Obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

A kind and generous man, Joseph Matthew Tkalcich, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2023. Joe'z as he was known by many, began his life in Ely Minnesota, January 12,1954, and lived in the Staples area for many years. In 2000 he and his wife, Tamela (Srock), built their home in Breezy Point, where they...

Jan 4, 2023

John (Jack) Blizil died January 4, 2023, at his home in Baxter, MN. He was born to Edward and Helen (Puncochar) Blizil in July 1941, in Monticello, MN. Jack, as he was called then, attended Buffalo High School and St. Cloud State University, graduating with a degree in Physical Education with a Business minor. He married Nancy (Barnett) Blizil in...

Jan 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of John Anthony Notardonato of Fifty Lakes, MN, formerly of Temecula, CA and Dolton, IL announces his passing on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 93.  John will be lovingly remembered by his children: Linda (Thomas) Steffens, John Alan Notardonato, and Janice (Jet) Bieronski; grandchildren: Matthew (Heather) Steffens, Lisa...

Jan 3, 2023

Marvin W. Feakes, 84, of Motley, MN passed away on January 3, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, with his family by his side. Visitation will be Friday January 20th from 4 – 6 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, with a prayer service at 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11...

Jan 2, 2023

Thomas R. Engfer, 81, of Breezy Point, MN passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2023. A funeral service for Thomas will be held on January 21, 2023, at the Belle Plaine Vets Club. There will be a visitation starting at 10:00am and a prayer service at 12:00pm. Burial with Military honors and lunch will follow.

Thomas...

Jan 1, 2023

Jane Arlene Soderberg, 88, of Brainerd, passed away on January 1, 2023.

Jane was born on August 27, 1934, in Kingston, MN to Henry and Mamie (Dunderi) Hastings. She was married to Robert Soderberg and together they had two children. Jane enjoyed being in nature, flower and vegetable gardening, watching the birds, and spending time with her family. She will...

Dec 31, 2022

Jean Kline, age 90, of Pine River, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her home. She was born to Reginald “Rex” and Sarah “Sally” Finney on December 25, 1932, in Chicago, IL. Jean’s family meant the world to her, and she was very proud of all of them.

Jean is survived by her children: Doni...

Dec 30, 2022

Terry Allen Dechaine, age 83, of Green Valley, Arizona and formerly of Brainerd, and Laporte, MN, passed away in Arizona on December 30, 2022.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 12th, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, in Baxter, Minnesota. A visitation for family and friends will take place one hour prior to...

Dec 30, 2022

Patrick Gough, 75, of Outing, MN passed away on December 30, 2022 at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Dec 30, 2022

Theresa Joy (Napp) Poradek, 68, of Deerwood, passed away on December 30, 2022, at her home. 

Theresa was born on January 8, 1954, in Owatonna, MN to Herbert and Elsie (Dutton) Napp. She was married to Robert Poradek on January 15, 1994, in Onamia, MN. Theresa loved the outdoors, fishing, card games especially cribbage, and board games. She will be...

Dec 30, 2022

Benedict “Bennie” Trutwin, age 88, of Fifty Lakes, MN, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born to Nicholas and Elizabeth Trutwin on August 20, 1934, in Holdingford, MN.

In his early days, Bennie was a wheelsman on the Great Lakes for 7 years, served in the Army Reserves, operated a Phillip’s...

Dec 29, 2022

Jo Ellen Benson, age 86, of Pine River, MN, and formerly Blaine, MN, passed away December 29, 2022. She was born to George and Dolores Johnson on February 23, 1936, in Linton, IN. She loves her Lord and her family.

Jo Ellen is survived by her daughters: Dorothy Olson, Julie Melberg, Pamela McCullum (Timothy); 10 grandchildren; and...

Dec 28, 2022

 

Patricia Shay Nentl passed away at the Tucson Medical Center after a valiant struggle with family by her side on December 28, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, July 8, at 10:30am with a visitation at 9:30am. A reception will follow at Maucieri's.

 

Patricia was born in Melrose, MN on...

Dec 28, 2022

Peter Fedor, 97 years young, of Champlin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  Funeral service will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Peter was born on February 10, 1925 in Holdingford, Minnesota to George Jr. and Anna (Smarsek) Fedor.  He was inducted into the US Naval Service and Coast Guard on August 8, 1943 and he served our...

Dec 28, 2022

Vivian Leona Kittlesen of Crosslake, MN died on December 28, 2022 at the age of 91.  Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on November 5, 1931, Vivian was one of nine children born to Emil and Mary (Kluxdahl) Brevik of Thompson, North Dakota.  She graduated from Thompson Public School then attended Aakers Business College in Grand Forks.  After moving to...

Dec 28, 2022

Raymond Arnold, age 79, of Pine River, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Riverside Assisted Living, Pine River. He was born to Roy and Evelyn Arnold on August 7, 1943, in Pine River.

Services will be 11 AM on Monday, January 2, at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Dec 26, 2022

Jeremy Wickham, age 49, of Brooklyn Park, formerly of Brainerd, MN passed away on December 26, 2022 in Brooklyn Park.

Jeremy was born to Dennis and Denise (Ernst) Wickham on December 20th 1973 in Crosby MN.

As a child Jeremy spent a lot of time at Lake Winnibigoshish and Leech lake camping, fishing, and chasing his younger siblings...

Dec 26, 2022

Dana L. Vanwagner, 59, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on December 26, 2022. A Memorial Service for Dana will be held at a later date.

Dana loved cooking for others, and she loved all kinds of animals.

She is survived by her husband Randy, daughter Sarah and son Joshua.

Dana...

Dec 26, 2022

Carl Kreller, age 70, of Pine River, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at his home. He was born to George and Marjorie Kreller on August 24, 1952, in Mandan, ND. From a young age, Carl loved restoring engines and old tractors. He was brilliant with all things mechanical. He also loved being surrounded by all of God’s creation....

Dec 22, 2022

Betty Jane Bostrom passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society in Pine River, MN, on December 22, 2022, at age 91. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 28, at the Hackensack HUB Senior Center.Born Betty Jane Rau in Oak Park, Illinois, to immigrant parents Frederick August Rau and Betty Maier, she grew up...