Brenny Family Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services

02/16/2026

Today, on Presidents' Day, we recognize our leaders, both past and present. Let us remember the courage and commitment of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and so many others.

02/14/2026

Love is beautiful, but if you are missing someone, this Valentine's Day may be harder than ever before. Take time to remember the good times, make new memories, and celebrate the love you have for those still here and those who've already passed on.

02/13/2026

While Valentine's Day reminds us of love and our special relationships, it can be a difficult time if you're battling grief and the pain of loss. Here are 6 ways you and your family can remember your loved one this Valentine's Day -- and yes, one of the ideas involves chocolate. Click the link for the full list!

Whether with food, flowers, or a Rage Room, here are a few ideas on how you can honor your loved one this Valentine's Day! Learn more here!

02/13/2026

Forrest Gump's mama had it right. "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get." And because none of us know what the future holds, taking time to preplan now can protect your family from extra stress, worry, and doubt at a time of grief and loss.

Give us a call at 218.828.5051 to schedule a casual get-together with one of our preplanning specialists and start making a plan today!

02/09/2026

02/06/2026

At times, grief can be very intense and difficult to process, but there are professional grief therapists and counselors who can help. But how do counselors help you process your grief, and how do you know when it's time to speak to someone? Click to learn more!

Grief can be intense and difficult to process. That's why counseling exists, but how do you know when to consider professional grief therapy?

02/05/2026

Are there people in your life who need to know that you love them? Consider using this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to share how you feel and how much they mean to you. Whether it’s your spouse, parents, children, or friends, we all need to know we’re loved.

02/03/2026

If you were unable to attend the funeral services or livestream event for Sandy Koecher, we have made the recording available here.

https://cutt.ly/SandyKoecherRecording

02/02/2026

Groundhog Day is celebrated in a variety of ways, but we're probably all most familiar with Punxsutawney Phil and the annual gathering at Gobbler's K**b. Would you like to visit Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, or is the movie close enough?

02/01/2026

Whether it's Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, or Oprah Winfrey, we've all been inspired by the heart and drive of many African Americans throughout our history. This month, as we celebrate African American Heritage Month, who has inspired you the most?

01/31/2026

LIVE NOW: cutt.ly/SandyKoecher

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Sandy Koecher, on 1/31/2026 1:00:00 PM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: cutt.ly/SandyKoecher
Obituary: cutt.ly/SandyKoecherObituary

Thank you for loving Sandy Koecher as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

01/31/2026

LIVE: cutt.ly/RogerSchwieters

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Roger Schwieters, on 1/31/2026 11:00:00 AM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: cutt.ly/RogerSchwieters
Obituary: cutt.ly/RogerSchwietersObituary

Thank you for loving Roger Schwieters as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.