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Harlan Holcomb Obituary

Harlan Dawson Holcomb, aged 4 months 1 day, born to Dawson Holcomb and Joelle Knapp, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Milaca, MN on June 22, 2025.

Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him. Our "Mr. Golden Sun" had the brightest smile and lit up our lives. He adored his family and was adored in return by his parents and sisters.

Harlan will be forever remembered and loved.

He is survived by his parents Dawson and Joelle; his siblings, Aubrey and Evelyn; grandparents Joe and Janelle Knapp, Phil and Tonia Holcomb; great grandparents Dennis and Judy Havel, Judy Knapp, Ted and Darlene Holcomb. He is also survived by a large, loving extended family: aunts and uncles Jeff Knapp, John (Kayla) Knapp, Jack Knapp (Rachel Wiedewitsch), Cassie Casey (Dustin Mogren), Bryson Holcomb (Kyrsten Smith), Jake Holcomb (Kenzie Roehl) and many cousins, family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by great grandpa Knapp and great grandparents Dennis and Julia Sparby.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 27, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Milaca. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union-Times on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Jun

27

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

245 Central Ave S, Milaca, MN 56353

Jun

27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

245 Central Ave S, Milaca, MN 56353

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260 Central Avenue South, Milaca, MN 56353

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