Shirley "Punk" A Davis
Feb 15, 2025
Shirley A. “Punk” Davis, age 87, of Brainerd, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Punk was born on May 6, 1937, in Hatfield, to Charles & Edna (Stevens) Sedlachek. She graduated from Brainerd High School and Glenwood Hills Nursing Program in Minneapolis, specializing in Psychiatric Nursing. She worked for St. Joseph's Hospital and the State...
Karen L O'Neil
Feb 9, 2025
Karen Leone O’Neil
Karen (Morrill) O’Neil of Coon Rapids, MN passed away on Sunday, February 9th at home surrounded by her three adoring daughters.
It has been said that a mother’s purpose is to “bind” the family together, holding them together individually and collectively through her love and actions.
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James Allen Wilson
Feb 9, 2025
James Allen Wilson, age 82, of Merrifield, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Jim was born in Ortonville on December 2, 1942, to Clifford & Verna (Schroeder) Wilson. He served his country in the United States Army for 4 years. He worked at Potlatch for 42 years.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Donald G Jensen
Jan 31, 2025
DONALD G. JENSEN
Colonel (Ret) Donald G. Jensen, 93 entered into GOD’S Kingdom on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Farmside Senior Living in Backus. He was born on June 27, 1931, in Brainerd, Minnesota to George and Freda (Rasmussen) Jensen. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1949. He married Lois L (Bedal) Jensen...
Max E Rehling
Jan 28, 2025
Max Eugene Rehling, age 77, of Brainerd, passed away, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Essentia- St Joseph’s Medical Center. Max was born in Pine Island on July 12, 1947, to Merle & Alberta (Standfield) Rehling. Eventually moving to the Pine Center area where he grew up and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1965....
Kathleen (Kathy) M Paulson
Jan 27, 2025
Kathleen Mae (Heikkenen) Paulson, age 73, of Brainerd, passed away at Essentia-St Joseph’s Medical Center on January 27, 2025, after compilcations of a serious Traumatic Brain Injury. Kathy was born on October 26, 1951, in Brainerd, to Thomas & Alta (Creger) Heikkenen. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1970. She attended Brainerd Vo Tech and received a degree...
Joyce Adele Fust
Jan 26, 2025
Joyce Adele Fust, age 89, of Brainerd, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Woodland Good Samaritan residence in Brainerd.
Joyce was born on August 2, 1935, in Tracy, Minnesota to Ervin and Lucille (Peterson) Reinert, and grew up on the family farm near Tracy, Minnesota. After graduating from high school in Tracy, Joyce enrolled at...
Wendy L Anderson
Jan 25, 2025
Wendy Lynette Anderson, age 64, of Motley, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Lakewood Health Care System in Staples. She was born on December 14, 1960, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Evelyn (Wilcox) and Paul Williams.
Wendy will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Rob; children, Casey (Randy Losh),...
Dale M Resch
Jan 17, 2025
Dale Martin Resch, 89, of Staples, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Born on December 8, 1935, in Villard Township, Todd County, MN, Dale was the son of Mary (Tinkham) and John Resch. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Staples High School in 1954.
Dale proudly...
Terry Wayne Hines
Jan 17, 2025
Terry Hines, born on August 2, 1949, in Brainerd, MN, passed away surrounded by love and family on January 17, 2025 at his home in Brainerd. He was the beloved son of the late Walter and Agnes (Britton) Hines. Terry grew up in Brainerd, graduating from Washington High School.
On March 14, 1970, Terry married the love...
Wayne Jackson Berry, Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
"In my Father's house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you."
John 14:2
Wayne Jackson Berry Jr. entered into the loving presence of the Lord on January 16, 2025, at age 56.
Wayne was born to Wayne...
Shirley L Baumgartner
Jan 16, 2025
Shirley Lee (Hertel) Baumgartner passed away peacefully on the family farm in Motley, Minnesota on January 16, 2025. Born to Emil and Mardelle (Paulson) Hertel on September 26, 1952, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Shirley grew up with her two brothers in Brainerd and graduated from Brainerd High School in 1970.
On June 16, 1972, she wed...
Judith "Judy" M Palmer
Jan 16, 2025
Judith (Judy) Marie Palmer passed from this life at the age of 85 and entered the Church triumphant on January 16, 2025, at the Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in Crosslake, MN.
Judy was born on April 11, 1939, to Edward and Mary Hagen. She was baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy...
Lary D Secrest
Jan 16, 2025
Lary Donald Secrest, 69-year-old resident of Brainerd.
A complete notice for Lary will follow.
Caring for Lary and his family
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd
John Davis
Jan 14, 2025
John Davis, 84 year old resident of Breezy Point, MN passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home in Breezy Point, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2025 and...
Carrie Ann Knowlen
Jan 12, 2025
Carrie Knowlen, age 54, passed away peacefully on January 12th, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 10-year battle with breast cancer. Throughout her journey, she displayed incredible strength, boundless grace, and an unshakable faith that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Born on September 26th, 1970, in Brainerd, MN,...
Glenda R Gallagher
Jan 2, 2025
Glenda R. Gallagher, an 84-year-old resident of The Gardens at Foley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Glenda was born on April 20, 1940, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, to Grace (Meester) and Carl Wilkins. Glenda married Bill Gallagher on June 15, 1963, and together they raised three boys.
Born and raised in...
Todd D Nutter
Jan 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Todd Douglas Nutter
February 17, 1961 – January 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Douglas Nutter, who left us on January 1, 2025. Todd was born on February 17, 1961, to Doug and Phyllis Nutter. He lived a life full of adventure, joy,...
