Obituaries

Jun 5, 2014

OBITUARY Dan Edward Thompson, 78, of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 5, 2014, due to complications from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Dan was a kind and generous man who deeply loved his family, valued friendships, and lived a life filled with humor. Dan had a strong work ethic, was driven to help people, and...

Jun 4, 2014

OBITUARY Louella Elvira Myhr was born on August 11, 1912 in Moe Township, MN, the daughter of Frank and Julia Foslien. Louella was baptized and confirmed at West Moe Lutheran Church near Brandon, MN and attended District School #8. She worked in Minneapolis and Alexandria before marrying Harold Myhr on September 25, 1937 at the West Moe parsonage. Louella and...

Jun 4, 2014

Savina Nannette (Thorson) Casselberry was born on December 17, 1951, in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Einar and Gladys (Winge) Thorson. She was a graduate of Jefferson Senior High School in Alexandria and furthered her education in the Twin Cities and worked as a Nail Technician in St. Paul. She loved pampering people and making them feel beautiful. She would...

May 31, 2014

Marilyn Gail Olson was born on July 7, 1947, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Glenn and Beulah (Alberts) Olson. She graduated from Evansville High School and furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College. Marilyn died on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She is survived by her brothers: Bruce & wife, Yvonne Roger & wife, Jan, Mark & wife, Diane; several...

May 31, 2014

Marilyn Gail Olson was born on July 7, 1947, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Glenn and Beulah (Alberts) Olson. She graduated from Evansville High School and furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College. Marilyn died on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She is survived by her brothers: Bruce & wife, Yvonne Roger & wife, Jan, Mark & wife, Diane; several...

May 30, 2014

Arthur Willmar Olson was born the oldest of 7 siblings on July 26, 1921 in Parkers Prairie, MN to Edwin and Emma (Johnson) Olson. He attended school through the eighth grade in Parkers Prairie. In 1942 Art enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in WWII in Europe as a radio dispatcher. While in the Army, Art was united in...

May 29, 2014

Nicholas David Schlosser, age 83, died at Knute Nelson Home, on Thursday, May 29, 2014. His friends and family knew him as ?David?. David was born at home on December 14, 1930 to Nicholas and Emma (Feda) Schlosser. He grew up on the family farm in Carlos Township and graduated from Alexandria High School class of 1948. He served in...

May 29, 2014

Peter Joseph Schlosser was born in Belle River Township, Douglas County, Minnesota, on March 9, 1924, the son of Christian and Mary Therese (Pichler) Schlosser. Peter attended District #62 school and grew to manhood in the Belle River area. Peter was inducted into the United States Army in June 1944 and spent most of his active duty time in the...

May 28, 2014

Pearl Ione (Hughes) Dombovy was born on August 15, 1923 in Wayzata, Minnesota to William and Bertha (Heidelberger) Hughes. She grew up on a farm near Wayzata and attended school through the eighth grade. Her and her foster brother Leo enjoyed being daredevils and driving through the fields. Pearl was trained as a welder during the war but never perused...

May 26, 2014

Betty Skramstad was born on March 21, 1929, in Lake Reno Township the daughter of Joseph and Christine (Benesh) Zavadil. She grew up in Lake Reno Township and attended country grade school. Betty was united in marriage to Grant Skramstad on May 29, 1954. To this union three children were born. She worked at Woolworth, Tom Thumb, Fireside, Legion and...

May 24, 2014

Maynard E. Alsleben was born June 18, 1921 in Glencoe, MN the son of Albert and Emma Alsleben. He grew up in Glencoe where he graduated from high school. Maynard continued his education at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis School of Art where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1945 Maynard joined the United States Army....

May 24, 2014

May 24, 2014

Darrald Paul Grenier was born June 1, 1930 in Rolette , ND, the son of Simeon and Clara (Casavant) Grenier. He grew up in Rolette, ND where he graduated from Rolla high school. Darrald furthered his education at North Dakota State University in Fargo where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Darrald also learned to farm on the family...

May 23, 2014

Twyla (Busse) Karnis was born on August 22, 1934 in St. Cloud, MN to Harmon and Evalyn (Boyd) Busse. She was raised in St. Cloud where she graduated from St Cloud Tech. After school, she worked as a telephone operator and also at Busse?s Truck Stop in the restaurant. Twyla married Charles E. Marx in 1956 and they moved to...

May 22, 2014

Rodney George Johnson was born September 22, 1943 in Roseau, MN, the son of George and Helen (Erickson) Johnson. He was raised in Roseau where he graduated from high school. Rodney continued his education at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul where he earned degrees in Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine. On December 17, 1966 Rodney was united in marriage...

May 20, 2014

Verla Briese was born January 30, 1926 in Woodside Township, MN, the daughter of William and Marie (Noetzelman) Briese. She was baptized and confirmed at Esther Lutheran Church. She attended Joy country school. Verla worked outside her home since age twelve. After school she worked at Hook Anderson Caf� in Parkers Prairie. At age sixteen she moved to Minneapolis and...

May 20, 2014

Clifford William Krohnfeldt was born March 14, 1931 in Ida Township, MN, the son of Julius and Hermina (Froemming) Krohnfeldt. He was born and raised on the family farm that his grandfather homesteaded. He attended country school through the eighth grade. Following his schooling, Clifford continued working the home farm. Clifford served his country in the United States Army in...

May 19, 2014

Leone Therese (Traxler) Loween was born on September 7, 1949 in St. Peter, MN, the daughter of Anthony and Monica (Hughes) Traxler. She graduated from Le Center, MN in 1967 and continued her education by attending the University of Wisconsin, Stout. Leone met Bruce Loween on a Saturday morning in the spring of 1972. Just six months later they were...

May 18, 2014

OBITUARY Marion Lorraine Herrlinger was born on July 7, 1939 in Malden, Massachusetts the daughter of Walter and Agnes (Andrew) Mullett. Marion attended school in Malden and then worked for Schraft Candy Company in Massachusetts for about five years. Then along came a sailor who promised to take her out of the big city and make her his wife. Marion...

May 17, 2014

OBITUARY Beverly Mae Palmer was born on July 29, 1957 in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Irvin and Ruth (Townsend) Paulson. Bev was raised in Alexandria and graduated high school in 1975. She moved to Champin, MN for a while and she also lived in Minnetonka. Bev moved to Cleveland OH where she met Tim Palmer. They were married on...