Obituaries

Jul 9, 2015

Hunter A. Boutain age 14 of Alexandria died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home and one...

Jul 7, 2015

Paul H. Bruemmer age 81 of Alexandria died on Tuesday, July 07, 2015 at Salmons’ Homes of Alexandria. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 4-7PM with a 7PM Prayer Service at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Alexandria. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:30AM at St. John’s Evangelical...

Jul 6, 2015

Shirley Ann Dorn was born on September 26, 1927, in New Ulm, MN. Shirley was an only child to Roman and Teresa (Gasner) Dorn. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm, MN. Shirley graduated from New Ulm High School in 1945. She earned her Nursing Degree from St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul, MN....

Jul 4, 2015

Joyce Ann was born on January 20, 1940, in Madison, Minnesota the daughter of Melvin and Myrtle (Bothun) Lindblad. She attended country school through the 8th grade and graduated from Dawson High School in 1957. Joyce went onto nursing school at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis. On September 5, 1959, Joyce was united in marriage to Wayne Peterson in Dawson,...

Jul 4, 2015

Joanne Bernetta Hellriegel was born August 10, 1937 in Waconia, MN, the daughter of Richard and Gladys (Klatt) Hellriegel. She grew up in East Union, MN and attended country school. Joanne graduated from Chaska High School. Joanne began work at the Land O’ Lakes Company as a telephone operator. While at Land O’ Lakes Joanne met Hugh Phillips. On November...

Jul 2, 2015

Dorothy Lee, age 93, of Alexandria, died Thursday, July 2, 2015. A funeral service will be held 11 AM, Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Living Waters Church in Alexandria. Interment will follow in the Kinkead Cemetery at Alexandria. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Monday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and also one hour prior to...

Jul 2, 2015

Rowlina Ann Weigle was born on April 22, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to Adolph and May (Cejka) Pekarek. She graduated from Cleveland City School in 1941. She received her BA Degree in 1945 from Flora Stone Mather College in Cleveland, OH. Rowlina married Wilber Weigle on December 1, 1945 at the Community Lutheran Church in Hinkley, OH. To this union,...

Jun 29, 2015

Roger Smith, age 76, of Alexandria, died Monday, June 29, 2015. A funeral service will be held 1 PM, Friday, July 10, 2015 at Osakis Presbyterian Church in Osakis. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery at Alexandria. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM Thursday, July 9th, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and also one hour...

Jun 28, 2015

Dennis was born on August 17, 1941, In Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Robert and Annabelle (Lee) Van Kempen. He attended school in Minneapolis and served his country in the United States Navy. On May 14, 1960 Dennis was united in marriage to Joyce Barklind at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The couple lived in Brooklyn Center for a...

Jun 26, 2015

Harold R. Lindstrom, 92, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of Des Moines, IA, Rock Island, IL and Alexandria, MN, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Luther Manor, Dubuque. Friends may greet the family Sunday, July 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fahlun Lutheran Church, Nelson, MN, where services will be at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Jeremy Pedersen will...

Jun 25, 2015

Joyce was born on December 4, 1942 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the daughter of William and Viola (Miller) Dyrud. She attended rural country school District #83 and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. Joyce was united in marriage to Dale Kotz on July 8, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. After their marriage the couple moved to Minneapolis. To...

Jun 24, 2015

Artie Ommen, 90, died June 24, 2015, at Galeon Senior Care Center in Osakis. Artie was born June 2, 1925, in Chandler, Minnesota, to Dutch immigrants, Aart and Christina Vander Brink. Aart created the name and she was convinced she was his favorite child. She grew up financially poor, but spiritually rich. Her father led the family in daily readings...

Jun 23, 2015

Gary J. Becker age 59 of Alexandria died on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Knute Nelson. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at United Methodist Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service...

Jun 23, 2015

Debra Lynn Piekarski (Lanning) died on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Her funeral to celebrate her life will be held at the St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Lowry on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, with Pastor Joe Skogmo officiating. Debby was the only child of LeRoy and Deloris (Rosaasen) Lanning and was born September 24, 1953, in Starbuck, MN. She was baptized...

Jun 22, 2015

Richard Jerome Schoeneck was born on June 8, 1966 in Morris, Minnesota the son of Marlo and Margaret (Peterson) Schoeneck. Richard has three sisters, Tamra, Carole and Kim. Richard attended grade school in Garfield, and high school in Alexandria, and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1984. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor...

Jun 19, 2015

Jun 14, 2015

Sylvester John Frank Schmidt was born on June 30, 1921 one of three children to Frank and Elizabeth (Terfehr) Schmidt of Miltona Township. Sylvester attended grade school at Miltona school district #93. At the age of eight Sylvester started playing the drums and this hobby he continued until he played his last set at the age of 80. Sylvester lived...

Jun 13, 2015

Robert “Bob” F. Schulze age 65 of Alexandria died on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his home. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the lake home – June 27, 2015 from 2-5 PM with a service at 2:30. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Bob’s honor to Camp Ronald McDonald (to send a child with cancer...

Jun 13, 2015

Bernard “Bennie” John Ganje was born on October 2, 1930 to John and Margaretha (Reiger) Ganje in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. When he was six years old, his family moved to Villard, Minnesota. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1948 and shortly after enlisted in the military. He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, and was honorably discharged after...

Jun 7, 2015

John Swaneus Randt died on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the age of 90. John the son of Eilert and Ann Randt was born in Bunderhammrich, Germany on August 2, 1925. At the age of two, he and his family moved to the United States. He and his twelve siblings grew up farming in central Minnesota. John served his country...