Obituaries
Francis "Frank" E. Gillespie
May 20, 2023
Francis “Frank” Eugene Gillespie was born on September 24, 1945, in Graceville, Minnesota the son of Dale and Joyce (Anderson) Gillespie. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio and in 1964 graduated from Chokio High School. After graduation Frank served his country in the United States Army.
After being Honorably Discharged he returned to Minnesota...
Greg John Hagedorn
May 19, 2023
Gregory John Hagedorn was born on May 8, 1960, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Stanley and Marjorie (Steidl) Hagedorn. Greg graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1979. He attended Austin Technical College for a carpentry degree and worked for a short time for a carpenter and spending much of his life making various projects for family and himself.
Greg married...
Linda "Rusty" Parkin
May 19, 2023
Linda “Rusty” Parkin was born on September 3, 1937, to her parents Arnie and Pearl Olson in Hendricks, MN. She graduated from high school in 1955 in Marshall MN and worked in manufacturing in St. Cloud. During this time, she married Bruce Campbell in 1966 and soon after their son Erik was born.
Rusty started her daycare business “Rusty’s Rug...
Carmen Ruth Anderson
May 15, 2023
Carmen Ruth Anderson was born in Fargo, North Dakota on July 22, 1936. She was the only child of Arthur and Lenna Anderson. She graduated from Mayville High School and furthered her education attending Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri for two years.
In 1957, she moved to Detroit, Michigan where she worked for United Airlines as Executive Secretary to the President. She...
Elvira L. Blank
May 15, 2023
Elvira Louise (Mattson) Blank was born on October 3, 1917, in Alexandria Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Louis and Gertrude (Green) Mattson. She was baptized and confirmed at Fahlun Lutheran Church north of Nelson. Elvira graduated with the class of 1937, in Alexandria.
On October 25, 1938, Elvira was united in marriage to Friebert Blank at the First Lutheran Church...
Donald Francis Lariviere
May 14, 2023
Donald Francis Lariviere, age 76 of Alexandria, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 2 PM, at Lake Mary Cemetery near Alexandria.
William "Bill" Maynard
May 14, 2023
William Warren Maynard, born to Alice and Warren Maynard in Minot, ND on August 16, 1942, passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Alexandria, MN in the loving company of his family.
Better known to many as Bill, Dad, Grandpa, and Maynard, Bill was a man of many talents, possessed saint-like patience, and...
Donald "Don" John Kraska
May 12, 2023
Donald “Don” Kraska, beloved brother, father, grandfather, and friend, left this life to be rejoined with his dear Liz on May 12, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born on November 4, 1947 in Little Falls, MN to Martin and Catherine Kraska. He spent much of his youth in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, the latter guiding him...
Melvin M. Bump
May 12, 2023
Melvin (Mel) Matthew Bump age 79, of Miltona and formerly of Marshall, MN, died on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital with his wife and daughter at his side.
Mel was born on January 27, 1944 to Ivan and Mary (Jandl) in Tracy, Minnesota.
Mel attended Country School through fourth grade and then attended Marshall public...
Wilma Maxine Johnson
May 11, 2023
Funeral Services for Wilma Johnson will be held at Living Word Lutheran Church in Alexandria at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 with Reverend Jesse Carson officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m., as well as one hour prior to services...
Michael Clayton Erickson
May 10, 2023
Michael Clayton Erickson was born on July 31, 1964, to Clayton and Cecile Erickson of Nelson, MN. He was called to the Lord suddenly at his home on May 10, 2023. “Mike, Big Mike, Pickle, Pete, Harry, or Kikel”, however you knew him, was the ultimate sportsman. His love for hunting and fishing filled most of his free...
Dianne Bakken
May 8, 2023
Amy Dianne Bakken was born July 22, 1942, in Gardar, North Dakota, to Helgi and Amy Laxdal. The proud daughter of a potato broker and a beaming Icelander, she graduated with 2 in her class!
Dianne graduated with an education degree in English from Mayville State University. She taught in several school districts before landing the job she loved...
Yvonne Evangeline Brede
May 6, 2023
Yvonne Evangeline was born on January 1, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to Albert Friere and Irene (Ziesemer) Friere. She was baptized January 22, 1945, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Warren Township, Van Dyke, Michigan. When Yvonne was 4 years old, the family relocated to the Parkers Prairie, MN area and eventually Alexandria, MN. She confirmed her baptismal vows before the...
Dorothy Mary Johnson
May 5, 2023
Dorothy Johnson, age 99, died on Friday, May 5, 2023. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Brandon. Burial will be at St. Ann's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...
Elaine Marion Schrage
Apr 30, 2023
Elaine M. Schrage was born on October 15, 1923, to Charley and Alma Johnson in Kenmare, North Dakota. She attended country school through the sixth grade until her parents moved to Bigfork, Minnesota where she graduated from high school in 1942.
Elaine was a Linotype operator for newspapers in Bigfork and Anoka, Minnesota until she married August Schrage in 1965. ...
Wayne Arden Elton
Apr 28, 2023
Wayne Arden Elton was born on March 30, 1935, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. He was the son of Willie and Nora (Johnson) Elton. Wayne graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He earned a Masters Degree in Education from North Dakota State University. Wayne spent his adult life dedicated to education. He was a teacher, high school principal, assistant...
Vionne Mae Hadler
Apr 21, 2023
Vionne Mae (Kloos) Hadler was born on March 3, 1940, to Daniel and Frieda (DeVries) Kloos on a farm in Grant County, MN. She attended high school in Herman, MN and graduated in 1958. Vionne had three brothers and one sister who she helped raise and is remembered as being the matriarch of the family.
Vionne moved to Minneapolis, MN...
Marjorie Jeanne DeVorak
Apr 17, 2023
Marjorie Jeanne DeVorak was born on May 8, 1936 in Cass Lake, Minnesota the daughter of Martin (John) Johnson and Ellen (Sall) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm with her five siblings where they learned the value of hard work, family, tasks in the home and farm from their parents. Growing up she played softball, went to...
Linda Marie Pierce
Apr 16, 2023
Linda Marie (Stewart) Pierce was born on June 11, 1953, to John and Betty (Piechowski) in Honolulu, HI. Her family moved several times during her early childhood due to her dad being enlisted in the Army. Linda spent her later childhood growing up in Rochester, MN, graduating from Lourdes High School. She began college in Rochester, MN and then...
Steven Allen Vickerman
Apr 16, 2023
Steven Allen Vickerman was born on November 8, 1954, to Clifford and Marina (Dwyer) Vickerman in Sauk Centre, MN. He grew up in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from Spring Lake Park High School in 1972. After high school, Steven enlisted in the Airforce and completed basic training in San Antonio, TX. He was stationed in Mountain Home, ID working in...
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