Terry McCollough

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Betty Jeanne Bergerson

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She was born in Brainerd, MN, and was a longtime resident of Vadnais Heights. Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 29 at ST. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 380 Little Canada Road E, Little Canada. Visitation starts at 10:00 am, with lunch after the service.
Bonnie Starkka

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

May. 16, 1951 - Apr. 15, 2025 BRAINERD, Minn. - Bonnie Starkka, 73, Brainerd, Minn. died Tuesday, Apr. 15, in Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center. Services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11am, at the Nelson-Doran Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior. Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home.
Bonnie Weyer

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Mar. 21, 1944 - Apr. 09, 2025 BRAINERD, Minn. - Bonnie Weyer, 81, Brainerd, Minn. died Wednesday, Apr. 9. A Celebration of Life will be held May 10th, 2025 from 1-4 at the Boy River Community Center. Arrangements by Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
Bruce Leonard Silgjord

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Mar. 27, 1961 - Apr. 10, 2025MOTLEY, Minn. - Bruce Leonard Silgjord, 64, Morrison, Minn. died Thursday, Apr. 10. An open celebration of life for Bruce will be held at the Bingo Park Community Center located at 531 River Road. Randall, MN from 2PM to 6PM on Saturday, April 26th. A private burial will be held by family on a later date.
Barbara Moilanen

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Oct. 18, 1942 - Apr. 09, 2025 BRAINERD, Minn. - Barbara Moilanen, 82, Brainerd, Minn. died Wednesday, Apr. 9, in Edgewood Vista from cancer. Services will be 11:00 am on Saturday, April 26th at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, with lunch served after. Friends and family are welcome to gather for Visitation one hour prior to Services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd.
Robert 'Bob' Sorenson

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Robert Dean Sorenson, age 71, of Staples, passed away at home on April 14, 2025. Bob was born on August 29, 1953, in Wadena, Minnesota, to S. Wayne and DeEtta (Reipke) Sorenson. He graduated from Staples High School in 1971 and went on to earn a degree in machine tool rebuilding from Staples Technical College in 1973. On September 22 of that same year, he married the love of his life, Cindy White later expanding their family with daughter Amanda and son Brent.
This Was Brainerd - April 16

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

APRIL 1620 years ago (2005) The Chapparal, a well-known family restaurant in Merrifield, was evacuated Friday night after fire destroyed the bar area and the main restaurant sustained heavy smoke damage. “It was very scary,” said owner Pam Bye, “It was a busy night and we were full.” The nearby Timbermist and motel were not affected.
Robert Arnold

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Feb. 07, 1944 - Apr. 15, 2025 BRAINERD, FORMERLY PINE RIVER, Minn. - Ronald Arnold, 81, Brainerd, Minn. died Tuesday, Apr. 15, in his residence. Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1pm at the Good Samaritan Society - Bethany Chapel in Brainerd. Arrangements by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home.
Rick Stimac

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Rick Stimac passed away on March 5, 2025 from a major cardiac event in his home near Randall, MN. Rick was born December 10, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Richard and Bev (Walker) Stimac. He grew up in Crosby until the 8th grade and graduated from Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls, MN in 1980. After high school he earned his commercial driver’s license and was a career over-the-road trucker until he retired from driving in January 2024.
Rick Bean

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough

Rick Allen Bean, 61, of Baxter, Minnesota, passed away on April 12, 2025. Born on January 31, 1964, in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, he was the beloved son of Wayne Bean and the late Carol Maass. Rick is survived by his wife, Diana Bean; his father, Wayne Bean; his daughter, Alicia Berntson (Nate); his son, Mike Bean (Charolette); his grandchildren, Bradlee Bean, Emilee Bean, and Freya Berntson; and his sisters, Tammy Hendricks (Russ), Tracy Schulz (Erich), Lori Wood (Forest), and Julie Bussell.