Alice Vogt

Alice Helen (Hagan) Vogt was born on March 3, 1927, the daughter of Patrick and Thecla (Osmoski) Hagan near Belle River, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River, MN. She married Lovell (Speed) Vogt on June 25, 1946 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and two sons were born to this union Jerry and Daniel. Together they lived near Miltona for a few years and then moved to Alexandria. Alice ran a daycare out of her home for a number of years and also helped in the kitchen at Bethany Home in Alexandria for 10 years. Alice was always a modest and kind woman who enjoyed having coffee with her friends and attending parties in her Birthday Club. She had a strong faith and attended St. Mary?s Catholic Church regularly. She liked to embroider; she liked to read and liked to take her dog Sparky for walks. Alice?s family was very important to her. She liked to cook for them and one of her specialties was her famous potato dumplings. She will be missed by those who loved and knew her. Alice H. Vogt died on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her sons Jerry (Peggy) Vogt of Alexandria; Daniel (Cindy) Vogt of Marshall, MN; grandchildren Michael (Brooke) Vogt of Cold Spring, MN; Ryan Vogt of Alexandria; Melissa (Shawn) Dieken of West Fargo, ND; Amy Vogt of Alexandria; Mackenzie Vogt of Marshall, MN; great grandchildren Hudson and Delaney Dieken of West Fargo, ND; Atticus Waters of Alexandria, MN; nephew Steve (Stacy) Pasch of Alexandria; sister-in-law Marie Jacobs of St. Peter, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lovell (Speed) Vogt; sister Frances Hvezda; and brother James Hagan. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Alexandria with the Reverend Steve Binsfeld officiating. Laurie Youngers played the piano and Tom Mulder was the soloist. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Michael Vogt, Melissa Dieken; Mackenzie Vogt, Ryan Vogt, Amy Vogt, and Steve Pasch. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.