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Brainerd and Staples, MN Obituaries
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...
Judy Ann Cave
May 4, 2024
Judy Ann Cave passed away May 4, 2024 at the age of 79.
Preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Dulcet McNally, Son-in-Law Mikey Shoberg. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years Patrick Cave. Daughters and Son-in-Laws, Kimberly and George Moncrief, Jamie and Robby Kendall. Her favorite flowers in her garden, Grandchildren, Hailey and Lucas...
Robert (Bob) Paul Blessing
May 3, 2024
Robert (Bob) Paul Blessing, Marine Corps veteran and faithful husband, father, brother,
grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away in the afternoon of May 3rd surrounded by
family and friends after a long and valiant battle with cancer.
Bob was born on January 17, 1946, to Robert (“Pete”) and Beverly (Bergeson) Blessing in...

John Markus Harrington
Apr 30, 2024
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home
Brainerd
Dwight Edmund Lindberg
Apr 30, 2024
Dwight “Ike” Edmund Lindberg, age 91, of Baxter, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Dwight was a twin born on October 11, 1932, in Brainerd to Rudolph & Anna (Koering) Lindberg. He served his country in the US Army. Ike also worked at Potlatch. He married the love of his life, Marilyn “Toots” Jean Henrikson...

Betty Jean Jegenyes
Apr 26, 2024
Betty Jean Jegenyes, age 76, of Staples, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Lakewood Care Center. Betty was born in Eldora, Iowa to Verle & MaryAnn (Hopper) Lawler. She married Jeffrey Jegenyes on August 1, 1987.
Betty is survived by her husband Jeff, of Staples.
Services will be at a later date.

Bertha Bojaski
Apr 25, 2024
Bertha (Tapanila-Mattson) Bojaski, formerly of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on April 25, 2024 in Brainerd, Minnesota. Bertha was born in Saxon, Wisconsin on July 10, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husbands Donald (1964) and Maxell (2015) as well as her eldest son Kenneth. She is survived by her sons Gary Mattson and Peter (Cathy)...
Derold Lowell Davis
Apr 24, 2024
Derold Lowell Noland, Jr., - Davis passed away peacefully at home on April
24, 2024, with the love of his life, Charlotte, and his brother, Mike, and his wife
Cecie, by his side. Derold was born on March 11, 1942 in Park Rapids, MN, the
son of Derold Noland and Doris (Saathoff). Derold’s...
Beverly Mae Stoe
Apr 22, 2024
Beverly Mae Stoe, age 93 of Brainerd MN, went to be with Jesus on April, 22, 2024 in Roseau, MN. There will be a celebration of life on Monday, April 29, 3:00 pm at Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene in Brainerd, MN. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Halvorson-Taylor Funeral Home, Brainerd, MN....
Joseph Frank Mills, Jr
Apr 21, 2024
Joseph Frank Mills, Jr, age 44, of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Joe was born in Brainerd on July 15, 1979, to Joe & Judy (Caughey) Mills.
Joe Jr went to Lake Region Christian School through the 8th grade. He graduated from A Beka home school services...
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