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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

Katherine Marie Wood

Katherine Marie Wood

Nov 21, 2021

Katherine Marie Wood, age 70, of Brainerd passed away at United Hospital in St. Paul on November 21, 2021. Kathy was born in Brainerd to James & Florence (Garberg) Smith on June 22, 1951.

Kathy attended Brainerd area schools after which she moved to AZ where she went to college and earned her LPN license....

Lyle Scheel

Lyle Scheel

Nov 19, 2021

Lyle Norman Scheel, age 74, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully at his home on November 19, 2021, after several months of illness.

Lyle was born on September 27, 1947, in Stillwater to Norman and Esther (Waldo) Scheel. He grew up in Stillwater and attended Stillwater High School, where he met Sue Cheney at a dance at the...

Susan Marie Caddy

Susan Marie Caddy

Nov 18, 2021

Susan Marie Caddy a 67 year old resident of Baxter passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 18,2021 at her home. She was born on May 1, 1954 in Hagerstown, Maryland..She married Raymond Caddy on February 24,1989 in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her mother, Deanna; brothers, Edward and AJ; infant sister, Sandy. She...

Cheryl Ann Schwanke-Christensen

Cheryl Ann Schwanke-Christensen

Nov 10, 2021

Cheryl Ann Schwanke- Christensen a 64 year old resident of Motley passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1957 in Wadena, Minnesota to Donna (Anderson) and Martin Westad. She married Jay Christensen on November 17th, 2003 in Wadena, Minnesota. Cheryl was a very kind and caring person. She spent many...

Myrtle Pickar

Myrtle Pickar

Nov 7, 2021

Myrtle Elsie Pickar, age 88 of Sebeka and formerly of Brainerd, passed away in Sebeka at Providence Villa. Elsie was born in Nisswa, to Robert & Myrtle (Curtis) King. She was a chef, and worked at various places including, LaGuyal’s, Harold’s Club and the hospital.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Linnie (John) Crenshaw, Charles...

George William Call

George William Call

Nov 6, 2021

George William Call, age 84, of Staples, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. George was born in Escanaba, Michigan on September 3, 1937. He served his country in the US Airforce. George worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company in Jupiter, Florida for 30 years.

George loved his Lord, Jesus. He served many years at church in...

Rose Marie Huber

Rose Marie Huber

Nov 4, 2021

Rose Marie Huber, age 82, of Isle, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Rose was born on February 3, 1939, in Fountain, MN to Byrl and Rose (Bowers) Jones. She married Leo Huber on February 22, 1956, and together they had five children.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Curtis Busbey

Curtis Busbey

Nov 2, 2021

Curtis O. Busbey, age 90, of Brainerd, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center.

A private family burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held and announced at a later date.

Curt was born July 28, 1931, in Brainerd to Delbert & Alta...

David James Lundgren

David James Lundgren

Nov 1, 2021

David James Lundgren, age 70, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Dave was born in Minneapolis to Kenneth & Marilyn (Filmore) Lundgren. He married the love of his life, Kathy Saxvold and together they raised 3 children. Dave was a mechanic and operated his own shop. He loved the Lord,...

Gary Lynn Moore

Gary Lynn Moore

Nov 1, 2021

Gary L. Moore a 68 year old resident of Staples passed away on November 1, 2021 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples.

Complete Notice to follow.

Taylor Funeral Home of Staples

Kenneth Leslie Engholm

Kenneth Leslie Engholm

Oct 28, 2021

Kenneth Leslie Engholm, age 92, of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Cuyuna Medical Center. Kenny was born on October 3, 1929, in Brainerd to Carl & Jennie (Anderson) Engholm, they had 12 children, Kenny being the youngest. He married the love of his life, Luella Eue on April 22, 1950. They raised eight sons and...

Mark Martin Petersen

Mark Martin Petersen

Oct 26, 2021

Mark Martin Petersen, age 59, of Baxter, passed away unexpectedly at the University of Minnesota Hospital on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Mark was born in Minneapolis on October 19, 1962, to Dr. Richard & Gladys (Smith) Petersen. He married Connie Anderson and they raised their family in the Brainerd Area. Mark worked at Home Depot for 7 years as...

Kevin Alexander Engebretson

Kevin Alexander Engebretson

Oct 24, 2021

Kevin Alexander Engebretson, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 24. Kevin was born in Maywood, Illinois on June 6, 1997. He graduated from Brainerd High School and Central Lakes with an AA degree in Welding.

Kevin was a musician and wrote several songs. He tried out for American Idol and made the first round in Springfield,...

Michael Douglas Lee

Michael Douglas Lee

Oct 22, 2021

Private family services will be held.

Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home

Brainerd 218 829 3581

Clyde M Wind

Clyde M Wind

Oct 22, 2021

Clyde Manuel Wind, age 71, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Duluth at St Mary’s Hospital. Clyde was born in Fifty Lakes to Sonny & Dorothy (Sam) Wind on February 18, 1950. He served his country in the US Air Force. On May 11, 1979, Clyde married the love of his life, Donna Jean Stefan....

Mary Ella Lindner

Mary Ella Lindner

Oct 15, 2021

Mary Ella Lindner, of Brainerd, MN passed away peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones at home on October 15th, 2021.

Mary was born to Robert and Gloria Denny in Stewartville, MN. She grew up in rural Minnesota and worked on a farm. Mary had a colorful family background that included vaudeville performers that traveled the world....

Brian Scott Caird

Brian Scott Caird

Oct 14, 2021

Brian Scott Caird age 60, of Brainerd.

Private family services will be held.

Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home

Brainerd 218 829 3581

Betty Lou Shank

Betty Lou Shank

Oct 14, 2021

Betty Lou Shank, age 80, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Cuyuna Medical Center in Crosby. Betty was born on September 2, 1941, in Napoleon North Dakota to Ray & Amelia (Wiest) Craig.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Elaine (Jason Cooley) Krein and Charles (Crystal) Bain; sisters; Irene Carpenter...

Ronald M Jannette

Ronald M Jannette

Oct 12, 2021

Ronald "Frenchie" M. Jannette, age 78, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on October 12, 2021. Ron was born in Ramsey, MN to Frank & Georgina (Meredith) Jannette. He proudly served his county in Vietnam in the US Army. He was known around Brainerd for his carpeted car and had his picture in the Brainerd Dispatch with it....

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