Obituaries
Rita Theresa Plaster
Jan 1, 2024
Rita Theresa (Simons) Plaster was born January 10th, 1927 in Stewart, MN to Arthur and Cecelia (Krippner) Simons. She was baptized on January 16th, 1927.She attended school until the 8th grade, when she was needed by her family on the farm. At the age of 17 she traveled to Minneapolis/ St. Paul to find work. She held a few...
Susan L. Christensen (Seibert)
Dec 23, 2023
Susan Lynn Christensen was born April 23, 1947, to Robert and Lila Christensen in Grand Rapids, MN. Susan graduated from Grand Rapids high school in 1965. Susan married Richard Seibert in 1967 and later divorced. Together they had two daughters Roberta (Bobbi) and Stacee. They moved to Alexandria in 1971. Susan later remarried to David Sletten.
Susan was in food...
Larry Dallas Holverson
Dec 21, 2023
Larry Dallas Holverson, 74, of Alexandria rounded third base and sprinted home on December 21, 2023, crossing home plate at 3:45 p.m. with the final and winning run in the game of his life from complications of Parkinson's disease, which was diagnosed in 2007.
Larry was born January 1, 1949 at St. Luke's Hospital in Alexandria, the first baby...
Catherine "Cathy" Kirkeby
Dec 19, 2023
Catherine Mary (Silver) Kirkeby was born in Clarkfield, MN on October 18, 1940, to George and Rose Silver. She graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1958.
On September 9, 1961, Cathy was united in marriage to Delas Kirkeby. To this union they were blessed with three children, Kyle, Kristin, and Kim. Cathy and Del began their married life in...
Edna Marie Larson
Dec 19, 2023
Edna Marie (Miliander) Larson was born on May 22, 1921, to Victor and Ida (Wahlin) Miliander at home with a midwife assisting in rural Goodridge, MN. In 1927, the family moved to a farm near Winger, MN. Edna attended a one room rural school there through the 8th grade. Edna made her choice to serve the Lord as a young...
Patricia Rose Carroll
Dec 18, 2023
Patricia Rose Carroll was born on November 27, 1932, in the country outside of Evansville. She was the daughter of William Webb and Annie Pehan. Pat went to school in Brandon, Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud Beauty School. She moved to Granite Falls, Minnesota and opened the Granite Falls Beauty Shop.
On November 25, 1957, Pat married Palmer Peterson...
Diane "Dee Dee" Lloyd
Dec 17, 2023
Diane Louise (Blocher) Lloyd “DeeDee” 67, of Kensington sadly passed away December 17th at the Alexandria hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Diane was born on May 22nd, 1956 to Charles and Irene Blocher in Morris, MN. Diane graduated from Starbuck high school in 1974. While attending high school she won the “Betty Crocker Award” for baking, which she loved...
Marlys Joy Bungum
Dec 14, 2023
Marlys (Stueven) Bungum, age 85, from Alexandria, MN died peacefully on December 14 after suffering from dementia for several years. Born in Pipestone, Marlys graduated from Pipestone Highschool in 1955. She then attended Luther College where she met her husband “Chuck” Bungum, presumably on band tour where she wowed him with her card playing skills. They moved to Saint Paul...
Jerry W. Jensen
Dec 14, 2023
Jerry Wallace Jensen, age 93, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN.
Jerry Wallace Jensen was born March 19, 1930, the only child, to Wallace and Hazel (Peterson) Jensen of Nelson, MN. He spent his young years in Nelson, then graduated from high school in Alexandria, MN. He served four years in the...
Terry Lee Swanstrom
Dec 12, 2023
Terry Lee Swanstrom, a beloved husband, father, and respected member of the Alexandria community, peacefully passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born in Breckinridge, MN, to George and Helen (Petzke) Swanstrom.Terry's journey began in Dwight, ND, where he spent his childhood before moving to Alexandria, MN, in 1971. He graduated from Jefferson High...
Ronald David Northington
Dec 11, 2023
Ronald David Northington, born on November 12, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria, MN. He was 84 years old.Ronald was a beloved husband, father, and friend to many. He was baptized and confirmed from Central Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. Ronald cherished his education, graduating...
Melvin Grundei
Dec 11, 2023
Melvin L. Grundei was born on October 27, 1929 the son of John and Christine (Carlquist) Grundei in Belle River Township. He graduated from high school in 1947 in Alexandria. From there, he went onto farming with his father.
In June of 1953, Melvin married Adella Feda. To this union five children were born: Janet (Alan) Cleve of Prescott, AZ, Jim...
Frances B. Didier
Dec 10, 2023
Frances “Fran” B. (Kauffmann) Didier joined the Lord on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at the age of 65.
Fran was born & raised in Minneapolis on October 4th, 1958, to Marinus & Maurea (Pearce) Kauffmann. She grew up with her two sisters, Rita and Teresa. In 1976, Fran moved to Alexandria and attended Alex Tech. On February 14th, 1987, Fran...
Liliane G. McKay
Dec 8, 2023
Liliane Georgette McKay; 89; stepped into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 2023 in Alexandria, MN where she made her home with her son Sam and his family for the past 5 ½ years.
Born on August 26, 1934, in Paris, France, Liliane was the daughter of Roger Achille Leroy and Georgette-Josephine (Remy) Leroy. She grew up amidst...
Henry "Hank" Wessel
Dec 7, 2023
Henry "Hank" Wessel, 79, of Alexandria passed away at his residence in Florence, Arizona on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Funeral services for Hank will take place on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with a prayer...
Donna May Kalpin
Dec 6, 2023
Donna May Kalpin, a beloved member of the Alexandria community, passed away on December 6, 2023. Donna's passing marks the end of an era for her family and friends who will forever cherish the memories they created with her.
Donna was born on May 19, 1940, in Belle River Township the daughter of Raymond & Frances (Wachter) Rediehs. She...
Shirley Dropik Kluver
Dec 6, 2023
Shirley Ann (Dropik) Kluver, 89, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria at 11:00 AM with entombment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with a...
Patricia Ann Pederson
Dec 5, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Pederson, 92 of Alexandria entered God’s kingdom on Monday, December 5, 2023. Born in Clarissa, MN, graduated Long Prairie High School, and Minneapolis Business School Preceded in death by her sister Mary Jane, father Robert, mother Helen, brother Bob and former spouse, Richard (Dick).
Pat was part of the "Silent Generation." She lived through WW2 and the...
Ruth Eleanore Nelson
Dec 5, 2023
Ruth Nelson, 87, of Alexandria passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery after the funeral luncheon.
Ruth Eleanore (Weisel) Nelson was born on the first day...
Warren Earl Julseth
Dec 4, 2023
Warren Earl Julseth, 74, of Alexandria, MN, passed away on December 4, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1949, in Alexandria, MN, to Gordon and Sylvia Julseth. Warren grew up in the area and attended Evansville High School, where he graduated with the class of 1967.After completing his education, Warren answered the call to serve...
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