Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Victor Roob was born on June 29, 1948, at the Wheaton Hospital the son of Ambrose and Brigetta (Wieser) Roob.  He graduated from Rosholt High School Class of 1967.  Following his graduation Victor served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was honorably discharged in 1970.

After serving his country Victor attended...

Dec 9, 2020

Genevieve “Jenny” Ann Muzik, the daughter of Chester and Ernestine (Triplett) Johnson, was born on November 10, 1943, in Lake City, Iowa.  She lived on a farm with her family near Rock City, IA until 1949, when they moved to a farm near Westbrook, MN.  In 1953, Jenny and her family moved to Stewartville, MN, where she graduated high...

Dec 6, 2020

Elvira Mae Lee , the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Perdue) Lehman, was born on October 3, 1934 in Westfield, New York.  She attended school in Westfield

Elvira was joined in marriage to Roger F. Lee in Dover, Delaware, on December 2, 1970.  In 1974, they moved back to Brainerd for a year and then...

Dec 5, 2020

Betty Ellen Sten was born July 6, 1962 in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Dennis and Esther (Adams) Sten. She was raised and attended school in Biwabik, MN.

While attending the Minneapolis Aquatennial Betty met David Vilendrer. The couple was united in marriage on June 4, 1983 in Biwabik. They made their home in Biwabik and later...

Dec 1, 2020

John Rambeck, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away Dec. 1 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

He was born Oct. 23, 1950, in Thief River Falls, MN to Ray and Edith (Anderson) Rambeck. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Moorhead State.

On Sept. 14, 1974, he was united in...

Dec 1, 2020

Anthony Frank “Tony” Rassat, age 84, of Osakis, MN, passed away on December 1, 2020 at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria.

Tony was born on June 1, 1936, at his family’s farm near Nelson. He was the only son of Oscar A. “Bud” Rassat and Marguerite M. (Schelin) Rassat. He had five sisters. Tony attended elementary school at...

Dec 1, 2020

Glenn passed away peacefully on December 1st.

Glenn was born on Oct. 1, 1932 in Rural Stevens County, Minnesota to L.G. and Lena (Smith) Matejka. He attended eight years of Elementary School in rural school and Donnelly Elementary and then attended Alberta High School, graduating in 1950. He enrolled at Colorado State College at Greeley, Colorado and...

Dec 1, 2020

Jeanette Eldred (Rasch) Risnes was born on January 10, 1941 to Eldred Rasch and Dorothy (Doshan) Rasch in Brainerd, Minnesota. As a young girl she enjoyed riding her bicycle to the paper mill to bring her dad his lunch. During high school and junior college, she worked as a telephone operator. She graduated from high school in Brainerd in...

Nov 29, 2020

Frances Evangeline Johnson was born August 4, 1925, the second eldest child of Harold F. and Annie J.D. Johnson.  She grew up in Nelson, MN and loved life in that small town.  She and her siblings were particularly close well beyond childhood.

Fran graduated from the 8th grade from Nelson School District 103 and from Central High School...

Nov 29, 2020

Delores Evelyn Hagen, age 88 of Alexandria, died on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria.

Nov 28, 2020

Bruce O'Rourke died on Saturday, November 28, 2020 peacefully in his home at the age of 62.

A public visitation will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 1:30-4:30 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, proper social distancing and face coverings will be required. A private, family prayer service will be live-streamed and recorded for...

Nov 28, 2020

Gen would like you to know her job here is done. Jesus took Genevieve home on Saturday, Nov 28 for a joyous reunion with Herb and Joyce and the growing number of family members gone on ahead. She is sure to be gliding across the heavenly dance floor with Herb, her lifelong dance partner. The rejoicing, music, laughter, and love...

Nov 27, 2020

Terry William Eilers was born July 17, 1950 to Emmett & Dorothy Eilers in Swanville, MN.  He graduated from Swanville with the class of 1968 and moved to Alexandria to attend the Law Enforcement program, graduating in 1970.

In 1970, Terry was hired as Sheriff Deputy under Sheriff Howard Urness in Douglas County, MN. Promoted to Sergeant,...

Nov 27, 2020

Otto Everett Tessmer passed away peacefully in Alexandria, MN on Friday, November 27, 2020.

“Sweet Loveable Evy” (as he liked to be called) was born on April 27, 1932, in Alexandria Minnesota to Otto and Sofy (Haugdahl) Tessmer.  On April 18, 1959, he married Mary Jill Fordham. They raised a son, John, and two daughters, Paula and...

Nov 27, 2020

Jacquelyn Kay Harstad, the daughter of Everett and Lorinda (Roth) Morehouse, was born on September 10, 1943, in Bristol, SD. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Bristol High School in 1961. While working as a bookkeeper for Hansmeier and Son, Jackie met Gene Harstad, who was her younger sister’s teacher, at a school function. Soon Gene...

Nov 26, 2020

Darlene Elsie Swenson, age 83, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Thursday November 26, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital where she was awaiting pacemaker surgery. Darlene lived a long happy life and died peacefully in her sleep. Darlene (Diedrich) Swenson was born on December 11, 1936, in Leaf Valley Township to Herbert and Violet (Freudenberg) Diedrich. She was baptized...

Nov 25, 2020

Enid Ruth Grindland was born on April 15, 1928 in Britton, South Dakota to Ed and Ruth (Quickstad) Jerde. She was baptized in the Christian faith on May 28, 1928. Enid attended and graduated from Britton High School and later attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Enid double majored in Music Education and English as well as obtaining a...

Nov 24, 2020

Adeline Anna Bertha Zastrow was born on July 15, 1924, to Lambert and Josephine (Schmidt) Hohnwaldt near Garfield, MN.  She was baptized and confirmed at St John’s Lutheran Church in Garfield. She attended a couple years of German school before attending regular school. She then started domestic work at the age of 14 for Art Wittnebel and Wilmer Schultz....

Nov 23, 2020

Bonnie L. Bitzan, 87, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at her home.  She was born on January 29, 1933 to George and Opal (Tibbits) Squier in Rudd, Iowa.

Bonnie grew up on the family farm in Nora Springs, Iowa along with her 14 siblings.  In 1940, the family moved to Osakis, Minnesota and...

Nov 23, 2020

Anthony Michael Hammitt, the son of Dale and Janice (Starck) Hammitt, was born on November 16, 1959, in Duluth, MN.  For the first three years, Tony lived in Carlton until his family moved to Alexandria in 1962.  He played hockey in school until his family moved to Orange County, California in 1975.  Tony continued to play hockey for the...