Obituaries

Josephine Swart

Josephine Swart

Apr 13, 2008

Josephine (Jo) Sylvia Ovedia (Hokanson) Swart was born to Olaf and Nellie (Walstad) Hokanson on October 18, 1908 in Urness Township, MN. She went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2008 at the age of ninety-nine years. Jo attended Douglas County rural school District #49, was a graduate of the Evansville High School, the Alexandria Normal Training...

Merl Muyres

Merl Muyres

Apr 13, 2008

Merl Eugene was born on May 29, 1928 in Belle River, Minnesota, the son of Valentine ?VJ? & Mary (Fanning) Muyres. Merl graduated from Agricultural School in Morris, Minnesota. He took over the family trucking business (Muyres Truck Line), which was his lifelong career. Merl was united in marriage to Iona Dailey on October 30, 1946. The couple resided in...

George Moebeck

George Moebeck

Apr 13, 2008

George Toby L. Moebeck was born December 24, 1921 in Ulen, MN, the son of George and Carrie (Fevig) Moebeck. He was raised and schooled in Ulen. During World War II George served in the US Army for four years. During his service he was united in marriage to Arlene Bordalen on October 7, 1943 in Lewes, DE. After his...

David Linder

David Linder

Apr 11, 2008

David Clinton Linder, 67, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2008 at his home, Prairie Community Services, surrounded by several people who loved him. David had suffered with Alzheimer?s disease the last few years and was under hospice care for the past six months. David was born April 13, 1941 in Alexandria to Axel and Minnie (Larson)...

Lois Rohn

Lois Rohn

Apr 6, 2008

Lois Elizabeth (Apland) Rohn was born on June 30, 1927 in Alsen, North Dakota to Reuben and Christina Apland. Lois graduated from Devils Lake, ND and upon graduation moved to Washington D.C. She went to work for the Pentagon during WWII under General Omar Bradley for two years and then moved back to Alsen, ND. Lois was united in marriage...

Gilbert Ziesemer

Gilbert Ziesemer

Mar 28, 2008

Gilbert Ziesemer was born March 18, 1925 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota the son of Carl and Augusta (Guderjahn) Ziesemer. He was baptized and confirmed at St.Paul?s Lutheran Church of West Miltona. He also attended country school in the rural Parkers Prairie area. On December 11, 1947 Gilbert was united in marriage to Dorothy LouAnn Dickoff. The couple then made their...

Fay Martin

Fay Martin

Mar 26, 2008

Fay Fred Martin was born April 19, 1915 in Little Sauk, MN, the son of Wesley and Tillie (Holmberg) Martin. He was raised and schooled in rural Todd County. Fay began working in the Civilian Conservation Corp camps. He then began farming with his brother, Jesse. On June 3, 1939 Fay was united in marriage to Fern Lyon. The couple...

Kenneth Chermak

Kenneth Chermak

Mar 26, 2008

Kenneth John Chermak was born on May 17, 1935, in Lake Reno Township the son of John & Mayme (Zavadil) Chermak. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith at St. John?s Nepomuk in Lake Reno. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1954. During his lifetime Kenny had several different jobs which included working at Bellanca Aircraft for...

Richard Schuneman

Richard Schuneman

Mar 25, 2008

Richard R. Schuneman was born on December 28, 1936 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Charles and Clara (Roth) Schuneman. Richard grew up in Belle River Township where he attended country school before graduating from Central High School in Alexandria. He enlisted into the United States Army from 1957 to 1959 and returned home to farm. Richard married Gloria Hoaglund...

Frieda Spaulding

Frieda Spaulding

Mar 20, 2008

Frieda Lily (Weinmann) Spaulding, 92, of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2008. Frieda was born in Clinton, MN on March 17, 1916 to Fred and Henrietta (Myers) Weinmann. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lee Russell Spaulding, and one son. She is survived by three sons, Gary (Kathy) of Mound, MN; Dennis...

Donald Busch

Donald Busch

Mar 19, 2008

Donald David Busch, died March 19,2008 at home in Leaf Valley, MN. Don was born December 11, 1929 to Adolf and Minnie (Miller) Busch in Hudson Township. He served his country near the 38th parallel during the Korean Conflict. Before his service he worked as a ranch hand in Utica, Montana. Don was united in marriage to Bernadine Klimek in...

Kathryn Harstad

Kathryn Harstad

Mar 17, 2008

Kathryn (Kay) Alyce Bragdon Harstad, age 79, died on Monday, March 17, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded with the love of her family and friends. Kay was born on October 19, 1928, in Omaha, NE to Vera (Hanson) and Douglas Bragdon. She graduated from high school in Sioux City, IA and then went on to...

Adeline Kalina

Adeline Kalina

Mar 13, 2008

Adeline Lillian (Tvrdik) Kalina was born on December 19, 1923 in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Joseph and Antonia (Dynda) Tvrdik. She attended country school in District 13 thru the 8th grade. Adeline then worked on the family farm and helped at various neighbors cooking, cleaning and attending to children. She also enjoyed her free time by going...

Thomas Collins

Thomas Collins

Mar 13, 2008

Thomas J. Collins was born on June 12, 1954 the son of Vincent and JoHanna (DeVaan) Collins in Benson, MN. He grew up and graduated from Murdock High School in 1972 and then continued his education at the Willmar Vocational Technical College for two years. After college Tom began Collins Construction in Kerkhoven in 1974. He married Debra Arens on...

Audrey Korkowski

Audrey Korkowski

Mar 8, 2008

Audrey Marie Korkowski, 75, passed away peacefully at Nelson Gables, Alexandria, MN on Saturday March 8, 2008. Audrey was born February 9, 1933 in Brandon, MN to Frank and Mary (Freske) Korkowski. She will be greatly missed by her family, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. She is survived by five brothers, Vince of New Hope; Bernie...

Lawrence Carroll

Lawrence Carroll

Mar 8, 2008

Lawrence Leslie Carroll was born in Mohall, North Dakota, the son of James and Frances (Bartholomew) Carroll on October 18, 1917. He graduated from Mohall High School in 1935. In 1941, the family moved to Minnesota. Les farmed all his life. He was also very mechanical and enjoyed working in his shop. On June 14, 1983, Leslie was united in...

Shane Buse

Shane Buse

Mar 8, 2008

Shane was born on February 27, 1987, in Alexandria, MN the son of Leroy and Debra (Quam) Buse. He attended grade school in Brandon and graduated from Brandon High School in the Class of 2005. Shane was a hard worker and took pride in all the things he did. He worked for his dad in the construction Industry and also...

Elaine Navratil

Elaine Navratil

Mar 4, 2008

Elaine Margaret was born on January 28, 1926, the daughter of John and Mary (Tvrdik) Craig in Reno Township of Pope County, Minnesota. She attended country school and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria. Elaine taught two years at Country Schools in Douglas County. Elaine was united in marriage to Harold Navratil on March 25, 1949 in Alexandria. To...

Ronald Hansen

Ronald Hansen

Mar 4, 2008

Ronald J. Hansen was born on October 14, 1977 in Woodland, CA, the son of Norman and Kathy Bogatzki. He attended Kimball High School and then lived in Cold Spring, MN. He met Kandi Johnson and together they moved to Alexandria in 2005. They were united in marriage on May 20, 2006 in the city of Granite Falls, MN. He...

Donna Lanoue

Donna Lanoue

Feb 29, 2008

Donna Lanoue was born on November 19, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Nels and Irene (Dellar) Ausen. She attended grade school and then graduated from Marshall High School in 1951. Donna married Leroy Lanoue on April 12, 1951 in the Catholic Church of Green Valley, MN. Together they had six children Michael, Patricia, Timothy, Terry, Todd, and Luann....

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