Brianna Shannon Hess
Jul 2, 2024
Arrangements for Brianna are pending at this time.
Caring for Brianna and her family
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd 218-829-3581
Gerald Joseph Lenk
Jun 24, 2024
Mass of Christian Burial for Gerald Joseph Lenk will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will Thursday June 27, 2024 from 5-7PM at Taylor Funeral Home and one hour prior to mass, at church. The burial will be at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.
Jerry was born on...
Jessica Rose Willits
Jun 23, 2024
Jessica Rose Willits, age 22, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Jessica was born in Sterling, IL on January 4, 2002, to Douglas & Wendy (Jackson) Willits.
Jessica was a bright girl with a love for all things art, music, animals and family. Those who knew her could attest to...
Danny Charles Chisholm
Jun 22, 2024
Danny Charles Chisholm, age 72, of Merrifield, passed away at the St Cloud Hospital after a battle with Cancer on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Danny was born in Brainerd on October 4, 1951, to Erwin & Alice (Borg) Chisholm. Danny was self employed as a stucco contractor.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of...
Robert James Sero
Jun 20, 2024
Robert James Sero age 34 of Ada passed away on Thursday, June 20,2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He was born in Fridley, Minnesota on March 30,1990.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples.
with a gathering of family...
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,...
