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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries
Shelly Watson
Nov 16, 2024
Shelly Rae Watson, age 63 of Aitkin, passed away at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Shelly was born on June 17,1961, in Aitkin, Minnesota to Sarah (O'neil) and Irvan Rood.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tyrone Watson; parents, Irvan and Sarah (Doot) Rood; sisters, Tracy Zontelli and Jodi Calkins; brother, Kenneth...
Michael V Chapman
Nov 14, 2024
Mike Chapman, age 52, of Brainerd, Minnesota, entered peacefully into the arms of his Savior after a courageous battle with metastatic cancer on November 14th, 2024. A man of steadfast faith, Mike devoted his life to serving others, spending many years helping individuals find hope and healing in their struggles with addiction. He was a beacon of compassion and...
John Alton Williams
Nov 14, 2024
John Alton Williams, age 97, longtime resident of Brainerd, passed away on November 14, 2024. John was born on September 11, 1927 to W. Emryn and Alta (Johnson) Williams in Lime Springs, Iowa. He graduated from Lime Springs High School in 1945 and then attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. In January of 1946, John enlisted in the US...
Herbert H Stahl
Nov 14, 2024
Herbert (Herb) H. Stahl, 95 year old resident of Brainerd, passed away at Essentia St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd on November 14, 2024.
Herb was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on September 10, 1929, to Hazel (Mayfield) and Curvin Stahl. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War Era. Herb worked for 42...
Robert Gallagher
Nov 11, 2024
Robert LeRoy Gallagher, age 81, of Brainerd, passed away at his home on Monday, November 11, 2024. Bob was born in Brainerd to John & Florence (French) Gallagher. He married Phyllis Zugschwert on November 21, 1964.
Left to cherish his memory are wife of almost 60 years, Phyllis; children, Keith Gallagher, Robert Gallagher and Kathy (Nick) Patterson;...
Daniel A Bonneville
Nov 8, 2024
Daniel A. Bonneville, age 68, of Garrison passed away peacefully at home on Nov 8, 2024.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dianne Bonneville and Donald Bonneville.
Dan was born in Osseo, MN, where he graduated high school in 1975, and married his wife Laurie of 45 years. Dan was a...
Gary R Miller
Nov 8, 2024
Gary R. Miller, age 80 of Brainerd passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Essentia Health- St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Gary was born in Staples, Minnesota on November 20,1943, to Charline (Cruse) and Rodney W. Miller. After graduating from Staples High School, Gary entered the Army, serving during the Vietnam Era. Gary owned and operated his...
Doris Mae Stengel
Nov 8, 2024
Doris Mae (Lueth) Stengel was born May 19, 1936, in Harvey, North Dakota, died November 8, 2024, in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Doris grew up in Hurdsfield, North Dakota, the daughter of John Henry & Elsie Lueth, the younger sister of Vernon and Lorna. She graduated from Fessenden (ND) High School in 1954, then continued her education at Concordia...
Arthur W Nystrom
Nov 7, 2024
Obituary of Arthur William Nystrom
1925-2024
With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Arthur William Nystrom on November 7, 2024. Arthur was born on November 6, 1925, in Crosby, MN, to Andrew and Helga (Theorin) Nystrom. The day before his passing, Arthur celebrated his 99th birthday with his loved ones.
...Lois Marie Tyrrell
Nov 6, 2024
Lois Marie Tyrrell, age 88, of Brainerd, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Woodland Good Samaritan Society. Lois was born on September 12, 1936, in Bertha, to Ernest & Dorothy (Baerwald) Messer. She married Eugene Tyrrell and they raised two children.
Lois lived a life filled with love, faith, and a zest for life. In...
Roy P Van Keuren
Nov 5, 2024
Roy Patrick Van Keuren, age 78, of Garrison, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Roy was born in Brainerd, on July 21, 1946, to Perry & Ruth (Probst) Van Keuren.
Roy worked 43 years for Honeywell/Alliant Tech as an Explosives Engineer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had...

Bruce K Quinn
Nov 1, 2024
Arrangements for Bruce are pending at this time.
Caring for Bruce and his family
Taylor Funeral Home of Staples
John Jeremy Guin
Oct 28, 2024
John Jeremy Guin, age 48, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, who loved him greatly on October 28, 2024, at Essentia- St Joseph’s Medical Center. Johnny was born in Brainerd on June 14, 1976, to Buzz and Cindy (Franzen) Guin.
Johnny was an amazing father to his son, Miles. He loved his family. He...
Jacqueline (Jackie) J Brown
Oct 27, 2024
Jacqueline (Jackie) J. Brown, an 83-year-old resident of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd. Jackie was born in Perham, Minnesota on September 3, 1941, to Lee (Meyer) and Rudy Faber. She married Dale "Pat" Brown in 1961. Together they raised 3 children. She worked at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, MN as...
Avis Mae Lee
Oct 27, 2024
Avis Mae Lee, age 96, passed away at her home on October 27, 2024. Avis was born July 28, 1928, to Elmer and Mae Gudim (Mickels) on a farm near McVille, ND. She went to school in Staples, graduating in 1946. In 1949 she married John Lee of Pillager, together they raised four children.
Avis...
Harry M. Mccoy
Oct 26, 2024
Harry M. McCoy, 101-year-old resident of Motley, MN passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.
Harry was born on October 5, 1923, in Baudette, MN to the late Charles and Esther (Davidson) McCoy. He served in the US Army during WWII in 802 Tank Battalion in the European Theater. Harry...
Sheryl Jordan
Oct 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sheryl Lynn Jordan on October 25, 2024, at the age of 73. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, MN. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd, MN. A visitation will...
Eugene Thomas Gadsby
Oct 22, 2024
Eugene Thomas “Tom” Gadsby, 92, of Silver Bay, Minnesota passed away on October 22, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Tom was born on February 23, 1932, to Harold and Mary (Vaughan) in Boston, MA and grew up in Cambridge. After leaving high school, he went on to work as a union iron worker with the International Association...
Delores Watson
Oct 18, 2024
Delores M. Watson, 86 year old resident of Deerwood, MN passed away October 18, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Garrison Alliance Church in Garrison, MN. Visitation will be held from 9-11 A.M. on Wednesday at the Garrison Alliance Church in...
Brian Eugene Kohl
Oct 14, 2024
Brian E. Kohl, age 56, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at St Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. Brian was born in Brainerd on May 17, 1968, to Duane & Sharon (Allord) Kohl.
Brian graduated from Brainerd High School with the class of 1987. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and fishing. Brian was a...
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