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.
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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...
Gary Elmer Johnson
Oct 4, 2024
Gary Elmer Johnson, age 82, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. Born on February 3, 1942, in Brainerd to Elmer & Dorothy (Hendricks) Johnson, Gary was a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown. A proud graduate of Brainerd High School, he carried the values of his community close to his heart throughout his life.
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Brandi Lee Sullivan
Oct 3, 2024
Brandi Lee Sullivan, age 51, of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Essentia – St Jospeh’s Hospital. Brandi was born on May 2, 1973, in Brainerd to Terrance & Deidra (Fortune) Sullivan.
Left to cherish her memory are her life partner, Jeff Dummer; sons, Reed Bamford and Spencer Sullivan; sisters, Shannon Ayer...
Thomas Leroy Michalson
Sep 23, 2024
Tom L. Michalson a 76 -year-old resident of Motley, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Staples, Minnesota on May 05, 1948 to Lois (Marmon) and Emory Michalson. He graduated from Motley High School in 1966. He worked at Bjerga Feed Store and Trident. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Eleanor Grace Root
Sep 19, 2024
Eleanor Grace Root, age 83, of Pillager, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at St Joseph’s Essentia Medical Center in Brainerd. Eleanor was born at home in Pillager on June 8, 1941, to Vernie & Gladys (Erickson) VanVickle. She married Raymond Root on June 3, 1961, and they had two daughters.
Eleanor worked at Madden’s Resort,...
Jeffrey Mark Hedberg
Sep 11, 2024
“Jeff put up a great fight, but ended up losing his battle to cancer, he was a strong competitor, but cancer was stronger”.
Jeffrey Mark Hedberg, age 62, of Staples, passed away at the Essentia – St. Joseph’s Medical Center on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Jeff was born in St. Paul, MN to Hartley & Alice (Olson)...
Leo Linn Girard
Sep 5, 2024
The family will be holding a Celebration of Life in Leo's honor on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Crow Wing Town Hall. (6930 Cuyuna Avenue, Brainerd, MN)
Leo Linn Girard, age 68, of Barrows, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Leo was born in Pine River to...
