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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

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...

James Robert Christenson

James Robert Christenson

Dec 29, 2020

Services for James will be private.

Janel K Derosier

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;...

Maria Smith

Maria Smith

Dec 27, 2020

Services for Maria will be at a later date.

Lois Reed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Loretta J Ahlgrim

Loretta J Ahlgrim

Nov 29, 2020

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Greg Barto

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...

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