Obituaries
Mark Thomas
Oct 9, 1958
Mark David Thomas, a/k/a ?Cowboy,? was born on October 9, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He joyously entered the gates of Heaven on December 29, 2011, welcomed by his dear grandmother, Ruth Walker and mother, Carol LeMieux. He was also preceded in death by grandfather LeRoy Thomas, step-grandfather Herb Walker, and maternal grandparents John and Minnie Deutsch. He is survived...
Gwendolynne Tvrdik
Jul 12, 1958
Gwendolynne Claudette Grosz was born December 21, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of William P. and Iona (Van Dyke) Grosz. In 1945 Gwen moved with her family to the Alexandria area. She completed elementary school in LaGrande Township and graduated from Alexandria (Central) High School in Alexandria in 1954. Gwen continued her education at the University of Minnesota....
Judith Nohre
Jun 30, 1958
Judith Carol Hareid was born December 2, 1940 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Roger and Gladys (Marquette) Hareid. She grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School. On June 30, 1958 Judith was united in marriage to James Nohre. The couple made there home on the Nohre home farm at Evansville, MN. They were blessed with three...
Walter Thoennes
May 20, 1958
Walter Steve Thoennes was born October 19, 1930 in Effington Township, MN, the son of Stephen and Agnes (Freske) Thoennes. He graduated from Brandon High School and began farming with his father. In 1953 Walter joined the United States Army. He served in Germany. In 1955 he was honorably discharged and he returned to the family farm. Walter drove a...
Brian Koenig
May 19, 1958
Brian Lee Koenig was born on May 19, 1958 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Melvin and Helen (Bode) Koenig. The family moved to Alexandria in 1970. Brian graduated in 1977 from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. He worked with his best friend Brian Anderson at Anderson Custom Processing in Little Falls for a time. He went to work as a...
Harland Dreger
Apr 8, 1958
Harland Ervin Dreger was born June 10, 1938 in Carlos Township, MN, the son of Ervin and Lily (Schulke) Dreger. He grew up and attended school in Carlos Township. Following his schooling, Harland began doing carpentry work. In October of 1956, Harland went to work for Local Gas as an LP serviceman. On April 8, 1958, Harland was united in...
Harlan Wendland
Mar 8, 1958
Harlan Paul Wendland was born October 2, 1938 in Tyler, MN, the son of Paul and Minnie (Ziemke) Wendland. He grew up in Balaton, MN where he first attended country school and later attended high school. He also attended Dr. Martin Luther School in New Ulm, MN. Following his schooling Harlan joined the United States Army Reserve and served his...
Joanne Callier
Feb 25, 1958
Joanne Gayle Syverson was born June 8, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Harold and Berney (Christianson) Syverson. She grew up in rural Kensington and attended school in Kensington and Morris. On February 25, 1958 Joanne was united in marriage to Arnold Wirtjes. The couple made their home in Herman, MN and was blessed with four children. In 1967...
Renola Wegner
Oct 10, 1957
Renola Myrtle Semerau was born June 8, 1937 in Hutchinson, MN to Howard and Elvira (Steljes) Semerau. She grew up in Hutchinson, graduating from high school in 1955 and was active in many activities. On October 10, 1957, Renola was united in marriage to Adrian Wegner at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. The couple lived in Mankato, MN and summered...
Kenneth Jeseritz
Aug 11, 1957
Kenneth Herman Jeseritz was born June 7, 1938 in Wood Lake, MN, the son of William and Caroline (Fillbrandt) Jeseritz. Kenneth grew up in Wood Lake where he graduated from high school. He continued his education attending college in Brookings, SD. On August 11, 1957, Kenneth was united in marriage to Beverly Timm at St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Wood...
Ronald Haabala
Jun 8, 1957
Ronald (Ron) Haabala, loving Husband and Father, rose up and joined the Lord God at 2:43 p.m., Tuesday, May 29th 2012 Ronald was born to Ralph and Sylvia Haabala on June 8, 1957, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He grew up as a hard-working farm boy in Farwell, MN. He was united in marriage to Linda Sammons October 27, 1979. They lived...
Marie Ramsay
May 29, 1957
Marie Wacker was born January 8, 1935 in New Prague, MN, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Mahowald) Wacker. Following high school she attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. Marie worked at Dayton?s Department Store. On May 29, 1957 Marie was united in marriage to Robert Ramsay in Anoka, MN. The couple made their home in Blaine,...
Leonard Dean
Feb 2, 1957
Leonard Dean was born July 20, 1935 in Fairbanks, TX, the son of Clifford and Mabel (Beulke) Dean. He grew up and began school in Fairbanks. At age twelve he and his family moved to St. Paul, MN where Len graduated from high school. On February 2, 1957 Len was united in marriage to Hazel Millsap. The couple made their...
Stephen Horvat
Apr 9, 1956
Stephen Francis Horvat was born March 8, 1932 in Mankato, MN, the son of Stephen and Magdalene (Mozanic) Horvat. He grew up in Mankato and graduated from Loyola High School. Following school Stephen joined the United States Army. He served in Germany during the Korean War as a corporal. He was assigned as a driver to his commanding officer. Stephen...
Lois Muzik
Nov 5, 1955
Lois Marie Nelson was born November 21, 1936 in Lanesboro, MN, the daughter of William and Bertha Nelson, She was raised and schooled in Lanesboro. Following her graduation from high school Lois began working for a dentist in the Twin Cities. One of Lois? good friends moved to Forada, MN and Lois would often come to Forada for visits. While...
Ruth Flaten
Sep 17, 1955
Obituary Ruth Anne Flaten Ruth Anne Flaten was born on September 17th, 1955, in Garden City Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Sarah (Swartz) Barnett. She moved with her family in 1971 to Alexandria Minnesota where she graduated from Jefferson Senior High School with the class of 1973. Later that year, she married Dale Baumann, with whom she had two...
Thomas Spangrud
Sep 3, 1955
Thomas S. Spangrud was born January 11, 1931 in Wayzata, MN, the son of Alfred and Edna (Thompson) Spangrud. He was raised in Wayzata where he graduated from high school. Thomas attended one year of study at Augsburg College and two years at St. Cloud Teacher?s College. Thomas became a naval cadet in the US Navy and was severely injured...
Roger Gilbertson
May 14, 1955
Roger Dean Gilbertson was born August 4, 1935 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Erwin and Ida (Gilbertson) Gilbertson. Roger grew up in Erhard, MN and attended country school there. He also attended school in Fergus Falls and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1953. Roger then attended the Dakota Business College in Fargo, ND where he graduated...
Marcella Jung
Sep 4, 1954
Marcella Dean Fearing was born May 17, 1926 in Osakis, MN, the daughter of Lester and Alice (Flynn) Fearing. She was raised and schooled in Glenwood, MN. For a short time she worked at Wimpy?s caf� in Glenwood. During World War II Marcella worked at the defense plant in St. Cloud, MN where she riveted airplane wings for fighter planes....
Janice Nelson
Jun 7, 1954
Janice Marjorie (Jenny) Nelson was born in Moorhead, Minnesota, on June 7, 1954, the daughter of Lawrence A. and June V. (Nyberg) Moen. She attended schools in Moorhead and moved to Alexandria as a young adult. On July, 22, 1977, Jenny was united in marriage to Gary Nelson at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. The couple continued to live...
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