Obituaries
Kristen Witthuhn
Jan 19, 2025
Kristen Kay Witthuhn, born on November 20, 1970, in Bloomington, MN, to James and Darlene (Darrow) Hanson, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
Services will be held at a later date.
Doreen Ann Johnson Walderon
Jan 18, 2025
Doreen Ann Johnson-Walderon
Sunrise: July 8, 1961; Sunset: January 18, 2025
Doreen was born in Minneapolis on July 8, 1961, and was the first-born daughter of Kelly and Jeanie (Mertens) Johnson. She embraced the role of being the oldest sibling – it really defined who she was. Doreen graduated from Northfield Senior High School in 1979. She moved to Faribault where she...
Larry Ciha
Jan 18, 2025
Larry William Ciha, born on April 15, 1940, to Wesley and Lois (Longerbeam) Ciha in Solon, IA, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
Larry was a farmer for over 20 years in Solon, IA, owning Ciha Farms. He married his wife, Corleen Pickering, on May 12, 1962, and in 1984, they moved to Hackensack, MN, where Larry later...
Richard Schmidberger
Jan 18, 2025
Richard (Dick) Schmidberger, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, surrounded by his family in his home in Longville, MN.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; son, Rick (Karen); daughter, Julie; five grandsons and three great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to our family, neighbors, and friends for all of your support at this difficult time.
A celebration of...
Ralph Frederick Perry
Jan 16, 2025
Ralph Frederick Perry passed away peacefully at home on his precious Bobcat on January 16, 2025.
Ralph was born in Bigstone County in Minnesota in 1939 as the oldest of three boys, growing up on his father’s “Cass Co. Claim” farm west of Pine River. He was a Class of 57’ Pine River graduate and served in the Airforce in crash...
Blake Barker
Jan 16, 2025
Blake Barker, age 63, of Brainerd, passed away on January 16, 2025. A Celebration of Blake's life will be held on Sunday May 18th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Quality Inn in Brainerd (2115 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401).
Blake was born on September 16, 1961, to George and Ann (Eller) Barker in Onamia. Blake is survived by his...
Peggy Wille
Jan 16, 2025
Peggy Ann Wille, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2025, in Motley, Minnesota. She was born on September 7th 1932, in Cushing, Minnesota on her family farm. Peggy was a cherished soul who lived a life full of love, joy, and unforgettable moments. She was deeply admired and respected by all who had the pleasure of...
Clifford Eychaner
Jan 15, 2025
Clifford Eychaner, 78, passed away on January 15, 2025. No services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel.
Craig Brand
Jan 14, 2025
Craig A. Brand joined his Heavenly Father at the age of 74 on January 14, 2025, at home with his devoted family at his bedside. He was the first-born child to Armand and Dorothy (Meyer) Brand on December 26, 1950, in Fargo, ND. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 18, 2025 at 12:00pm at the Swan Valley...
Bonnie Stottler
Jan 12, 2025
Bonnie Lee Stottler (Cashman) of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, passed on January 12, 2025, at the age of 81.
Bonnie was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to her parents, Wilford P. Cashman and Naomi Cashman (Dobson) Cashman on February 4, 1943. Bonnie was a woman of many talents, great cook, artist, gardener, quilter, and all around fix it girl. Bonnie was a collector,...
Marlene Ohiyon
Jan 11, 2025
Marlene Joann Ohiyon went to heaven on January 11, 2025. At the time of her passing she lived at Whitefish at the Lakes in Crosslake, MN. Previous to moving there, she lived at Shorewood Senior Living in Rochester, MN.
Marlene was born in Callender, IA on September 25, 1936, to Floyd and Irene (Ladwig) Spirek. She graduated from Callender High School...
Janet Rhoades
Jan 9, 2025
Janet Joy Rhoades, 79, of Nisswa, MN. Passed away on January 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Jan was born June 24, 1945 in Minneapolis, Mn. She is survived by her husband Butch Rhoades, her adoring son Jason (Stacey), granddaughter Nevra. Jan is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Jeanette Johnson, and brother Doug...
Greg Cliver
Jan 9, 2025
Greg Cameron Cliver, 77, of Nisswa, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 8, 1947 to Stanley and Marceline (Blankenship) Cliver. He graduated from McCluer High School in Florissant, MO in 1965. Later he attended Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri, where he graduated in 1969. After college, Greg enlisted in the...
Raymond Leifermann
Jan 8, 2025
Raymond Dale Leifermann, born March 3, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN, to Raymond and Mollie (Beske) Leifermann, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
Ray spent 3 years in the Airforce and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son, Scott.
Ray is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughters, Deb Allie and Julie (David) Griffin; son, Scott R. Leifermann; 7 grandchildren; 12...
Karen Bedell
Jan 8, 2025
Karen Bedell, 59, of Baxter, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025 at home with her husband Jim, son Zach and friend Shelly at her side. A gathering with family and friends will be held from 1pm – 2pm on Monday, January 13th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Karen was born on September 20, 1965, in Saginaw Michigan...
Dan Wileman
Jan 8, 2025
Daniel Eugene Wileman went to be with Jesus with his beloved Joan by his side on January 8, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. Visitation will be held from 3pm - 6pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Heritage Church in Baxter. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Heritage Church with...
Scott Blesi
Jan 5, 2025
Scott Walter Blesi, born on June 11, 1967, to Wayne and Hellen (Scroggins) Blesi in Robbinsdale, MN, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home in Pine River, MN.
Hilbert Arden
Jan 5, 2025
Hilbert Arden, age 80, of Pine River, passed away on January 5, 2025. There will be no funeral.
James William Schmidt
Jan 4, 2025
James W. Schmidt, age 76, of Randall, MN, passed away on January 4, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Randall, MN. Visitation will be on Friday, January 10, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, with...
Carole Eliseuson
Jan 3, 2025
Carole A. Eliseuson passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2025, just days shy of her 84th Birthday. Carole had a love of all sports, music and art. She enjoyed making fused glass jewelry, crafts and collecting art.
Carole was born and raised in Brainerd, Mn and resided in later years on East Gull Lake.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
