Obituaries

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

May 5, 2020

Barbara(Barb) Terry was born January 8 1950 in Minneapolis MN to Robert and Lillian(Baker) Anderson. She married Elroy Terry Jr. in 1989. Barb enjoyed fishing, bird watching and spending time with her family. There will be a Celebration for Life at a later date. She is survived by her children Tamara Hedges, Brainerd; Danial Anderson, NY; Matthew(Marie)Anderson Brainerd 10...

May 4, 2020

Arlene Anna Lee, age 81, of Staples, passed away on May 4, 2020, at Lakewood Care System, in Staples. Arlene was born on April 21, 1939, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Charles & Anna (Kostelecky) Kovash. She married Russell Lee on December 18, 1965. They lived in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Left to cherish her memory are her husband,...

May 1, 2020

On Friday, May 1, 2020, Tracy C. Converse, loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 62, after a short battle with cancer. Tracy was born on October 26, 1957, in Brainerd, Mn, to Charles and Alice Converse. He graduated from Brainerd High School. On June 25, 1983, he married Shelly A. Lomen and together they...

May 1, 2020

Roul D. Yalch, age 88 of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Diamond Willow in Baxter. Roul was born in Brainerd on March 19, 1932 to Ada (Peterson) and Joseph Yalch. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1950, and then attended St. Cloud State University. Roul served his country in the US Army for two...

Apr 28, 2020

Roy Allan Sweet, age 70, of Brainerd, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at St Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls. Roy was born in Brainerd to George & Minnie (Hagenbart) Sweet. Roy enjoyed car racing and deer hunting. Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé, Roxanne Bajula; stepchildren, Kristina (Bill) Heikkila and Paul Britton; grandson, William Britton;...

Apr 27, 2020

Erin Amber Weberg, age 37, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Erin was born on July 11, 1982 in Delaware, Ohio to Lorianne Doyle and Donald Hartsock. Erin married the love of her life, Zach Weberg on May 25, 2013. Together they owned and operated Ideal Concrete. Erin was a Momma and a wife that loved and adored...

Apr 27, 2020

Kia Ann (Holsapple) Dause, age 45, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the St Cloud Hospital. Kia was born in Staples to Richard and Lois (Turner) Holsapple on June 22, 1974. She graduated from Pillager High School in 1993. Kia worked at Clow Stamping. Left to cherish her memory are her significant other, Mike Lempa; parents, Richard...

Apr 25, 2020