Obituaries

Warren Earl Julseth

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...

Gregory Torgerson

Gregory Torgerson

Dec 2, 2023

 

Greg (Torgie) Torgerson was born on March 8, 1947, the son of Arvid & Audrey (Anderson) Torgerson.  He graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1965.  In 1969, Greg graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where he was a member of the college fraternity, the Reds. He bartended for many years, worked for Lappin Electric in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Wisconsin....

Julie Ann Hovel

Julie Ann Hovel

Dec 2, 2023

 

Julie Ann Hovel, age 52, passed away on December 2, 2023 in Alexandria Minnesota. She was born on April 16, 1971 to Steve and Sue (Hanse) Leitte. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Julie was a loving daughter, wife, and mother. Everyone knew her as an outgoing, funny, detailed, and caring person. You couldn’t ask anyone else in the world to...

Dennis M Flick

Dennis M Flick

Dec 1, 2023

Dennis M. Flick 

On December 1, 2023, Dennis Flick went to meet the Lord. Dennis was born April 21, 1941, in Cooperstown, ND to Archie M. and Verna O. (Olson) Flick. He was later joined by twin sisters Loal and Lola and youngest sister Vicki Jo. He graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1959 and soon after joined the U.S....

Donald Tischer

Donald Tischer

Nov 28, 2023

Donald Dean Tischer, known to his loved ones as "Don," passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Born on December 29, 1942, in Sheldon, Iowa, Don was the beloved son of Walter and Evelyn Tischer.  Don's family moved to Mankato, Minnesota, where he attended and graduated from high school. Following in his father's footsteps, he started...

Bobby Joseph Blanski

Bobby Joseph Blanski

Nov 27, 2023

 

Bobby Joseph BlanskiBobby Joseph Blanski, aged 39, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was born on July 9, 1984, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Bobby was a free-spirited and adventurous individual from an early age. Growing up in the Twin Cities, he embraced life with boundless energy and enthusiasm. He attended Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, where...

Estella Mary Zavadil

Estella Mary Zavadil

Nov 27, 2023

 

Estella (Brosh) Zavadil was born on January 31, 1944 in Glenwood, Minnesota to Mike and Myrtle (Hippe) Brosh.  She grew up on the farm and went to grade school in Lowry, Minnesota before attending high school in Glenwood and graduating in 1962.

Estella was united in marriage to Gaylen Zavadil on September 5, 1966 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic...

Thomas William Saiko

Thomas William Saiko

Nov 26, 2023

Thomas Saiko, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 26, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN at the age of 80. He was born on July 31, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in the Frogtown neighborhood. Thomas began his education at St. Agnes and later graduated from Wilson High School. He joined the...

Arlene Marie Jacobson

Arlene Marie Jacobson

Nov 26, 2023

 

Arlene Marie Jacobson, age 85, of Alexandria passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by family.

Arlene was born on April 28, 1938, on a farm south of Sanborn, to Willie Ernest and Esther Alma (Karow) Hein.  Arlene was the third of four children. She was baptized at the Red Rock Evangelical United Brethren Church on August 28,...

Gaylord A. Nack

Gaylord A. Nack

Nov 24, 2023

 

Gaylord Arthur Nack passed into God’s loving arms on November 24, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1959, to Harold and Billie (Engstrom) Nack in Alexandria, MN. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Nelson, MN. He was born with club foot, so he spent much of his time at Gilette Hospital. He graduated...

Karen A. Rudy

Karen A. Rudy

Nov 24, 2023

 

Karen passed away on the 24th of November, 2023 at the age of 81. She was born on the 1st of November, 1942 in Echo, MN. Karen grew up in Belview, MN and graduated from Belview High School before continuing on to Mankato State University where she received her degree in Elementary Education. Karen met Bruce Rudy during their...

Luonna Mae Fronk

Luonna Mae Fronk

Nov 24, 2023

Luonna M. Fronk, 84, of Alexandria passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Knunte Nelson in Alexandria.

Hope Ann (Ledman) Spellman

Hope Ann (Ledman) Spellman

Nov 23, 2023

Hope Ann was born on October 25, 1955, in Graceville, Minnesota the daughter of Wayne and Dorothy (Polish) Ledman. As part of a military family she moved from school to school eventually attending and graduating from Jefferson Senior High School in Alexandria in 1973. She had a love for music and played clarinet in the band. She was free spirited,...

Douglas Michael Muyres

Douglas Michael Muyres

Nov 20, 2023

 

Doug’s family would like to invite everyone to  a dance in his memory

Saturday - December 2, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Herby’s Bar Grill & Café - Carlos, MN

 

Douglas Muyres, 72, of Alexandria, MN passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Alomere Health Center in Alexandria. A public visitation will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023...

James C. Hotvedt

James C. Hotvedt

Nov 17, 2023

James C. Hotvedt, the eldest child of five to Kenneth and Verna Hotvedt, was born on September 13, 1942, in Hoffman, MN.  James attended many schools in his early years as his father was in construction.  When he was older the family settled in Elk Grove Village Illinois, but Jim always came back to Hoffman to spend his summers.  He...

Leola Ida Krueger

Leola Ida Krueger

Nov 17, 2023

Leola Ida (Zarn) Krueger, was born on June 2, 1934, to Albert and Lydia (Ost) Zarn in Leaf Valley Township, Douglas County, MN.  She lived a life filled with love, faith, and cherished moments.

Growing up on a farm near Rose City, Leola developed a strong work ethic.  Alongside her parents and sister Lucy, she helped on the family farm...

Delmer "Red" Jantzen

Delmer "Red" Jantzen

Nov 13, 2023

 

Delmer Duane Jantzen, age 88, of Alexandria passed away in his home on Monday November 13th, 2023 surrounded by the loving care of his family who were with him as he took his last breath.

Delmer was born on October 31st, 1935 at the John Jantzen farm near Urbank, Minnesota to Henry and Elda (Hausmann) Jantzen. As a Halloween...

Kathy (Johnson) Smith

Kathy (Johnson) Smith

Nov 10, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Jo Smith, age 78, of Alexandria, formerly of South St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria. 

Kathy was born on August 27, 1945, to Joseph and Viola (Plan) Bauch in South Saint Paul, MN, and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1963. After high school she wed Robert...

Bonnie Kay Diedrich

Bonnie Kay Diedrich

Nov 9, 2023

Memorial Services for Bonnie K. Diedrich, 66, of Letha, Idaho will be held Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley Township, Alexandria, MN, with visitation one hour prior to services. A public visitation will also be held Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 5:00- 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN.

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Arnold C. Angen

Arnold C. Angen

Nov 6, 2023

Arnold Clinton Angen, was born on April 3, 1938, in Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota.  He was the only child of Clifford and Amy (Wahlin) Angen.  After his high school graduation, Arnold resided with his parents on the original Angen family farm near Garfield, where he farmed with his father.  After Clifford’s passing, Arnold continued farming until the late...

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