Obituaries

Melanee Kay "One Cool Chick" McKale-Omang

Melanee Kay "One Cool Chick" McKale-Omang

Nov 18, 2022

Melanee Kay (Yager) McKale-Omang was born on January 11, 1970, in Longview, Washington to Melvin Yager and Joan (Sjogren) Oberst.  She attended school in Longview, Washington.  Melanee was blessed with two children, Samantha and Caleb. 

Melanee lived in a few different states including; Hawaii, North Carolina, North Dakota before settling in Alexandria, Minnesota in 2011.  She later moved to Barrett...

Arthur Junior LeSuer

Arthur Junior LeSuer

Nov 18, 2022

Arthur Junior LeSuer was born on October 21, 1944, in Glenwood, Minnesota to Arthur A. and Evelyn (Wegener) LeSuer. He graduated from Glenwood High School in 1962 and joined the United States Navy, serving as an Ordnance Mechanic until his honorable discharge in 1968.   Upon discharge from the Navy, Arthur attended California State University-Long Beach in Business Administration. 

Arthur...

Timothy James Kato

Timothy James Kato

Nov 18, 2022

Timothy James Kato was born on October 8, 1951, to James and Bernadine (Mullin) Kato in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated high school from the Twin Cities area and began working several odd jobs until starting in finance at Lupient Chevorlet.

Tim was blessed with three children, Beth, Bonnie, and Jacob. Moving to Alexandria, he worked at Automaxx for 12 years,...

Norman Raymond Lenarz

Norman Raymond Lenarz

Nov 17, 2022

 

Norman “Norm” Raymond Lenarz

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend

  Norman Raymond Lenarz, age 77 of Brandon, MN died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022. 

  Norman was born on September 18th,1945, in Parkers Prairie, MN (as a twin with Norbert Lenarz) and grew up on a farm just north of Millerville, MN with his father (Leo),...

Bernard Lyle Hogan

Bernard Lyle Hogan

Nov 11, 2022

 

Known as “Bernie” to nearly everyone, Bernard (Bernie) Hogan died on Friday, November 11, 2022, after a long and fruitful life.  He was 89 years old having been born December 2nd, 1932, in Monterey, MN, the son of Joseph (Leo) and Olive Hogan.  He was the youngest of four children.

Bernie was graduated from Trimont, MN High School in...

Carol Ann Peters

Carol Ann Peters

Nov 11, 2022

Carol Ann (Jacobson) Peters was born on August 6, 1944, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Fritz and Doris (Eastman) Jacobson.  Carol graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria.

Carol was united in marriage to James Peters on October 2, 1965, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  The couple was blessed with a son, Todd and daughters, Deborah and Janell.  The family...

Jordan Taylor Lee

Jordan Taylor Lee

Nov 10, 2022

Jordan Taylor Lee was born on March 3rd, 1993, in Omaha, NE. Her family moved to MN when she was 7 years old.

Jordan enjoyed art, reading, wildlife photography, board games, trips to new destinations, and long car drives. She was a passionate individual, especially in regards to spirituality and pursuit of knowledge in metaphysics. She will be remembered by...

Marlyce Helen Anderson

Marlyce Helen Anderson

Nov 10, 2022

 

Marlyce Anderson, age 77, passed away on November 10, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family. 

Marlyce was born on January 25, 1945 to Clarence and Almyra (Jackson) Ofstadal in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1963.  She was united in marriage to Vern Lannes in 1964.  To this union three...

Ivy Ardell Hills

Ivy Ardell Hills

Nov 10, 2022

 

Ivy A. Hills was born on July 6, 1934, in Alexandria, MN to Reuben and Elsie (Erickson) Hvezda.

She was raised on the family farm in Lake Mary Township.  Ivy graduated from Alexandria High School in 1952.  After graduation she was employed at Alexandria Telephone Co. for several years. Ivy then was employed in the Superintendent’s Office for Independent...

Donald Joseph Roetering

Donald Joseph Roetering

Nov 9, 2022

 

Donald J. Roetering, 85, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Bethany Nursing Home in Alexandria. 

Don was born on July 6, 1937, in Breese, Illinois, the youngest of seven children born to John Henry and Mary (Weinheimer) Roetering.  He grew up in Beckemeyer, Illinois, and he attended St. Anthony Elementary School and Mater Dei...

Arlie May Mulder

Arlie May Mulder

Nov 8, 2022

Arlie May (Hall) Mulder was born on August 27, 1924, in Brownton, Minnesota to Earl and Edna (May) Hall.  She was baptized and confirmed at Brownton Congregational Church in Brownton.  Arlie graduated from Brownton High School and attended St. Cloud State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching. 

Arlie was united in marriage to Luverne Mulder in June...

Myron James Berglin

Myron James Berglin

Nov 4, 2022

Myron James Berglin was born on January 17, 1931 to Adolph “Ed” and Mathilda “Tillie” (Erickson) Berglin in Holmes City Township, Minnesota. He died on November 4, 2022, lovingly surrounded by his family. He lived 91 years, or 1,101 months. He was preceded in death by his parents and three older brothers: Merlin, infant Miles, and Glenn.

 

He graduated...

Paul Frank Roers

Paul Frank Roers

Nov 4, 2022

 

Paul Frank Roers, was born on February 25, 1951, the son of Carl and Geneva (Kvitek) Roers, in Alexandria, MN.  He graduated from Jefferson Senior High and later attended Red Wing Vocational Technical School.  He graduated from the trucking program in 1971.  He worked for Red Wing Truck Rental and its many subsidiaries from 1972-1990.  In 1991, Paul and...

Jerome "Jerry" LeRoy Renner

Jerome "Jerry" LeRoy Renner

Nov 3, 2022

Jerry went to be with his heavenly father on November 3, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.  Jerome (Jerry) Renner, 75, was born December 16, 1946, the son of Jack and Della Renner of Pingree, North Dakota.  He graduated from Pingree High School and went on to acquire degrees in accounting and law from the...

Raymond Carow

Raymond Carow

Nov 3, 2022

 

On Thursday, November 3, 2022, Jesus came and took Ray by the hand, and they crossed over Jordon into Ray’s heavenly home.  Ray loved the Lord, and he knew that God loved him.

Ray was born on July 8, 1929, to Frank and Emma Carow at the family farm in Edgeley, North Dakota.  He attended Willowbank #2 school and...

Bonnie Gayle (Anderson) Melville

Bonnie Gayle (Anderson) Melville

Oct 31, 2022

Bonnie Gayle (Anderson) Melville was born on February 20, 1951, to Gordon and Jeanette (Haugum) Anderson in Montevideo, MN. The family moved to Alexandria and Bonnie loved growing up in the lakes area. She graduated from Jefferson Senior High School and later attended Alexandria Technical and Community College graduating with an associate’s degree in fashion management.

In middle school, Bonnie...

Howard Lindemann

Howard Lindemann

Oct 30, 2022

 

 

Howard Lindemann passed away on October 30, 2022, at the age of 86, at the Galeon Nursing Home in Osakis, MN. His battle with Parkinson’s showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile, he stayed strong until the end.

Born June 7, 1936, to Michael and Margaret Lindemann in Melrose, MN. He spent most of his...

Merlin L Minzel

Merlin L Minzel

Oct 28, 2022

Merlin Minzel, age 86, died on Friday, October 28, 2022.  Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m.  at the Anderson Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service.  

Richard "Dick" Blehr

Richard "Dick" Blehr

Oct 27, 2022

 

Richard “Dick” Lenore Blehr, the son of Vivian Blehr, was born on September 23, 1936, at home in Urness Township.  Dick was raised by his grandparents, Dorsey and Matilda, from birth.  He attended District 70 country school for two years then finished grades 3-12 graduating from Kensington High School.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. 

After...

Thomas Everett Reddick

Thomas Everett Reddick

Oct 26, 2022

 

Thomas Everett Reddick, 74, of Evansville, Minnesota, died on October 26, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, Wisconsin.

 

Tom was born August 24, 1948, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Everett and Cora (Johnson) Reddick.  The youngest of five children, he grew up on a farm in Gordon Township and attended school in the Osakis...

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