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:
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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)...
James (Jim) Lundgren
Jul 1, 2023
James (Jim) Edward Lundgren, age 63, of Ironton, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on July 1, 2023. Jim was born on July 12, 1959, to Harold (Skip) and JoAnne (Moore) Lundgren in Aitkin.
Jim grew up in Babbitt, MN. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1978. Jim has a passion...
Chloe Jean Museus
Jun 29, 2023
Chloe Jean Museus, 16, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Chloe was a force all her own. She lived, loved, and laughed with her entire soul. A day with Chloe was filled with sass, literal translations of the world around her, bantering with her siblings, a retort for every direction, and frequent giggles for reasons she was unwilling to...
Elaine Martha Simmonds
Jun 21, 2023
Elaine Simmonds, age 85, of Merrifield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 21, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1938, to Henry & Lillian Schroedel in Siegel Township, WI, where she grew up. Elaine married the love of her life, Jack Simmonds, on January 26, 1957. In 1971 they moved to Merrifield and finished their family....
Sidney Albert Thibodo
Jun 19, 2023
Sidney Albert Thibodo, age 84, formerly of the Brainerd area, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Diamond Willow in Baxter. Sidney was born in Erskine, Minnesota on December 18, 1938, to Lester & Louise (Gunderson) Thibodo. He married June Ambroz and together they had a son, Tony.
Sidney served his country in the US Army....
Chris Alan Murdock
Jun 19, 2023
Chris Alan Murdock, age 62, of Baxter, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2023. Chris was born in Aitkin to Benton & Gail (Porter) Murdock.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cyndy;her daughter, Cherie Condon, parents, Ben and Gail; their daughter, Gina (Ron) Brusven; granddaughter, Eden.
Chris is preceded...
Marilyn Jane Morrison
Jun 13, 2023
Marilyn Jane (Mohler) Morrison of Brainerd, MN passed away June 13th, 2023 at Havenwood Care Center In Bemidji, MN. She was born to Clarence and Lotus (Horton) Mohler on October 16th, 1929 In St. Paul, MN. They eventually moved to Staples, MN. Where Marilyn graduated from high school and was their high school homecoming queen. She married Darwin Goff...
