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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

Wendy L Anderson

Wendy L Anderson

Jan 25, 2025

Wendy Lynette Anderson, age 64, of Motley, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Lakewood Health Care System in Staples. She was born on December 14, 1960, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Evelyn (Wilcox) and Paul Williams.

Wendy will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Rob; children, Casey (Randy Losh),...

Dale M Resch

Dale M Resch

Jan 17, 2025

Dale Martin Resch, 89, of Staples, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Born on December 8, 1935, in Villard Township, Todd County, MN, Dale was the son of Mary (Tinkham) and John Resch. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Staples High School in 1954.

Dale proudly...

Terry Wayne Hines

Terry Wayne Hines

Jan 17, 2025

Terry Hines, born on August 2, 1949, in Brainerd, MN, passed away surrounded by love and family on January 17, 2025 at his home in Brainerd. He was the beloved son of the late Walter and Agnes (Britton) Hines. Terry grew up in Brainerd, graduating from Washington High School.

On March 14, 1970, Terry married the love...

Wayne Jackson Berry, Jr.

Wayne Jackson Berry, Jr.

Jan 16, 2025

"In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."

John 14:2

Wayne Jackson Berry Jr. entered into the loving presence of the Lord on January 16, 2025, at age 56.

Wayne was born to Wayne...

Shirley L Baumgartner

Shirley L Baumgartner

Jan 16, 2025

Shirley Lee (Hertel) Baumgartner passed away peacefully on the family farm in Motley, Minnesota on January 16, 2025. Born to Emil and Mardelle (Paulson) Hertel on September 26, 1952, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Shirley grew up with her two brothers in Brainerd and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1970.

On June 16, 1972, she wed...

Judith "Judy" M Palmer

Judith "Judy" M Palmer

Jan 16, 2025

Judith (Judy) Marie Palmer passed from this life at the age of 85 and entered the Church triumphant on January 16, 2025, at the Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in Crosslake, MN.

Judy was born on April 11, 1939, to Edward and Mary Hagen. She was baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy...

Lary D Secrest

Lary D Secrest

Jan 16, 2025

Lary Donald Secrest, 69-year-old resident of Brainerd.

A complete notice for Lary will follow.

Caring for Lary and his family

Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home

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John Davis

John Davis

Jan 14, 2025

John Davis, 84 year old resident of Breezy Point, MN passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home in Breezy Point, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 and...

Carrie Ann Knowlen

Carrie Ann Knowlen

Jan 12, 2025

Carrie Knowlen, age 54, passed away peacefully on January 12th, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 10-year battle with breast cancer. Throughout her journey, she displayed incredible strength, boundless grace, and an unshakable faith that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Born on September 26th, 1970, in Brainerd, MN,...

Glenda R Gallagher

Glenda R Gallagher

Jan 2, 2025

Glenda R. Gallagher, an 84-year-old resident of The Gardens at Foley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Glenda was born on April 20, 1940, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, to Grace (Meester) and Carl Wilkins. Glenda married Bill Gallagher on June 15, 1963, and together they raised three boys.

Born and raised in...

Todd D Nutter

Todd D Nutter

Jan 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Todd Douglas Nutter

February 17, 1961 – January 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Douglas Nutter, who left us on January 1, 2025. Todd was born on February 17, 1961, to Doug and Phyllis Nutter. He lived a life full of adventure, joy,...

Aj Lutter

Aj Lutter

Dec 31, 2024

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AJ Lutter, age 75, of Brainerd, MN, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on February 4, 1949, to Mary (Kilsdonk) and Peter Lutter.

AJ lived...

Carol L Schuppel

Carol L Schuppel

Dec 28, 2024

Carol Louise Schuppel was born to Rudolph and Martha (Keske) Schuppel on November 24,1941, in Minneapolis. Carol graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis then from the University of Minnesota.

Carol was proud of her long career as a dental assistant in the practice of Dr. Chris Lawther. She had been President of the Dental Assistant...

Donald Wermter

Donald Wermter

Dec 27, 2024

Donald D Wermter, age 77, passed peacefully December 27th in Brainerd with his family by his side. Don was born in Walker Minnesota to Arthur and Sarah (Kottschade) Wermter. At a young age his parents moved to Brainerd. He graduated from Washington High in 1965 and joined the Marine Corps the same summer serving as a mechanic at the...

James William Trott

James William Trott

Dec 23, 2024

James William Trott, age 83, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Jim was born in Brainerd to William & Marie (Nafe) Trott. He married Judith Kaiser on August 10, 1963, in Brainerd. Together they raised six children.

Jim is survived by his children, Mike (Shelly) Trott, Tim (Jackie) Trott, Brian (Sunday) Trott,...

Bernice Louise Klippenes

Bernice Louise Klippenes

Dec 22, 2024

Bernice Klippenes, age 93, of Crosslake, passed away on December 22, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1931, in Jamestown North Dakota to Clifford & Florence (Rudnick) Tarbell. She married the love of her life, George Klippenes on March 6, 1947. She was the beloved mother to their 4 children, George (deceased), Donald, Jeffrey and Shirley, as well...

Marie Elaine Thompson

Marie Elaine Thompson

Dec 21, 2024

Marie Elaine Thompson, age 81, of Brainerd, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Carefree Living in Brainerd. Marie was born in Brainerd on March 27, 1943, to Pete & Mary (Carner) Hines. She married the love of her life, PeeWee Thompson on May 18, 1962.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and...

Susan Elaine Hardy

Susan Elaine Hardy

Dec 20, 2024

Services for Sue are pending.

Thomas W Eisler

Thomas W Eisler

Dec 19, 2024

Thomas (Tom) W. Eisler, age 75, passed away on December 19th, 2024, in Brainerd, MN.

He loved attending any of his children’s events as they grew up-whether it was at the hockey rink, on the fastpitch softball field, or at the auditorium for choir and band concerts. He also spent many years coaching youth hockey teams and...

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