Obituaries

May 23, 2019

Earle Wayne Grenson, age 84, of Alexandria, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019.

Earle was born on February 14, 1935 in Starbuck, MN.  He married Margaret Ellen Nali on March 12, 1955 in Starbuck. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before she passed away April 28th, 2019.  Earle loved visiting with family...

May 22, 2019

Mardelle Marion was born on March 7, 1924, in Carroll, Iowa the daughter of Martin and Catherine (Neppl) Ludwig.  She attended school in Milford, Iowa and graduated from Milford High School in 1942.

On September 25, 1948, Mardelle was united in marriage to Arthur Warren in Milford, Iowa.  The couple made their home in Spencer, Iowa where...

May 21, 2019

Marjorie was born October 15, 1932 in Grant County, SD, to Paul and Clara (Mongold) Rademacher. She attended St. Joseph Catholic school in Rosen, Minnesota and graduated in 1946. She met Gordon at Club 7-75 and was married on July 1st, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. They were blessed with three children, Terry, Gerry, and...

May 17, 2019

Andrew James Havnoonian age 56 of Evansville, MN died at his home on Friday, May 17, 2019.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 4-7 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.

Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory in Alexandria.

May 15, 2019

Francis “Frank” Miles Krafthefer was born on May 7, 1958 in Alexandria, MN to Freddie and Florence (Schulz) Krafthefer. The fifth of six children, Francis grew up in a rambunctious and lively household, where he showed his siblings how to catch bullheads without bait and shared telepathic moments with his “twin” sister Faye, who knew his thoughts and needs...

May 15, 2019

Shirley Ann Larson was born on November 23, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Paul and Lucille (Lorenz) Dworakowski. Shirley grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota helping her parents on their vegetable truck farm and apple orchard.  She had a strong work ethic from an early age.

Shirley graduated with honors from Wayzata High School in 1953. She met...

May 13, 2019

Jarmon Morris Godfrey Jr. was born July 15, 1951 at a small hospital in Alexandria once known as St. Luke’s, in a tiny delivery room to Vivian (Angen) and Jarmon Godfrey Sr. He was baptized at Calvary Lutheran Church and enjoyed a fun-loving childhood in which his friends would come to the door and ask if his dad, Jarmon...

May 12, 2019

Cody Thomas Decker was born on June 25, 1988, in Mankato, Minnesota to Diana Walgren and Randy Decker.  Cody’s family moved to Oregon for 7 years.  The family moved to Osakis where Cody graduated from Osakis High School in 2006.  Cody enjoyed playing video games on the Nintendo, Atari or PlayStation.  After graduation Cody worked as a cook at...

May 8, 2019

Udene Sylvan Slinde Jr. was born on May 17, 1951, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the son of Udene and Eldora (Loken) Slinde.  He graduated from Osseo High School in 1970 and spent 25 years as a Boilermaker.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, music, and spending time at Camp Lake with his brothers.

Udene died on Wednesday, May 8,...

May 6, 2019

Mayme Gladys (Zaviska) Rajdl was born on February 24, 1927, on the family farm in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Stanley and Mary (Prchal) Zaviska.  She attended County School at District 13 in Lake Mary Township through the 8th grade.  Mayme worked a short time at Cliff’s Little Grocery Store and also did some waitressing.

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May 5, 2019

Margaret Esther Movold was born on January 22, 1944 in Tacoma, Washington to Phillip and Esther (Haugo) Seeger.  She and her twin brother Richard “Richie” were born several months before their father left for Europe to serve in WWII.  Margaret graduated from Moorhead High School in 1961 and from Concordia College in 1965.  In 1965 she accepted a business...

May 4, 2019

Arlo Junior Kluver was born on February 3, 1929 in Raymond, Minnesota, the son of William and Viola (Henslin) Kluver.

Arlo grew up on a dairy farm south of Nelson, MN on Smith Lake.  He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1947.  During his high school years he excelled in sports as a member of the football,...

May 4, 2019

Katsuko Carothers, the daughter of Kinuko and Katsusiro Noda, was born on May 4, 1949 in Sasebo, Japan.

In 1981, Katsuko met the love of her life, Robert Carothers while he was stationed in Sasebo, Japan with the United States Navy.  They were united in marriage on July 21, 1982 at the American Consulate in Sasebo, Japan. ...

May 2, 2019

ArDean Orville Kluver was born on May 31, 1933, in Olivia, Minnesota the son of William and Viola (Henslin) Kluver.  When ArDean was a young boy, the Kluver family moved to the Nelson area where they farmed south of Nelson on Smith Lake.

ArDean was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Debilzen on September 16, 1953.  It...

May 1, 2019

Harry Robert Daker, the son of John and Letta (Kendall), was born on a farm near Staples, MN.  He attended grade school until the eighth grade and then enlisted into the United States Army.  Harry honorably served his country during WWII from 1942-1947.  After the war, Harry met the love of his life, Helen Rose Beltz.  They were united...

Apr 28, 2019

Arlene Delores (Amundson) Oberg was born on June 4, 1930, in Hoffman, Minnesota to John and Mabel Amundson.  She graduated from Hoffman High School.

Arlene was united in marriage to Harry Oberg on June 26, 1954, at Lands Lutheran Church in Hoffman.  The couple was blessed with four children; Gary, Peggy, June and Janice.  Arlene traveled with...

Apr 28, 2019

Margaret Ellen Nali was born on May 12, 1936 to Ernest and Inez (Sylvester) Nali in Starbuck, MN. She attended school through the 11th grade before being united in marriage to Earle Grenson on March 12, 1955 in Starbuck. The couple then made their home in the Twin Cities area, where Margaret worked as a playground supervisor for Robbinsdale...

Apr 27, 2019

John Leslie Pennie was born November 7, 1936 to Donald “Leven” Pennie and Irene Trisko in Alexandria. He was the oldest of seven. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1955. He served in the Army for four years. In 1960, he married Janet Berge and the couple had two children. The couple moved around and settled in Brandon....

Apr 26, 2019

Adelia “Dee” Louise (Lehman) Stumpf was born January 4, 1941, in Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Paul and Myrtle “Doll” Lehman.  She was raised and attended school in Tintah, MN.

On June 29, 1959, Dee was joined in marriage to John “Jack” Stumpf at St. Gall’s Catholic Church in Tintah, MN.  Dee and Jack made their home...

Apr 25, 2019

Norma “Rusty” Jean (Salto) Blankenship was born on November 20, 1938, in La Grand Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to her mother, Mary Salto.  She graduated in 1956 from Central High School in Alexandria, MN.  Rusty enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a nurse from 1957-1960, where she met John Blankenship.  After her honorable discharge Rusty moved to...