Nancy Marie Janowiak
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,...
William R Hansen
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...
Allen Dale Enberg
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...
Velma Luella Mae Cowell
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;...
Virginia Rollins
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...
Jeanne Arlene Churchill
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...
Dee Ann Davidson
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...
Donna Marie Hanson
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...
Carolyn "Lee" Doerfler
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...
Christine Mary Lidstrom
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...
Yvonne Marvel Detuncq
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...
Roger Vernon Olson
Jan 8, 2024
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...
Danny Edward Powers
Jan 6, 2024
Danny Edward Powers, age 69 of Wadena passed away at his home on January 6, 2024. Danny was born in Longview, Texas on March 18, 1954, to Holly (Taylor) and Earl Powers. He married Therese (Terry) Naubert on January 8, 2002, in Wadena, Minnesota.
A celebration of life for Danny will be held at 2:00PM...
Dan Arthur Brown
Jan 5, 2024
Dan Arthur Brown, age 76, of Motley, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Lakewood Health System. Dan was born on February 15, 1947, in Brainerd to Edward and Myrtle (Phillips) Brown.
He served his country in the US Army for 22 years. Dan was stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Germany, Alaska, Colorado, Tennessee,...
James Charles Newgord
Jan 4, 2024
James Charles Newgord, age 78 of Fort Ripley passed suddenly at his home on January 4, 2024. He was born to Marian (Canfield) and William Newgord on October 15, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He married Elizabeth (Itty) Parker on August 23, 1975, in Faribault, Minnesota.
James is preceded in death by his parents,...
George Robert Nelson
Jan 3, 2024
Memorial services for George Robert Nelson, 93, of Brainerd, MN. will be at 11:00 on Friday, January 12 at Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home, 512 South 8th Street, Brainerd, MN. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 at the funeral home and lunch will be served there following the memorial service.
George passed away peacefully on January 3 with family...
Sylvia Ann Melin
Jan 1, 2024
Sylvia Ann Melin, age 85 of Staples, passed away at her daughter Tammy’s house on January 1, 2024.
Sylvia was born on October 10, 1938, in Brainerd, Minnesota to Sylvia (Kemp) and Thomas Nelson. She
married George A. Melin Jr. on June 13, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd.
She...
Betty L Johnson
Dec 26, 2023
Betty L (Raddatz) Johnson, age 95, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Bethany Good Samaritan Society. Betty was born on December 12, 1928, in Redwood Falls to Arnold Paul and Fern Jessie (Barrett) Raddatz. The family moved to Brainerd in 1936 and she attended the public school. Betty graduated from Bemidji State University in 1968...
