Obituaries

Warren Olson

Warren Olson

Sep 23, 2020

Warren Howard Olson was born to Morten and Helen Olson on May 21, 1935, on a farm near Grove Lake, MN. He died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Alexandria, MN.

In 1941, the family moved to a farm south of Glenwood, MN. Warren graduated from Glenwood High School in 1953. He attended Moorhead State College and...

John Kemp

John Kemp

Sep 22, 2020

John Edward Kemp was born in St Paul, MN on March 5, 1933 to Earl and Florence(Soltis) Kemp. His parents farmed in Little Canada and later in Anoka County. John loved farm life and probably would have continued in farming, but the tragic loss of his father in a farm accident when John was 12 ended that dream When...

Violet Carrico

Violet Carrico

Sep 21, 2020

Violet Iona was born on April 16, 1931, in Woodside, Minnesota, the daughter of Emil and Minnie (Janke) Riedel.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.  Violet led a full and vibrant life with a outgoing personality and a her own personal style.  She graduated from High school and then Alexandria Technical College and worked as a...

Janice Hammitt

Janice Hammitt

Sep 18, 2020

Janice Mae (Starck) Hammitt went to join our Lord in heaven on September 18, 2020.  Janice was born on June 17, 1935 to Joseph and Mary Starck in Virginia, MN.  She grew up in Hibbing.  Janice married Dale Hammitt on September 19, 1953.  They lived in Carlton, MN where their 5 children were born.  The family moved to Alexandria...

Eugene Holmquist Sr.

Eugene Holmquist Sr.

Sep 18, 2020

Eugene Martin Holmquist Sr., the son of Arvid and Elvira (Pearson) Holmquist was born on January 31, 1931, in Clarissa, MN.  He attended country school and then helped his family on their farm near Clarissa.  Eugene met the love of his life, Elaine Bruder and together they were united in marriage on July 1, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Michael Malaterre

Michael Malaterre

Sep 18, 2020

Michael “Mike” Scott Malaterre was born on April 30, 1970, in Medina, North Dakota.  He grew up in the Minot area and attended Dakota Adventist Academy in Bismarck, North Dakota.  Mike moved to the Alexandria area in 1991 where he worked on a dairy farm.  In 1993, Mike moved to Joplin, MO, for a short time, then to Simi...

James "Jim" Runge

James "Jim" Runge

Sep 18, 2020

James “Jim” Allen Runge was born on July 20, 1950, in Eagle Bend, Minnesota to Clifford and Bernice (Johnson) Runge.  He attended and graduated in 1968 from Harlem High School in Rockford, IL.  Jim then attended Rock Valley Community College where he earned his degree in plumbing.

Jim married Carolyn Ward on August 22, 1969 and the...

DeLyte Mosher

DeLyte Mosher

Sep 17, 2020

DeLyte Denise Mosher was born on December 1, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN to Dennis and Betty (Baumeister) Waschek. She was baptized on December 25, 1949 by Father Erwin E. Schroeder and confirmed on April 7, 1963 by Reverend F. Pfotenhauer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, MN. DeLyte attended and later graduated from Buffalo High School in...

Paul Webskowski

Paul Webskowski

Sep 16, 2020

Paul J. Webskowski, age 44, of Plymouth, MN, died peacefully in his sleep after a long and hard-fought battle with lymphoma.

Visitation for friends and family will be held at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel, 3888 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN, on Friday evening, Sept. 18 from 4-7 PM. Please reserve your attendance time slot online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA9AE2AA0F9CF8-paul. A private Mass...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wagner

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wagner

Sep 15, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay Wagner, the daughter of Dale and Audrey (Hedstrom) Marcus. was born on December 2, 1955, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Her family moved to Cottage Grove, MN in 1960, before moving to Battle Lake, MN in 1972.  It was there Jackie graduated from Battle Lake High School in the class of 1974.  She then decided to move...

Norman Gulbrandson

Norman Gulbrandson

Sep 13, 2020

Norman Clayton Gulbrandson was born on July 7, 1930, in Donnelly, Minnesota the son of Carl and Florence Gulbrandson.  Norm was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  As a young boy the family moved to rural Alexandria.  Norm graduated from Alexandria High School in 1948 and went on to receive his teaching certificate.

On September 21,...

Larry Feeken

Larry Feeken

Sep 11, 2020

Larry Jerome Feeken was born on January 6, 1958, in Blaine, Minnesota to John “Jack” and Jeanette (Baker) Feeken.  He graduated in 1976 from Jefferson High School in Alexandria.

Larry married Lauren Swenson in 1976 and the couple was blessed with two boys, Jason and Lance.  He worked a variety of jobs, working as a route driver...

Rose Cummings

Rose Cummings

Sep 8, 2020

Rose Mary (Spadaccini) Cummings was born on February 22, 1918 and was 102. She lived a long happy life filled with family, friends, and good food. She married her high school sweetheart and they loved to entertain and welcome people into their home. Rose always set a fancy table no matter what the occasion and would always ask people...

Andrew Radermacher, Jr.

Andrew Radermacher, Jr.

Aug 31, 2020

Andrew John Radermacher was born December 28, 1930, in West Union, MN, the son of Andrew and Helen (Fink) Radermacher, Sr. Junior was raised in West Union where he attended school. Following his schooling, he helped his father on the farm until he joined the United States Army. While working as a cook in the Army, Andy developed a...

Doloris Lorsung

Doloris Lorsung

Aug 30, 2020

In May of 2019, Doloris was hospitalized for a virus.  At that time, she could still carry on a limited conversation.  One of the nurses was about to become married, and she knew that my parents were soon to be celebrating their 62nd Wedding Anniversary.  This nurse asked Doloris if she had any advice for him?  Doloris said, “Be...

Darlene Wagner

Darlene Wagner

Aug 30, 2020

Darlene Rose Wagner, the daughter of Bill and Rose (Zwack) Ritten, was born in Brandon, MN on March 30, 1937.  She was baptized and confirmed from the Our Lady of Seven Dolors in Millerville, MN.  She graduated from Brandon High School and then married Marvin Wagner on November 23, 1955 in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.  Together,...

Evelyn Petersen

Evelyn Petersen

Aug 25, 2020

Evelyn Mae Petersen was born in Alexandria, Minnesota on May 1, 1925 to Fred and Mary (Zaviska) Schwartz.  She attended and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1943. Following her schooling, Evelyn moved to Minneapolis for a short time before returning to Alexandria.  She worked for Powers Department Store as an administrative assistant and as an operator for the...

Elyse Dvorsak

Elyse Dvorsak

Aug 25, 2020

Elyse Dvorsak, age 35, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Elyse Dvorsak

Elyse Dvorsak

Aug 25, 2020

Elyse Marie Dvorsak, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  A private family graveside will be held at Kinkead Cemetery.

Daniel Neller

Daniel Neller

Aug 23, 2020

Daniel W. Neller, age 88, of Alexandria, MN, died August 23, 2020 at St. Cloud Hospital.

He was born in 1932 to Charles and Ruth Neller in Alexandria at St. Luke’s Hospital and lived most of his life in Alexandria.

Sports were a great love, and Dan played football, basketball, baseball and Legion baseball through...