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...
Karen Kay Nygaard
Aug 30, 2024
Rider Down.
Karen Kay (Francis) Nygaard; Birth: 01 /27/ 1952 – Death: 08/30/2024
Proceeded in death by her Grandparents, Elmer and Violet Hamren, Fred and Charlett (Stoneburg) Francis; Mother, Evelyn Marie Tuschhoff; Brothers, Gene Leroy Francis, and Bruce John Francis; Daughter, Jan Marie Nygaard. Survived by her loving Husband, Fred Nygaard; Brother, Blair Francis; Daughters,...
Gerald Louis Bisted
Aug 29, 2024
Gerald Louis Bisted (Moose) was born August 3, 1941, at the family farm on Pine Beach Road to Louis and Agnes (Bell) Bisted. Jerry died on Thursday August 29, 2024, at Woodland Good Samaritan in Brainerd. He attended Krech school, Harrison Elementary and Washington High School graduating in 1959, he then attended the Staples Vo-tech for Farm Mechanics. In...
Annette F Crocker
Aug 29, 2024
Annette Florence Crocker of Staples, 88 years old, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, under the care of Hospice at the Lakewood Care Center. The visitation will be at the Church of Christ in Staples on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with visitation at 10:00 A.M. and the funeral service to follow at 11:00 A.M.
Annette Florence (Devine)...
Michelle Arens Meyer
Aug 19, 2024
For Michelle, Forever Loved
All who knew her loved her. Loved her wit and charm and spark. Laughed until their sides ached. And now we all ache in a different way – because when brightness dims we feel lost in the darkness – in need of one another to find our ways through it. Out...
