Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

Kathryn Hermine (Faber) Norum was born on November 30, 1940 in Middletown, New York to Nick and Tillie (Jellema) Faber. Kathy and her family moved to Minnesota in 1950 where she graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Augsburg University in Minneapolis for two years. This is where she met her future husband, Arden Norum,...

Jun 25, 2021

Warren Ray Stefanski was born September 4th, 1942 to Peter and Edna Stefanski at the family farm in East Chain Township Minnesota. He grew up in the farm life, tending to the crops and animals.  These early years gave him an appreciation of hard work and the importance of nature.

In 1960 he graduated from Fairmont High...

Jun 19, 2021

Gayle Kathryn (Star) Larson was born on May 7, 1938 in Starbuck, MN to Frank and Agnes (Pfeffer) Star. Gayle attended country school and later graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956. Following her education, she wanted to move away from the farm, so she moved down to Minneapolis, MN with her girlfriends. This is where she met the...

Jun 19, 2021

Rachel D. (Shipman) Fremling was born on February 14, 1932, in Little Falls to Charles and Esther (Larson) Shipman.  Shortly after Rachel was born, the family moved to Brainerd.  She was raised in the Brainerd area where she met her husband, Howard in 1946.  They were married in 1949.

The couple lived in Brainerd where Rachel and...

Jun 13, 2021

Jamison Andrew Hamre was born on June 25, 1983, in Granite Falls, Minnesota to Jerry and Cheryl (Iverson) Hamre.  Jamison was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Belview, Minnesota.  He attended school in Belview and Renville.  Jamison’s father passed away when he was 12 years old.

Jamison lived in many different communities which included Redwood Falls,...

Jun 11, 2021

Sherry (Muecke) Olson was born on October 21, 1953 in Alexandria, MN.  Sherry attended school in Brandon, MN and graduated from Brandon High School.  She furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College.  In 1973, She married LeRoy Thompson where they had 2 sons, Craig and Cory.

Sherry’s greatest passion in life was her family especially her children...

Jun 9, 2021

Hans Metzger was born to Theodor and Lilli (Radies) Metzger on July 15, 1943 in Czechoslovakia. He and his family lived in a refugee camp for 11 years in Germany. The family immigrated to America in July 1956. As a young man, he worked for farmers and did many misc. jobs. He was drafted into the Army in 1965....

Jun 9, 2021

Gregory Dean Schneider, the son of Gerald and Bonnie (Berg) Schneider, was born on April 18, 1966, in Breckenridge, MN.  Greg graduated from Breckenridge High School in the class of 1984.  He then attended Alexandria Technical College and enrolled in the Restaurant and Hospitality program.  While working at a Perkins in St. Louis Park, MN, Greg met the love...

Jun 8, 2021

Ruth Irene Roers was born June 8, 1927 in Lake Mary Township to Frank and Lillian (Muzik) Radil.   Ruth started attending District 19 grade school at 5 years of age, graduating at age 13.

After graduation, Ruth's dad asked her if she wanted to be involved with farming, in which case he would rent another farm, or...

Jun 1, 2021

Evald (Curly) Carlson was born on March 21, 1945, in Glenwood, Minnesota the son of Kenneth and Mabel Carlson.  He graduated from Graceville High School in 1963.  After graduation Curly enlisted in the Marine Corp.  He served his country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in August of 1967.

On October 25, 1966, Curly was...

May 31, 2021

Mary “Lou” Starke

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22

Lou Starke, age 86, entered her heavenly home on May 31, 2021, after a long struggle with osteoporosis.

Mary Lou Pearsall was born August 1, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN.  She lived many years in Minneapolis, moved to Pine River, MN and graduated...

May 23, 2021

Fern Clarice Zinniel, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Hippe) Stroman, was born on March 1, 1934, on a farm near Swanville in Morrison County, MN.  Fern graduated from high school on May 28, 1952, in Upsala, MN.  At a dance, she met the love of her life, Elmer Zinniel.  Together they were united in marriage on June 2,...

May 21, 2021

Jerry Robert Voorhees was born on May 3, 1930, in Benson, Minnesota the son of Henry and Ethel (Huston) Voorhees.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Benson, Minnesota.  He attended school through the 8th grade and then worked on the family farm until he was enlisted in the United States Army.

Jerry was...

May 17, 2021

Audrey I. Tessmer

Audrey "Tolly" Tessmer passed away peacefully in her home in Scottsdale, AZ on May 17, 2021 at the age of 93.

Tolly was born at home in Kensington, MN to Elmer and Hazel Tollefson and attended a one-room schoolhouse before moving to Alexandria from the family farm.  Her adventures began on the...

May 16, 2021

Elma Clara "Terri" (Tollefsrud) Sonstegard was born on February 17, 1924, at Branton Hospital, in Willmar, Minnesota.  She has a twin sister, Ella Mae.

She was baptized at West Norway Lake Church and later confirmed on May 1, 1938 at the West Norway Lake Church, Sunburg, Minnesota.

Terri attended grade school at Sunburg, MN and...

May 14, 2021

David Thomas Greiner was born on April 25, 1976, to Dan Forsberg and Noni (Stern) Greiner in Beatrice, Nebraska. The family moved to the Brooten/Belgrade/Elrosa area where Dave attended and graduated high school in 1995. Dave continued his education at Alexandria Technical College earning his AAS degree in Diesel Mechanics. Following his schooling, Dave started working in construction and...

May 10, 2021

Paulette Mary (Roelike) Bachman was born March 10, 1947 in Melrose, MN to Gilbert and Evelyn (Bauer) Roelike. She attended catholic school in Elrosa and later graduated from Belgrade. Paulette moved to Sauk Centre following graduation where she worked at Finger Hut. She married Gary Bachman and together they had three children: Tim, Jason, and Tammy. Due to Gary’s...

May 8, 2021

Curtis “Curt” H. Thorfinnson, was the youngest of three sons born to Hjalti “Mike” and Johanna “Jo” Thorfinnson on June 10, 1939.  He grew up in Wahpeton, ND, where he graduated from high school in 1957 and North Dakota State School of Science in 1959.  On August 19, 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Koppelman.  They lived...

May 7, 2021

Jerome Henry Bisek, (Deacon Jerry) of Elk River, passed away on May 7, 2021.  Jerome was born in Starbuck, MN, on November 7, 1935 to Henry and Clara (Trousil) Bisek.  He attended and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1954. He then joined the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Ellie Snyder, on Sept. 19, 1957. ...

May 4, 2021

Robert Dean “Bob” Fagen was born on July 15, 1938, the son of Holmes and Lillie (Haugen) Fagen in Montevideo, Minnesota.  He grew up on a farm near Granite Falls.  He was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church.  He attended Granite Falls High School and was on the football team and was involved in FFA.  Bob graduated from...