Nathan Streed

Funeral Director/Owner/President

Nathan Streed was raised in Ortonville, MN, attended Willmar Community College and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He joined our staff in 1993 as a Funeral Director/Mortician and became a partner in June of 1998.

Nathan and his wife, Wendy, who works for Willmar Public Schools, live in Willmar and have five sons.  Isaiah (Megan), Zechariah (Ali), Noah, Kaden and Jacob. He is a member of Church of St. Mary where he is a Eucharistic Minister, does A/V, and serves on the Parish Council and Finance Committee.  He also serves as the Sexton of the Area Faith Community Catholic Cemeteries of St. Mary's (Willmar), St. Patrick's (Kandiyohi), Our Lady of Lakes (Spicer), Sacred Heart (Raymond) and St. Anthony (Regal).  He is an active member of the community having served or is currently serving on the following boards: Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Public Policy Committee, United Way of Kandiyohi County, Rice Hospice, City of Willmar Zoning Appeals, 100 Yard Club, Willmar Take Down Club and Willmar Public Schools Board of Education and Bethesda Board and Hawk Creek Country Club.

Nathan enjoys attending sporting events and playing golf at Hawk Creek in Raymond.  He is committed to helping and caring for the families wishes to create a meaningful service of remembrance.

Telephone: 1-320-235-0545

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Steve Maher

Funeral Director/Owner/Vice President

Steve Maher grew up in Benson and is a 1994 graduate of the University of Minnesota. He joined our staff in June of 2000 as a Funeral Director/Mortician and mainly serves the Johnson Funeral Home in New London, Belgrade and Paynesville. Steve became a partner in the funeral home in June of 2004.

He and his wife, Kristy, a school counselor at New London-Spicer High School, live in Spicer with their daughter, Emily.  Their daughter, Mackenzie lives in Colorado and their son, Maxwell is in college.  Steve is a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Church and the New London Lions Club.

He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, golfing, and spending time with his family. Steve's experience in funeral service started in high school when he began working for the funeral home in his hometown of Benson. "I was attracted to the opportunity of serving people. I find it very rewarding and challenging to help guide and care for people as they create a meaningful tribute for their loved one. I can't imagine anything more rewarding than serving people at one of the most difficult times in life."

Telephone: 1-320-354-2211

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Ryan DeGree

Funeral Director

Ryan grew up in Willmar and is a 2008 graduate of Willmar Senior High, a 2010 graduate of Ridgewater Community College and a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota.

He joined Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Homes as a director in 2014 and primarily serve families from Willmar, Clara City and Kerkhoven but will assist as needed with the Johnson Funeral Homes. While in college, he worked as a Directors Assistant at Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Home and also at Morris Nilsen Chapel in Richfield, MN. 

Ryan is married to Kristi (Elkjer), who works at Life Science Innovations, and they live in Willmar with their sons, Landon and Liam. They are members of Refuge Church. 

He enjoys football, basketball, golf, hunting and spending time with family.

Telephone: 1-320-235-0545

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Justin Bos

Funeral Director

Justin is a native of Willmar and a graduate of Willmar High School. He attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, graduating with a degree in biochemistry, and the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science. Justin worked as a funeral director in the Twin Cities before returning to the Willmar area in 2003. He is a member of the School Board for Willmar Public Schools, Vice Chair of the Willmar Civic Scholarship Association, and President of the Willmar Sertoma Club. He has also served on the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center Board and the Willmar Hockey Association Board. Justin is an active member of Vinje Lutheran Church, where he has served on the church council, the nominating committee and as a lector and an usher. Justin lives in Willmar with his wife, Sara and their two children, Colin and Meryl.  In his spare time, Justin enjoys watching his children’s activities, playing hockey and spending time with family and friends.  

Telephone: 1-320-235-0545

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Courtney Imdieke

Funeral Director/Prearrangement Specialist

Courtney grew up near Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School in 2011. She attended St. Catherine University in St. Paul and transferred to the University of Minnesota, graduating in 2016.

Courtney joined Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Homes in January 2023. She is working as a Licensed Funeral Director and Preplanning Specialist. Before joining our team, Courtney served as a Funeral Assistant during college and then worked as a Licensed Funeral Director in Melrose and Sauk Centre after graduation. 

Courtney is currently living in Melrose with her husband, Jacob, and two daughters, Mia and Madison. She mainly serves the Johnson Funeral Home locations, but will also assist the Harvey Anderson Funeral Homes. 

Telephone: 1-320-354-2211

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Andrew "Andy" Johnson

Funeral Director

Andy Johnson grew up in Milbank, SD, and graduated from Milbank High School. He graduated from Augustana College in 1983 and was a science teacher in Gillette, WY, until 2000.  He went onto graduate from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program in 2003. He has worked in South Dakota and Minnesota, and joined the staff at Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Homes in December of 2023. He is a licensed Funeral Director/Mortician in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

Andy and his wife, Deacon Brenda Handel-Johnson, live in Belgrade where she serves Big Grove, Crow River and Grace Lutheran Churches.

Andy and Brenda have one daughter, who is married and lives in the Chicago area. Andy enjoys fishing and hunting, spending time at the lake cabin, singing and playing bluegrass music. He also likes to cook and bake sourdough bread.

Telephone: 1-320-354-2211

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Anthony Maher

Intern

Anthony grew up in Olivia and graduated from BOLD High School. He attended Ridgewater College in Willmar before transferring to the University of Minnesota where he graduated in 2024, with a Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science. 

Anthony started working at Harvey Anderson/Johnson Funeral Homes in 2020 while attending Ridgewater College. While attending the University of Minnesota, he worked at Klecatsky and Sons Funeral Home in South St. Paul. Anthony joined Harvey Anderson full time in March of 2024. 

Anthony enjoys watching sports, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. 

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Chris Martins

Office Manager

Chris Martins joined our staff in 1993 as office manager. She is a native of Willmar and a graduate of Willmar Area Vocational Technical Institute. She and her husband Ray live in Willmar and have two children: Abby and Ben and three grandchildren: Greta, Henry and Cora. She is a member of Vinje Lutheran Church. She enjoys following her grandchildren in there activities, watching baseball, tennis, reading and spending time with family and friends.

As office manager, Chris is responsible for the filing of legal documents, notifying Social Security, preparing and filing insurance claims, accounts receivable/accounts payable and payroll, as well as assisting the directors in coordinating obituary notices and service information. It is estimated that there are approximately 50 details that must be attended to when a death occurs. We help complete as many of these details as possible to help lessen the burden on our families. "I am proud to be part of the Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Homes staff and being of help to you and your family."

Telephone: 1-320-235-0545

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Rick and Brenda Swenson

Assistants

Rick and Brenda Swenson retired in 2007 and began working for the funeral home shortly thereafter.  Rick worked as the New London-Spicer Middle School Principal for 29 years and Brenda at ACMC for 27 years.  They have 2 children and 3 granddaughters.  Their son and his family have lived abroad for 10 years and are currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and their daughter and her family live in South St Paul.  In their spare time they participate in activities at Peace Lutheran Church in New London.  Rick plays pickleball 5 times a week and Brenda is close behind with 2 times a week. 

Jerald Quarfot

Funeral Assistant

Jerald Quarfot was raised in the Paynesville, MN area and graduated from Paynesville High School in 1984. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country for 20 years.

Jerald lives in Hawick, has four children, Courtney, Lauren, Emily and Jacob and six grandchildren, all of which live out of state. During his time in the Air Force he had two overseas assignments and state side assignments in the desert southwest. He is a veteran of Operation Just Cause and the Persian Gulf War and was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three campaign stars.

He is the First Vice Commander of the Paynesville American Legion and the Post Gambling Manager. He is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. He also is a member of St Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville and services as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, confirmation teacher and is on the Christ Our Hope Area Catholic Community Board for the parish. He recently was elected to serve on school board for the Paynesville Area Schools.

For relaxation he enjoys studying history, wood working and HO model railroading.

Doug Mohs

Funeral Assistant

Doug was raised in Belgrade and graduated from Belgrade High School.  In 1973 he graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Doug and his wife, Joanie, are lifelong residents of Belgrade and have three children: Anthony, Katie, and Megan, and two grandsons: Michael and Elijah.

In 2012 Doug retired after 33 years as an agent for American Family Insurance. Since 2016, Doug as worked at the funeral home.

He is an active member of Crow River Lutheran Church, currently serving as President of the congregation. He enjoys golf, fishing, playing the guitar and harmonica, and taking bus tours with Joanie.

Kari (Halverson) Hanson

Assistant

Kari Hanson grew up on a farm near Kerkhoven, graduated from KMS and went on to graduate from the University of MN-Morris with a degree in education and from the University of St. Thomas with her Masters in education and instruction. Kari and her husband, Brad, met at UMM and taught in Monticello for 33 years before their retirement. In 2022 they moved back to Brad’s childhood home on North Long Lake and are enjoying a different pace of life. Brad and Kari have two sons, Luke and Aaron, and a soon to be daughter-in-law, Maggie.

Kari enjoys reading, gardening, decorating and spending time with family and friends. She is a member of Nordland Lutheran Church and works part time at Ali J Boutique. She joined the staff of Harvey Anderson and Johnson Funeral Homes in January, 2024.