Obituaries

Jun 14, 2022

Minton Omar Larson was born on February 15, 1933, in Dawson, Minnesota the son of Oscar and Minnie (Eigsberg) Larson.  He graduated from Dawson High School.  After graduation he served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Oriskany from September 28, 1951 – September 1, 1955.  During his time aboard the Oriskany he was listed as...

Jun 13, 2022

Janet was born on May 7, 1944, to Irene (Herr) and Konrad Whitmyre in Webster, South Dakota.  She was the oldest of four daughters, with sisters Karen, Gwen, and Elaine. The family lived in several small communities in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota while Konrad was a school teacher and served as  school superintendent.

Eventually, the...

Jun 12, 2022

Maynard DuWayne Hoium was born on September 5, 1934, to Martin and Florence (Arneson) Hoium on a farm near Starbuck, MN. He was baptized on October 14, 1934, and confirmed on March 26, 1948 at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. He graduated from Starbuck High School in 1953 and later graduated from Minnesota School of Business. Following his schooling,...

Jun 11, 2022

Ardys Eye, 86, passed away on June 11, 2022, at Barrett Care Center. She was the widow of Orvin Eye. They shared 12 years of marriage together and four children.

She was born to Christopher (Christ) and Lois (Gould) Pederson at the family farm (due to a blizzard) on January 9, 1936. She was baptized and confirmed...

Jun 10, 2022

Barbara Jean Rivers, daughter of Orville and Dorothy Schmidt, was born on April 13, 1952 in Morris, MN.  Barbara attended Herman High School and graduated in 1970. Shortly after graduation she married David Rivers and they had two children, Julie and Scott. The family moved to Blaine where they raised the children and resided for the next 41 years....

Jun 8, 2022

Margaret Ann Kreklau (Steinkraus) passed into the Lord’s presence on June 8th, 2022.

Margaret was born to Edwin and Eileen Steinkraus (Miller) on December 3rd, 1947 in Wadena, MN. She attended Sebeka Public School, (as one of the “town kids”), and graduated from Sebeka High School in 1965.

Margaret married Curtis Kreklau (one of the...

Jun 5, 2022

On June 5th, 2022, Harold (Harry) Frank Bettin began his eternal life in heaven after a seven-year battle with dementia and a fifteen-year battle with bone marrow cancer.

Harry was born in Millerville, MN to John and Cecelia Bettin as the 7th of 8 children. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, in which he...

Jun 4, 2022

Arlene (Tootie) Ann Botzet was born October 29, 1933, in Carlos township to Paul and Selma (Ritten) Botzet. She attended School District 69, which now stands at the Douglas County Fair Grounds. She graduated from Central High School in 1951.

On October 22, 1951, she married Glen Muzik at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River. ...

Jun 4, 2022

Kenneth “Kenner” Floyd Leslie was born on May 9, 1936, in Staples, MN at home to Walter and Alice (Peterson) Leslie. Kenner attended and graduated from Staples High School. He loved sports from a young age and joined every sports team he could throughout his school years. Following his schooling, Kenner worked in the Iron Range in Hibbing, MN...

May 31, 2022

Kathleen (Kathy) Louise Trenne, age 81, died Tuesday, May31, 2022 at Alexandria, MN. The daughter of Raymond and Mary (Maloney) Quast, she was born March 23, 1941 in Alexandria, MN. On March 22, 1957, Kathy was united in marriage to Arlyn Trenne. They made their home in Alexandria and were blessed with four children.

Kathy held many...

May 30, 2022

Ronald Charles Boyden was born on June 13, 1938 to Charles and Bernadette (Weber) Boyden in St. Paul. He graduated from South St. Paul High School (Class of ’56) and enlisted in the U. S. Army (1958-1961). Upon returning home he met Marilyn McCollum and they were united in marriage on September 8, 1962. They were blessed with four...

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

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 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

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 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...