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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

Kristan Donald Anderson

Kristan Donald Anderson

May 10, 2021

Kristan Donald Anderson, age 61, formerly of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 10, 2021 in Little Falls at St. Gabriel’s Hospital. Kris was born in Brainerd to Donald & Diane (Long) Anderson on June 27, 1959. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Don and Diane; sister, Janelle (Randy) Sawyer; brother, Eric Anderson; niece, Tanya (Nathan)...

Neal Cassidy

Neal Cassidy

May 7, 2021

Neal Dean Cassidy, aged 78, died May 7, 2021 at the St. Therese Care Facility in New Hope, Minnesota. Prior to him living there, he resided in Hopkins, Minnesota for many years. Neal, born as Timothy Neil Norgard to Wallace and Mardella (Cunningham) Norgard, was born October 28, 1942 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minnesota. He was preceded...

Terry S Norgard

Terry S Norgard

May 6, 2021

Terry S. Norgard, age 83, of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Terry was born on May 18, 1937 to Wallace & Mardella (Cunningham) Norgard. He is preceded in death by his parents: son, Scott; and his beloved wife Janet. He is survived by his brother, Neal Cassidy; and many loving dear...

Alma Katherine Miller

Alma Katherine Miller

May 4, 2021

Alma Katherine Miller was born April 29, 1925 to Lars and Henrietta Bollesen. She attended Danish elementary school and graduated from Tyler High School. After graduation she worked for the war effort in California and then continued her education at Grand View College before graduating from the University of MN, St Paul. She was hired to teach Home Economics...

Mary Lou Conrady

Mary Lou Conrady

Apr 28, 2021

Mary Lou Cox age 70 of Randall, passed away at her home on April 28,2021. She was born in Fairmont City, Minnesota on March 6, 1951 to Viola (Streit) and Roy Cox. There are currently no services planned. Caring for Mary and her family Taylor Funeral Home of Staples

Paul Charles Mix

Paul Charles Mix

Apr 23, 2021

Obituary of Paul Charles Mix September 4, 1930 – April 23, 2021 Paul Charles Mix began his final adventure on April 23, 2021 at the age of 90. He spent the majority of his life around Remer, MN. He loved the beauty of northern MN and always appreciated his surroundings. He was a veteran serving four years in the...

Delores Hutchison

Delores Hutchison

Apr 21, 2021

Delores Mae (Dibble) Hutchison, age 92, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the Staples Church of Christ in Staples, MN with Rev. Barry Klein officiating. Friends may gather from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Staples Church of...

Janet Swanson

Janet Swanson

Apr 15, 2021

Janet Carol Swanson, 81, daughter of Walter and Okla Kretzman, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Essential Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Janet was born on February 25, 1940. She is survived by her 5 children: Susan Roberts, Deanne Churchill, Nancy, Brian, and Jed Swanson; sister, Lolagene; 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Janet was also...

Denise Young

Denise Young

Apr 14, 2021

Denise, 63, was born on June 5,1957, in Staples to Bertha (Lee) and Patrick Young. She passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital on 4/14/2021 at 2:30 am. Denise graduated from the Staples-Motley High School in 1976 and was a member of the Church of Christ in Staples, MN. After graduation, Denise attended the Staples Vocational Technical Institute....

Harvey Wing

Harvey Wing

Apr 11, 2021

Harvey Norman Wing, age 97, of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home. Harvey was born in Flasher, North Dakota on June 16, 1923 to Benedict & Bertha (Grimm) Wing. On March 28, 1945 he married the love of his life, Rachel Britton and together they had eight children. Harvey served...

Marlene D Miller

Marlene D Miller

Apr 11, 2021

Marlene Dian Miller age 70, born August 14, 1950 to Emma and Clifford Miller in Staples, MN. Marlene passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter, MN of Parkinson’s. She was a great sister to Susan and brother Dave. She graduated from Staples High School Class of 1968. From there she went to...

John G Rinio

John G Rinio

Apr 9, 2021

No services are planned at this time. Taylor Funeral Home of Staples

Scott Anthony Storstad

Scott Anthony Storstad

Apr 7, 2021

Scott Anthony Storstad, age 62, of Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Scott was born in Brainerd on March 15, 1959 to Ronald & Donnamae (Zuelich) Storstad. Scott enjoyed spending his time outdoors, hunting, trapping. He was a certified welder, and a jack of all trades. He was thankful to God for his children. Left to cherish...

Lil (Lilly) M Rychner

Lil (Lilly) M Rychner

Apr 6, 2021

Lil (Lilly) M. Rychner, age 72 of Staples, passed away at her home on April 6, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 16, 1948 to Lylah (Randall) and Joe Vukelich in Staples, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Evelyn; brother, Danny; loving husband, Robert (Bob); grandson, Keigan; son-in-law, Jeff Rasmusson....

Franklin John Huber

Franklin John Huber

Apr 6, 2021

Franklin John Huber, age 82, of Brainerd passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Frank was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Francis and Hazel (Perry) Huber. He served his country in the US Air Force. Frank married the love of his life, Margaret Watson, on June 2, 1962 and together they raised...

David Gordon Wagner

David Gordon Wagner

Apr 5, 2021

David Gordon Wagner, age 81, of Pillager, stepped on to Heaven’s shore on Monday, April 5, 2021 at a Daughter’s Love in Staples, Minnesota. David was born on July 1, 1939 in Brainerd, to Kenneth & Genevieve (Prentice) Wagner. David graduated from Brainerd from Brainerd High School in 1959. He attended Pillsbury Bible College, where he met Delphine, they...

Lois Mae Haugene

Lois Mae Haugene

Mar 28, 2021

Lois Mae Haugene (nee Paulson), born August 28, 1928 in Brainerd, passed away on March 28, 2020. She died peacefully in her home at The Samaritan House Birchwood. She is survived by her son, Steven Haugene, daughters Susan (Rick) Pratt of Brainerd, Janet (Truett) Stoneberg of Brainerd, Nancy (Scott)Baker of Wayzata, brother Larry(Mary) Paulson of Kingman, Arizona. And she...

Helen Elaine Vanvickle

Helen Elaine Vanvickle

Mar 24, 2021

Helen Elaine VanVickle, age 89, of Pillager ascended to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Staples at Lakewood Health System. Helen was born on April 2, 1931 in Saginaw, MIchigan to Roy and Lela (Cole) Swaim. She married Eugene VanVickle on November 17, 1951. Helen was an active vibrant woman who enjoyed life to the fullest....

Dolores Ann Johnson

Dolores Ann Johnson

Mar 22, 2021

Dolores Ann Johnson was born April 18, 1930 in Aldrich Township on a farm to Milton and Josephine (Winter) Chapin. She grew up on the farm, went to District 6 School then went to high school in Staples but that didn’t work, so she quit school and stayed home and helped her Dad on the farm shuck grain and...

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