Obituaries

Jan 13, 2020

Bernard “Bernie” Math Dorn, the son of Harry and Barbara (Klimek) Dorn, was born on a farm in Leaf Mountain Township on October 7, 1931.  Bernie attended country grade school in Leaf Mountain Township until the 8th grade.  He worked on his parent’s farm until he enlisted into the United States Army.  Bernie proudly served his country during the...

Jan 11, 2020

Charles Jon Christopherson was born on June 30, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Walter and Helen (Weresink) Christopherson.  He grew up in the New Hope/Crystal area.  As a young boy, he would take the bus up on weekends and in the summer to Alexandria to help his uncle who owned Betsy Ross Resort on Lake Ida.  He...

Jan 10, 2020

Sammy VanBeek was born on March 19, 1931, in Inwood, Iowa the son of Jake and Francis (Bol) VanBeek.  He grew up in Larchwood, Iowa where he attended country school.  He farmed until September of 1953 when he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged in June of 1955.  He...

Jan 9, 2020

Betty Marie Jewell, the daughter of Leslie and Edna (Miller) Smith was born on January 15, 1943 in Eagle Bend, MN.  She graduated from Parkers Prairie High School in 1962 and then attended Wadena Technical School for Cosmetology.  Betty married Calvin Jewell on May 14, 1966.  Two children were born to this marriage, Steven and Jonathan.  Betty owned and...

Jan 8, 2020

Leonard Wallace Floding was born in Ida Township on June 27, 1928, to a Swedish couple, Frank & Myrtle (Johnson) Floding at the family farm. While helping his father on the Lake Charlie farm, he attended Country School #9.

From an early age, Leonard was given the gift of working with his hands and soon became a...

Jan 7, 2020

Jean Alvina was born on July 31, 1943 in Alexandria, MN the Daughter of Roy Sorenson and Laura (Colden) Patri. She graduated from Alexandria High school. Jean met her future husband while he was drag racing down Broadway Ave in Alexandria. They were married on September 16, 1961 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Two boys were born to...

Jan 7, 2020

Norman Albert Gardner, 74 of Alexandria, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Harlingen, Texas after suffering a stroke.

Norman was born in Starbuck, MN, on July 22, 1945.  He attended Glenwood High School and Alexandria Technical School in Alexandria, MN.  He married Donna Lewis on July 16, 1966.  They...

Jan 5, 2020

Lyle Dean Wiebe was born March 24, 1950, in Perham, MN, the son of Edwin and Hilda (Bartels) Wiebe. He grew up in Dent, MN and attended school at Pelican Rapids and Detroit Lakes.

Following Lyle’s graduation from high school, he joined the United States Air Force. He served in several different locations including the Philippines, North...

Jan 3, 2020

Ralph Leroy Leigh, 84, of Osakis, MN (formerly of Marengo, Iowa) passed away Friday, January 3rd, 2020 in Alexandria, MN, after suffering a stroke. Ralph was born in Mason City, Iowa, where he met his wife, Betty Schaper. Betty and Ralph later moved to Marengo, Iowa where Ralph was a Game Warden for the State of Iowa Department of...

Jan 1, 2020

Susanne Marie Kobe was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 10, 1932 to John and Marie (Barber) Kobe. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1951 and The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in 1955. After graduating from college, she went to work in her field of study in St. Paul,...

Jan 1, 2020

On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, David Donald Reinholt passed away at the age of 94.

David was born on September 23, 1925 in Grand Forks, ND to Theodore and Ruth (Larson) Reinholt. At the age of 4, David’s family moved to Bellingham, Washington where he spent the rest of his childhood. David enlisted in the US Marine...

Dec 30, 2019

Irene Mae Johnson was born June 28, 1937 in Starbuck, MN, the daughter of Eddie and Edna (McClellan) Johnson. She was raised near Forada, MN and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria.

Irene began working for Yuetter’s Bakery. She was united in marriage to Donald Dummert and was blessed with two daughters.  Irene worked as a...

Dec 28, 2019

Harry Fredolph Oberg was born on November 4th, 1929 in Bismarck, ND to Anton and Cornelia (Erickson) Oberg. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Scott Township, Alberta, MN. Harry enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and was stationed in Japan until his honorable discharge from the service in 1953. On June 26, 1954...

Dec 28, 2019

Rustman, Melvyn D. Age 81 of Plymouth, MN lost his valiant fight against Alzheimer’s Disease on December 28, 2019.

Melvyn lived in Plymouth the last six years but was a longtime Alexandria resident.

He was preceded in death by his wife Helen (Madden) Rustman.

Survived by children Michele (Alan) Freng, Melvyn Jr (Shelly)...

Dec 27, 2019

Alex Peter Boesl, the son of Curt and Julie (Jesnowski) Boesl, was born on July 08, 2008 in Alexandria, MN. Alex is the brother of Logan, Claire, Lance, and Lily.

Alex loved his family and he loved life on the farm. He spent much of his time by his dad’s side, helping out. In the winter, he...

Dec 26, 2019

Don was born on November 5, 1938, at home in Jackson County, Minnesota, to the late Walter and Frieda (Baumgart) Aden.  In love, his parents brought him to the waters of holy baptism on November 27.  In 1952, he made his confirmation vows of lifelong faithfulness to his Savior, Jesus.  God graciously watched over and blessed His child all...

Dec 23, 2019

Douglas LeRoy Jacobson, the son of Daniel and Ida (Fischer) Jacobson, was born on October 3, 1933 in Alexandria, Minnesota.  Doug graduated from Central High School in the class of 1952.  He attended St. Cloud University for one year before enlisting into the United States Army.  Doug was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.  After two years serving...

Dec 22, 2019

Curtis Francis Boesl was born on July 23, 1972, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He is the son of Timothy and Phyllis (Herzog) Boesl. Curt grew up on a hog farm outside of Garfield and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1990. He met the love of his life, Julie (Jesnowski), at the Millerville Cafe. The couple were married on April...

Dec 21, 2019

Steven Timothy Boesl was born on October 31, 1970, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Timothy and Phyllis (Herzog) Boesl. He grew up on a hog farm outside of Garfield and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1989. It was in High School that he met his true love, Kim (Sczublewski.) The couple were married on July 1, 1995...

Dec 21, 2019

A live chat room through the Zoom App will be set up for friends to visit with Marvin's Family.  The Video Chat will be on Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  Full instructions are below.   There will be a Memorial Mass at a later date for Marvin.  Expressions of sympathy can be left on our Tribute...