Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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;...

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.

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...

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...

Sep 26, 2020

Ocel, Robert J."Humbum", age 90, formerly of Coon Rapids, passed away on September 26, 2020. He will be deeply missed by his children, Chris Coletta, Terry (Jim) Klosterman, Tom (Peg) Ocel and grandchildren Brigon, Kelli, Ben and Kate. Bob is preceded in death by Betty, his wife of 60 years, parents Steven and Anna Ocel, brothers Richie and Stevie,...

Sep 24, 2020

Jon B. Avery of Brainerd, formerly of Zimmerman passed away on September 24, 2020 on his 75th Birthday. He was born in Charles City, Iowa on September 24, 1945 to Frieda J. (Creger) and Bruce E. Avery. Jon retired from the MTC where he was a bus driver for 38 years. He will be deeply missed by his daughter,...

Sep 23, 2020

Bettyjo Ann Marshall, age 88, of Pillager, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Betty was born on December 4, 1931 in Becker Township to Robert & Gracie (Richmond) Oliphant. She married the love of her life, Robert Marshall on July 14, 1956. Betty has been a longtime member of Zion Lutheran...

Sep 23, 2020

Alberta "Bertie" H. Dague, age 90 of Staples (formerly of Bertha), passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples after a 2-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Bertie was born Dec. 2, 1929 in Merced, CA to Albert H. and K. Margaret (Beyer) Penner. She and Donald Dague were married on Sept. 5, 1949...

Sep 16, 2020