Obituaries

Feb 16, 2019

Daniel Lee Dale was born in Morris, MN on May 19, 1967, to Robert and Jan (Steadman) Dale. He grew up and went to school in Kensington, MN, where he wrestled and played football. Daniel graduated from Hoffman/Kensington High School in 1985.  He attended the University of Minnesota Crookston for Natural Resources.

On April 5, 1992, Daniel...

Feb 16, 2019

Marlys Carol (Knutson) Bruemmer of Osakis, Minnesota was born July 8, 1934 at Watertown, South Dakota, the daughter of Carl B. Knutson and Gertie (Sleaper) Knutson. Marlys was baptized on July 22, 1934, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gary, South Dakota. In 1945 her family moved to Verdi, Minnesota, where her father worked as manager of the Verdi Elevator....

Feb 12, 2019

Jay Stuart Reine was born on February 3rd, 1958, to Vernon and June (Frey) Reine at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Jay was raised and attended school in Robbinsdale, MN.

In 1979, Jay married Anita King and they were blessed with two sons, Joe and Jesse.

Throughout his life, Jay worked as a messenger, roofer,...

Feb 12, 2019

Darlene Mathilda Soberg was born on February 8, 1937, a twin, to Grant and Olive (Hoium) Soberg.  She was born handicapped but never let that stop her.  She was a determined, independent woman.  Her sister Wanda tried to teach her to ride bike and her twin brother, Buddy tried to teach her to drive.  Both ventures were unsuccessful but...

Feb 10, 2019

Betty Jane Gottwalt, age 93, of Alexandria died on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria, MN.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11 AM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel.

A Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the service at the...

Feb 9, 2019

James “Jim” Robert Feeks was born on May 17, 1943 to James and LouVerne (Feda) Feeks-Samons in Alexandria, MN. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in the class of 1961. In 1962, Jim married Jane Ondracek and this union was blessed with three children: Jim, Randy, and Jody. Jim was a hard worker and held a variety of...

Feb 9, 2019

Leonard “Lenny” Hugh Mortenson was born on February 19, 1938 to Edward and Beatrice Gwendolyn (Smerdon) Mortenson. Lenny spent a colorful childhood in both Minneapolis and San Diego, CA before attending Minnetonka High School. He eventually went back to school to complete his GED, and ended up teaching the class himself. On February 6, 1960 he married Maricarol Burt...

Feb 7, 2019

Glorene Joan Iverson passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2019 with her family at her side after a short illness of acute leukemia.

She was born December 15th, 1937 on the family farm in Elbow Lake, daughter of George and Martha (Cordes) Johnson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake. ...

Feb 6, 2019

Peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday February 6, 2019, our cherished son, brother, grandson and friend, Devin Neal Dixon was released of his illnesses and disabilities into loving arms where he is finally free.

Devin was a joy and inspiration to all who were privileged to know him. He was a testament to the power and strength...

Feb 6, 2019

Sidney Junior Hills was born March 6, 1933 in Barry, MN, the son of Sidney Eagle and Mabel (Merfeld) Hills. He was raised and attended school in west central Minnesota.

In 1953, Sidney joined the United States Army. He served in Oklahoma and later, in Germany. Following his service to his country, he returned to Minnesota to...

Feb 2, 2019

Robert (Bob) Milton Hocum was born in Montevideo, MN on January 15, 1943, to Ellsworth and Delores. Bob grew up fishing and hunting with his older brother, Bruce and their buddies. He graduated from Montevideo High School in 1961.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Korat, Thailand. Soon after...

Feb 2, 2019

Carole Rae (Anderson) Chandler was born November 2, 1938 in Moorhead, MN to Rhada (Syverson) and B. Kenneth Anderson of Hitterdal, MN.  She grew up in Hitterdal, MN, Fargo and Bismarck, ND, as well as Marshall, MN and Crookston, MN where she graduated from Central High School in 1956.  After graduation she worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. until...

Feb 2, 2019

Emerson (Em) Lyman, age 94, of Parkers Prairie, passed away on February 2, 2019, at St. William’s Living Center, Parkers Prairie, where he had been a resident for several years.

Em was born in St. Peter, Minnesota, on January 19, 1925, to Millard and Ruth (Ely) Sapp.  He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1942, and then...

Feb 2, 2019

Robert J. Jespersen Sr. age 72 of Alexandria died on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Prairie Senior Cottages.  A Private Memorial Service is pending for a later date.

Feb 2, 2019

**Funeral service and burial has been canceled due to road conditions.**

Jay Linser, age 64, died on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Memorials are preferred to St. Luke's Church.

Feb 1, 2019

Ophelia was born Ophelia Etna Lack on April 9, 1927 and passed away on February 1, 2019 to join her many friends and family members who have gone before her.  She was born in Big Flat, Arkansas to Joseph and Ruth Lack.  She was the oldest girl in a family of 9 children.  Ophelia graduated from Paris High School...

Feb 1, 2019

Marie Yvonne Hertwig, the daughter of Alfred and Ila (Stigen) Meyer, was born on July 27, 1938, in Taft North Dakota.  Her family moved to the Parkers Prairie area where Marie graduated from high school in 1956.

Marie was united in marriage to Paulvin Hertwig on October 19, 1957, at St. James Lutheran Church in South Effington...

Jan 31, 2019

Betty Louise Meyer, the daughter of William and Vina (Kayser) Johnson, was born on May 5, 1930 in Villard, MN.  Betty grew up in the Kensington area where she attended country school through the eighth grade.  She continued her education at Central High School in Alexandria and graduated in 1948.

On December 4, 1946, Betty was united...

Jan 29, 2019

John Vernon Peterson was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Vernon and Mildred (Magnuson) Peterson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Chippewa Lutheran Church in Brandon. John graduated from Brandon High School in 1970 and received his AA Degree in Mechanics from Wadena Tech.

On December 14, 1974, John was united in marriage to Cheryl Eddy...

Jan 28, 2019

Fredrick Edward Carlson, the son of Ernest and Clara (Baumhofer) Carlson, was born on December 7, 1948 in Alexandria, MN.  Fred grew up in the Evansville area and graduated from Evansville High School in the class of 1966.  He then enlisted into the United States Army, serving overseas in Germany from January 1968 until December 1969.  After Fred completed...