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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

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....

Dale "Pat" Patrick Brown

Dale "Pat" Patrick Brown

Oct 10, 2021

Dale Patrick Brown, age 83, of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, in Fergus Falls at the Veterans Home. Dale “Pat” was born on June 23, 1938, in St Paul to Frederick & Catherine (Vogel) Brown. He served his country as a Seabee in the US Navy. Pat married Jackie Faber in 1961. He worked at the...

William E Keith

William E Keith

Oct 8, 2021

William E. Keith age 76 of Staples passed away on October 8, 2021 at A Daughter's Love Assisted Living in Staples.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Taylor Funeral Home of Staples

Patricia R Lane

Patricia R Lane

Oct 2, 2021

Patricia Rose Lane, age 80, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Essentia- St Joseph’s Medical Center. Pat was born on April 9, 1941, in Brainerd to Hilton & Marie (Ruckdaschel) VanSickel. Pat worked as a caregiver her entire life. She started out as a daycare provider, went on to work...

Barbara K Hunt

Barbara K Hunt

Oct 1, 2021

Barbara K. Hunt, age 75, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, October 1, 2021. Barb was born on September 16, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana to Russell & Marjorie (Paxson) Brizius.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Donald “Mel”; daughter, Julie (Lane) Bushman; son, Eric (Leah) Hunt;...

Bettie Nelson

Bettie Nelson

Oct 1, 2021

Arrangements for Bettie are pending at this time.

Elaine Joy Deming

Elaine Joy Deming

Sep 28, 2021

Elaine Joy Deming, age 83, entered into eternal peace on September 28, 2021. Elaine was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born August 18, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN to John and Gladys Cameron. Elaine grew up in Edina, where her family ran the Cahill grocery store. She attended Saint Cloud State...

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