Obituaries

Glenda G. Abel

Glenda G. Abel

Jul 19, 2024

Glenda Geraldine Eckel was born August 14, 1953, in Bertha, MN. Her parents were Gerald and Clarice (Johnson) Eckel. She attended country school and later attended Eagle Bend High School. She met her husband, Steven Abel, while working in St. Paul, MN. They went to the St. Clair Broiler for their first date. Dad first proposed at a Mickey’s Diner...

Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus

Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus

Jul 18, 2024

Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus 

Our precious baby boy, Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus, blessed our lives for the last fifteen weeks. Born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND to parents Rachel Bitzan and Jeffrey Maus. He passed away peacefully in his sleep without a whimper or cry, on the early morning of July 18, 2024. 

Conan’s life radiated joy...

Margery Helen Jensen

Margery Helen Jensen

Jul 18, 2024

Margery Jensen, age 90 of Alexandria passed away at her home at Grand Arbor in Alexandria on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Memorial services will be held at Grand Arbor on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.

Margery Helen (Bisgaard) Jensen was born January....

Gloria Ruth Myrin

Gloria Ruth Myrin

Jul 16, 2024

Gloria Ruth Myrin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who left a profound impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Gloria passed away on July 16, 2024 in Maple Grove, Minnesota. She left behind a lot of love and kindness which will forever be cherished.

Gloria was born August 7, 1935, in Minneapolis to...

Marlys I. Dehnke

Marlys I. Dehnke

Jul 16, 2024

Marlys Irene Dehnke, born September 2, 1942, to Henry Frey and Stena (Groniga) Frey, joined her Heavenly Father July 16, 2024, she was 81 years old. Marlys was born in Wheaton, MN, her family later moved to Villard, MN where her family owned the restaurant. She graduated from Villard High School in 1960. She married Norman Bork on June 16,...

Presley Eloise Nesvik

Presley Eloise Nesvik

Jul 15, 2024

Presley Eloise Nesvik was still born at 38 weeks gestation on Monday July 15, 2024 to parents Jazmine and Tyler Nesvik. She weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 20.5 inches long.

For two days following her birth, Presley was able to spend time with her parents and sister and meet several loved ones, moments that will be cherished forever.

She is survived by...

Jeffrey Russell Wadsworth

Jeffrey Russell Wadsworth

Jul 15, 2024

Jeffrey Wadsworth was born on October 19, 1959 in Alexandria Minnesota, son of Edward & Evadne (Ziegelman) Wadsworth. He grew up in Alexandria, was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church. Jeff enjoyed his church family and attended Zion Lutheran School. He participated in various sports and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1978. 

He was united in marriage to Vicki...

James Donald White

James Donald White

Jul 13, 2024

James Donald White was born on August 24, 1949, in Marshall, Minnesota the son of Donald and Dorothy (Sovell) White. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967. During his high school years he was quite the athlete excelling in football and baseball.

Jim continued his education at Alexandria Technical College receiving his associate degree....

Harper Lynn Pahl

Harper Lynn Pahl

Jul 11, 2024

Our little girl, Harper Lynn Pahl was born and died on Thursday, July 11, 2024.  The daughter of Lincoln & Amanda (Weir) Pahl; granddaughter of Rick & Shari Weir; Shaun & Traci Pahl.  A private family service to remember Harper is planned. 

Sheila Rae Falk

Sheila Rae Falk

Jul 10, 2024

Sheila Rae Falk, 65 of Eagle Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rose City Evangelical Free Church in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services.  

Sheila Rae (Lennes) Falk was born in Browerville, Minnesota on October 19, 1958 to...

Verna Fae Ward

Verna Fae Ward

Jul 8, 2024

Verna Fae Ward, a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on July 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. Born on July 3, 1940, in Sisseton, SD, she spent her life spreading love and joy to those around her. 

Verna grew up on a farm in Roberts County near Lake Traverse. She graduated from...

Kerby Don Lund

Kerby Don Lund

Jul 7, 2024

Kerby Don Lund, 56, of Brandon passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Chippewa Lutheran Church in Brandon, Minnesota at 2:00 PM. A public visitation will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, as well as one hour...

Linda LoAnn Johnston

Linda LoAnn Johnston

Jul 7, 2024

Linda LoAnn (Reed) Johnston was born on April 18, 1942 to Mervel and Wava (Akin) Reed in Alexandria, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Osakis, MN and enjoyed participating in 4-H which included raising a milk cow and a little pig. She graduated from Osakis High School in 1960.

After graduation, Linda moved to Minneapolis where she started...

Tom Klemenhagen

Tom Klemenhagen

Jul 7, 2024

Thomas A. Klemenhagen was born on August 15th, 1951 in Canby, Minnesota to Joseph L. and Neoma F. (Minke) Klemenhagen. He died on July 7th, 2024, with family by his side, at his home in Brandon, Minnesota due to natural causes.

Tom grew up in Crystal, Minnesota and graduated from E.J. Cooper Senior High School in New Hope, Minnesota. He met...

Jane Lange

Jane Lange

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Jane Lange was born on October 31, 1940, in Montevideo, Minnesota to Helen (Martin) Larson and Marshall Larson. In 1945, the family moved to Alexandria and bought a farm. It was here where Jane’s love for the outdoors grew. Jane began her horse-riding career at the age of 10. Jane rode horse for 60 years participating in many horse...

Donna Mae Lundstrom

Donna Mae Lundstrom

Jul 3, 2024

Donna Mae Lundstrom, 92, passed away on July 3, 2024 at Knute Nelson Care Center. She was born in Omaha, NE, on July 14, 1931, to Ernst and Martha (Arnold) Loseke as the youngest of four children. She moved with her parents to Alexandria in 1943 and graduated from Central High School in 1949. After attending business college in Omaha,...

Carolyn Jean Ahlquist

Carolyn Jean Ahlquist

Jul 2, 2024

Carolyn Jean Jarvinen Ahlquist, 93 yrs, passed peacefully July 2, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving husband, Paul, and four children.

Carolyn was born April 7, 1931 in Eveleth, MN to Arnold and Sadie Jarvinen. She was raised in Virginia, MN graduating from Roosevelt High School and attending Vermillion Community College. At the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, she completed...

Lowell Franklin Stanek

Lowell Franklin Stanek

Jul 2, 2024

Lowell Stanek, 90, of Alexandria passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Alomere Health Care Center in Alexandria. A public visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Lowell. 

Lowell Franklin Stanek was born on April 8, 1934 in...

Richard Steven Johnson

Richard Steven Johnson

Jul 1, 2024

In loving memory of Richard Steven Johnson, who passed away at his home on July 1, 2024. Rick was born on July 6, 1969 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Charles "Chas" and Shirley "Shirls" Johnson. 

Rick grew up in Little Canada, Minnesota and graduated from Roseville High School in 1987. He later settled in Woodbury, Minnesota before eventually moving to Alexandria,...

Orville Elmer Ackerman

Orville Elmer Ackerman

Jun 26, 2024

Orville Elmer Ackerman was born to Henrietta (Hayung) and Edward Ackerman on November 29, 1923 in Clara City, Minnesota. At a young age, he was bedridden with polio and taught himself how to play the harmonica. Orville was a hard worker and was employed at many different farms. When we worked in Clara City, he saw a beautiful young woman...

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