Obituaries

Nov 12, 2014

Raymond Richard Barta was born on January 21, 1926, in Spruce Hill Township, the son of Anton and Christine (Zavadil) Barta. He was baptized, received his first communion and was confirmed at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River. Ray attended District 64 Country School in Spruce Hill Township through the 8th grade. He farmed the family farm all his...

Nov 11, 2014

Nov 9, 2014

OBITUARY Thomas “Tom” Arthur Skuza, formerly of Becker, passed away at home in Alexandria, MN on November 9, 2014 at the age of 72. He was born December 6, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Emma Skuza. Tom grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and graduated from Vocational High School in 1959. He joined the Navy on April 1, 1962...

Nov 9, 2014

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Shinabarger was born on May 11, 1948 in Alexandria to Roger and Clara (Aslagson) Sharp. She attended school in Carlos, MN and Alexandria, MN graduating from Jefferson Senior High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Theodore “Ted” Shinabarger in 1966. The marriage was blessed with two children; Brian Lee Shinabarger and Julie Ann Shinabarger. Ted and...

Nov 6, 2014

Delores Anna (Falk) Davison passed away on November 6, 2014, at the age of 88. She died peacefully at her home in Windmill Ponds, Alexandria, with her husband and family at her side. Delores was born October 27, 1926 to Gust and Clara (Schneider) Falk at her home in rural Rosholt, SD. She attended country school and graduated from Wheaton...

Nov 5, 2014

OBITUARY Lois (Leseman) Stanger Dillon Lois Lesesman was born on September 21, 1935, the 2nd of ten children in the Arthur and Hazel (Good) Leseman family from International Falls, MN. She married Dean Stanger in St. Cloud, MN. They moved to Alexandria where they raised two daughters Terri and Deanna. In 1978, Lois married Robert Dillon and then moved to...

Nov 2, 2014

OBITUARY Dr. Sheila Marie Froemming, MD was born on July 30, 1975 in Alexandria to Steven and Sandra (Uhde) Froemming. She graduated in 1993 from Jefferson High School and furthered her education at the University of Minnesota, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish. Sheila met John Makosky in the courtyard of Lind Hall on the U...

Nov 1, 2014

Marian Edith (Johnson) Elness was born December 13, 1927 to parents Gustav and Amy (Johnson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Lake Chippewa Covenant Church in rural Garfield. Marian graduated from Alexandria in 1944 and was Valedictorian of her class. After high school she attended North Park College in Chicago, IL with a friend, Pearla, who later became her...

Nov 1, 2014

Clara was born on July 31, 1923, in Millerville Township, the daughter of August and Anna (Turchin) Danelke. She attended country grade school. Clara was united in marriage to Frank Tvrdik on August 13, 1945 in Millerville. After their marriage the couple moved to Alexandria where they raised their four children. Clara will be remembered as a truthful, honest person....

Oct 29, 2014

Mavis Beyer was born September 16, 1934 in Appleton, MN, the daughter of Ed and Amanda (Brusten) Beyer. She grew up in Elbow Lake where she attended school. On December 6, 1950, Mavis married Duane Olson at Elbow Lake, MN. The couple made their home on the family farm. The family also lived in the Milan and Willmar areas. The...

Oct 29, 2014

Marcella “Marcy” Ann Melby was born on May 20, 1926 in Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota to Theodore and Minnie (Prottengeier) Neumann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Villard. Marcy graduated from Villard High School in 1944. After graduation she moved to the cities and lived with her sister and cousin. They went into defense...

Oct 29, 2014

Kathleen Ann was born on December 11, 1934, in Brainerd, Minnesota the daughter of George and Gladys (Kimball) Thesing Jr. As a young girl the family moved to the Little Falls area where they farmed near Camp Ripley. She attended country grade school and graduated from Pillager High School. After graduation Kathleen moved to the Twin Cities area where she...

Oct 27, 2014

OBITUARY Adolph “Bud” Tillman Erickson was born on February 24, 1923 in Starbuck, MN to Hilmer and Josie (Thorson) Erickson. Bud grew up on a farm near Starbuck and attended grade school until the eighth grade. Bud was united in marriage to Alice Johnson on April 8, 1950 in Big Fork, MN. Together they had one son, Wayne, and made...

Oct 21, 2014

Lillian Victoria Nelson was born October 5, 1921 in Deer Creek, MN to Anton and Ida (Landmack) Nelson. After graduating from Deer Creek High School, she went to St. Paul, MN. Lillian married Henry Scheuring on October 25, 1941. They had two daughters, JoAnn and Donna. In 1958 they moved to La Jolla, CA. After 25 years in California, they...

Oct 21, 2014

Richard Charles Sammons was born February 1, 1929 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Wallace and Aurella (Coykendall) Sammons. He attended high school in Alexandria where he graduated in 1947. Richard was united in marriage to Josephine Robinson in October 1, 1951. They were together for twenty-eight years and were blessed with two children, Dave and Dan. Richard served his...

Oct 21, 2014

Robert Lee Petersen was born August 7, 1938 to Rev. William and Marie Beckman Petersen in York, Nebraska. He was the youngest of 9 sons. He was baptized and confirmed in the congregations his father served in York and Garland, Nebraska. He graduated from Concordia High School Seward, Nebraska; Concordia Jr. College in St. Paul, MN; Concordia Sr. College Fort...

Oct 21, 2014

William “Bill” Langner was born on November 9, 1948 in Wadena, Minnesota. He attended Paynesville High School and graduated in 1966. He furthered his education in Duluth receiving his Associates Degree. Bill was united in marriage to Arlana Mayer on October 20, 1967 in Paynesville, Minnesota. Bill worked for eleven years in Anoka for FMC and the Anoka Co. Courthouse...

Oct 19, 2014

Delroy “Buss” Benson 82, Alexandria passed away October 19, 2014. Preceded in death by Parents, Clarence and Harriet Benson of Alexandria. Survived by his wife Donna, children Karen, Jimmy, Linda, Bobby and Danny, his siblings Gladys, David and Doris, and his nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Delroy enjoyed the outdoors, going for walks, watching football, listening to the twins on...

Oct 17, 2014

Warren passed away peacefully on October 17, 2014 at Grace Pointe Crossings in Cambridge, MN. He was born April 2, 1929 to Harry & Emma (Wagner) Walters on a farm in Hoffman, MN. Warren loved the farming life growing up. He went on to proudly serve in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge, he...

Oct 15, 2014

Wilma Perry was born in Quarry, Iowa, On April 12, 1917 to Henry and Helen (Vokoum) Johnson. Wilma died October 15, 2014 at the Grand Arbor apartments surrounded by loved ones. Wilma was raised in the Presbyterian faith, and she attended school and graduated from Marshalltown, Iowa High School. Following her graduation, she attended a cosmetology college, and worked as...