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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oct 22, 2021
Private family services will be held.
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd 218 829 3581
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
