Donna Coyle
Sep 16, 2025
Donna Rae (Stremick) Coyle
April 16, 1941 - September 16, 2025
Donna Rae Coyle (84) of Hillman, MN, passed away from complications of dementia on September 16th in Brainerd, MN.
The funeral for Donna will be Friday, October 3rd, 2025, 11:00 am, at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and lunch will be served following the service. Future...
Garry R DeWald Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Garry Ray DeWald Sr., lovingly known as “Papa,” was born on October 14, 1958, in Fort Walton, Florida, and passed away peacefully at home in Motley, Minnesota, on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the land and family he loved.
The son of Richard and Esther DeWald, Garry grew up with a strong sense of curiosity and resilience that carried him through...
Barbara Gilb
Sep 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Gilb, 80 years old, of Northome, MN, who was welcomed to her heavenly home on September 22, 2025 surrounded by family. Barbara was born in Milroy, MN to Nick and Barbara Ludwig and her life was a beautiful testament to love, family, and the simple joys that...
Lonnette Martin
Sep 21, 2025
Passed away in her home in Brainerd, MN
No services planned at this time
Jeffrey Hess
Sep 20, 2025
Jeffrey James Hess, 67, of Motley passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 20th, 2025. Jeff attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Staples-Motley High School in 1976 and went on to attend Natural Resources School in Bemidji and then trade school for Painting. Over the following decades he operated Hess Decorating and helped beautify the inside and outside...
Eleanor Owen
Sep 19, 2025
Eleanor Jean [Christiansen] Owen was born on September 6, 1932 in Bemidji, MN to Adolph and Tilda Christiansen.
While living in Roswell, NM, and working as a telephone operator, she met her future husband, Jack Owen of Kalamazoo, MI. The couple were married in May of 1954, and set up residence in Bemidji, MN.
In 1962 Eleanor and Jack moved their family...
Judith Hatch
Sep 19, 2025
Judith E. Hatch May 17, 1949 – September 19, 2025
Judith E. Hatch, 76, of Browerville, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Lakewood Hospital in Staples, MN.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Lincoln Free Evangelical Church in Cushing, MN, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow...
Eleanor Owen
Sep 19, 2025
Eleanor Owen, 93, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully on Friday September 19, 2025 in Baxter. Services will be held at a later date.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Marty Glenn
Sep 14, 2025
Marty Glenn aka ‘Smokey’, 67, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2025.
He will be remembered for his kind spirit, work ethic, and the love of his family.
Marty is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Glenn and Violet Glenn, his sister Anna Marie Glenn, Earl Matthew Glenn Jr, and his grandson Willie Hankerson.
He is survived by his wife Leslie Glenn,...
Timothy 'Tim' J. Scharrer
Sep 13, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Scharrer, age 52, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Brainerd.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. A lunch will follow at the church.
Tim was born on January 17, 1973, in...
David Eigenheer
Aug 31, 2025
David Eigenheer, age 75, of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away on August 31, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1949, in Brainerd, where he grew up and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1967.
On May 8, 1992, David married Carolyn in Harding County, Kentucky. They shared a devoted partnership filled with love and commitment. He was deeply committed to serving...
Joy V Case
Aug 22, 2025
Joy Varie Case, 94, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 at Heartwood Care Center, Crosby, MN.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 12:00pm at the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd.
Joy...
Martha Mae Spear
Aug 20, 2025
Martha Mae Spear, 95, of Brainerd, passed away on August 20, 2025, at Good Samaritan Woodland in Brainerd. Private family funeral services will be held.
Martha was born on January 20, 1930, in Eddy County, North Dakota, to Lyall and Nellie (Rethemeier) Spearman. She worked for many years as both a taxidermist and a cosmetologist. Martha had a lifelong love of...
Tommy G. Eschenbacher
Aug 20, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Griffey Eschenbacher
August 7th, 1996 – August 20th, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Griffey Eschenbacher, 29, of rural Brainerd, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his immediate family on August 20th, 2025.
Tommy was a country boy who loved to be outside on his family farm working with cattle, deer hunting, caring for his apple trees...
Thomas 'Thom' Stenehjem
Aug 10, 2025
Thomas “Thom” Martin Stenehjem, age 77, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Crosby, MN, due to complications from multiple health issues.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillman, MN.
Thom was born...
Dennis John Litke
Aug 3, 2025
Dennis John Litke passed away on August 3, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Rochester- Methodist Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Visitation will take place at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery, with a light...
Carrie A. Munson
Aug 2, 2025
Carrie Anne Munson passed away at the age of 42 on August 2, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on August 4, 1982, in Brainerd, MN, to Thomas Munson and Jerilynn Ackerman Munson, she left behind a legacy of love and tenacity.
Carrie is survived by her beloved partner, Sam Johnson; her cherished sons, Trey...
Shirley Mae Warner
Aug 1, 2025
Shirley (Nelson) Warner passed away at Shiloh Assisted Living in Pequot Lakes, MN on August 1,2025.
Shirley was born in Ironton, MN on September 1, 1932 to Chris and Tessie (Detzler) Nelson. She married Clarence Warner on April 18, 1952. They made their home in Baxter, MN and Shirley worked for the Brainerd School System for 26 years. She enjoyed doing...
Mark Allen Kuschke
Jul 30, 2025
Mark Allen Kuschke, of Nisswa, passed away at home on July 30, 2025, at the age of 71. A lifelong adventurer with an unmatched competitive spirit, Mark lived his life with passion, purpose, and love for the outdoors.
Born in Brainerd on January 19, 1954, to Rodney and Margaret (Simenstad) Kuschke. Mark developed a deep connection with nature at an early...
Orphie Shellum
Jul 28, 2025
Orphie Isabelle (Anderson) Shellum, age 95, passed into the arms of her Savior and Lord on July 28, 2025, surrounded by family.
Orphie was born on a farm in Clearwater County, MN on November 19, 1929, the eighth child of Emma (Baumann) and George P Anderson. Upon her birth, her big sister, Delpha, was impressed with her new sister, telling her...
