Obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

Services are pending.

Mar 8, 2024

Ronnie Lee Naples was born to Tommy and Dorothy Naples in San Francisco on March 8th, 1959. Ron enjoyed music from a very early age. He got his first guitar at about 10 years of age. He attended High School in Coon Rapids, MN. He graduated and went on to school in Minneapolis to become a sound man. He...

Mar 7, 2024

Doris Lorraine Finch, age 92, passed away March 7, 2024. Doris was born in a farm house near Morton, MN, daughter of Ross and Irene Garman, on June 19, 1931. After moving to the Pine Center area, she attended The Dykeman School and Brainerd High School. She married Robert (Bud) Finch in 1950. Doris truly felt blessed for her...

Mar 1, 2024

Peter Miller-Russo, age 66, went home to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, March 1st, 2024 at his home near Motley, Minnesota while in the arms of his adoring wife Linda. He was born on September 26, 1957, in

San Francisco, California to Charles and Katie (Bosnich) Russo.

Peter grew up in San...

Feb 27, 2024

Becky Ann Lindholm, age 61, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Becky was born in Chisago City on October 15, 1962, to John & Erma (Stimel) Broecker.

Becky graduated from Chisago Lakes High school in Lindstrom, MN in 1980. That summer she was crowned Miss Karl Oscar where she then...

Feb 27, 2024

Dorothy M. Johnson passed away on Tuesday, February 27th at the age of 101.

Dorothy Margaret (Coulter) Johnson was born Oct. 6, 1922, to Gaylord and Elsie Coulter in Milbourne, Iowa the 4th of 5 children. She married Bill Johnson on Feb 12, 1944. They farmed and together ran Bill Johnson Imp. for many years....

Feb 22, 2024

Nancy Marie Janowiak, age 76, of Brainerd passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Nancy was born on March 17, 1947, in Staples to Victor & Ida (Barnes) Hines.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Monte; children, Raymond (Linda) Swartout, James Swartout, Samuel (Christy) Swartout, Robin (Ryan) Dehmer and Christina (Michael) Janowiak-Bath; siblings,...

Feb 19, 2024

William R. Hansen, Jr, age 94 of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter. Bill was born in Brainerd to William, Sr. and Jessie (Ellis) Hansen. He married the love of his life, Rebecca Sandven on July 17, 1955, and together they raised 4 children. Bill worked for Brainerd Public Schools...

Feb 14, 2024

Allen Dale Enberg, age 74, of Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center. Allen was born on December 16, 1949, in Brainerd, to John & Betty (Zugschwert) Enberg. He owned and operated AJ Upholstery for over 40 years.

Allen is survived by his siblings, John (Alma) Enberg, Sharon (Bob) Jacklin, Bonnie...

Feb 12, 2024

Velma Luella Mae Cowell, age 94, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at St Joseph’s – Essentia Medical Center. Velma was born on January 20, 1930, in Mankato to Henry & Luella (Leffler) Krueger.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda Wilson, Helen (Patrick) Brophy, James (Karen Peterson) Cowell and Robin Cowell;...

Feb 5, 2024

Virginia K. Rollins, 70 year old resident of Staples, MN passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home in Staples, MN. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Taylor Funeral Home in Staples, MN. Caring for Virginia and her family is the Taylor Funeral Home in...

Jan 30, 2024

Jeanne Arlene Churchill, age 69, of Merrifield, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Woodland Assisted Living in Brainerd. Jeanne was born in Wadena on February 22, 1954, to William & Vivian (Flansburg) Hanson.

Jeanne loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed making dresses for her granddaughters. She liked her...

Jan 30, 2024

Dee Ann (Doub) Davidson - 85, of Crosby, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1938, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Deward H. Doub and Lucille (Cook) Doub.

Dee grew up in South Bend, Indiana, and later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend Butler University and graduated in...

Jan 29, 2024

Donna Marie Hanson, age 88 of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Donna was born on December 17, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Esther (Quick) and Vernon Lundeen.

Donna will be deeply missed by her children, Doug (Cheryl) Hanson, Tom (Penny) Hanson, and Nancy Hanson; grandchildren, Reed...

Jan 28, 2024

Carolyn "Lee" Doerfler, age 90, of Crosslake, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. Carolyn was born on July 9, 1933, in Minneapolis.

Lee lived a life dedicated to her faith in Jesus and telling His truth. She believed in Him and as God's only son, that...

Jan 23, 2024

Christine Mary Lidstrom, age 83, passed away at Harmony House in Motley on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Christine was born on January 7, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Dominick & Mary (Ferreri) Chirchirillo. She married Allan Lidstrom and they raised 3 children.

Chistine was always active and hard working. She enjoyed spending her time going to the...

Jan 20, 2024

Yvonne M. “Bebop” (Carlson) DeTuncq passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her sister’s house in Baxter, surrounded by her loving family.

Bebop lived in the Brainerd area her entire life but loved visiting Alaska. She married her best friend CJ on August 3, 1990.

Bebop loved the outdoors, spent hours in her garden and...

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Roger Vernon Olson, age 96, of Baxter, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center. Roger was born on July 21, 1927, in Kittson County, Minnesota to Ephraim & Hulda (Rydberg) Olson.

Roger proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, serving a year in Korea. He retired from...