Willmar
320-235-0545
1000 19th Ave SW
Willmar, MN 56201

Clara City
320-847-3583
111 E 1st St
Box 546
Clara City, MN 56222

Kerkhoven
320-264-3261
307 N 14th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252

New London
320-354-2211
19 Central Ave E
New London, MN 56273

Belgrade
320-254-8262
Hwy 55 and Hwy 71
Belgrade, MN 56312

Paynesville
320-243-3618
308 Hudson St
Paynesville, MN 56362

Roger Bengtson roger@hafh.org
Roger Bengtson joined the staff of Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in June of 1978. He is a native of Kandiyohi and a graduate of Willmar High School. Following graduation, Roger attended Willmar Community College until September of 1970, when he entered the US Air Force, serving until 1974. In September of 1974, Roger attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth and graduated in August of 1977 from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis with a BS in Mortuary Science. He is married to Barbara (Haugen) and they have two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily. Roger became a partner in 1989 with Keith DeJongh, with the purchase of Johnson Funeral Homes in New London, Belgrade and Paynesville. In June of 2004, he became a partner with Nathan Streed and Steve Maher in the purchase of the Harvey Anderson Funeral Homes in Willmar, Clara City and Kerkhoven. Roger is a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, where he has served in various capacities, currently serving on the cemetery board. He was on the original Rice Hospice Advisory Board and has taught at their training session since it inception in the mid 1980’s. He is also a member of the Willmar Noon Kiwanis Club. Roger was a recipient of the Quality Service Award given by the Willmar Chamber of Commerce.

He enjoys fishing and over the years their family has enjoyed the summer activities at the lake where they had a cabin and currently live year around.

Roger is honored to work with the families in the communities served by the funeral home. “Life is at times, difficult to understand, but I believe that the deaths of my parents while I was in high school and then as a college student, were the most influential times in my life. This experience has given me a greater understanding as I serve families at a time when death is touching their lives.”

Nathan Streed nathan@hafh.org
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/Morticianand became a partner in June of 2004. Nathan and his wife, Wendy, a court reporter in Kandiyohi County, live in Willmar with their five sons, Isaiah, Zechariah, Noah, Kaden and Jacob. He is a member of Church of St. Mary where he is a Eucharistic Minister in church and to the hospital and serves on the Building-Grounds and Cemetery Committee. He is a member of the Willmar Noon Lions and serves on the boards of: Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Kandiyohi County, Rice Hospice and the City of Willmar Zoning Appeals. Nathan enjoys most sports playing in basketball, golf and volleyball leagues. He especially enjoys watching his sons play and participate in their activities. He is committed to helping and caring for the families wishes to create a meaningful service of remembrance.

Steve Maher johnsonfuneral@tds.net
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 Willmar High School, live in Spicer with their children, Mackenzie, Maxwell and Emily. 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.”

Terry Smith terry@hafh.org
Terry Smith grew up in Windom, and is a 1996 graduate of the University of Minnesota. He joined our staff in December of 1999 as a Funeral  Director/Mortician and primarily serves Harvey Anderson Funeral Homes in Willmar, Clara City, and Kerkhoven. He and his wife, Tanya, a nurse at  Willmar Surgery Center and Rice Memorial Hospital, live in Willmar with  their children Elijah and Sophia. Terry is a member of Vinje Lutheran  Church, and has been active in Lions Club, Jaycees, Volunteer Fire and  Rescue, and Pheasants Forever. He enjoys being outdoors, hunting,  fishing, boating, bike riding, and spending time with his family.

Terry's interest in funeral service began as a teenager when he  experienced the death of some close relatives. "The death's of my cousin  and later my grandmother, both from leukemia, left me with questions  around mortalitly. I found it worthwhile to help at the local funeral  home and by doing so, came to terms with some of my questions." Terry  began working at a funeral home in St. Paul and later in rural Minnesota  where he could be an active part of the community and get to know the  people he serves. "I enjoy the satisfaction of helping people at a  difficult time and helping them create a meaningful services that  celebrates the memories and life of their loved one."

Terry feels honored to be a part of Harvey Anderson / Johnson Funeral Homes. "It is wonderful to have the freedom to develop our families ideas and personalize a service. We can use these ideas to plan unique services that will honor that life whether it means having mom's favorite food,  burgers, fries and a milk shake, the lunch after the service or  having grandpa's team of horses bringing the casket to the grave. It is  these challenging services that make me proud to be a part of funeral  service."

Chris Martins chris@hafh.org
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. Chris and her husband Ray, a corrections officer for Kandiyohi County, live in Willmar and have two grown children, Abby and Ben. She is a member of Vinje Lutheran Church. She enjoys watching baseball, tennis and movies, 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.”

Tony Whelchel jfhome@lakedalelink.net
Tony joined our staff in March of 2006 as a Funeral Director/Mortician. Tony will be working out of our Paynesville office where he will be serving the communities of Paynesville, Belgrade and New London. He was born and raised in Nebraska. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mortuary science from Wayne State College in Wayne, NE. He is a member of Paynesville Lutheran Church. In his spare time, Tony enjoys sports, music, hunting and fishing. Tony became interested in funeral service when a close friend of his family died. From then on “I wanted to make sure that everyone received the proper care they need.”

Ken Bestge
Ken grew up in the Raymond area and graduated from Raymond High School in 1969. Ken and his wife, Peggy farmed in the Raymond area, prior to Ken joining our staff in January of 2000, as a funeral assistant. He works with our directors assisting on funerals, visitations, and various other tasks within our six chapels. They have three married daughters, Stacey, Christine and Jessica and four grandchildren. Ken is a member of First Reformed Church in Willmar where he is active with youth programs, serves as sound technician and on various boards within the church. Ken is also a member of the Kerkhoven Lions. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, camping and spending time with his family.