Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Gladys Erminnie (Youngdahl) Schmidt was born to Gunard Gustaf Youngdahl and May Erminnie (Messenger) Youngdahl on May 19, 1924 in Austin, MN. Gladys graduated from Austin High School in 1942.

As a young woman, Gladys served as a youth counselor in the summers at a number of Methodist youth camps throughout the United States. She volunteered with...

Sep 8, 2021

Audrey Louvaine (Pederson) Roth was born April 19, 1927, in Bird Island, MN, to William and Anna (Zupke) Pederson and had an older sister, Elaine. Audrey was baptized and confirmed at Elim Moravian Church east of Bird Island. She graduated from high school in Bird Island in June of 1945 and was very interested in music and business classes. Her...

Sep 6, 2021

Eleanor Lee Schulz was born July 22, 1926 in Woodworth, ND, the daughter of Albert and Wanda (Goter) Schulz. She was raised in Woodworth where she attended school. Following her graduation Eleanor moved to St. Paul, MN. She worked as a waitress and later as a cashier at a grocery store.

While working in St. Paul Eleanor...

Sep 2, 2021

Frederick Frank “Fred” Jahner, was born on September 9, 1942, in Richardton, ND to Frank and Eva (Sticka) Jahner. He grew up on a farm in Rural Mott, ND and was the oldest of 11 children. Fred attended country school and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School in New England, ND. He continued his education at Dakota Business...

Aug 31, 2021

George Eldon Schouweiler, age 88, died August 31, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

George was born at Rural Morris MN on October 15, 1932 to Joseph and Hannah (Peterson) Schouweiler. He was the second of three sons. The family lived near Morris until 1939 when they came to Douglas county. He attended school at District #3...

Aug 29, 2021

Phyllis Hullett was born on December 18, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN to Phillip and Myrtle (Olson) Hullett. Phyllis graduated from high school and attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to earn her master’s degree in education. Following her schooling, she moved to Bakersfield, CA where she worked the higher education field for 39 years. She was a fierce...

Aug 28, 2021

Michael Winston Shelander was born on March 17, 1945 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Warren and Arlys (Houfer) Shelander.  He grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota where he attended school and enjoyed working on cars.  He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he served for 13 months.

Aug 26, 2021

Marvin Leslie Edblom was born on November 9, 1934 to Sigfrid and Ethna (Edman) Edblom on the family farm in rural Beresford, SD. He was dedicated and confirmed at Brooklyn Evangelical Church. Marvin attended country school and later graduated from Beresford High School.

On June 29, 1951, Marvin was united in marriage to Roxanne June Hinkle. As...

Aug 24, 2021

Sharon Mae Bergstresser was born March 14, 1940 to Glenn and Lila (Johnson) Hanson in Albert Lea, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Sharon graduated from high school in 1958 and continued her education at Mankato State University. She worked at Wallace’s Department Store while earning her degree in Early Childhood Education....

Aug 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Higgins was born on February 25, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to James and Ruth (Bengston) Higgins.  Barb attended Fergus Falls High School and earned her GED.  She worked for different stores cashiering and waitressing around the Fergus Falls area.  Barb moved to Alexandria in 1985 where she opened up a craft shop called the Tourist Trap.

Aug 23, 2021

Russell Orvin Larson was born on October 7, 1943, in Fergus Falls, MN to Orvin and Melvie (Westrom) Larson.  He grew up on the family farm near Elbow Lake and graduated from high school in 1961.  Russ attended Concordia College in Moorhead and was a member of the NAIA National Champion Football Team and received Little All-American Honorable mention...

Aug 22, 2021

Deane Dale Nelson was born on June 20th, 1937 to Dale and Myrtle Nelson in Brooten, MN. He grew up in Mound, MN, and he was the oldest of three boys. As a child and teenager living near Lake Minnetonka, Deane developed a love of swimming, boating, fishing, and simply being near the water. He spent many days at...

Aug 19, 2021

Kenneth James Patrick, age 63, formerly of Alexandria, MN, passed away on August 19, 2021, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He will be lovingly remembered by his three children, five grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Kenneth was a talented artist, adoring father and grandfather, and loyal friend. He will be greatly...

Aug 19, 2021

Rickey “Rick” Lynn Gawthrop was born on September 9, 1948, in Alexandria, MN to Dudley and Thelma (Davis) Gawthrop. Rick attended Alexandria Area Schools and graduated in 1966. He furthered his education at the Brown Institute in the Twin Cities for radio broadcasting. Following his schooling, Rick lived with his brother, Bill, and worked for a couple of years...

Aug 18, 2021

Dorothy Paulina Strand (Ulrich) was born March 11, 1927, in Vernon Center, MN to Lina (Kietzer) and Harry Ulrich.  Dorothy was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Willow Creek, MN.

After she left home, she worked at the bakery in Mankato and as an operator at the local telephone company....

Aug 17, 2021

David Wayne Elton was born on April 29, 1962, in Morris, MN. He was the loving son of Wayne and Solveig (Knutson) Elton. David graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1980.  He attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1984. Dave spent the majority of his career in appliance sales, working for...

Aug 17, 2021

LaVonne Myrtis Goodell was born on April 12, 1928 in Tripp, South Dakota to John and Emily (Lang) Reiser. She grew up and attended school in Tripp, SD graduating in 1946. LaVonne continued her education in Sioux City, IA where she met her future husband, Oran Goodell. The couple were united in marriage on March 14, 1948. They traveled...

Aug 15, 2021

Martin Frank Tonn was born May 13, 1933 on the family farm to Frank Gustav Tonn and Marie Johanna Gruendemann Tonn. He attended District 69 school near Carlos, MN, through 8th grade, then Central Highschool in Alexadria. After graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Martin was sent to Germany as part of the Army of Occupation during...