Obituaries

May 5, 2022

Tina Hughes was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, niece, grandmother and friend. She filled the world with profound love and joy. She was the most courageous, selfless kind soul. Her love for her family, nature, animals and helping others was unparalleled.

Tina's love lives on in her sons: Nathan, Seth and Caleb Hughes; parents, Curt and Jill...

May 4, 2022

Ray Elmer Bushor Sr, age 92, passed away in Brainerd, MN on May 4, 2022, at his home in Brainerd. A Mass of Christian Burial for Ray will be held on Thursday May 12, 2022, at 11:00am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service...

May 4, 2022

Gary Brumberg passed away, May 4, 2022, at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, MN, where he had resided for nearly 3 years. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Joe and Helga Brumberg on February 28, 1945. His family moved to Brainerd, MN in 1959. He graduated from Washington High School in 1963. He continued his education...

May 3, 2022

Ken was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 26th, 1948. He grew up in Minneapolis and attended South High. Ken was very fond of his time in High School and participated in many sports such as football, tennis, and his favorite, wrestling. Ken graduated from South High on June 16th, 1967. Ken then attended Minneapolis Drafting School and became...

May 3, 2022

Douglas Thrugstad passed away Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, after a two-year battle with liver and pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old.

Doug was born June 6th, 1959, in Philbrook Minnesota, and raised on the family farm along with his sister Lora. He was married twice and divorced both times but had 3 biological children and one...

May 1, 2022

Donald Gordon Brastad Jr. age 68, of Fort Ripley, MN passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2022, at Care Free Living in Brainerd, MN.

Don was born in Little Falls, MN to Donald and Florence (Uhde) Brastad on April 15, 1954. He spent his childhood living in Randall, MN later moving to Champlin, MN where he graduated...

Apr 29, 2022

Anna Larsen, 79, of Ft. Ripley, passed away on April 29, 2022. Services will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Baxter on Thursday May 5th, 2022, at 11am with visitation starting at 10am. Born to Ludwig and Dorothea Hennegis, Anna had a passion for cooking and always made sure guests were welcome in her home. She...

Apr 29, 2022

Charles “Charley” B. Neff, Sr., 68, of Nisswa, passed away on April 29, 2022, in a room overlooking Lake Superior. Charley was known for his deep faith, keen wit, and to have just an opinion or two. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him. A funeral mass will be held at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church in...

Apr 28, 2022

Lynnie Ann Loucks, age 43, passed away on April 28, 2022, in Brainerd, MN. A Celebration of Life service for Lynnie will be held on Saturday May 14, 2022, at Heritage Church in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and the Celebration of Life service will begin at 4:00 p.m.

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Apr 27, 2022

Missy Grauman, 64, of Staples, passed away on April 27, 2022. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Wednesday, May 4th from 4pm – 7pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Staples, with a time of sharing starting at 5:30pm.

Missy was born on January 18, 1958, to Randolph and Delores (Watson) Taylor...

Apr 27, 2022

Sandra Kay Brown, 77, of Mission Township, died Wednesday, April 27, peacefully at home.

She was born on August 22, 1944, to Jessie and John Young in Brainerd.

Sandra grew up on Young Lake in Mission and graduated from Crosby High School. She married Jerome Brown in 1963 and they raised two daughters, Naomi and...

Apr 24, 2022

Jerome O. “Jerry” Johnson, of Pine River, entered eternity unexpectedly from complications after a cardiac procedure on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Jerry was born on December 5, 1939, to Nels and Bonna Belle Johnson of Milaca, MN. He married Gloria Sitz on May 25, 1963, in Park Rapids, MN.

Jerry loved many things. The first was the...

Apr 21, 2022

Marlene Fagerstrom, 84, went peacefully to heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2022, with her daughter and best friend, Lani, by her side.

Marlene was born September 8, 1937, to Art and Clara Schmidt of Pequot Lakes. She married Don Fagerstrom on April 9, 1960. Together they owned Don’s IGA in Pequot and later she worked as an insurance agent at Lakeland...

Apr 20, 2022

Michael David Johnson, 38, of Chisholm, was killed on April 20, 2022.

Michael was born on December 18, 1983, to David Johnson and Tammy Smith in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. A few years after high school he proudly served in the Army.

Michael is survived by his mother, Tammy (Duane Etzler); son, Matthew; daughter, Nevaeh; stepson, Marcus;...

Apr 20, 2022

Leon Weishalla, 84, Browerville, passed away on April 20, 2022, peacefully with his family by his side.

Leon was born on November 4, 1937, to Robert J. and Susan C. (Ziegler) Weishalla, where he grew up on a farm South of Staples with his five brothers.

Leon graduated from Staples High School in 1956. He...

Apr 19, 2022

Glen H. Belgum, age 72, of Brainerd, entered into rest on April 19, 2022 in Brainerd.

A memorial service for Glen will be on Tuesday April 26, 2022 at 11:00am at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church in Baxter. There will be a visitation for friends and family held on Monday April 25, 2022 from 4:00 – 6:00pm at...

Apr 18, 2022

Doris Yvonne Montgomery, 86, of Pine River, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, April 24, 2022, from 11 am -1 pm at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter, Minnesota.

Doris was born on September 21, 1935,...

Apr 17, 2022

Kurt Kounkel, age 62, of Brainerd, MN passed away on April 17, 2022 at his home. A memorial service for Kurt will be held on Friday April 22, 2022 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation from 10:00am – 11:00am, with the memorial service beginning at 11:00am. There will be a lunch and...

Apr 14, 2022

Kelly (Johnson) Woodruff, age 56, of Hackensack, MN, formerly Twin Valley, MN, died as a result of her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with her loved ones surrounding her on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Backus, MN.

Kelly LeAnn Johnson was born January 16, 1966 to Rolland and Bonnie (Nohr) Johnson...

Apr 14, 2022

Jeffrey Jordon Lauer, age 31, departed on April 14, 2022 in Denver, Colorado and is now at peace with the Lord Jesus.  Jeffrey was known for his infectious smile, his kind heart, and his thirst for adventure. He loved his family and always remembered birthdays.  Jeff also loved animals, particularly cats, and was protective of children.  He was a...