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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

David Martinsen

David Martinsen

May 6, 2019

David James Martinsen, age 49 of Brainerd passed away on May 6, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. He is preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl; and his father, Lloyd Martinsen. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Joanne Simon; son, Mitch (fiancé, Cassi Nelson)Martinsen; grandchildren, Lucas and Lilly; brothers, Wes (Patty) Martinsen of...

Jonathan Beach

Jonathan Beach

Apr 13, 2019

Jonathan Martin Beach was born on Saturday, April 13, 2019 to Angie Lorentz and Jason Beach at Lakewood Health System in Staples, MN. Jonathan went home to heaven later that day. Arrangements are with the Taylor Funeral Home in Staples, MN.

Jan Nygaard

Jan Nygaard

Apr 7, 2019

Jan Marie Nygaard was born on August 5, 1969 and died unexpectedly on April 7, 2019. She loved life, her family and friends. She was always there for people who needed her. She is survived by her daughter, Mikala Doughty; parents, Fred & Karen Nygaard; sisters, Dawn (Dan) Pettit, Danielle (Pete) Hines; nieces, Maddison Beach, Nevaeh Beach, Taylor Hines,...

Seth Schardin

Seth Schardin

Apr 4, 2019

Seth Schardin 17-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN went to be with his heavenly father unexpectedly Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 13 at Zion Lutheran Church in Brainerd, MN with Pastor Steve Benson officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 12 from 5–7...

Karen Huebner

Karen Huebner

Mar 29, 2019

Karen A. Huebner age 78 of Staples passed away on March 29, 2019 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. She was born October 11, 1940 to Eda (Nelson) and Benjamin Dezell in Staples. She married Freddie R. Huebner on June 27, 1959. Karen was an avid painter. She also enjoyed her beautiful gardens of flowers and vegetables. She...

Leona Bjerga Crider

Leona Bjerga Crider

Mar 22, 2019

Leona J. Bjerga Crider age 96 of Motley passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Esther (Ferguson) and Rudolph A. Quade in May Township, Minnesota. In 1941 she married Mikkel Bjerga in Motley, Minnesota. Leona was employed for 20 years as a Nurse's...

Herb Hanson

Herb Hanson

Mar 8, 2019

Herbert (Herb) P. Hanson age 94 of Motley passed away at the Little Falls Care Center on Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born on December 15, 1924 to Cecilia (Eckes) and Henry (Alfred) Hanson in Crosby, Minnesota. Herb served in the US Navy aboard the Rainier used until 1970. He was assigned to an ammunition ship in the...

Donna Eue

Donna Eue

Mar 6, 2019

Donna J. Eue age 91 of Brainerd passed away on March 6, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd. She was born February 24, 1928 to Nettie (Chisholm) and Buster Gibson in Brainerd, Minnesota. Donna is retired from the Brainerd State Hospital where she was the Dining Hall Manager from January 1962 until June of 1990. She will be...

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