Obituaries
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,...
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...
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....
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...
RaNae Cornelis
Nov 8, 2012
RaNae Guylene (Grove) Cornelis was born on July 31, 1951 in Alexandria, MN to Orien and Thelma Mabel (Lund) Grove. She was baptized in Barrett, MN and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Holmes City. RaNae attended country school near Pocket Lake School District number 4 through the eighth grade. RaNae married Charles Cornelis in 1971 in Fort Madison, IA....
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,...
Michael Roers
Nov 6, 2012
Michael Gregory Roers was born on April 14, 1950, in Glenwood, Minnesota the son of Gary and Laura (Buse) Roers. Michael worked for twenty two years at the Alexandria Opportunity Center. He was also a member of the Eagles Club and St. Mary?s Catholic Church. Michael enjoyed watching baseball, dancing and bowling. He always had a smile on face and...
Helen Henriksen
Nov 6, 2012
Helen Grace Henriksen was born on July 29, 1927, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Edwin J. and Hazel (Brown) Barros. She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1945. Helen was united in marriage to Raymond Henriksen on July 14, 1946. To this union three sons were born: Don, Gary and Alan. The family resided throughout Minnesota where Helen worked...
Warren Marti
Nov 5, 2012
OBITUARY Warren Lee Marti went to be with Jesus on Monday, November 5, 2012. He was born March 1, 1938 to Elden and Gladys Marti (Petermann) in Sleepy Eye, MN. Warren graduated from Sleepy Eye High School and served in the army following graduation. Warren was married to Nereda Niemuth on August 3, 1963. They farmed while operating the Sleepy...
Marvin Carlson
Nov 5, 2012
Marvin Jens Carlson was born on May 24, 1922 near Bay City, WI to Hjalmer and Christine (Smith) Carlson. He attended school in Bay City through the 9th grade. Marvin then stayed home to help his Dad farm. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. He went to trade school for being a bricklayer. Marvin was united...
James Quinn
Nov 1, 2012
OBITUARY James Michael Quinn was born on December 14, 1948, the son of James W. and Elayne (Sorenson) Quinn. Jim grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School with the Class of 1966. After high school, Jim worked for the 7UP Bottling Company in Minneapolis for a few years. He then worked for Flour City Architectural Metal Company....
James Wicklund
Oct 27, 2012
James Edgar Wicklund was born on November 5, 1933 in Oscar Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Ernest and Edna (Gustafson) Wicklund. He attended country school through the eighth grade. He served his country in the United States Army. On June 22, 1963 James was united in marriage to Barbara Smith at Solem Lutheran Church in Kensington. To this union the...
Shirley Martin
Oct 27, 2012
Shirley Ann (Boje) Martin was born in Clontarf, MN on March 8, 1937 to Albert and Thilda (Erlandson) Boje. She was the youngest of five children. After her mother?s death in 1942, Shirley was placed in a number of foster homes. She eventually moved in with Bob and Arlene Jones near Benson, MN where she attended school in a one-room...
Mabel Randt
Oct 26, 2012
Mabel Lorraine Randt was born on September 4, 1929, in Estherville, Iowa, daughter of Frank and Anna (Kolb) Barnes. Mabel was united in marriage to John Randt on October 18, 1947, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. To this union five children were born. The couple farmed all their life until retiring to East Battle Lake where they fished, socialized with neighbors...
Vernis Ziegelmann
Oct 23, 2012
Vernis Emil William Ziegelmann, Sr., age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Vernis was born March 1, 1927 in Parkers Prairie, MN to Rudolph and Ernestine (Fritz) Ziegelmann. He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley, MN. Vernis attended District 53 country school and also District 59. He...
Arnold Backhaus
Oct 18, 2012
ARNOLD BACKHAUS Arnold (Arnie) Backhaus was born in Linton, North Dakota, on January 24, 1921, the son of Henry and Emma (Ketterling) Backhaus. He attended schools in Pollock. In 1943 Arnie entered the United States Army and served his country as a medic in North Africa and Italy. He was on a troop ship bound for action in Japan when...
Berniece Walters
Oct 16, 2012
Berniece M. (Norling) Walters was born on February 11, 1925 in Ida Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Carl and Edna (Johnson) Norling. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Garfield. Berniece graduated from Alexandria High School. After her schooling she moved to Minneapolis to work. Berniece was united in marriage to Leslie Walters on August 20,...
