Obituaries
Bernard J. Ericson
Sep 13, 2025
Bernard Ericson, known to many as Bernie or BJ, of Pequot Lakes, MN, passed away on September 13, 2025, in Brainerd, MN, at the age of 75.
Bernie was born March 9, 1950, in Braintree, MA, to Walter Leonard Ericson Sr. and Esther Mae (Davis) Ericson. Bernie was the youngest of four boys. He was baptized at St Francis Xavier in...
LaVerne Nickels
Sep 13, 2025
LaVerne Nickels, 94, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home with her family at her side.
She was born in Ottertail County Minnesota, on September 12, 1931, to Harold and Ruth Witthuhn. She was the oldest of 12 children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Ruth Witthuhn, by four brothers, James (Jim) Witthuhn,...
William Leonard
Sep 12, 2025
William Leonard, age 74, of Baxter, MN, formerly of Herscher, IL, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on September 12, 2025, in St. Cloud, MN.
Visitation will be Friday, October 3, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Services will be held on Saturday October 4, 2025 at 10:00am at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee, IL. A private burial will follow at...
Larry Smith
Sep 12, 2025
Larry Dean Smith, 78, of Crosslake, Minnesota passed away on September 12, 2025.
Larry was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on April 8, 1947 to Eva and Carl Smith.
He grew up in SE Brainerd and attended Harrison Elementary, Franklin Junior High and Washington High School.
Larry excelled in athletics. Particularly, he was known for his basketball skills and baseball prowess. After high school,...
Donald Turcotte
Sep 12, 2025
Donald (Don) Turcotte, Brainerd, MN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 12, 2025, at the age of 76.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 11th with visitation starting at 10:00 am and a service at 11:00 am, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN. A luncheon will follow the service.
Don was...
Paul Listul
Sep 11, 2025
Paul Shannon Listul, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on September 11th, 2025, surrounded by his Florida family, after battling a prolonged illness.
Paul is survived by his wife Barbara and their children Todd (Jean) and their family; Amy (Dane) and their daughter; and Josh (Courtney) and their sons, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Paul is preceded...
Roger Kvistad
Sep 11, 2025
Roger Lee Kvistad (86 years old) died peacefully in his son’s home surrounded by family on Thursday September 11th, 2025. Roger was born in Aitkin Minnesota in 1938. He enjoyed going to the farm during the summer with his aunt and uncle Phillup and Marjorie Kvistad in Sacred Heart Minnesota. He graduated from Washington school of Brainerd in 1957. His...
Byron Stahl
Sep 8, 2025
Byron O’Dell Stahl, 72, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on September 8, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, September 19, 2025 with a visitation starting at 10am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Interment will follow at 1:30pm at Round Lake Presbyterian Cemetery in McGregor.
Byron was born on May 25, 1953, in Bemidji to...
Steven Bardolph
Sep 7, 2025
Steven Mark Bardolph
Steven Mark Bardolph passed away on September 7, 2025, at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, at the age of 81 from complications of an infection.
Steve was born on August 3, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Peter and Celia Bardolph. He grew up in Cicero, Illinois, and attended Timothy Christian Schools. He studied at Calvin College and the University...
Dean Hove
Sep 7, 2025
Dean Alan Hove, age 67, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away on September 7, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1958, to Willard and Josephine (Spilman) Hove in Rochester, Minnesota. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 13,...
Tracy Hoover
Sep 7, 2025
Tracy Hoover, 50, of St. Cloud, passed away on September 7, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10am-12pm with a time of sharing at 11am on Thursday September 11, 2025 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Mabel Kelling
Sep 6, 2025
Mabel Lorraine Kelling (Quinly) passed away on September 6, 2025 at Aitkin Health Services at the age of 89.
She was born on July 18, 1936 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Clarendon Joseph (CJ) and Mabel (King) Quinly.
Mabel married Gene Kelling on March 15, 1962. Gene was in the army so they moved around a bit, even living in Germany for...
Nels Peterson
Sep 5, 2025
Nels Bradley Peterson, age 61, of Lake Shore, Minnesota, beloved partner, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Health Systems of Staples on September 5, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer, surrounded by family and friends to the very end.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 26, 2025 at 11:00am at Lutheran Church...
Edsel Janovsky
Sep 4, 2025
Edsel J. Janovsky born January 3, 1940, passed away September 4, 2025, at his home in Garrison, Minnesota.
Ed was born in St. Peter, Minnesota, attended school in LeCenter, MN. He enjoyed sports like football, baseball and golf. He spent 8 years in the AirForce and after discharge he went to Nursing School and Anesthesia school. He loved his work.
Ed is...
Donna Luke
Sep 3, 2025
Donna Luke, 92, of Nisswa, passed away on September 3, 2025. No Services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Cheryl Hansen
Sep 2, 2025
Cheryl Hansen (Engebretson) passed at Still Haven in Walker, MN on September 2nd, 2025, after a long battle, she had fought through of both cancer & hospice.
She was born March 27th, 1960 to Linda Lou and Burton Dale Engebretson in St Paul, MN.
She grew up in Moundsview, MN with her big family Daniel, Timothy, Suzette, Patricia, & Pamela. As well...
Kenneth Schmidt
Sep 2, 2025
Kenneth L. Schmidt passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at home with his prized bucks looking over him. Serving 18+ years in the Army National Guard, Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved walking in the woods. He also enjoyed golfing and was a sports enthusiast. During the summer you could find him...
Vae Annette Kaiser
Sep 2, 2025
After 96 years of a life well lived, Vae passed peacefully on September 2nd, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted husband of 75 years. Heaven now has an angel that we will miss with all our hearts. Vae herself said "I have lived a perfectly, beautiful life."
Vae was born May 8, 1929, to John W. and Jessie Vae (Jones)...
Richard Norby
Sep 1, 2025
Richard Arlen Norby, 84, of Brainerd, passed away on September 1, 2025. Rick was born on March 12, 1941, to Palmer and Norma (Tately) Norby in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He married Linda Hampton on June 30, 1989, in Chaska. No services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Katherine Windorski
Aug 30, 2025
Katherine “Kathie” Ann Windorski (Armstrong), age 84, of Deerwood, passed away on August 30, 2025.
Kathie was born on May 18, 1941, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Loren Norris and Neva Lucille (Shuttleworth) Armstrong. She was the oldest of six daughters and carried that role with warmth, strength, and a touch of humor throughout her life.
On September 20, 1968, she was...
