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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries

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
Brainerd
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Theresa "Tessie" A Blanck
Dec 18, 2024
Theresa “Tessie” (Bisson) Blanck
August 30, 1945 – December 18, 2024
Theresa “Tessie” (Bisson) Blanck, 79, of Brainerd, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus on December 18, 2024 at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital.
Tessie was born on August 30, 1945 in Brainerd to Leo and Alice (Anderson) Bisson. She...

Cheryl D Hedy
Dec 17, 2024
Cheryl Diane Hedy, age 74 of Baxter, passed away on Tuesday, December 17,2024, at Essentia St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd.
Private services will be held
Caring for Cheryl and her family
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd
Donald J Forte
Dec 16, 2024
Donald J. Forte, 102, formerly of Brainerd, died Monday, December 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. Don was born in Eveleth, MN, on November 7, 1922, to Wallace and Jennie (Nelson) Forte. He graduated from Eveleth High School with academic honors in 1941 and attended Virginia Junior College. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and worked as a Sonarman...

Peggy June Smith
Dec 16, 2024
Arrangements are pending
Caring for Peggy and her family
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd
Jill M Burnham
Dec 15, 2024
Jill Mia (Maine) Burnham, 34, of Brainerd, MN, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, with her husband Sean at her side and surrounded by those who loved her.
Jill was born on April 30, 1990, in Willmar, MN, to Robert H. Maine and Jacqueline M. (Hartnett).
On June 20th, 2019, Jill...
Wesley Norwood
Dec 14, 2024
Leo Wesly Norwood, age 94, of Pequot Lakes, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Caring Hearts in Pequot Lakes. Wesley was born on May 31, 1930. He married Elaine Johnston.
Wesley is survived by a daughter-in-law, Cindy Norwood; granddaughters: Angela (Rob) Miller, Carrie (JP) Tanner and Shawna (Shawn) Barnett; great-grandchildren.
Wesley is preceded...
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