Amarna Halbrehder

February 21, 1958 - May 13, 2018

The memorial Mass for Amarna Halbrehder, of Brainerd and formerly of Bertha, will be celebrated at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bertha, with Father Mitchell Bechtold as celebrant. Visitation with the family will be held at the church on Friday from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Amarna Denise Halbrehder, 60, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018, in St. Cloud, MN. Amarna was born in Minneapolis to Arlie and Dorothy Shodean on February 21, 1958. She grew up in Audubon, MN, graduated from Audubon High School in 1976 and went on to become a licensed cosmetologist. Amarna married Donald Halbrehder in 1981 and moved to Bertha. In 1991, their daughter Rachael was born. Years later Amarna went back to college to pursue her life-long dream of becoming a nurse. She later attained her Bachelor’s degree in social work as well. Amarna was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Dorothy Shodean. Amarna is survived by Donald Halbrehder, her husband of 35 years; daughter Rachael (Darin) Lenz of Bertha; grandchildren Derek, Jeremiah, Emilee; brother David (Jolene) Shodean; sisters, Audrey (Gerry) Mitchell, Carol (Dan) Thureen; and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; best friend Pam and many beloved friends. Marna loved to spend time with her daughter and grandkids, along with life-long friends and new found friends. She loved being a caregiver, and will be missed by so many. She had a laugh that would fill the room with joy and a heart of gold. Amarna was truly loved by all who had the privilege to know her. Urn burial will be in Christ the King Cemetery, Browerville, MN.