Obituaries

May 29, 2022

Patrick Lee Ballard was born on July 1, 1965, to William and Lela (Resley) Ballard in International Falls, MN. When Patrick was 13, he and his family moved to Alexandria. As a child, he enjoyed making forts with his siblings out of cardboard boxes, magic tricks, playing night games, and he especially loved Smoky the Bear Park on the...

May 26, 2022

Nancy Ann (Houge) Gilbertson was born on May 8, 1957, to Bernard and Marian (Ochs) Houge in Albert Lea, MN. After graduating from high school, Nancy attended the Minnesota School of Business in the Twin Cities where she earned her associates degree as a legal secretary. She married her high-school sweetheart, Steven Gilbertson, on June 24, 1978. The couple...

May 24, 2022

William “Bill” Otto was born on August 18, 1975, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Clarence and Diane (Mattes) Otto.  He grew up on a farm outside of Brandon and attended Brandon High School and was a member of the football team.

Bill worked for Up North Concrete as a Mason for the past several years.  He...

May 23, 2022

Peter Stuart Hoefer, age 59, unexpectedly passed away from cardiac arrest on May 23, 2022.  He is survived by his mother, Ramona Hoefer; sister, Rosemary Hoefer; longtime partner, Lisa Barker; and their children, Asani, Jayla and Bailey.  Pete is also survived by Lisa's children, Josh (Carli), Brittany, Thomas; and grandchildren, Arayah, Lydia, Kaiden, Liam, Jasiah, Caleb, Keigan, Nolan and...

May 23, 2022

Robert “Bob” Lynn Hatlestad, age 68 of Alexandria, died peacefully on May 23, 2022 after a courageous 6½ year battle with cancer. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always inspired by his infectious joy for life and uplifting spirit. He truly lit up any room he walked into.

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May 23, 2022

Scott T. Widmark, 61, passed away on Monday May 23, 2022.

Scott was born on January 12, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN, to Milo and Junnell Widmark. He was married to Shari (Norton) on (June 6, 1982).

Scott was survived by his children: Brent (Cassie) Widmark, Brian (Leah) Widmark, Britta (Nick) Muschinske, Bryce (Vanessa Boorse) Widmark; his mother, Junnell; his two...

May 21, 2022

Janet Marie Zwieg  was born in Flatwoods Kentucky on August 28th 1945 to Maryland Dykes

Potter and Donna Lee Longshore. One of eight children and the youngest of three girls they were all raised baptized and confirmed in the Baptist faith. Janet served our country in the Army ENT Air Force Base located in Colorado Springs working...

May 15, 2022

Henry “Hank” Harold Hyatt was born on October 23, 1935, to Clarence and Evelyn (Schmakel) Hyatt in St. Paul, MN. Throughout his childhood, Hank enjoyed hunting at his Grandparents farm in Braham, MN, and had a strong work ethic. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953.

Hank married Mary Lou Dickopf in 1954 and he...

May 13, 2022

Stephanie Lynn Hagfors, the daughter of Denis Hagfors and Cynthia (Egeness) Hagfors, was born on January 26, 1997, in Alexandria, Minnesota.  She grew up in West Union and attended grade school in Osakis before graduating high school in Brainerd, Minnesota in 2015.  She loved to play volleyball and played the trumpet in the school band.  After high school, Stephanie...

May 13, 2022

Douglas R. Hegg, age 50, of Alexandria died of natural causes on a back packing trip near Keystone, SD.

A Celebration of Doug's life will take place at the Alexandria Golf Club on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

A reception will begin at 3 PM followed by a Time of Sharing at 4 PM.

May 12, 2022

Gary Irving Syverson of Alexandria died May 12, 2022, at the age of 72. Gary was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1950, in Rush City, Minnesota, to Irving and Syrene Syverson. He grew up in and around Kerkhoven before the family moved to Willmar while Gary was in junior high. Gary excelled at basketball and football for the “other”...

May 12, 2022

Joyce LaRue Kakac was born on March 6th 1939 to Robert and Vendena (Erickson) Kakac, the third child of ten children.  Growing up and helping on the family farm, she was interested in nature and animals of all kinds.    After graduating from Central High School in Alexandria, Joyce went on to graduate from Alexandria Technical School and received her...

May 11, 2022

Beth Ann (Nemmers) Radil was born in Dubuque, Iowa on February 4, 1962, to Eldon and Jeanette (Homan) Nemmers. She was baptized and confirmed at the Holy Rosary Parish in LaMotte, IA. Beth attended Holy Rosary Catholic School through the fifth grade, then continued her education at St. Joe’s Elementary School sixth through eighth grade, and then graduating from...