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Marilyn Finley

Marilyn Finley

Jan 13, 2024

Marilyn Finley, 79, of Menahga, MN, passed away on January 13, 2024. Private family services will be held.

 

Carol Kort

Carol Kort

Jan 10, 2024

Carol Kort, 76, of Pillager, MN passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Carol was born to Milton and Joy (Carpenter) Mertala on August 5, 1947 in Park Rapids, MN.

She worked for many years at Madden’s Resort. Carol enjoyed visiting with many of her friends, and family. Her family and friends meant the world to her.

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Franklin D. O'Connell

Franklin D. O'Connell

Jan 10, 2024

Franklin (Dugan) O’Connell, 86, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully at his home on January 10, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday January 15, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd with Father Michael Garry officiating. There will be a Rosary at 10:30am, and lunch will be served following the service.

Franklin is...

Dewey Brown

Dewey Brown

Jan 8, 2024

Dewey Brown, 79, of Browerville, MN passed away at his home on January 8, 2024. There will be no services held at this time.

Dewey was born to Roger and Anne (Langston) Brown on July 29, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington. He spent his employment years with Potlatch in manufacturing. Dewey and Yvonne were united in marriage on April 4, 1987.

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Daniel Kepner

Daniel Kepner

Jan 7, 2024

Daniel (Boone) John Kepner, passed away at the age of 61 peacefully in his home surrounded by family on January 7th, 2024. He was born on September 21, 1962, to Robert (Jerry) and Mary (Schnitzler) Kepner in Shakopee MN. He Graduated high school from the Academy of Holy Angels in 1981. Soon after high school, Dan began working as an...

Ted Richard Pederson

Ted Richard Pederson

Jan 6, 2024

 

Ted Pederson, age 77, of Crosslake, MN, passed away on January 6, 2024, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living, in Crosslake. Funeral services will take place at 11 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake, MN. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services.

Ted Richard Pederson was born on November 4, 1946,...

John Thomas Fillmore

John Thomas Fillmore

Jan 5, 2024

John Thomas Fillmore, 72, of Brainerd, passed away on January 5, 2024. Funeral services will take place at 11 AM on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Lakewood Church in Baxter, MN, with a visitation 9-11am prior to service. Interment will be at 1PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery (Camp Ripley) in Little Falls, MN.

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Betsy Ann Maranda

Betsy Ann Maranda

Jan 5, 2024

Betsy Ann Maranda, 92, of Crosslake, passed away on January 5, 2024. Please check back for a full obituary and more information.

Dennis Thomson

Dennis Thomson

Jan 4, 2024

Dennis Thomson, 82, of Motley, passed away on January 4, 2024.

James Harrah

James Harrah

Jan 4, 2024

James Harrah, 70, of Brainerd, passed away on January 4, 2024 in Brainerd. No services are planned at this time.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Dawn Allers

Dawn Allers

Jan 3, 2024

Dawn Allers, 67, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, in Staples at Daughter’s Love. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday January 11, 2024, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples.

Dawn was born to Dick and Roberta Pepple on March 30, 1956, in Minneapolis. Dawn married...

Leland Schultz

Leland Schultz

Jan 2, 2024

Leland (Lee) Schultz, age 90, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marilyn, son Donald Schultz, granddaughter Melissa Genereux, parents Emil and Anna, sister Leona, and brother Lenny. Leland was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever be treasured by...

Karen Hanson

Karen Hanson

Jan 2, 2024

Karen Jean Hanson, 76, passed away peacefully at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd, MN on January 02, 2024, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 11:00 am on January 20, 2024, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Baxter, MN with a one-hour visitation before...

Raymond Castro

Raymond Castro

Jan 2, 2024

Raymond Castro, 86, of Brainerd, MN passed away on January 2, 2024, in Brainerd, MN. No services are planned at this time.

Ray was born on August 21, 1937, in Hong Kong.

He loved to cook for others and share his joy of food. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed watching Chinese martial arts movies and cowboy...

Zion Kramer-Smart

Zion Kramer-Smart

Jan 1, 2024

 

It is with anguish and great sorrow that I announce to whom it may concern, the death on New Year's Day of Zion Elias Kramer, cherished first born son, beloved brother, nephew, cousin, grandson, and friend.

Zion was born on April Fool's Day 1998, and apparently, he got the memo because that boy was full of rich humor, though...

Leslie Mason Jr.

Leslie Mason Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

Les Mason Jr. was born in Montevideo Minnesota September 10,1926 to Les Mason Sr. & Evelyn Brown Mason. Les Jr. died at age 97 in Brainerd Minnesota on December 31,2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday February 2, 2024, at 12:00pm at Park United Methodist Church in Brainerd, MN. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Eileen Wade

Eileen Wade

Dec 29, 2023

Eileen Wade, 78, of Crosslake, passed away on December 29, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

Dec 29, 2023

Donald Eugene Olson, 89, of Baxter, passed away on December 29, 2023. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 am on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Church of the Nazarene, officiated by Pastor Dave McGaffey. Visitation will precede the service by one hour.

Born on June 13, 1934, in Brainerd, Minnesota, to Wallace and Mabel (Knowles) Olson, Donald married...

Owen Daly

Owen Daly

Dec 27, 2023

Owen Daly, 97, of Emily, MN passed away on December 27, 2023 at Whitefish at the Lakes in Crosslake, MN. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Crosslake.

Donald Garey

Donald Garey

Dec 25, 2023

Donald (Don) Ray Garey, 70, of Staples, well known as the “artsy guy”, walking around town in fashionable headwear, passed away on December 25, 2023. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Don was born on June 21st 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Gay and Bruno Garey, and was the youngest and most lively of three children. Don...

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