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
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
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....
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Richard Roberts
May 18, 2020
A story teller, a lover of life… Dick Roberts, our Dad, was born April 14th, 1932, and raised in Wadena where he helped out with the family café. They moved to Staples when he was in high school. Dick married Lorraine Schenkel and had one son, Michael Roberts. Lorraine passed away, and so Dad dated Gladys Roberts (Melsness). Mom...
James Frisch
May 18, 2020
James A. Frisch 74 year old resident of Shiloh Assisted Living in Pequot Lakes, MN passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at his residence. No service will be held at this time. Arrangements are with the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, MN.
Bruce Dibb
May 14, 2020
Bruce Alan Dibb passed away on Thursday May 14, 2020 at his lake home in Browerville MN at age 66 Bruce was born April 2, 1954 in Beloit WI to Earl H. Dibb Jr. and Mildred (Lampher) Olson. He was baptized on May 30, 1954 at St. John’s Lutheran church in Beloit and later confirmed in his faith as...
Robert Jordan
May 11, 2020
Robert Joseph Jordan, age 59, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Central Minnesota Senior Care in Brainerd. Bob was born in Minneapolis on December 8, 1960 to Joseph & Sandra (Ostlund) Jordan. Bob loved to play tricks on people, he got along with everyone and always could make them laugh. He loved his grandkids. Bob...
Linda Fischer
May 9, 2020
Linda Marie Fischer, age 68 of Staples passed away at her home on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born October 4, 1951 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Leona (Luger) and Elmer Scherek. She married Rodney A. Fischer on August 9th, 1969 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Linda loved music and reading. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren....
