Edward H. Demarre
Apr 4, 2022
Edward DeMarre (EddyBear) Born April 29th , 1939 passed away peacefully on April 4th 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Matilda “May” and Raymond DeMarre; Siblings, Raymond, Eleanor, Alice, Luella, Marion, Jerry, and Judy; his son, Raymond DeMarre; and daughter, Theresa Gabel. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years Shiela A. DeMarre(Gentry); and his children, Jerry (Sherry)...
Audrae Margaret Gruber
Mar 31, 2022
Audrae Margaret Gruber, age 90, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31st. She was born on May 28, 1931, to Walter N. and Margaret F. (Weyh) Norris in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Summit School and Knox College and taught for 30 years in St. Paul Public Schools, serving in many advisory roles in addition to...
Bessie Lou Hines
Mar 31, 2022
Bessie Lou "Betty" Hines, age 90 passed away at home in Brainerd, MN on March 31, 2022. Betty was born in Webster, South Dakota on March 15, 1932 to Bessie and Jack Bartos. Betty enjoyed camping, dancing, all family activities, card games, and knitting. She made a lot of double knit socks, double knit mittens and blankets. During deer...
Christine Ida Schorsch
Mar 28, 2022
Christine “Chris” Ida Schorsch was born on September 18, 1939, in Ashes Creek, Kentucky to Clarence and Orvia Strom. She passed away on March 28, 2022, lovingly surrounded by her 3 daughters in Brainerd, MN at 82 years of age. When Chris was 2 years old her family moved to Columbus, MT and later to Cando, Hettinger, and Tioga,...
Michael George O'Neil
Mar 26, 2022
Michael "Mike" George O’Neil, of Otsego, MN passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 26th. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories and hilarious sense of humor. He truly brought the life to the party. Mike (eazygeorge to some) was born on August 24,...
Donald Hannahs
Mar 25, 2022
Donald Clair Hannahs, Sr. age 85, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Essentia – St Joseph’s Medical Center. Don was born on February 16, 1937, in Merrifield to Buzz & Marjorie (Hand) Hannahs. He served his country for 14 years in the US Army until he was wounded in Vietnam, for which he received a...
Archie Frank Starrett
Mar 23, 2022
Archie “Butch” Frank Starrett, Jr., age 71, of Motley, passed away on March 23, 2022, at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center. Butch was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on April 19, 1950. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Morgan (Matt) Hansen; grandson, Jamison; longtime girlfriend, Shirley Snow; sisters: Vicki Gronhoy and Barbara Roach. Butch is preceded in death...
Maxine Louise Hildreth
Mar 18, 2022
Maxine Louise (Wilgers) Hildreth age 84 of Isanti, formerly of Barrett, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her sleep at her daughter’s home in Emily, Minnesota on Friday, March 18, 2022.
Maxine was born on February 23, 1938 in Clay Center, Kansas to Otto and Lulu Marie (Stunkel) Wilgers, the second of three children.
Growing up...
Jessica Lavonne Mcguire
Mar 18, 2022
Jessica McGuire, born June 19, 1979, age 42 passed away March 18, 2022, unexpectedly in the comforts of her home, Jessica was a bright and colorful soul with an amazing heart and so much love to give. She enjoyed outdoors and picking agates, she enjoyed doing her art projects. Jessica loved her jobs and the people there at KCs...
Doris Lorraine Pribbenow
Mar 12, 2022
Doris Lorraine Pribbenow, age 88, of Staples, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Doris was born in Pillager on October 26, 1933, to Karel & Clara (Quade) Holub. She married the love of her life, George Pribbenow in Staples in 1955. Doris taught school all over the state, ending up in...
James D Brown
Mar 9, 2022
James Duane Brown age 62 of Verndale, passed away on March 9,2022 at the Lakewood Health System in Staples. James was born in Wadena on March 26, 1959 to Lois (Johnson) and Richard Brown. Services will be annouced at a later date. Caring for James and his family Taylor Funeral Home of Staples
Joshua George Thesing
Mar 9, 2022
Joshua George Thesing, age 27, of Ramsey, passed away tragically after a pedestrian hit and run accident, that occurred on Sunday, in River Falls, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Regions Hospital in St Paul. Josh was born in Little Falls on April 26, 1994, to Brian & Mary (Cluka) Thesing. Josh will be forever missed by his...
Cynthia Jean Berg
Mar 6, 2022
Dr. Cynthia Jean Berg M.D., M.P.H was born July 7th 1948 in Chicago Illinois to Walter Henry Martin Berg and M. Garnette (Palmer) Berg. The family of four made their home in suburbs of Chicago, Brookfield and Western Springs Illinois. Cindy battled polio as a child but persevered through her school work and family support. Dr. Berg graduated with...
Misty Lakin
Mar 1, 2022
Misty Lakin, 44 year old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A memorial service for Misty will held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1PM at the Salvation Army Church. Caring for Misty and her family is the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, MN. Memorials are preferred....
Lillian Y. Bloomstrom
Feb 27, 2022
Lillian Y Bloomstrom, age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her home on Heartwood Drive in Crosby. Lillian was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 26, 1930 to parents Chosaburo and Misa (Kikuchi) Matsuura. She grew up in downtown, old town, Honolulu on River Street where her mother owned her own barber shop and her father...
Alan J. Tschida
Feb 26, 2022
Alan J. Tschida, 82-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at his home in Brainerd, MN. A visitation will be held from 12:00-1:30 P.M. on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Halvorson-Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd, MN. Burial will take place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls, MN on Friday,...
Kenneth C. Pederson
Feb 25, 2022
Kenneth C. Pederson Age 89, of Brainerd, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 25, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brainerd, MN with Rev. Hans Anderson officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 P.M. on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church...
Elaine J. Ross
Feb 24, 2022
Elaine J. Ross, 89 year old resident of Pillager, MN passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Baxter, MN. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Casino Assembly of God Church with Rev. Dan Johnson officiating. Burial will take place in the Wildwood Cemetery in Pillager, MN. A visitation...
Maryellen B Wolf
Feb 23, 2022
Maryellen B. Wolf, 85 year old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Good Samaritan Woodland Nursing Home in Brainerd, MN. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Carefree Living in Brainerd, MN with Rev. Richard Waller officiating. Caring for Maryellen and her family is the Halvorson-Taylor...
Dick S Pavlacky
Feb 23, 2022
Dick S. Pavlacky, 88 year old resident of Pillager, MN passed away February 23, 2022 at the St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Motley Free Methodist Church in Motley, MN with Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 A.M....
