crawford. He married Sharon Killmer on August 16, 1958. He worked in construction, and for Viking Gas as a welder for 27 years.

Virgil...

Apr 12, 2022

Gary Milford “Pete” Dumpprope, age 54 of Wadena, MN, passed away April 12, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born to Milford and Mardell (Skaar) Dumpprope in Henning, MN, on Sept. 6, 1967.

Pete, his parents, and siblings, resided in Detroit Lakes area until 1973 when they moved to the family home East of Nimrod....

Apr 12, 2022

DELORES GAFFKE-SALBER, AGE 86 OF RANDALL, MINNESOTA, OUR BELOVED MOTHER AND LOVING WIFE, DIED PEACEFULLY AT HOME SURROUNDED BY HER FAMILY.

DELORES WAS BORN ON JUNE 14,1935 IN DARLING TOWNSHIP TO VINCENT AND ELIZABETH(VNUK)STAVISH.  SHE WAS UNITED IN MARRIAGE TO GERALD GAFFKE ON JUNE 16, 1953, AND TOGETHER THEY RAISED 3 CHILDREN.  THEY PURCHASED GAFFKE’S SINCLAIR STATION...

Apr 11, 2022

Heidi Jo Tarnowski, 50, of Brainerd, passed away on April 11, 2022.

Heidi was born on July 16, 1971, to Conrad and Diane (Bondesen) Amerud. Heidi had a heart for warm weather and being outside. She loved boating, fishing, mudding in her jeep, but above all else she loved spending time with her family.

Heidi...