Sandra Kay Vostad, 76, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 in Aitkin MN. She was born August 12, 1949 to Harvey and Marcella (Knisley) Ligneel. She is survived by her husband Verlyn Vostad, Madison SD, her son Harvey (Michelle) Starks, Pequot Lakes MN and her daughter Deana (Chad) VanVickle, Brainerd MN and 3 stepchildren Jason (Dina) Vostad, Sioux Falls SD, Corey (Shannon) Vostad, Madison SD, and Jill (Richard) Umstead, Howard SD. 7 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother and several other friends and family. She is proceeded in death by her parents, 1 brother and a niece. A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Halvorson - Taylor Funeral Home.
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512 South 8th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

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