Obituaries

Jul 15, 2020

Marcella Ruth (Zastrow, Larsen) Holverson was born in Garfield, MN on March 19, 1925 to Frank and Alvina (Brueske) Zastrow.  She attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse in the township of Leaf Valley, MN until graduating in 1939. She moved to Alexandria, MN where she worked for room and board while attending Alexandria High School.  Shortly after...

Jul 14, 2020

Blake Lee Nohre, born on December 19th, 2005, tragically lost his life on July 14th, 2020 in a bicycle accident.

Blake was a loving and affectionate child who loved to cuddle. People knew Blake for his ear to ear grin, his energetic personality, and his smile, no matter the circumstances. His smile was contagious and others around...

Jul 14, 2020

Paula Jean (Peterson) Meissner was born on January 6, 1967 to Palmer and Patricia (Webb) Peterson in Granite Falls, MN. She was baptized at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Granite Falls. Paula graduated from Brandon High School in 1985 and continued her education at Mankato State University where she received her Elementary Education Degree. Paula joined Americor and taught...

Jul 14, 2020

Marland began his life in North Minneapolis on October 3, 1926.  His beloved mother taught him many lessons about working hard and saving money as his family navigated the years of the Great Depression and World War II.  As a teenager, towards the war end of WWII, Marland joined the US Army, where he was stationed processing soldiers in...

Jul 13, 2020

Mable Jean Thornbloom was born February 4, 1935 in Sauk Centre, MN. As an infant she was adopted by Losse and Carrie Rose in Alexandria, MN.  Jean was raised and schooled in Alexandria.

On December 13, 1954 Jean was united in marriage to Palmer Zastrow at Ebenezer Lutheran Church Leaf Valley. The couple made their home on...

Jul 12, 2020

Jeanette Margie Barrett (Gulso) was born in a small town in MN, Howard Lake. She was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. She and her 2 brothers were raised by their parents Leona and Louis on a family dairy and crop farm. She graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1956. Jan met James Arthur...

Jul 11, 2020

DJ (Dennis Jay) Moen, 52, of Alexandria passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, July 11, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.  With his strong and independent spirit he fought for all options to prolong his life but he lost his toughest battle due to aggressive cancer.  DJ was born on April 13, 1968.  DJ was well loved by many,...

Jul 9, 2020

Roddy “Rod” Charles Mallon – Rolfe was born on December 5, 1942, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Robert and Lois Mallon.  Rod was baptized at Pilgrim Heights Community Church in Minneapolis.  He lived in Minneapolis until he was about 8 years old. Rod’s mother married John Rolfe on 12/26/1950, then his family moved to Alexandria and was later...

Jul 9, 2020

Norma Ann Goodman was born in Millersburg, Iowa on June 30, 1927 to George and Alice Goodman.  She graduated from high school in North English, Iowa and married Quincy William (Bill) Lockridge on December 19, 1948.  They farmed with their extended family on the Lockridge family farm until they bought their own farm and moved to Osakis, Minnesota in...

Jul 7, 2020

Elroy James Froemming, the son of Arthur and Olga (Schumacher) Froemming, was born in Alexandria on March 19, 1927.  E.J. graduated from Central High School in 1945 and then enlisted into the United States Marines Corp.  He served overseas in China with the occupation forces for about eight months before being honorably discharged.  E.J. moved back to Alexandria and...

Jul 6, 2020

Vivian “Viv” Minda (Carlson) Klemetsen was born on August 20, 1946, in Pencer, MN to Art and Signe (Anderson) Carlson.  The family later moved to International Falls.

Viv moved to the cities and worked 40 plus years at Douglas Corporation in Eden Prairie.  She was blessed with her life partner, Larry Sletten, for 46 years. The couple...

Jul 6, 2020

Viola Jeanette (Lindstrom) Larson was born on July 17, 1918, in Carlos Township, Douglas County, MN to Richard and Eleanor (Henzel) Lindstrom.  She attended District #77 rural school and then graduated from Alexandria High School. Viola moved to Minneapolis, MN with her sister, Gladys, where they both attended business college for two years. She worked as a bookkeeper for...

Jul 6, 2020

CHRISTOPHER FICENEC, 59

On the morning of July the 6, 2020, and with one final burnout, Christopher Ficenec, Alexandria, MN, broke his earthly trap speed record to meet the great reward. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2020, 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria.  Burial will be at St....

Jul 5, 2020

Javier Miguel Castro age 30 of Alexandria and formerly of Santo Domingo Huendio Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Mexico died as the result of an accidental drowning in Lake Carlos near the Carlos State Park in Douglas County, MN.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in...

Jul 3, 2020

Robert "Bob" Elmer Botner was born on June 28th, 1949 in Alexandria to Clifton and Olivia (Ellertson) Botner. He was baptized at East Moe Church in Garfield and confirmed at First Lutheran in Alexandria. Bob grew up in Alexandria on Lake Victoria with his three sisters, before that living in Minneapolis for a short time. Bob graduated from Jefferson...

Jul 3, 2020

Wendy Nadine (King) Kittelson was born on December 5, 1955, to Richard and Sharon (Ritzman) King in Menomonie, WI. The family moved to Alexandria in 1967, and Wendy graduated from Jefferson High School in 1974.

Wendy was married to Dale Kittelson on November 25, 1977.  The couple was blessed with two children, Dana and DJ.  Wendy worked...

Jul 3, 2020

Lillian Margaret Hemquist was born on August 29, 1937, in Eastern Township, Otter Tail County, MN to William and Marie (Noetzelman) Briese. She was baptized on October 17, 1937 in Eastern Township, MN. On May 20, 1951 she was confirmed at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church in Miltona. Lillian attended country school and later graduated from Eagle Bend High School...

Jul 1, 2020

Reginald “Reg” Power was born on April 12, 1925 in Pembina, North Dakota the son of Ernest and Alice (Bernell) Power.  He grew up in Roseland, near Willmar Minnesota.  At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Army Air Force where he honorably served his country from July 1943 – March 1946.

Upon returning home he...

Jun 23, 2020

Robert (Bob) Larry Risnes was born in Brainerd, Minnesota on November 23, 1940, to Leonard Risnes and Rosella (Huseby) Risnes.  Bob grew up in Brainerd, MN and spent summers on Gull Lake and loved to water ski in his youth.

Bob attended school in Brainerd, MN and graduated in 1959.  He attended Brainerd Jr. College and graduated...

Jun 23, 2020

Delores (Englund) Lee was born on December 31, 1931, in St. Petersburg, Florida the daughter of Gideon and Helen (Reamy) Englund.  She lived in Florida until the age of 10 when she traveled by train with her sister, Helen to Minnesota. They lived with their Aunt and Uncle Lindberg in Minneapolis for a year before moving up to the...