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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

Maurice Mogensen

Maurice Mogensen

Mar 6, 2021

Maurice Eugene “Maury” Mogensen passed away on March 6, 2021. He was born to the late Peter and Luella Mogensen on December 11, 1932 and was raised in the Brainerd area. Maurice was a graduate of Brainerd High School with the Class of 1950. Upon graduation, he enlisted and served in the United States Navy from 1950-1953. Upon his...

Michael Burke

Michael Burke

Mar 5, 2021

A private family service will be held in the spring of 2021.

Marjorie Ann Bonde

Marjorie Ann Bonde

Mar 5, 2021

Services are pending at this time.

Glenn Leroy Dent

Glenn Leroy Dent

Feb 22, 2021

Glenn LeRoy Dent, age 91, of Two Harbors, and formerly of the Brainerd area, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. Glenn was born in Merrifield to Aubrey & Martha (Peabody) Dent. He married Charlotta Houser and together they raised their two children. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Connie Coie and Michael (Nancy) Dent; grandchildren: Travis,...

Janet N Norgard

Janet N Norgard

Feb 16, 2021

Janet N. Norgard age 81 of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. She was born on October 18, 1939 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Olive (Mead) and Walter Driver. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott; and sisters, Shirley, Charlott, and Margaret. She will be deeply missed...

Joan Hill

Joan Hill

Feb 14, 2021

Joan Hill age 84 of Brainerd, passed away on February 14, 2021 Complete notice to follow. Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home Brainerd 218 829 3581

Viola Ackerson

Viola Ackerson

Feb 4, 2021

Viola Irene Ackerson, age 98, of Pillager, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Viola was born on September 5, 1922 in Walker to George & Grace (Whipple) Wilson. She married Roy Ackerson in Walker on May 10, 1943, and together they raised five children. Left to cherish Viola’s memory are her...

Alice Mullenix

Alice Mullenix

Jan 25, 2021

Alice Mullenix, 60 year old resident of Pillager, MN passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at her home in Pillager, MN. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Halvorson-Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd, MN with Rev. Lindsey Jones officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Memorial Garden Cemetery in...

Marvin Kappel

Marvin Kappel

Jan 24, 2021

Marvin H. Kappel, 90 year old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away January 24, 2021 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Marvin was born on November 3, 1930 in Woonsocket, SD to the late Harold and Helen Kappel. He served...

Thomas Doty

Thomas Doty

Jan 18, 2021

Thomas Earl Doty, age 72, of Pillager passed away at his home after a long hard struggle with Kidney cancer. Tom was born in Bemidji to Denvy & Doris (Sarff) Doty. He worked for PG&E in California for 24 years as a power plant operator. Once he moved back home to Minnesota, he worked at Craguns for 9 years...

Mary (Neznik) Motl

Mary (Neznik) Motl

Jan 17, 2021

Mary Donna Motl, age 68, of Little Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Mary and her twin brother Michael were born on September 30, 1952 in Minneapolis to Joseph & Monica (Belinski) Neznik. Mary loved her music and her beagle dogs. Her smile and infectious giggle will be sadly missed by all...

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Jan 9, 2021

Robert (Bob/Bobbie) Glen Anderson, age 80 of Motley, MN was ushered into Glory Saturday, January 9, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born March 30, 1940 in Brainerd, MN to Arvid & Bertha (Cain) Anderson. He graduated from Washington High School in 1959. He then moved on to heavy equipment trainings and certifications in Wheezer,...

Gloria Rosekrans

Gloria Rosekrans

Jan 7, 2021

Gloria May Rosekrans, born August 10th, 1948 passed away on January 7th, 2021 at the age of 72 years old. A celebration of Gloria’s Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at the Halvorson Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd with a gathering from 10:00-11:00am for family and friends. Gloria is survived by her...

David Wise

David Wise

Jan 6, 2021

David William Wise, age 69, of Brainerd passed away at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born in Brainerd on September 19, 1951 to Fredrick & Edra (Dykeman) Wise. He worked as a baker for Cub for many years. Dave loved nature, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time at the casino. Left...

Donald Norr

Donald Norr

Jan 4, 2021

Donald Clarence Norr, age 89, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Donald was born on a dairy farm near Freedhem, Minnesota, on November 17, 1931, the tenth child of Robert & Florence (Erickson) Norr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a military policeman in Japan following the Korean War. Donald married Janet...

Michael Vogt

Michael Vogt

Jan 2, 2021

Michael Ray Vogt, age 67, of Brainerd passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Mike was born on September 21, 1953 in Brainerd, to James F. & Louise E. (Treichler) Vogt. Mike served his country in the US Airforce and worked as a carpenter. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Randy...

Claude Klein

Claude Klein

Jan 2, 2021

Services for Claude are pending.

Dale Pietig

Dale Pietig

Dec 31, 2020

Dale Henry Pietig, age 91, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Dale was born on January 1, 1929 in Morgan, Minnesota to John & Josephine (Kerkoff) Pietig. He married Janice Jones on December 29, 1956. He served his country in the US Army. Dale was a farmer and worked as a...

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