Obituaries

Aug 30, 2019

Gladys Olga Lund was born on April 15, 1920 to Andrew and Lydia (Hoff) Lund. Their only child, Gladys grew up in southeast Minneapolis and graduated from Marshall High School. Prior to her marriage she worked for Northrup King and Minnegasco. She married Russell Sund on September 3, 1960 in Minneapolis where the couple continued to reside. To this...

Aug 29, 2019

Marcella Bernice (Olson) Dilly, daughter of Isaac and Bertha (Halvorson) Olson was born on October 29, 1920 in their family home near Barrett, MN.  She was the eighth of nine children and the last surviving sibling.  Both of her parents emigrated from Norway. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Lien Lutheran Church near Barrett, MN....

Aug 27, 2019

Margaret MacLeran passed away, after a short illness, August 27, 2019 at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN.

The eldest of four children, Margaret was born in Wolf Point, MT, on June 21, 1919. Soon after, her family moved to LaGrand Township, MN and that is where she spent her formative years. She graduated from Alexandria...

Aug 24, 2019

Bernice Darlene Nelson was born December 23, 1934 in Wadena, MN, the daughter of Elmer and Alice (Chilberg) Nelson. She lived in Verndale, MN for eleven years before moving to Bertha, MN.  After graduating from high school in Bertha, Bernie continued her education in the Twin Cities at Miller Hospital where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She began...

Aug 23, 2019

Robert Frank Vipond was born on February 14, 1949, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Clarence and Lorine (Lanners) Vipond.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Church.  Bob graduated from Alexandria Jefferson High School and furthered his education at Alexandria Technical College and University of Minnesota Morris receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Distinction. Bob taught Social Studies...

Aug 19, 2019

Kathleen “Katie” Mary Strand was born the first of a set of twins, with Kurt Strand, on April 15, 1969 in Alexandria, MN to Cecil and Romayne (Anderson) Strand. As a child, she enjoyed playing softball and the responsibilities that came along with horse ownership. During high school Katie worked at “The Rec”, an arcade in the local mall,...

Aug 18, 2019

Michael Bruce Erickson was born November 26, 1949 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Vernon and Betty (Hillstrand) Erickson. In 1955 Michael and his family moved from Hoffman, MN to Alexandria. He attended school in Alexandria where he graduated. Following his graduation from high school he attended the Alexandria Technical College where he learned tool and die making.

Aug 17, 2019

Earl Eugene Olson was born on October 5, 1923 in Alexandria, MN to Oscar Melvin Olson and Hazel Bernice (Nelson) Olson. He was an only child and grew up in Alexandria where he enjoyed sports, fishing with his dad on Lake Carlos, and spending time with his cousins.

Earl graduated from Alexandria High School in 1941. On...

Aug 15, 2019

Merle Trousil was born on February 8, 1950, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Martin and Eldore (Hanson) Trousil.  He attended country school in Lake Mary Township and then attended Alexandria High School.

After his schooling Merle worked for a short time in the Meat Department at Pete’s and then for Wedums Supply before working for the...

Aug 13, 2019

JoAnn Frances Bellmore was born December 4, 1932 to William and Katherine (Neppl) Bellmore in Kent, Minnesota. As a young girl, JoAnn and her family moved to Henning, Minnesota where she spent most of her life. While attending high school, JoAnn worked as a nanny and housekeeper. JoAnn remained friends with this family throughout her life. JoAnn married Rodney...

Aug 11, 2019

Joseph Jacoby was born in Springfield MN to Anthony and Rosella Jacoby on September 24, 1936. He attended school in Springfield MN. He was joined in marriage to Mary Ann Zitzmann on August 8, 1956 and to this union 5 children were born.

Joe and Mary began their life farming near Villard MN. From there Joe moved...

Aug 11, 2019

Harry Thomas Dunn Bedman, Jr., age eighty-six, of Alexandria, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Bethany on the Lake in the Lake Pelican Bay Memory Care.

Harry was born on April 8, 1933, to Harry Sr. and Hilda (Anderson) Bedman, of Alexandria. He grew up at the family resort, Bedman’s Beach, on Lake Ida...

Aug 10, 2019

Clark Richard Johnson was born February 19, 1930 in Kellogg, MN, the son of Peter and Jennie (Bjerkhagen) Johnson. He was raised in Kellogg where he attended school.  At age 17 Clark joined the United States Army. After three years of service in the army he transferred to the United States Air Force and served his country for nine...

Aug 10, 2019

Jacqueline S. Busch-Pansch was born on June 21, 1945, the daughter of Alfred Annal and Kathleen (Rose) Brennen in Ipswich, England.  Jacqueline lived in England until 1965 when she met Michael Busch and then moved to Minnesota.  They were united in marriage on September 3, 1965 until his death June 12, 1979 and raised two daughters, Donna and Diana. ...

Aug 9, 2019

Gerald LeRoy Werner was born on March 3, 1937, the son of Herbert and Florence (Wegner) Werner in St. Paul, MN.  Jerry graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School in 1955, and then he and two buddies hitch-hiked to San Diego, CA and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp to ensure they would be “Hollywood” Marines.

After...

Aug 9, 2019

Helen Jane Fahrenholz age 92, of Alexandria died on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Knute Nelson.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM at the Knute Nelson Chapel in Alexandria on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

A visitation will take place for one hour prior to the service at the Knute Nelson Chapel on...

Aug 7, 2019

Richard "Dick" Dean Howe, 88, a resident of Evansville Care Center since 2013, died peacefully on August 7, 2019.

Dick was born May 22, 1931 in Fergus Falls, MN the youngest son of Marvin and Mabel (Larson) Howe.

He grew up in Evansville graduating from Evansville High School and attended the University of Minnesota for...

Aug 6, 2019

On Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Cynthia Anne Ford, loving sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 77.

Cindy was born on May 27, 1942, in Crookston, MN to Elmer and Genevieve Johnson. She married and raised her 2 children in Washington, DC.  After retiring from the Department of Energy, she spent her first few years of retirement...

Aug 3, 2019

Catherine “Cathy” Shea was born on January 26, 1948, in Perham, Minnesota the daughter of Leonard and Balbina (Schmitz) Winkels.  When Cathy was young the family moved to Dent and Rose City before making Millerville their home.  Cathy graduated from Brandon High School Valedictorian of her class.

On September 16, 1967, Catherine was united in marriage to...

Aug 3, 2019

Donald Rice Hansen was born on June 1st, 1925 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Henry and Mable (Rice) Hansen. As a young man, he served in the navy during World War II. On October 1st, 1949, Donald married Elderine Nordquist and to this union three children: Gregory, Craig, and Marnie were born. He was very active in Alexandria Developers to...