Peterson Brothers Funeral Home

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Paw Mu Say

Paw Mu Say, age 74, of Willmar, passed away Thursday, December 18, at the Olivia Hospital and Clinic from complications of a stroke.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by her funeral service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 24, at the Church of the Nazarene. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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12/21/2025

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12/19/2025

Is there a grieving child in your life this holiday season? If you’d like to learn several ways you can offer support and love when times of grief arise, check out this helpful article with 10 compassionate actions you can take to care for yourself and a grieving child this Christmas.

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12/18/2025

Joan Annette Macik

Joan A. Macik, age 65, of Willmar, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 15, at her residence.

A private graveside service will be held at Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Joan was born on May 28, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Vernon and Samuela (Gregory) Heyer. She grew up and received her education in the Cosmos community and later earned a BA degree. On June 4, 1976, Joan was united in marriage to Dale Macik. They made their home on a farm near Lake Lillian and were later divorced. She was employed for many years at Heartland Community Action. Later she was self-employed doing contract work for HR. She enjoyed traveling with family, cooking and spending time on the pontoon during the summer months.

She is survived by her special friend for over 25 years, Thomas Hoover of Willmar; two children, Cammi (and Dean) Kruse of Cosmos and Greg (and Gina) Macik of Willmar; and five grandchildren. Also surviving is her mother, Sammie Heyer of Willmar; sisters, Kim (and Paul) Milbradt of Belview and Vickie Jacobson-Ellingson of Minneapolis, besides other relatives and friends.

She was preceded death by her father.

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12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

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12/16/2025

Richard "Bird" Garza

Richard "Bird" Garza, age 68, of Willmar, passed away Tuesday December 9, at Bethesda Grand in Willmar.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 19, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Arrangements are entrusted to Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Richard was born on January 25, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Andres and Lucia (Juarez) Garza. He grew up and received his education in Chicago and Weslaco, Texas. Richard worked for many years for his brother, Rojelio Juarez in the flooring business, traveling throughout the United States. Following his retirement about 5 years ago, he moved to Willmar, Minnesota. Richard loved fishing, walking around town and food. Richard was a kind person who had a big heart. If you ask anyone he helped out throughout his life, they will say he was very kind!

He is survived by his two children, Ricardo Garza and Angelica Garza, both of Willmar; one brother, Rojelio (and Shaunna) Juarez of Zimmerman and four sisters, Rosa, Sylvia, Stella and Susie, all of Texas, besides other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Selma.

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12/16/2025

Brian Wayne Anderson

Brian W. Anderson, age 61, of Brooklyn Park, passed away Sunday, December 14, at his residence.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will be nest spring/summer at the Green Lake Lutheran Cemetery near Spicer. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

Brian was born on April 9, 1964, in Willmar, Minnesota, the son of Ranleigh and Julie (Giesler) Anderson. He grew up in Mankato, graduated from Mankato East High School in 1982 and then from baking school at the Mankato Community College. Brian was employed for many years with several Cub Food stores throughout the metro area, retiring in 2024 due to health reasons.

He is survived by his parents, Ranleigh and Julie Anderson of Willmar and his sister, Nancy Anderson of Des Moines, Iowa, besides other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

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12/16/2025

Joyce Ann Malvin

Joyce Ann Malvin, age 89, of Willmar, passed away Monday, December 15, at her residence.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 29, at the Church of St. Mary. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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12/15/2025

Abby Jo Jones

Abby Jo Jones, age 35, of Oceanside, California, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, at her residence, following health complications from heart surgery the week prior.

Arrangements are pending with Peterson Brothers Funeral Home. www.petersonbrothers.com

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