Obituaries
Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries
Janel K Derosier
Dec 27, 2020
Janel K. DeRosier, age 49, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the Little Falls Care Center. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date, per Janel’s request. Janel is survived by her parents, Dale & Judy DeRosier; brothers: Dan (Marilyn) and Randy (Kathy) all of the Fort Ripley area;...
Lois Reed
Dec 20, 2020
Lois Mae (Uhlenbrauck) Reed, 89, passed away December 20th, 2020 in Sartell, Minnesota. She was born to William and Viola Uhlenbrauck in Appleton, Wisconsin, on September 1st, 1931. Lois graduated from Appleton High School. She had fond memories growing up on her family farm and spending the weekdays during her high school years along with her sister Marion at...
Harlan Kirkvold
Dec 17, 2020
Harlan Wayne Kirkvold 81-year-old resident of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples, MN. A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd, MN. Harlan was born on March 26, 1939 in Fergus Falls, MN to Maurice and Hazel Kirkvold. After graduating from Ashby...
Matthew J. Smith
Dec 17, 2020
Matthew J. Smith 38 year old resident of Staples, MN passed away December 17, 2020 at Lakewood Health System. No services will be held at this time.

Gladys Knutson
Dec 10, 2020
Gladys R. Knutson 88-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away December 10, 2020 at Woodland Good Samaritan Village. A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2021 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baxter, MN. Burial will be at Minnesota State Veteran Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Gladys was born on July 6, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN...
Sandy Hary
Dec 8, 2020
Sandra Jean Hary, age 68, of Nisswa passed away at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Sandy was born on February 19, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois. She drove bus for Reichert for over 30 years. She enjoyed the long road trips with the Brainerd area residents and loved all the kids on the bus. She also...

Kristi Cockman
Dec 6, 2020
Kristi Sue Cockman, age 46, of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Kristi was born on July 6, 1974 in Brainerd to Steven & Renae (Fortune) Blomberg. Kristi worked for BMC for many years. Kristi was an advocate for her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She liked to...
Ronald Lindner
Nov 30, 2020
Live Streaming on Facebook Live from Lindner’s Angling Edge Facebook page. Ronald John Lindner, age 86, of Baxter passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur & Estelle (Belz) Lindner. He married the love of his life, Dolores Hakes on June 2, 1956, and together...
Greg Barto
Nov 27, 2020
Gregory Daniel Barto was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 5th, 1954 to Daniel & Shirley Barto. They were living in New Castle, Delaware at the time. The family moved to Silver Bay, MN in 1956. They moved to Brooklyn Park, MN in 1967. Greg lived in North Minneapolis, MN in the early 80’s. He met and was in...
Ione Kunde
Nov 25, 2020
Ione Lorraine Kunde, age 95, of Brainerd, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Ione was born on June 9, 1925 in Brainerd to Adolph (Ed) and Mabel (Peterson) Jelacie. She was educated in the Brainerd schools, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1943. Ione then went...
Angeline Gillson
Nov 24, 2020
Angeline (Angie) Gillson, 70, passed away at her home on November 24, 2020. Angie was born on February 3, 1950, in Brainerd, MN, to the late J. Wesley and Joyce Carlson. She grew up in the Pillager area and graduated from Pillager High School in 1968. She was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Gillson on September 6, 1969....
Steven Becker
Nov 24, 2020
Steven Mark Becker, 68-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born January 18, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa to Marie (Lutgen) and Alfred Becker. Steven was an avid outdoorsman who had a great love for hunting and fishing, and was particularly passionate about duck hunting. He...
Donald Niemann
Nov 22, 2020
Donald Gustave Niemann, age 88 of Staples, passed away peacefully at his home on November 22, 2020. He was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on July 27, 1932 to Elizabeth M. (Korsten) and Gust A. Niemann. He married Barbara A. Myers in Long Prairie on April 12, 1952. Donald served his country from 1949-1953 in the Marines, and from...
Eugene Altenbrun
Nov 21, 2020
Eugene H. Altenbrun, passed away on November 21, 2020 at the Wadena Tri-County Hospital. Gene was born on April 15, 1941 to the late Rex & Sarah (Cain) Altenbrun in Rock Lake, North Dakota. He attended school through the 8th grade, then began working at various gas stations. Gene farmed in Clarissa, where he raised his three sons. He...
Glenn Pilgrim
Nov 19, 2020
Glenn Marvin Pilgrim, age 89, of Pillager, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Glenn was born January 5, 1931 in Town of Wein, Edgar, WI to Gustave and Mary (Flegel) Pilgrim. He married the love of his life Louise Williams on April 26, 1952. Glenn worked as a diesel...
Eldon Morey
Nov 18, 2020
Eldon LeRoy Morey of Motley died on November 18, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1937, to Edward and Mary Morey. Motley was his boyhood home and he graduated from Motley High School in 1955. He obtained degrees from Hamline University, St. Cloud State College, and the University of South Dakota. He served in the United States Navy...
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