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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

Kathy Billmeyer

Kathy Billmeyer

Jul 7, 2020

Kathy Marie Billmeyer age 65 of Brainerd, passed away at her home on July 7, 2020. She was born January 7, 1955 in Minneapolis to Shirley (Brown) and Donald Haberle. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Jessica (Joe Hammonds) Billmeyer; grandchildren, Alexis, Blake, Samantha and Sebastian; brother, Bill;...

Karen Lenk

Karen Lenk

Jul 3, 2020

Karen Ann Marie Lenk, age 55 of Watkins and Williston, North Dakota, passed away doing what she loved, riding her motorcycle. Karen, and her twin sister, Kathy were born in Minneapolis on July 26, 1964 to Edward & Lynn (Kelly) Lenk. Karen loved spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. She enjoyed baking, sewing and tending to her...

Robbie Cavin

Robbie Cavin

Jun 25, 2020

Robbie M. Cavin 58 year old resident of Brainerd, MN formerly of Crosby, MN passed away June 25, 2020 at Carefree Living in Brainerd. She was born on November 23, 1961 in California. Robbie had three children Latoya, James, and Raymond. No service will be held at this time. Arrangements are with the Halvorson Taylor funeral Home in Brainerd....

Jacob Nesheim

Jacob Nesheim

Jun 22, 2020

Jacob M. Nesheim was born to Kenneth and Marjorie (Gordon) Nesheim December 5, 1946, Brainerd, MN. Died June 22, 2020 in St. Peter, MN. Jacob was a Navy veteran who struggled with paranoid schizophrenia all his adult life. Jacob is survived by seven brothers Robert, Ludwig, Richard, James (Lola), Douglas (Georgine), Mark and Byron and four sisters Jean, Judy...

Florence "Sally" Malloy

Florence "Sally" Malloy

Jun 21, 2020

Florence "Sally" E. Malloy 90 year old resident of Baxter, MN passed away Sunday June 21, 2020 at Essentia St. Joseph's Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Darren Ottem

Darren Ottem

Jun 15, 2020

Darren Charles Ottem, age 58, of Ironton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 15, 2020. Darren was born on August 31, 1961 in Fridley to Dennis and Judy (Olson) Ottem. He proudly served his county in the US Marine Corps. Darren worked most of his life as a truck driver and enjoyed wood working. Darren was...

Bonnie Carlson

Bonnie Carlson

Jun 12, 2020

Bonnie Carlson was born December 28, 1948 in Brainerd, MN to Bennie Johnson and Thelma Swelland. She attended the country schoolhouse east of town through the 4th grade. Bonnie had a kind heart and was quite the social butterfly. She married Allen Carlson in 1968 and they had two daughters, Cynthia and Lori. She worked many years in the...

Lavon Skoog

Lavon Skoog

Jun 9, 2020

LaVon Maxine Skoog, age 95 passed away peacefully on 8 June 2020. LaVon was born on 14 August 1924 to Floyd and Leora Olson in Milford, Iowa. The family moved to Brainerd in 1937, settling on a farm in the South Long Lake area, Long Lake Township. She graduated from Washington High School in 1941 and married Clinton L....

Todd Felske

Todd Felske

Jun 6, 2020

Services for Todd are pending.

Emilie Mae Anderson

Emilie Mae Anderson

Jun 6, 2020

Emilie Mae Anderson, age 78, of Brainerd, passed away on June 6, 2020 at Bethany Good Samaritan Society. Emilie was born to Emma Anderson on February 15, 1942. Emilie enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She liked selling her work at the Senior Center. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Shane Borders, Monica Thompson, Valerie (Keith Bain) Borders-Bain, Denise...

Robert Owens

Robert Owens

Jun 6, 2020

Services for Robert are pending.

Leanne Stuhr

Leanne Stuhr

Jun 5, 2020

LeAnne LeVerne Stuhr, age 74, of Brainerd, passed away at her home on Friday, June 5, 2020. LeAnne was born in Minneapolis on December 29, 1945 to Douglas & Alberta (Schultz) Ward. She married James A. Stuhr on August 10, 1963. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jim; children, LaDona Stuhr and David Stuhr; brothers, Harvey Ward...

Jerry Lee Warner

Jerry Lee Warner

May 31, 2020

Jerry Lee Warner, age 74, of Brainerd, passed away from Cancer on May 31, 2020, at Bethany Good Samaritan. Jerry was born in Brainerd to Maude Warner DeChaine on May 2, 1946. Jerry served his country in the US Air Force. He enjoyed fishing. Jerry loved spending time at gatherings with family and friends. Jerry is survived by his...

Lorraine Peterson

Lorraine Peterson

May 30, 2020

Lorraine Charlotte Peterson, age 93, of Brainerd, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Harmony House in Brainerd. Lorraine was born in Kingford, Michigan to Guy and Rose Mary (Sears) Dunemann. She married Andy Peterson, on September 7, 1948 and together they raised a son, David. Lorraine worked for the State Hospital. Lorraine enjoyed crafts of all...

Hatsu Smith

Hatsu Smith

May 29, 2020

Hatsu Smith age 83 of Staples, passed away at her home on May 29, 2020. She was born February 4, 1937 in Okinawa, Japan. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Dale. She will be deeply missed by her children, Erika (Mike) Kennedy of Staples, Kent (Amy) Smith of Motley, and Kim Smith of Staples;...

Kathleen Ann Babb

Kathleen Ann Babb

May 28, 2020

Kathleen Ann Babb, age 64, of Pillager, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home. Kathy was born on October 10, 1955 in Alliance, Nebraska to Kenneth & Mary (Johns) Allen. She married the love of her life, Michael L. Babb, on June 17, 1972. Kathy loved her family with all of her...

Anne Bandel

Anne Bandel

May 28, 2020

Anne Dorayne Bandel, age, 65 of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Bethany Good Samaritan Society. Anne was born in St Paul to Paul & Margaret Anne (Kolar) Wendlandt. Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Jason (Christina) Nelson and Sarah (Shon) Murphy; siblings: Lynn (Mike) Jannetta, Paul (Martha Casserly) Wendlandt, Mary Wendlandt, and...

Timothy Wooden

Timothy Wooden

May 23, 2020

Timothy Allen Wooden, age 54, of Brainerd went home to be with his Lord and Savior, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Tim was born in Coon Rapids, to Wayne & Janice (Cahoon) Wooden on May 3, 1966. Tim was a loving father and a man of God. He loved spending time outdoors, especially...

Bonita Wunderlich

Bonita Wunderlich

May 23, 2020

Bonita Jo Wunderlich passed away at age 85 on Saturday May 23, 2020 at Essentia Health St Joseph Hospital. A celebration of her life will be on Thursday June 4, 2020 with burial is at Garrison Cemetery. Bonita was born December 30, 1934 to Walter and Mazie Wunderlich. Bonita was a lifelong resident of Brainerd. Bonita was a member...

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