August 2026

Bennie Robert Britton Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:42am

BENNIE ROBERT BRITTON, 86, a lifelong resident of the Brainerd area, passed away peacefully at his home in Deerwood on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. Bennie was born on May 5, 1940, the son of Carl and Mabel (Rongnaldson) Britton. He graduated from Washington High School in Brainerd and immediately went to work. A skilled plumber, pipefitter, and welder, Bennie spent more than 40 years with Local 126. Serving his country was important to Bennie, and when duty called, he willingly served for two years with the U.S. Army in Korea.

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Arnold "Arnie" G. Johnson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:41am

ARNOLD "ARNIE" G. JOHNSON, 86, of Crosby, passed away on Aug. 10, 2026, at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. He was born in Brainerd on Sept. 7, 1939, to Herman and Lavina (Klappenbach) Johnson. He was a Minnesota National Guard veteran serving from 1956 to 1964. He was a former Crosby Police Officer. He was a member of the Myrin-James American Legion Post #443 of Ironton. He is survived by his son, Vint (Audrey) Gaard-Johnson of St.

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Doris Jean Landree Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:40am

DORIS JEAN LANDREE, 78, of Crosby, passed away at Heartwood Care Center in Crosby on Aug. 1, 2026. She was born on Feb. 21, 1948, in Kirwin, KS, to Jessie and Marietta (Cottrill) Westbrook. Doris married David Landree on April 29, 1972 in Philipsburg, KS. Doris was a retired secretary for Charles Barnum Law Office in Crosby, where she was known for her dedication and kindness. Doris cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and took great pride in watching them grow. She always enjoyed a good shopping trip and loved redecorating her home.

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George Randolph Carleton, IV, Obi

Published by admin on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:39am

GEORGE RANDOLPH CARLETON, IV, of Merrifield, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Essentia Health–St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. George was born in Independence, MO—a town that seemed fitting for a man with a fiercely independent spirit. After graduating from Crosby-Ironton High School, he continued his education at Moorhead State University. He worked for a few years as a social worker at the Brainerd State Hospital before completing his career as an electrical inspector at Nortech. George had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel.