Janet Ann Jensen
Jun 18, 2024
Janet Jensen of Merrifield was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 18, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Jensen) Nicholson; son, John (Karin) Jensen; grandsons, Michael Jensen, Ryan (Alissa) Jensen; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann (Jim) Zander; brother Jerry Wise numerous nieces and nephews. Janet lived her life to the fullest both...
Mary Ellen Anderson
Jun 17, 2024
Mary Ellen (Kostas) Anderson, age 76, of Baxter, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Bethany-Good Samaritan Society. Mary was born in Minneapolis on March 25, 1948, graduating from Minneapolis Central High School in 1966. She married Gregory A. Anderson, and together they had four children. Mary worked for H&R Block for 30+ years.
Left to...
Agnes (Cindy) Catherine Sykes
Jun 15, 2024
Agnes (Cindy) Catherine Sykes age 87, a resident of Edgewood Vista passed away peacefully with her Granddaughter at her side. on Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Halvorson Taylor Life Event Center in Brainerd.
Alex Allen Klause
Jun 15, 2024
Alex E. Klause, age 70 of Baxter, passed away on June 15, 2024, at Essentia St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd. He was born in Brainerd on April 5, 1954, to Darleene (Ross) and Erwin Klause.
Alex graduated from Brainerd high School in 1972. He was selected for the US Navy and entered on February 17, 1973. He...
Frances Ellen Ray
Jun 13, 2024
Frances Ellen Wyatt, born September 16,1925. Her parents were Clinton Renaldo Wyatt and Dena Tina Joosten.
Frances held two educational degrees, helped with the design of the DAC program. She worked at the State Hospital in Brainerd and in Willmar for 27 years. She was a kind, caring person who was loved by many and will be...
Elaine Marie Schiller
Jun 7, 2024
Elaine Marie Schiller was born April 13th, 1930, in Wadena, MN and passed away in Brainerd, MN on June 7th, 2024, at the age of 94.
Her parents were Palmer “Ole” and Edna Iverson. Elaine spent her formative years in the Wadena and Verndale area. She graduated from Wadena High School in 1948, where she met her...
Lori Ann Norgard
Jun 5, 2024
Lori Ann Norgard, age 57, of Fort Ripley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. Lori was born in Farmington to Carl & Beverly (Valley) Wheeler. She married the love of her life, David Norgard in Longville on June 8, 1985.
Lori was a rock that held her family...
Dale Victor Digiovanni
Jun 3, 2024
Dale Victor DiGiovanni age 76, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home located in Poplar Township. Born to Alice and Celestine "Joe" DiGiovanni on October 26, 1947, in Motley, MN.
Dale's early years were shared with his siblings, Caroline, Jerome, Dean, Bruce, Roy, Ned, Kathleen, Nina, Ruthie, Terry,...
Jacqueline Harkcom
Jun 3, 2024
Jacqueline Harkcom, age 82, of Staples, passed away at Lakewood Health System on Monday, June 3, 2024. Jackie was born in Gilroy, CA on February 7, 1942. She married Jack Harkcom on September 7, 1984.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Alex (Sue) Griffith, Augie (Todd) Kresge, Allen Griffith and Donald Mudick, Jr; grandchildren, Daphne...
Wesley (Wes) E Powers
Jun 3, 2024
Wesley (Wes) E. Powers, age 87 of Brainerd passed way on June 3, 2024, at the Harmony House in Brainerd.
Wes was born in Willmar, Minnesota to Mildred (Elliott) and Louis Powers. He married Audrey M. Gustafson on June 30, 1962, in Clinton, Minnesota. Wes was a true artist and was very handy at just about everything....
Marcelline (Marcie) Joyce Franzen
May 31, 2024
Marcelline (Marcie) Joyce Franzen, a resident of Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter passed away on May 31,2024, at the age of 94. She was born on July 18,1929, in Brainerd, Minnesota to Grace (Fugate) and John Rodman.
Funeral Services for Marcie will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Halvorson...
Dennis John Martin
May 30, 2024
Dennis John Martin age 85 of Baxter, passed away at Woodland Good Samartian Sociey on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Private services will be held.
Caring for Dennis and his famly
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd 218-829-3581
Deann Gay Senger
May 20, 2024
DeAnn Gay Senger, age 83 of Staples, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Lakewood Care Center in Staples. She was born on October 25,1940, in Staples, Minnesota to Flodys (Taylor) and Harold Farber. Deann enjoyed dancing, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.
A celebration of DeAnn’s life will be held at...
James Wood Bandel
May 19, 2024
James Wood Bandel, age 81, of Brainerd, passed away at Troy and Dawn’s home on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Jim married his true love, Judith Hammerstad on November 12, 1966.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy; children, Troy (Dawn) Bandel, Richard Bandel, Wade Bandel and Tracey (Trent Matich) Bandel; brother, Larry Schwedeman; grandchildren,...
Anna Nicole Miller
May 15, 2024
Anna Nicole Miller, age 43, of Brainerd passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, in her sleep on May 15, 2024. Anna was born in Minneapolis on December 5, 1980. As an infant, Anna was placed in the loving care of Robert & Valerie (Butterwick) Miller. They legally adopted her in September of 1981.
Anna graduated High School from...
Betty Jean Olson
May 15, 2024
Betty Jean Olson went home to the Lord on May 15, 2024, at Green Pine Acres in Menahga MN. Betty Jean Olson was born on June 10, 1928, to John Martin Thorin and Laura (Larson) in Brainerd MN. Betty Graduated from Brainerd High school in 1946 and St Cloud State College. She taught kindergarten in Riverton than St. Paul...
Elizabeth E. Burke
May 11, 2024
Elizabeth Burke, 101 year old resident of Baxter, MN passed away with her family by her side on May 11, 2024 at Edgewood in Baxter, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Garrison, MN with Father George Zeck officiating. Burial will...
Robert "Bob" John Koland
May 7, 2024
Robert John Koland, age 73, of Motley, MN died May 7, 2024 at the Lakewood Hospital, Staples, MN with his wife, Maria and family at his side. Cancer and heart disease took his life too soon. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Halvorson-Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd, MN....
Betty Lou Demery
May 6, 2024
Betty Lou Demery, 94 year old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Harmony House in Brainerd, MN. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Halvorson-Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd, MN. Caring for Betty and her family is the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral...
