Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Kathleen Ann Burbach, age 76, of White Bear Lake, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Baxter, MN. Kathy was born in St Paul on November 2, 1946, to Landon Garland, Jr; Evelyn Helen (Vadnais) Hamner. She married Conrad William Burbach and they had two sons.

Kathy is survived by her son, Mike (Jess) Burbach; aunt,...

Mar 21, 2023

Scott L. Johnson a 64-year-old resident of Leader (LA) passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Essentia St Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd. He was born in Staples, Minnesota on January 22, 1959 to Lillian (Bendson) and Gordon Johnson.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday,...

Mar 20, 2023

Elaine Joyce Norwood, age 92, of Pequot Lakes, passed away peacefully at her lake home, on Monday, March 20, 2023. Elaine was born in Brainerd to Charles & Amelia Johnston. She married Wesley Norwood, and together they had 2 sons, Allen Wesley and Gregory Lee.

Elaine was a great cook and baker. She loved her sweets, and...

Mar 20, 2023

Heidi Michelle Schmidt of Motley, passed peacefully at home, holding her husband Mike’s hands, after her 14 month journey with cancer, March 20, 2023.

Heidi was born on October 20th, 1968. She graduated from Chisholm High School and moved to Brainerd, in 1986. She graduated with a 2-year degree from Central Lake College in Accounting...

Mar 18, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

Gary Wayne Williams, age 78, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Carefree Living. Gary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Wayne and Viola Williams.

Gary is survived by his children, Amy Wiser, Troy (Michelle) Cronbaugh, Theresa Williams; siblings: Larry, Mark (Kathy), Jean, and Linda; grandchildren: Jessica (Adam), Ricky (Kaley), Amanda (Joe), Alex...

Mar 12, 2023

Our Beloved Mother gained her wings today.

Carolyn Ruby (Schwenn) Nystrom (aka: Ruby Red Lips) 87, of Staples, MN passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2023 in the arms of her youngest son, Gary.

Carolyn Ruby (Schwenn) Nystrom was born August 23, 1935 to Ruben Carl and Hatti...

Mar 5, 2023

Annella Mary Ringwelski, age 92, of Bowlus, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Serenity Village in Avon. Annella was born on July 16, 1930, in Elmdale, to Joseph and Edith (Schneider) Kopka.

Annella graduated from Upsala high school in 1949. She then attended St. Mary’s Nursing college in Rochester where she received her LPN. She...

Mar 2, 2023

Samuel Anthony Sweet, age 82, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on March 2, 2023. Sam was born in Barrows on November 7, 1940, to Harold & Josephine (Clay) Sweet.

Sam is survived by his children, Kevin (Denise), David, Brian and Janae (Jerry) Brill; sisters, Betty Tyler and Beverly Miller; 6 grandchildren.

He is...

Feb 26, 2023

Aaron L. Baumgartner a 48-year-old resident of Motley passed away unexpectedly at the Hoag Memorial Hospital in New Port Beach, California. He was born to Shirley (Hertel) and Lawrence Baumgartner in Brainerd, Minnesota on October 2, 1974. He graduated from Staples-Motley High School in 1993. While he was in high school he attended the Auto Body program at Central...

Feb 26, 2023

Jerilyn Susan Arendt, age 76, of Cushing, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Jeri was born in Winona on November 5, 1946, to Wilber and Elizabeth “Valna” (Chase) Batzel. She married the love of her life, Lee Arendt on August 17, 1968. Together they began their family and raised four children....

Feb 19, 2023

Dale (Papa) Holub, age 56 of Motley passed away on February 19, 2023 at his home. Dale was born on December 7,1966 in Wadena, Minnesota to Sharon M. (Schave) and Larry Holub. Dale was a Retired Navy Veteran who enjoyed the outdoors. Dale had a true passion for hunting.

A celebration of life will be...

Feb 13, 2023

Deanna Marie Holst, age 59 of Box Elder, South Dakota died Monday February 13, 2023 at Monument

Health, Rapid City Hospital, Rapid City, South Dakota after a brief battle with Cancer!

She was born May 1, 1963 in Waterloo Iowa, the daughter of Marlyn (Casey) Clark and Darlius Reiners

Clark. She married Sergeant...

Feb 7, 2023

Eugene Wayne Carlson, age 68, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center. Gene was born on December 8, 1954, in Moose Lake to Frederick & Catherine (Costello) Carlson.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy; children: Nathaniel (Erin) Carlson, Dalton Schalz and Owen Carlson; siblings: Kay Heittola, Sharon...

Feb 6, 2023

Tammy Lynn Martin, age 52, of Deerwood, passed away at St Cloud Hospital on Monday, February 6, 2023. Tammy was born in Brainerd to Harold & Barbara (Hines) Mulholland.

Tammy was a very bright, kindhearted person who always put others first before herself. She would always say she is living for her grandchildren they were her world....

Jan 18, 2023

Services for Ray are pending.

Jan 17, 2023

While drinking very hot black coffee on the morning of January 17, Delmar Vernal Lindgren was delighted to read in the paper that the secret to a long, good life -”it helps if you are Swedish”. That night, the Swede of 93 exuberant years, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Staples, MN with his wife Liz, of...

Jan 17, 2023

Services for Howard are pending.

Jan 16, 2023

Cory Edward Crust, age 43, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Cory was born on June 9, 1979 in Brainerd to David & Bonnie (Evans) Crust.

Cory was a proud Union Tile Setter. He loved people, music, the outdoors and was passionate in everything he did. His bear hugs were tender yet strong at the same...

Jan 15, 2023

Mark Frederick Olding, 64, of Brainerd, passed away on January 15th, 2023 at home after a short battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date when the weather is warmer.

Mark was born in Duluth, MN to Robert and Margaret (Reedy) Olding on September...