Obituaries
E.A. Karlsgodt
Dec 4, 2012
Eindride "Andy" Karlsgodt passed away at his home this past Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the age of 86. He received excellent care from hospice services and his wife and nurse, Donna. Andy was born in Minneapolis on April 23, 1926 to Herman and Anna Karlsgodt. They moved to Akeley, MN in 1928. Andy graduated from Akeley High School in...
Milton Norstebon
Dec 3, 2012
The ever faithful and loving husband, dear friend, and honorable man, Milton David Norstebon passed away on December 3, 2012 at his home at age sixty-nine. Milton was born to Martin and Emma (Norgaarden) Norstebon in Roseau, MN on June 27, 1943. Milton grew up in the farm life with six brothers and two sisters, Milton being the youngest child....
Helen Faust
Dec 2, 2012
OBITUARY Helen Cecilia Faust was born on November 21, 1931 in St. Cloud, MN the daughter of Martin and Cecilia (Zierden) Hick. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1949. She continued her education by attending St. Gabriel School of Nursing in Little Falls, MN and then graduated from Loyola University in Chicago as a registered nurse. Helen was united...
Betty Coleman
Dec 2, 2012
Elizabeth ?Betty? Jane Coleman was born on June 2, 1932 in Cambridge, MN to James and Rebecca (Blass) Coleman. She attended Springvale Baptist Church as a child. And grew up on her parents farm near Springvale. Betty graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. She attended teacher?s college in St. Cloud and earned an elementary teaching degree. Betty started her...
Robert Whitten
Dec 1, 2012
Robert A. (Bob) Whitten Robert Whitten was age 91, born on July 5, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN. He died December 1, 2012 at Grand Arbor in Alexandria. Preceded in death by his parents Roland and Adeline (Remick) Whitten, brother Ted and sister Joye. Bob is survived by his wife Shirley of sixty- seven years; children Barbara of Colorado Springs, Bob...
Brian Priebnow
Dec 1, 2012
Brian D. Priebnow Brian Dean Priebnow, age 66, of Alexandria, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at the Douglas County Hospital. Brian was born on April 17, 1946, the son of Harvey and Florence Priebnow. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Fergus Falls. Brian graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1964 and was employed as a...
Chester Larsen
Dec 1, 2012
Chester was born on November 2, 1925, in Erdahl, Minnesota the son of James and Betsy (Burskow) Larsen. He was baptized and confirmed at Erdahl Lutheran Church. He graduated from Elbow Lake High School, in Elbow Lake, Minnesota. Chester joined the United States Navy in November of 1943. He was honorably discharged as a Pharmacist?s Mate Second Class on April...
Margaret Schmidt
Nov 29, 2012
OBITUARY Margaret B Schmidt, 89, Alexandria; January 29, 1923 ~ November 29, 2012. Review will be Monday, December 3, from 5 to 8 P.M. with prayer service at 7 P.M. at Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1PM on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria. Margaret passed away at the Knute...
Richard Petersen
Nov 28, 2012
Richard Gordon Petersen was born on September 8, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to Richard Clarence and Lola (Leonardson) Petersen. He graduated from Patrick-Henry High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1957. Richard married Janice Carney on August 16, 1958 in Minneapolis. The couple made their home in Brooklyn Center. To this union, the couple was blessed with two sons. Richard worked...
Alton Carlson
Nov 27, 2012
Alton Benjamin Carlson, age 95, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Alton was born August 6, 1917 in Wheaton, Minnesota to Walter and Phoebe Carlson. His mother Phoebe died in 1918 from the Pandemic Flu that swept the Midwest. Alton was raised by his maternal grandparents, Olof and Ulricka Larson, on the family farm in Wheaton. He was an only...
Sam Berg
Nov 26, 2012
Salmer ?Sam? Berg was born on January 1, 1925 in Villard, Minnesota the son of Nels and Dorothy (Stangeland) Berg. He attended Orange Township Country School through the 8th grade. Sam served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He saw action in the Philippines, Japan and Hiroshima after it had been bombed. Sam received several...
Gene Provost
Nov 26, 2012
OBITUARY Gene Paul Provost was born on May 14, 1932 to John and Cordelia (Bricault) Provost in Worcester, MA. Gene graduated high school and then worked for Dehlolm McKay Co. until he joined the United States Navy in 1952. He proudly served his country for several years during the Korean War. After serving his country, Gene moved to Southern CA,...
Douglas West
Nov 26, 2012
Douglas Leon West was born on December 12, 1939 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Dale and Anna West. He was raised in Harrisburg, South Dakota and Jasper, Minnesota, before eventually moving to Garvin, where he graduated from Tracy High School in 1958, and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served two years on active duty in France and returned...
Leonard Craig
Nov 24, 2012
Leonard John Craig, age 95, of Alexandria, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria where he was a resident for the past four years. He dealt with Parkinson?s Disease for a number of years. Leonard was born January 3, 1917, the son of Joseph and Barbara (Prchal) Craig. He was born in Reno Township at the...
Vernon Holte
Nov 22, 2012
Rev. Vernon Ellsworth Holte of Alexandria passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012, at the age of 89. The youngest son of Henry and Inga Holte, Vernon was born on March 9, 1923, in Upham, ND. He was brought to the Lord in Holy Baptism on April 15, 1923, and he publicly confirmed his faith on October 24,...
Mary Pexsa
Nov 19, 2012
OBITUARY Mary Margaret Pexsa was born on August 14, 1921 in Wadena, MN, the daughter of Lewillyn and Anna (Bach) Robb. She attended grade school and high school in Wadena, MN. Mary worked for about 10 years as a clerk at a JC Penny store prior to marrying LeRoy Pexsa. She and LeRoy married on February 21, 1952 at St....
John Eklo
Nov 19, 2012
John Raynold Eklo was born on August 8, 1929 in Mobridge, SD to John J. and Lydia (Korn) Eklo. As a young boy John loved spending time with his grandpa watching him work in his blacksmith shop. The family moved to Clara City, MN in 1935 where John graduated high school. He attended the University of Minnesota in St. Paul...
Jon Magnuson
Nov 15, 2012
Jon Matthew Magnuson was born December 8, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Ray and Agnes (Meysembourg) Magnuson. He graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1970. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served both the Army and the National Guard from 1972-1974. Jon was united in marriage to Donna Geisbauer in St. Paul on February 16, 1974....
Jane Boesen
Nov 11, 2012
Jane A. Boesen was born on January 25, 1936 in Howell, Michigan to Harold and Helen (Clark) Milett. She graduated from Howell Public School in 1955. After graduating, she worked at Spagnuolo?s candy store. Jane moved with the family to Lansing. She then moved to Stillwater as a housekeeper at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Jane married Bernard J. Boesen on...
Donald Schnell
Nov 8, 2012
OBITUARY Donald Eugene Schnell was born on March 30, 1938 in Amboy, IL, the son of Roy and Florence (Eisenberg) Schnell. Don grew up and graduated from Lee Center High School in IL. He then married the love of his life, Virginia Hahn on April 16, 1955 in Clinton, IA. Together they began their family having four children David, Dennis,...
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