Obituaries
Philip Clare Kiltie
Oct 14, 2024
Philip Clare Kiltie was welcomed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 14, 2024. Phil was born on May 31, 1934, in Crookston, MN to Clara Hamre and Robert Marshall. Phil never knew his biological father, but instead knew his grandfather, Ole Hamre, as the father figure in his life until he was 8 years old, when the loving...
Jack Bailey
Oct 13, 2024
John “Jack” Bailey was born on January 1, 1936, in Marshall, MN, the sixth of eight children in the family of Fred and Agatha (Gappa) Bailey. Jack grew up in Marshall and in 1954 graduated from Central Catholic High School. Jack enrolled at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in...
Doris Norma Matejka
Oct 12, 2024
Doris Norma (Shelstad) Matejka
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Doris Matejka on October 12, 2024.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, relative and friend.
“Dorie” was born on October 16, 1933, on the family farm in rural Stevens County, Minnesota, to Martin and Inga (Kleppe) Shelstad. Her Elementary Education was in rural country...
Tammy Ruppert Johnson
Oct 12, 2024
Tammy Ruppert Johnson, a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother and friend, died peacefully on October 12, 2024 at the age of 53. Tammy was born September 4, 1971 in Tracy, Minnesota to her adoring parents, Orville and Judy Ruppert. Tammy had three children, Conrad, Noah and Logan with her first husband Roger. In 2009, Tammy and Brandt reconnected as former...
Leighton Douglas Brown
Oct 10, 2024
Leighton D. Brown, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud.
Leighton grew up in Grove City, MN. After graduating he joined the U.S. Air Force, spending his final year stationed in Vietnam. Following his military service, he began working with Johnson Brothers Construction, which brought him to Alexandria in 1967 as...
Elmer H. Zinniel
Oct 7, 2024
Elmer H Zinniel, of Alexandria, MN, passed away at the age of 94 on October 7, 2024, at Alomere Health in Alexandria MN. Elmer was born on April 21, 1930, in Stearns County, MN, and later enlisted in the United States Army, serving for two years in Fayetteville, NC with the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper.
At a dance, he met...
Carolyn Jean Weiland
Oct 7, 2024
Carolyn Weiland, of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria at the age of 83 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer.
Carolyn Jean Kraemer was born on April 5, 1941, in Osakis, MN to Ted and Grace Kraemer. She was the youngest of four children. Carolyn was baptized and confirmed at the...
Wanda M. Gibb
Oct 5, 2024
Wanda Gibb, 101 of Elbow Lake, Minnesota, passed away in her home at Maplewood Manor in Elbow Lake on Saturday, October 5, 2024. A private burial will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery in Osseo, Minnesota.
Wanda Maryann Gibb was born on March 30, 1923 to Joseph and Sophie (Mrofska) Goclon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was one of...
Dr. Richard "Dick" Stewart
Oct 3, 2024
Richard Donovan “Dick” Stewart
Passed away peacefully on the 3rd of October, 2024 in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 84. Dick was born on the 30th of August 1940 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was the third of seven children, born of Ruth and Kenneth Stewart.
Dick attended Holy Rosary School, Duluth, MN; Nativity of our Lord, St. Paul, MN and...
Phyllis Marie Korkowski
Oct 2, 2024
Phyllis Korkowski, of Minnetonka, MN, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. She was in the arms of loved ones as she passed away at the lake home in Alexandria, MN. She was born on March 9, 1942, to Roger and Theresa Culhane along with older sister Geraldine and younger brother Roger.
After graduating from Johnson High School in St Paul...
Gerald Kenneth Steidl
Oct 1, 2024
Gerald Kenneth Steidl passed away peacefully at home on Oct 1, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 89 years old. Gerald was born in Alexandria, MN on April 6, 1935 to Kenneth and Mary (Kreemer) Steidl. He attended public school In Alexandria, graduating with the class of 1953. During his school years, Gerald enjoyed participating in FFA, wining...
Gerard "Gary" Herges
Sep 30, 2024
Gary was born on April 19, 1954 at St. CloudHospital to Edmund (Ed) and Josephine (Jo) Herges. He lived in Foley, MN with his family and attended Foley Schools. Gary graduated high school in 1972. During his high school years, Gary helped with his family’s business, Herges Meats in Foley and Waite Park. After graduating, he attended Moorhead State University...
Paul Michael Thompson
Sep 30, 2024
Paul M. Thompson, 77, passed away September 30, 2024. Paul was born November 16,1946 in Bend, Oregon as the youngest of three children to Rev. Morris and Helen Thompson. They relocated to Portland, OR, Marysville, WA, Concrete, WA, and Berthold, ND. After graduating from Berthold High School, he attended Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and majored in social work/sociology. He was...
George Martin Walter
Sep 29, 2024
George Martin Walter, 93, of Alexandria passed away at his home in Windmill Ponds on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Private family services will be held at a later date.
George Martin Walter was born on July 14, 1931 to Mildred Florence (Peterson) and Kenneth Adam Walter in Osakis, Minnesota. He was one of fourteen children who grew up on the farm...
Jennifer Lynn Anderson
Sep 29, 2024
Jennifer Lynn was born on December 27, 1977, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Gerald and Jeanne (Miller) Fritz. She grew up in Carlos and attended St. Mary’s Elementary. Jen graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in Alexandria in 1996. She furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College receiving her RN Degree.
After graduation Jennifer worked at Douglas County Hospital and...
Todd Raymond Benson
Sep 28, 2024
Todd Benson, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, September 28, 2024. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM.
Todd Raymond Benson was born February 27, 1959, and passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024.
Todd graduated from Murdock High School in Murdock, Minnesota. He...
Brian Thomas McKenna
Sep 25, 2024
Brian Thomas McKenna, a devoted family man and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on January 2, 1947, Brian lived a life filled with adventure, love, and an enduring connection to nature.
Brian had a passion for the great outdoors, he loved fishing with his grandchildren and ice fishing with...
Bryce Reed Anderson
Sep 24, 2024
Bryce Reed Anderson born in Alexandria, Minnesota on April 11, 1951 passed away at his home in Barrett, Minnesota on September 24, 2024.
A private service will be held in honor of Bryce's life.
Randy David Fahlin
Sep 21, 2024
Randall David Fahlin passed away suddenly at his home on the Fahlin Farm on September 21st, 2024. He was 68 years young.
Randy was born in New Port News, Virginia, at the Fort Eustis Army base on August 25th, 1956, to David and Eleanor (Turnquist) Fahlin. He was the middle child of two sisters, Katrina and Jolee. Randy was baptized in...
Walter "Walt" Christ Bakker
Sep 18, 2024
Walter “Walt” Christ Bakker aged 96 passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 at Autumn Cottages, of Alexandria, Minnesota. He was born February 19, 1928 in Renville, Minnesota to parents Amos and Agnes (Aalderks) Bakker and grew up on his family farm in Renville.
Walter was united in marriage to Mabel Elizabeth Jensen on March 12, 1947. Together they had two...
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