Obituaries
LaVerne Oxendale
Sep 15, 2016
LaVerne "Bud" L. Oxendale (8/31/1934-9/15/2016) age 82 of Alexandria, MN formerly of Blaine, MN. Bud passed peacefully at his lake home in the afternoon on the 15th of September 2016. He is survived by and was the beloved father of Denise (Art Platt) Wishcop; grandfather, of Danielle (Matt) and Joseph (Krysta); great grandfather "Bumpa" to Skylar Noelle, Emersen Grace, Aiden...
Donald Engebretson
Sep 11, 2016
Donald Christian Engebretson passed away at home on September 11, 2016. He was 84 years of age. Don was born on December 18, 1931 in Kensington Minnesota to Agnes and Christian Engebretson. They moved to Alexandria where Don Graduated from Central High School in 1953. He was in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict stationed in Alabama. Upon returning...
Phyllis Schoenrock
Sep 10, 2016
Phyllis Louise Halvorson was born April 27, 1947 in Appleton, MN, the daughter of Hjalmar and Leona (Kashmark) Halvorson. She was raised in Appleton when she attended school. Following her graduation Phyllis moved to La Junta, CO for about two years where she was treated for asthma. While there, she began working at the National Jewish Hospital and was training...
Alanah Faber
Sep 10, 2016
Alanah Marie Faber, the daughter of David Faber and Sheila Barsness, was born on August 27, 1997 in Alexandria, MN. She grew up in Alexandria and enjoyed spending time with her family especially with her Grandma Kay and Grandma Diane. She attended Alexandria schools and was active in many activities and sports including, soccer, figure skating, dance and volleyball. Alanah...
Rosemary Grundei
Sep 7, 2016
ROSEMARY GRUNDEI Rosemary Miller was born August 9, 1920 in Belle River Township, MN, the daughter of John and Anna (Quinn) Miller. She was raised at Belle River and attended District 62 country school and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1938. Rosemary worked as a server at Miller's Cottage Inn and participated in hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener for...
Michael Samsel
Sep 5, 2016
Michael Francis Samsel was born on April 4, 1960, the son of Richard (Sam) and Marilyn Samsel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was married to Lanae Samsel on January 4, 1980. Mike enjoyed restoring classic cars, motorcycles, or anything with wheels. He was an excellent pool player, great story teller (king of the one liners) and enjoyed fishing. Most of all...
Kay Faber
Sep 3, 2016
OBITUARY Kay Ann Faber, the daughter of Harold and Audrey (Hines) Wussow, was born on July 1, 1943 in Mankato, MN. She lived in Austin, MN before moving to Fridley, MN where she graduated high school in 1961. Kay met Jerald Faber in Austin, MN and together they were united in marriage on February 2, 1963 at St. John's Lutheran...
Timothy Klein
Sep 2, 2016
OBITUARY Timothy Michael Klein was born in St. Paul, MN, the son of Mark Klein and Karen Salo, on June 29, 1987. Tim grew up in Alexandria and attended Jefferson High School there. Tim spent time at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge in Minneapolis and was a part of Life Right Outreach and the Fortress in Willmar. Most recently Tim...
Stephen Bartos
Sep 1, 2016
OBITUARY Stephen Walter Bartos was born in Alexandria, MN on July 19, 1953, the son of John and Clara (Klimek) Bartos. He grew up on his family's dairy farm and was proud to live there his entire life. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971. He continued his education at the Alexandria Technical College receiving a degree in Farm...
Ruth Sunde
Aug 31, 2016
Ruth Sunde age 96 of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Bethany Home. A memorial service will take place on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. A visitation will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00 Pm to 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and...
William MD
Aug 28, 2016
Bill was a gentle man who found his calling as a small town doctor in rural Minnesota. There was a time, not so long ago, when there wasn't as much science as there is today. Back then medical advances and technology simply evolved at a slower pace. It was a time when instinct still ruled the day, when gut feelings...
Carlson Janes
Aug 27, 2016
Arlene (Lykken) Janes-Carlson, 75, of Alexandria, MN, passed away at home under Hospice care on Tuesday, August 27 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Arlene was born in Fargo, ND on February 13, 1938. She graduated from Kindred High School and continued on at State Teachers College in Valley City, ND. Arlene was married to Damian Janes on October 6,...
Brandon Randt
Aug 27, 2016
Brandon Darryl Randt was born October 25, 1986 in Glencoe, MN, the son of Darryl and Christine Randt. He began school in Glencoe. Before starting third grade Brandon's family moved to Hutchinson, MN where he continued his schooling. Following his graduation from Hutchinson High School Brandon moved to Alexandria, MN and continued his education at Alexandria Technical College. He graduated...
Arland Hirman
Aug 21, 2016
Arland Elmer Hirman was born January 24, 1941 in Harvey Township of Meeker County, Minnesota on the family farm. He was the son of Elmer and Amanda (Schutt) Hirman. His mother sold their farm and made their home in Litchfield, MN after the sudden passing of Elmer when he was 7 years old. This event shaped his lifelong experiences as...
Clara Gustafson
Aug 19, 2016
Clara Ann (Purdy) Gustafson was born on February 29, 1948, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Charles and Agnes (Mrnak) Purdy. Clair was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. She attended school in Alexandria through the eleventh grade. Clair was united in marriage to Richard Gustafson on June 11, 1966, at Zion Lutheran...
Michael Husted
Aug 15, 2016
Michael Howard Husted was born on August 14, 1951 in Garden City, Michigan to Victor and Mary (Swartz) Husted. Michael graduated from high school in Michigan, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He later moved to Minnesota. Michael was a very generous person and would help any stranger. He loved animals and tried living his life like God would...
Matthew Lepak
Aug 14, 2016
Matthew William Lepak was born on August 10, 1980 in Grand Rapids, MN the son of Denise Egan and Robert Lepak. He attended Marquette Catholic School until the 6th grade and then graduated from Virginia High School in 1999. As a child Matthew loved to mow the lawn with his grandpa Jim. He was raised alongside his cousins Jenny and...
Arni Carlson
Aug 12, 2016
Arnice "Arni" Renee was born on March 9, 1949, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Elwood and Edith (Miller) Erlandson. She was baptized and confirmed at Chisago Lakes Lutheran Church in Center City, MN. She graduated ChiHi in 1967 in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Arni continued her education at Ancker School of Nursing and graduated in 1970. She...
Helen Rustman
Aug 10, 2016
Helen Rustman age 67, of Alexandria passed away of cancer on August 10th. Survived by devoted husband of 48 years, Melvyn; children, Michele (Alan) Freng, Melvyn Jr (Shelly), Melinda (Martin) Sundquist; grandchildren, Jessica, Thomas, Sam, Dustin, Paul, Autumn, Annika and Torsten; great-grandson, Jason; sister, Dorene (Gerald) Jerzak and many nieces and nephews. Preceeded in death by parents, Abraham and Iola...
Carol Jagodzinski
Aug 6, 2016
Carol Louise (Peffer) Jagodzinski was born on July 18, 1946, in Lidgerwood, ND to John and Louise Peffer. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lidgerwood, ND. Carol graduated from Lidgerwood High School. Carol was united in marriage to George Jagodzinski on October 24, 1964, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lidgerwood, ND. They moved to...
