Obituaries

Jan 27, 2023

Arvilla F. Dyer, 95, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully at Lakewood Hospital on January 27, 2023. Funeral Services for Arvilla will be held on Saturday February 4, 2023, at 11:00am at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, MN. Friends and family are invited to gather on Friday February 3, 2023, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel...

Jan 26, 2023

Ronald John Kokko, age 87, of Pine River, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN. He was born to John and Hulda Kokko on April 7, 1935, in L’Anse, Michigan.

Ron graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for United States Steel Corporation in...

Jan 25, 2023

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Richard Benedict Murray, devoted Catholic and Navy veteran, passed away at the age of 87.

Richard was born in Foley, MN on June 11, 1935, and was raised in South Minneapolis. Joining the Navy in May 1955 was one of his most cherished accomplishments. He proudly served on the USS Midway (CVA-41)...

Jan 24, 2023

Thomas Ray Tulenchik, age 70, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Known affectionately as “Tommy T” to all that knew and loved him, he was born on October 21, 1952, to Raymond and Doris Tulenchik.

Tom spent his childhood growing up in Pine River with his parents and brother, Mike, amongst a multitude...

Jan 23, 2023

Orville Duncan, 84, of Brainerd, MN passed away on January 23, 2023 in Brainerd.

Internment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Jan 22, 2023

Moeglein, James, O.S.C.  Crosier Jim Moeglein died at age 80 from the effects of brain cancer on Sunday, January 22, at Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia, MN.  He was born to Charles and Agnes (Dullinger) Moeglein on January 5, 1943, in Little Falls, MN. 

            He attended Crosier Seminary and entered the Crosier novitiate in Hastings, NE, in 1963 and...

Jan 21, 2023

Lois Ann LaPage Anderson, 89, of Brainerd, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1933, in Chicago, IL to Archie and Alice LaPage where she graduated high school and married. She and her husband moved to New Hope and later to Brainerd in 1971 where they finished raising their five...

Jan 21, 2023

A kind and loving woman, Marjorie Ann Borgerding, 84, of Kendall, WI, and formerly Backus, MN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1938, to Harold and Roma (Benbo) Nutting in Minneapolis, MN. She spent her final years devoting her time and love caring for her aunt,...

Jan 20, 2023

Helen Simmons, 79, of Pequot Lakes, MN and Gilbert, AZ passed away in Arizona on January 20, 2023.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Please check back for updated information and the full obituary.

 

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.

Jan 20, 2023

Caroline “Carol” Zaczkowski passed away peacefully in her home on January 20, 2023. She was born to John and Helena (Meyer) Spanier in Paynesville, MN, on March 24, 1942. Carol was the youngest of 10 children who grew up on the family farm in Lake Henry, MN. She attended the local one room schoolhouse until she was in 8th...

Jan 19, 2023

MaryLou passed away on January 19th, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving husband and two sons. She is survived by her husband Darryl Skallet of 29 years; sons, Shane (Denise) Zupko, Craig (Kerry) Zupko; twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and extended family.

MaryLou was born to Joseph and Kathryn (McKowen) Thiebault in 1944 in Mpls.

Preceding MaryLou...

Jan 19, 2023

Tim Fiebiger, 52, of Pequot Lakes died unexpectedly in his sleep on the morning of January 19, 2023. Tim was born on October 7, 1970, to Adolph and Betty Fiebiger in Mayville, ND. He attended high school to the 10th grade but was passionate about education and later in life pursued a B.S in Organizational Behavior from St. Scholastica...

Jan 19, 2023

Constance A. “Connie” Van Blaricom, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away on January 19, 2023, in Janesville, Wisconsin, at the age of 83.

Connie is survived by her children: Thomas (Denise) Van Blaricom, Daniel (Susanna) Van Blaricom, Carmen (Jeff) Hanson; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and siblings: Andrew Dembouski, Raymond (Dawn) Dembouski, Stanley...

Jan 18, 2023

Hendrix David Ball was born sleeping on January 18, 2023 at 1:29 a.m. He was the third son of Kyle and Rebecca (Olson) Ball.

Although his time on Earth was short, Hendrix was loved beyond words. He will forever be remembered and celebrated by his family.

Hendrix is survived by his parents, Kyle and Rebecca; brothers, Orion and Fitzpatrick; and...

Jan 18, 2023

You were our favorite hello and our hardest goodbye.

Carrie Ann (Reierson) Mecklenberg, beloved mother and grandmother, 90, of Pine River, MN left this earth on January 18, 2023.

Carrie Ann was born April 26, 1932 to Gustaf and Gina Reierson in Dalton, MN. Growing up, Carrie Ann had a special love for her sisters,...

Jan 17, 2023

Roger ascended to the Kingdom of Glory on January 17, 2023, four years after suffering a severe stroke, which left him mostly paralyzed on the left side.

 Roger was born on September 26, 1951 to Howard and Ardyce (Granby) Goble in Brainerd, Minnesota. After graduating from Hill High School in St Paul, Minnesota, he attended college for a short time...

Jan 16, 2023

Lorelei J. Bushnell, 13, of Brainerd, MN passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday January 27, 2023, at 4:00pm at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter. There will be a visitation for family and friends beginning at 2:00pm, until the time of the service. A light lunch will be served.

Our Lorelei...

Jan 16, 2023

Norma 'Jean' Osman, 85, of Pine River, MN passed away at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd on January 16, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Please check back for the full obituary.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Pequot Lakes.

Jan 16, 2023

Audrey Small, 100, of Brainerd, MN passed away at Good Samaritan-Woodland in Brainerd on January 16, 2023.

A memorial service for Audrey will be held on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN at 11:00am. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service.

 

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny...

Jan 15, 2023

Doreen Wessman, 92, of Pine River, passed away on January 15, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1930, in Cokato, Minnesota. Services will be held at a later date.

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