Oakley Patrick Taylor
Sep 2, 2023
Oakley Patrick Taylor, age 9, passed away in his mama's arms on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Oaks was born on September 17, 2013. He came home to his daddy and mama in May of 2014.
Oakley was employed at Halvorson Taylor Funeral as the Head Greeter. He loved going to work everyday. He took his job very...
Kristin Lynn Anderson
Sep 1, 2023
Kristin Anderson, age 54 of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 1, 2023. Kristin was born in Crookston on June 1, 1969, to Delano & Linda (Baker) Anderson.
Kris was a loving and kind soul. She was extremely loyal to her family. She was a very proud mom to Tate.
Kris will...
Gary O'Neal Deming
Aug 29, 2023
Gary O’Neal Deming age 77 formerly of Brainerd passed away on August 29, 2023, in Orlando, Florida at the Certus Memory Care Center.
Gary was born on December 27, 1945, to Lester & Grace Deming in Marshall, MN. After graduation Gary went to Brainerd Area VOTEC for Auto Mechanics. He also joined the Minnesota Army National Guard...
Alvina Jane Knapper
Aug 29, 2023
Alvina Knapper (Britton) passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 90 at Carefree Living Facility.
Preceded in death by husband, Harold; parents; grandparents; brothers, Alvin, Bud (Robert); sisters, Laura, Bunny, and Faye King (Britton).
Survived by daughter, Alice Faye (Timm), son-in-law, Kevin Timm; sister, Janet Genter (Britton); and brother-in-law, Jim...
Stephen Bruce Long
Aug 28, 2023
Stephen Bruce Long died August 28, 2023, at the age of 87. Stephen was born January 5, 1936, in Quincy, Illinois. He was the son of Harley and Margaret Long. Stephen wrote the following obituary and requested that it be published exactly as he wrote it.
I was born, lived, and died (In that order). I greatly...
Darryl Joseph Schumann
Aug 28, 2023
Darryl Joseph Schumann, age 54, a resident of Webster, WI passed away on August 28, 2023 at Burnett Medical Center.
Darryl was born on January 20, 1969 in Le Sueur, MN to parents Edward and Kathleen (Meis) Schumann.
Darryl grew up on the farm in Minnesota. As the hardworking and handy man that...
James Doran Lochli
Aug 23, 2023
James “Jim” Lochli, 81, of Brainerd, MN passed away Wednesday after battling lung cancer / dementia and related complications. He will be interred at Fort Snelling at a future date. He is survived by daughters, Chris, Linda, and Amy; and 3 grandchildren.
Jim was born and raised in the St Paul area. He enjoyed fishing...
William (Bill) R Vukelich
Aug 22, 2023
William (Bill) Robert Vukelich age 83 of Staples, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the Lakewood Health Care System in Staples. He was born December 26, 1939, in Crosby, Minnesota to Lylah (Randall) and Joe Vukelich Sr.
A visitation will be held at the Taylor Funeral Home in Staples on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 4:00-7:00PM....
Robert Larson
Aug 22, 2023
Robert (Bob) Wayne Larson, age 91, of Staples passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 under the care of Lakewood Hospice. He answered the Lord’s call, which he had been waiting for with great anticipation, and died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in his own home. Bob was born to Ruth and Carl Fransen in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February...
Sylvia Jean Collier
Aug 18, 2023
Sylvia Jean Collier age 85 of Staples passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Lakewood Health System in Staples, Minnesota.
She was born in Philbrook, Minnesota on July 11, 1938, to Mabel and Edward Carey. She will remembered by her son, Jeff Colllier; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She is preceded in...
Marie Katherine Bristlin
Aug 11, 2023
SERVICE NOTE:
The elevator at Sacred Heart Catholic Church is not working.
Marie Katherine Bristlin, age 78 of Staples passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. Marie was born to Margaret (Kallas) and Joseph Mumm in Bertha, Minnesota on March...
Harvey Allen Love
Aug 7, 2023
Harvey Allen Love age 80 of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, August 7,2023, at the Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. Harvey was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on November 17, 1942 to Erna E. (Rowland) and Harvey F. Love. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara J. (Willey) Love.
Harvey will be...
Ardis Mae Thompson
Aug 5, 2023
Ardis Mae Thompson, 80 year old resident of Clarissa, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her home.
She was born in Crookston, Minnesota on July 24,1943, to Violet (Vroman) and Arthur Wilson.
Private services will be held.
Caring for Ardis and her family
Taylor Funeral...
Ethel Olga Huzar
Jul 27, 2023
Ethel Olga Huzar age 95 of Long Prairie, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Centracare Health in Long Prairie. Ethel was born in Waterford, PA on March 30, 1928, to Julia (Gregor) and John Sayban.
She will be deeply missed by her children, David Huzar, Pamela Ingalls, and Marybeth Miller; grandchildren, Zachery Miller,...
Betty May Wallin
Jul 22, 2023
Betty May Wallin, age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd. Betty was born in Minot, North Dakota on January 30,1930, to Alex & Edna (Miller) Baumgarten. She moved to the Nisswa area in 1946 and married into the Wallin family in 1949.
Betty spent her entire life...
Ronald Allen Ellstrom
Jul 12, 2023
Ronald Allen Ellstrom, age 84, passed away in Pine River at Good Samaritan Society. Ron was born in Bagley to Joseph and Edna (Julin) Ellstrom. He married Shirley Zuelich on March 20, 1957 and together they had four children. Ron loved motorcycling, hunting, and fishing. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Benjamin Franklin Turner
Jul 5, 2023
Services for Benjamin will be private.
Taylor Funeral Home of Staples
Vernette J Hill
Jul 3, 2023
Vernette Joanne Hill born on January 27, 1934, was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 3, 2023.
Vernette is survived by her son, Bradley (wife Cathy), and her son, Shannon; and her grandchildren, Garrett and Caitlin.
A special thank you to A Daughter’s Love Assisted Living in...
Evelyn Toth
Jul 2, 2023
Evelyn (Ev) Lillian (Pettit) Toth age 93 of Brainerd, MN passed away and went to be with the Lord on Sunday 7/2/2023 surrounded by loving family. Ev was born on 12/5/1929 in Morgan, MN, Brown County to Lilly (Muenchow) and Franze Pettit. They lived in a log cabin type home. She enjoyed ice skating, and helping with the chores...
Roger Niesen
Jul 1, 2023
Roger Niesen, age 88, of Brainerd passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home. Roger was born in Pine City on May 23, 1935. He married Donnamae Nichols on March 1, 1958, and together they raised 5 children.
Left to cherish his memory are his children; Kevin, Gregg (Cecelia), Toni (Roger) Smith and Debra (Bob)...
