Lavonne Thesing
Nov 16, 2020
Lavonne Alice Thesing went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2020 at age 83 at her home in Brainerd, MN surrounded by her husband and children. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Halvorson-Taylor Life Events Center in Brainerd, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....
Bonnie Brick
Nov 12, 2020
Bonnie Jean Brick, age 89, of Baxter passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. Bonnie was born in Lacrosse, Wisc to Fritz & Hazel (Sauer) Reinsvold. She married James Brick on November 18, 1950, and together they had three children. Bonnie worked in the banking industry for American National Bank and Public Finance. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her...
Larry Duane Olson
Nov 11, 2020
Larry Duane Olson, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. Larry was born in Brainerd to Andy & Nora (Paulson) Olson. He married the love of his life, Doreen Peterson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on June 5, 1965. He worked 40 years as a papermaker at Potlatch. Larry could (and would) make...
Aldene Gosse
Nov 10, 2020
Aldene L. Gosse, age 90, of Brainerd, passed away on November 10, 2020 at Carefree Living. Aldene was born on November 21, 1929 in Mandan, North Dakota to Henry & Estelle (Garbe) Scheerle. She married Ernest Gosse and was a seamstress at Hickerson Garment Factory. Aldene was a faithful member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed tatting, sewing, gardening...
Barbara Johnson
Nov 8, 2020
Barbara Jean (Gibson) Johnson, 75, of Staples, passed peacefully at the Staples Lakewood Hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2020, after a brave, heroic battle with COVID-19. Barbara (Grandma Pixie) was surrounded by her children the morning of her passing. A morning full of love, stories, music, and phone calls with her grandchildren. Barbara was born August 5, 1945 in...
Beverly Ann Mulroy
Nov 6, 2020
Beverly Ann Mulroy, age 88, of Nisswa, went home to Jesus, November 6, 2020. Beverly was born in Cohasset on July 18, 1932 to Wyman & Marion (Kraskey) Matheson. She married Daniel Mulroy at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Atlanta, Georgia on May 12, 1951. Beverly was an avid Hunter, fisherman and pilot. Beverly was an active member...
Marjorie Wonders
Nov 4, 2020
Marjorie Marie Wonders, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Harmony House of Motley. Marjorie was born on September 9, 1935 in Staples, to Walter & Beulah (Ryder) Spreiter. She married Robert Wonders on May 30, 1953 and together they raised three children. Marjorie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting and going for walks....
June Hanson
Oct 30, 2020
June Ida Hanson, age 88, of Staples, passed away at Lakewood Health System on Friday, October 30, 2020. June was born in Poplar Township on June 17, 1932 to Harvey & Mary Jane (Matthews) Dumpprope. She married Donald M. Hanson on April 10, 1950, and together they raised their family near Leader. June was a hard-working farm wife. Between...
Joan Dahlberg
Oct 22, 2020
Joan Dahlberg, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 22, 2020, after a long illness. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Melvin; children: Elissa (Joe) Tarnofsky, Dean (Sandy) Dahlberg; grandchildren: Greg (Isa) Dahlberg, Eric Dahlberg, John Tarnofsky; sisters: Marjory (Doug) Peace, Pam (Howard)...
Ann Marie Horn
Oct 21, 2020
Ann Marie Horn, 55, of Baxter, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on October 21, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 5, 1965 in Wadena, Minnesota to Eugene and Lois (Messer) Tyrrell. Ann grew up in Wadena and graduated from Wadena High School where she was active in band, speech and debate, track and field, and was...
Duane Pierson
Oct 21, 2020
Duane (Pepper) Pierson, age 86 of Avon, passed away on October 21st, 2020. Duane was born on September 6th, 1934 in Chaska to Helen and Cyril Pierson. Duane is survived by his wife of 66 years Gloria and 3 daughters: Lori (Terry) Childers of Chaska, Stacie (Tim) Bensen of Maple Grove, and Michele (David) Swantek of St. Cloud; he...
Virgina Cassin
Oct 16, 2020
Virginia Cassin, age 96 beautiful years old, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Her last days and hours were spent in the peace and comfort of her home at Northern Lakes Senior Living, in Baxter, MN. Five of Ginie’s eight children were gathered near her bedside. Her departure was sweet and without pain. Ginie was born to Maude...
Alice L Wroolie
Oct 10, 2020
Alice L. Wroolie 92, passed away peacefully at her son's home October 10, 2020. She was surrounded by family. Alice was born in Duluth December 15, 1927. She grew up in Duluth and worked at Snyder Drug, as a young adult. She and a girlfriend moved to Minneapolis and she worked in the make-up department at Dayton's. She didn't...
Linda Kelly
Oct 8, 2020
Linda Marie Kelly, age 85 of Flower Mount, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Flower Mount. Graveside services for Linda will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2PM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Nisswa.
Larry Christenson
Oct 6, 2020
Larry D. Christenson was born to Morris Tom and MaryEtta (Slawson) Christenson on April 26, 1925 in Webster City, Iowa. He was the youngest of 9 children born to Tom and MaryEtta He grew up in the Webster City area. When he was in his 20’s he moved to the Laporte, MN where he played with a hometown country...
Lois Yeager
Oct 5, 2020
Lois Mae Yeager, age 89, of Brainerd, passed away on Monday October 5, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Lois was born on the family farm in Richland County, Montana to Herbert and Hazel (Rock) Vanderhoof on October 27, 1930. At the age of five,...
Barbara Mertens
Oct 2, 2020
Barbara (Barb) Mertens passed away on October 2, 2020 after many years of failing health at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Barb was born on March 1, 1957 to Fredrick and Frances Mertens in Staples, MN. She is survived by her mother; her children Melissa Cassell (Ryan), Jordan Mertens, and Nicholas Mertens; her partner of 22 years Jeff Lorentz;...
Vivian Pettis
Oct 2, 2020
Vivian L. Pettis 101 year old resident of Lake Shore, MN passed away October 2, 2020 at her home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are with the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd.
Elliot Whoolery
Oct 1, 2020
Elliot V. Whoolery 96-year-old resident of Brainerd, MN passed away October 1, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Baxter, MN. A visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, October 6 at Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd. The family requests that you respect social distancing guidelines and please wear a mask. Elliot was born on January...
Gladys Mae Yarwood
Sep 28, 2020
Gladys Yarwood 94-year-old resident of Becker, MN, formerly of Baxter, MN passed away September 28, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home. The family requests that you abide by social distancing and please wear a mask. Gladys was born on...
