Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Richard C. Gammon, age 72, of Brainerd, Minnesota, formerly of Dayton, Minnesota passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021, surrounded by family.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sally, sons Eric (Teri Jo), Mark (Rachel), and Adam, grandchildren Savanah, Jacob, Lukas, and Alexa, sister Connie, and brother Darrell.

He is preceded in death by his...

Sep 16, 2021

Norman E. Johnson, 86, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly at St. Joseph’s Medical Center on September 16, 2021.

His wife, Betty H. Johnson 79, of Brainerd, passed away surrounded by her family on December 7, 2020. Services will be held for both Betty and Norman at 11AM on Saturday September 25th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel...

Sep 16, 2021

Gary A. Mayer, 64, of Little Falls, passed away suddenly from complications from cancer on September 16th at the Long Prairie Hospital. Services will be 11 AM on Tuesday September 28th at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall. Visitations will be 5pm-8pm on Monday September 27th at Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Randall and again one hour prior...

Sep 16, 2021

Galen J. Oliphant, 84 or Brainerd, died on Thursday, Sept 16, 2021, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd. A memorial service for Galen will be held on Saturday June 4, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family beginning at 11:00am. The memorial service will begin at 12:00pm, with...

Sep 13, 2021

Lavina Dubbin, 86, of Maple Grove, passed away on September 13, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am on Monday September 20th at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake with a visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment will be following 3pm at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.

Lavina was born on February...

Sep 13, 2021

Joel T. Trevis, 71, of Crosslake, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13th.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel and there will be a small private service for the family held at a later date.

Joel was born on March 28th, 1950 to Jerome and Ethel (Mueller) Trevis in West St. Paul Minnesota. ...

Sep 12, 2021

LeRoy Robert Tulenchik, 72, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on September 12, 2021. At his request there will be no visitation or funeral “Please remember me from when we last spoke”.

LeRoy was born on May 12, 1949 to Robert and Elmay (Patton) Tulenchik in Brainerd. He married Lori Lembke on October 1, 1999 in Las Vegas....

Sep 12, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Hanson Sr., 82, passed away on September 12, 2021. Ron worked for over 40 years for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, before retiring to the Crosslake area in 2001. He love the Minnesota Lakes country and being outside. Ron also was was a collector car fan, and he enjoyed going to car shows. He will be deeply missed...

Sep 12, 2021

Gordon(Gordy) James Adamski ,79, passed away on September 12th at the St.Cloud Hospital.  Gordy was born March 13, 1942 to his parents Stanley and Caroline Adamski in Duluth Minnesota.  He spent part of his early years in Washington state, returning to Duluth in his late teens. Gordy and Diane made their home in Brainerd, Minnesota.  Gordon was an avid...

Sep 11, 2021

Elaine Schneider, 79, of Staples, passed away peacefully September 11, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Elaine was born on January 17, 1942 in Anoka to William and Bernice (Milner) Koehler. She married Bob Schneider in 1959. They moved from Anoka to Monticello in 1968 where they spent over 50 years living there before moving to Staples...

Sep 11, 2021

Dorothy Mae Lodge, age 90, of Staples MN and formerly of Walker, MN, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Lakewood Health System.

Dorothy was born on December 31, 1930 in St. Paul Park, MN. The daughter of Charles Hartley Triplett and Frances Jane Handley Triplett. She grew up and attended school in Saint Paul Park, MN....

Sep 10, 2021

Joel Wernecke, 67, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on September 10, 2021. There will not be any services at this time.

Joel was born on September 23, 1953 to Lloyd and Meta (Glander) Wernecke in Minneapolis. After graduating High School, he generously served in the Navy for four years. Joel went to continue his education at Dunwoody....

Sep 8, 2021

Don was born August 7th, 1935 in Joliet Illinois to Milton and Mary Korach. Don grew up in and loved Joliet. As an adult Don owned and operated a Laundromat in Joliet. He also worked as a crane operator at Phoenix Manufacturing.

One of the new secretaries at work caught his eye. On October 1st, 1960 Don and...

Sep 8, 2021

Daniel McLeod passed away on September 8, 2021 at his home in Baxter, MN.

Daniel was born on September 6, 1953 to John and Patricia (Schemmel) McLeod in Chisholm, MN. He graduated from Chisholm High School with the class of 1971. He also graduated from the University of MN Duluth with his bachelor’s degree in business. Dan...

Sep 7, 2021

Donna Marie Mykkanen 86, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2021. A Joint Celebration of Life for Donna and Vicki Mykkanen will be held on June 17, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.    A Visitation for friends and family will be held at 12:00pm, and the Memorial Service will begin at 1:00pm.

Sep 6, 2021

Kyle Eugene Bauer, 50, of Baxter, passed away accidentally on Sept 6, 2021.

Kyle was born on November 15, 1970, to Donald and Sandra (Werre) Bauer in Fargo, ND.  He married his wife Laura on September 18, 1999, in Hayward WI.

Kyle was an active person, a revered businessman, and athlete.  His achievements included 16...

Sep 3, 2021

Camille Helen Ball, 87, formerly of Maple Grove and Minneapolis died peacefully under hospice care near her family cabin in Nisswa that provided her so much joy.

She was proud of her Ojibwa heritage and was a member of the White Earth Nation.

Camille is survived by her children Denice (Keith) Winegar, Nancy Schmit, John...

Sep 3, 2021

Donna Mathe died Friday September 3, 2021 at Lakewood Health System in Staples. Funeral services will be Saturday September 25, 2021 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, Minnesota. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service, from 10:00am - 11:00am, with the service beginning at 11:00am. Burial will be at the Oak Valley Cemetery....

Sep 3, 2021

Jim Pierce, 83, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin, Minnesota, after a battle with COVID-19.

Jim was a very Godly man, and loved the Lord. Jim loved and cared for his family and friends, and prayed for them daily.

Jim is survived by his wife...

Sep 3, 2021

Clyde Allen Hirschey passed away on Friday, 09/03/21, at his residence at Riverside Assisted Living, in Pillager. His ended his battle with dementia peacefully, surrounded by many family members and many of the caring Riverside staff.

Funeral services for Clyde will be held at the Motley Free Methodist Church, in Motley, MN, on Thursday, 09/09/21, at 11am,...