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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries
Elaine F. Schultz
Jun 22, 2021
Elaine F. Schultz, 77 years old, passed away peacefully on June, 22nd, 2021 at Edgewood Healthcare Facility in Baxter, MN. Elaine was born June 9, 1944 in Valley City, ND; she was the daughter of Frank and Leona (Rutherford) Japel. Elaine grew up on the farm in Tower City and graduated from Tower City High School in 1962. In...
Kathy Jean Badger
Jun 19, 2021
Kathy Jean Badger, age 60, of Baxter passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Kathy was born on January 1, 1961, in Aitkin to Gerald & Shelby (Liesen) Tibbetts. She married Steve Badger on December 16, 1989. Anyone that knew her knew that she was kind and had a huge heart. Kathy loved spending time with her family,...
Robert William Larson
Jun 15, 2021
Robert William Larson of Arizona, and formerly of Bertha, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2021, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California. Bob was born on July 8, 1957, in Bertha, Minnesota to Oliver & Nina (Grow) Larson. Bob owned and operated Larson Farm Service from 1986-2000, was a Radio Announcer for KWAD and worked as...
Yvonne Kay Doust
Jun 7, 2021
Yvonne Kay Doust, age 62, of Brainerd, was an angel on earth, and now is an angel watching over us. Yvonne went to Heaven on June 7, 2021. She was born in Brainerd to Joseph & Mayme (Leppala) Popowski on March 15, 1959. She married her best friend and true love, Kenneth Doust on January 3, 1994, and together...
Kirk Alan Tepley
Jun 6, 2021
Kirk Alan Tepley, age 60 of Baxter, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Kirk was born in Brainerd to Theron Jr & Marie (Kimbrell) Tepley on July 4, 1961. Kirk was a quiet, gentle, peaceful man. He enjoyed the outdoors, walks and tossing a ball around. He also enjoyed just rocking in his recliner and...
Steven Wentworth
May 30, 2021
Steven Wentworth, Sr (“The Professor”) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 30, at age 87 surrounded by his children. He was born October 31, 1933, in King Township, Iowa, to James and Martha Wentworth on the family farm. Steve loved the Lord which was reflected in the way he lived his life. As a husband, father, and...
Melody (Mel) E Johnson
May 27, 2021
Melody (Mel) E. Johnson age 77 of Brainerd, (formerly St. Paul) passed away on May 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on April 20,1944 in St. Paul to Dorothy (Freeberg) and Wayne Bergh. Mel enjoyed garage sales, camping, fishing and spending time with her family. Graveside service for Mel will be held at 12:00 Noon on June...

Geraldine Faye Simmons
May 18, 2021
Geraldine Faye Simmons, age 59, of Brainerd, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Geri was born in Hibbing to Arthur & Doris (Thesing) Simmons. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jasmine Simmons of Tulsa, OK; grandson, Leo Simmons; best friend, Donna Sult; siblings: Barbara Osby of Garrison, MN, Arthur Dale (Linda) Simmons of...
Pauline C Streiff
May 17, 2021
Pauline C. Streiff, age 99, of Brainerd passed away at her home on Monday, May 17, 2021. Pauline was born in Pine Island, Minnesota on December 16, 1921 to Augusta & Margaretha (Augustin) Adler. She married Maurice Streiff, and together they had seven children. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Carol (Terry) Franks, Allan (Faye), Bill (Sandy),...
Ellie Ruth Welling
May 17, 2021
Eleanor Ruth (Ziehl) Welling, 89, passed away peacefully May 17, 2021, at Lakewood Health Care Center in Staples. Eleanor (Ellie) was born February 24, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frederick and Lavern (Schmidt) Ziehl. Ellie attended Evangelical Lutheran School through the 8th grade and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1949. Some of her fondest memories were...
Richard "Dean" "Click" Dean Dosh
May 15, 2021
Richard Dean Dosh “Dean” “Click” Went home to be with his Savior Saturday, May 15th 2021. He was born July 6, 1973 to Richard and Winona (Swopes) Dosh. The Celebration of Dean's Life will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30AM-11:00AM at the Halvorson Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd. Dean's life...
Carol J Vukelich
May 11, 2021
Carol Juliene “Kaye” Vukelich, age 83 of Staples, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the St Cloud Hospital. Carol (better known as Kaye) was born in Staples on March 5, 1938 to LeRoy & Gladys (Rots) Kennedy. She was baptized in the United Methodist Church of Staples. Kaye attended both Lincoln grade school and Staples High...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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