Obituaries
Joseph Herker
Jan 7, 2022
Joseph Herker, 57, of Nisswa, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on January 7, 2022. Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Jerome Paulson
Jan 7, 2022
Jerome “Joe” Paulson, 90, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, after a short stay at Carefree Living Center in Brainerd.
Jerome was born June 14, 1931, in Pierpont, SD to Alma (Mahlen) Paulson and Bennie Paulson. Jerome lost his sight as a teenager in a hunting accident. He graduated from Webster High School in SD, then...
Kent Weber
Jan 6, 2022
Kent Weber age 75 of Crosby MN. left to see his Lord on January 6th, 2022. He spent his final days in hospice care at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena comforted by family and friends. Kent attended church at The Crosby Assembly of God. Kent is survived by son Kent Weber Junior, daughters Melanie Weber and Saunya Weber, grandsons Evan...
April Vredenburg
Jan 6, 2022
April Lea Vredenburg, age 43, passed away January 6, 2022. April resided in Backus, Minnesota, where she lived with her husband, Trevis Vredenburg. She was born on June 27, 1978 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Rhea Hausken. She had four brothers (Christopher, Dustin, George, and Allen) and two sisters (Amber and Billie Jo). April met the love of her life...
Beatrice Jepsen
Jan 5, 2022
Jepsen, Beatrice (Anderson)
Age 98yrs. 8mos. of New Hope and Crosslake, MN died on Jan. 5, 2022. Preceded in death by husband Ejner Peter, parents Louis and Emily Anderson, brothers Oral, and Newton (Jean) Anderson and brother-in-law Henry Jepsen (Donna). Bea is survived by brother Lyndon (Ruth), children Julie Thomas (Stephen), Brian (Nancy), Renee Miller (Bradley), Russell...
Merleen Hanson
Jan 5, 2022
Merleen Hanson, 57, of Staples, passed away on January 5, 2022. There are no services scheduled at this time. Full obituary to follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.
Anthony "Tony" Romano
Jan 3, 2022
Anthony “Tony” Romano, 74, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. Services will be on January 29, 2022 at 11am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. Visitation will take place one hour prior.
Tony was born on November 6, 1947, to Joseph and Rose (DiCara) in Chicago Illinois. He married Tammy Pickar...
Jessie Loring
Jan 3, 2022
Jessie Loring, 80, of Brainerd, passed away on January 3, 2022. Services are pending.
Jessie was born on December 24, 1941, to Verlin and Christine (Lowe) Leetch in Vanderbilt, Texas.
Jessie is survived by her two daughters, Rose (Tom) of New Jersey, and Sharon Loring of Brainerd; brother, Ray (Barb) Leetch of Brainerd. She is...
Dennis "Skip" Hanson
Jan 3, 2022
Dennis "Skip" Arne Hanson Jr. passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1959 in Thief River Falls, MN to Dennis Arne Hanson Sr. and Janice Mae Hanson (Sturre). After graduating from Grand Rapids High School in 1977, he served 8 years in the Navy. Skip decided not to reenlist for a third tour after...
Ann Vorgert
Jan 3, 2022
Ann Vorgert, 90, of Staples, died January 3rd, 2022, in her home.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 10th at Sacred Heart Catholic church with burial at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Funeral Chapel - Staples.
Ann was born on September 4, 1931, to Michael and Francis...
Dee Hanson
Jan 2, 2022
Dee (D.J.) Jeffrey Hanson, 76 of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. Services are pending, but will be held this spring in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Dee was born on July 25, 1945 to Harold and Elinor (Spoor) Hanson in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He married Mary Nelson in 1971 and...
Susan Bye Elyea
Jan 1, 2022
Susan Bye Elyea died unexpectedly as a result of a car crash in early April. Susan was born in Red Top and grew up in McGrath where she enjoyed 4-H, life on the farm and learning. Susan moved to Minneapolis after graduation and later met Arthur W Bye. They lived in Minneapolis, Rockford and settled in Monticello with their...
Leo Elyea
Jan 1, 2022
Leo D Elyea was born as a twin in January of 1936 in Lyons County, WI, to Ted and Ann Elyea. He died in April 2022 at the age of 86 at North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash. His daughters, Samantha and Shannon remained by his side at North Memorial for 2...
Gail Schultz
Jan 1, 2022
Gail Marie Schultz passed from this world on February 13, 2022, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born in 1952 in Minneapolis, MN, to Loyle and Lola Butcher. The Butcher family moved to Pequot Lakes shortly thereafter and bought Echo Bay Resort on the Whitefish Chain. Gail had many good memories growing up on the resort with...
William Wortham
Jan 1, 2022
William (Bill) R. Wortham II, 85, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 while residing in care at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, MN. Just as Bill dealt with all experiences in life, he managed his illness with strength and grace. In the end, he wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible...
Irene Vargo
Jan 1, 2022
Irene (Dibble) Vargo, of Pequot Lakes, passed away at home on January 1, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born to Emery and Mary Dibble on July 25, 1934, and was the youngest of 11 children. Irene married Frank Vargo on June 10, 1950, and they were married 70 years. They farmed and raised their family at...
Cecil Coolidge
Jan 1, 2022
Cecil Coolidge of Brainerd passed away at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center on January 17, 2022, at the age of 85. He was the youngest of 4 born to Ruth and Robert Coolidge in Yarnell, WI, in 1936. At the age of 18 he joined the Army, serving time in Germany. After his discharge, he moved to Brainerd where...
Kathleen Kobs
Jan 1, 2022
Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Sharon Kobs died at the age of 84 at home, with daughter, Kris, by her side on June 11, 2022. She also had a wonderful week with her son and then grandson prior to her departure to her final destination.
Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, Don Kobs; and is survived by her daughter, Kris;...
Dolores Rager
Dec 31, 2021
Dolores Darlene "Dee" Rager, age 96, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on December 31, 2021 in the care of St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota. Dee was born on January 6th, 1925 in Denver, Colorado to Jack and Sylvia Coons. At a young age, the family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where she graduated early from Lincoln High School in...
Kimberly Welliver-Brown
Dec 31, 2021
Kimberly Kae Welliver-Brown departed her loving family and friends on December 31st, 2021, at the age of 53. Born in Brainerd, Minnesota, on October 23rd, 1968, to William Welliver and Dixie (Welliver) Pakarinen. Growing up in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Kim graduated from Brainerd High School in 1987. Following graduation, Kim attended Brainerd Vocational School while beginning her 28...
