All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” R. Rademacher, age 91, of Brainerd, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Harmony House in Pierz. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation will be one hour prior to services, and the interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd. A continued Celebration of Dick’s life will be held at 1PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at This Old Farm (17469 State Hwy 18 in...

It was while surrounded by family and friends that Barbara Jean Vandeputte, 84, died peacefully on April 9, 2024. With the compassionate care from Home Instead, Barbara was able to remain in her beloved home on Brainerd’s Gilbert Lake until near the end of her life. Barbara was born in Bemidji, MN on March 25, 1940 to Lila and Herbert Strowbridge. She spent most of her childhood in Brainerd and graduated from Washington High School. It was while attending the College of St. Catherine...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Sjolund, age 77, formerly of Brainerd passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Moorhead, MN.   A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Pat was born November 25, 1946 in Baxter; the daughter of Edward and Irene (Anderson) Collins.  She married the love of her life, Douglas W. Sjolund, on July 3, 1965 in...

Helen Borowski, age 91, passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2024 at Northern Lakes Senior Living, Baxter. No services will be held at this time. 

Michael “Mike” Kadus, 61, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, with his family by his side. Michael August Kadus was born February 12, 1963, in Tyler, the son of Robert and Alvina. Mike attended school and realized early he would rather be working than sitting in a classroom. He enjoyed working in construction, had an unmatched work ethic, and was a loyal employee at Hengels for more than 30 years. He loved to farm and spend time with his grandchildren. Mike was reliable, even...

Jeffrey Scott Manning passed away surrounded by his mom on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Jeff was born in Minneapolis and moved to Brainerd in 2005. Jeff worked at John Roberts for many years. When he came to Brainerd he worked at Costco. He was very liked and loved by everyone. His departure leaves a void that cannot be filled but his legacy of love and laughter will endure in the hearts of all who knew him. May God bless Jeffrey S. Manning as he rests in peace. Jeff was preceded in death...

Antonette “Toni” Patron, age 83, of Brainerd passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Brainerd.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church and interment will be in Bennettville Cemetery near Aitkin.  Antonette “Toni” Patron was born on October 15, 1940 to Anthony and Hazel Domiano in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...

Matthew Gilgenbach, age 91, died on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Blaine, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd. Family and friends are invited to gather for one hour prior to Mass. There will be a luncheon at the Brainerd VFW following Mass. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls. 

Bonnie J. Kuzyk, age 97, of Brainerd passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd.  Private family services will take place at a later date.

Ruth Elizabeth Badger, age 90, of Brainerd, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brainerd.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church and interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Brainerd. Ruth was born in Crosby on April 2, 1933, the daughter of Emil and Hannah Marsyla. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School. Ruth...