Obituaries

Jan 27, 2019

Ella (Meyer) Braucher was born in Manfred Township, Lac Que Parle County, MN on August 20, 1927. Ella passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the St. Williams Living Center, Parkers Prairie, MN at the age of 91.

Ella graduated from Gary, SD high school in 1945.  She moved to Ortonville, MN and worked at the Sears...

Jan 25, 2019

Lisa Ann Fish was born April 8, 1968, in Warroad, MN, the daughter of Jim and Barb (Wenzel) Fish. In the fall of 1968 her family moved to Wahpeton, ND while her father attended NDSCS.  In 1970 her family moved to Fergus Falls, MN where she graduated from high school in 1986. Lisa was a Campfire Girl and she...

Jan 24, 2019

Charles Edwin Myrin was born February 21, 1934 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Harry and Mildred (Christopherson) Myrin. He attended school at Garfield, MN. Following his father’s death, when Charles was eight years old, Mildred moved her family to an apartment in downtown St. Paul. Charles continued school in St. Paul.

Charles began work as a...

Jan 22, 2019

Steven James was born on March 4, 1960, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Gerald and Dorothy (Hoppe) Brockopp.  When Steven was young the family moved to Alexandria where he graduated from Alexandria High School and then attended Alexandria Technical College receiving a degree in accounting.

On April 12, 1995 Steven was united in marriage to Rosemary. ...

Jan 19, 2019

Garland Albers, 82 of Alexandria, MN died peacefully on January 19, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Sally, their children; Tom (Anne), Libby (Tim) Erickson, Cindy (Terry) Verschaetse, Jim (Leila); his grandchildren Emily, Sarah, Liz, Caroline, Eleanor, Abecca, Tyler, Colin, Bailey, Madison, Cameron and Keon; his great-grandchildren Charlie, Juliette,...

Jan 18, 2019

Kathleen Marie DeCock was born to Bill and Darlene O'Brien on December 1, 1958. She was the little sister to Steve and later became a big sister to Susan. Kathy spent her days as a child playing and helping on the farm; she rode tractor, threw hay bales and even spent some time cawing at crows from trees (something...

Jan 17, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (Jesnowski) Kloehn was born on July 22, 1926, in Urness Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Peter and Helen (Schmidt) Jesnowski.

Mary was united in marriage to Edwin Kloehn on November 17, 1947, at the St. John’s in Garfield.  The couple farmed near Garfield and were blessed with 9 children.  Mary was a homemaker and worked...

Jan 14, 2019

Gary Lee Herrlinger was born on November 14, 1940 to Edward and Laura (Vosberg) Herrlinger in Dovray, MN. The youngest of five children, Gary spent his childhood years helping his dad on the farm. He attended Glenwood High School and was a member of the wrestling team before graduating in 1958. After high school, Gary enlisted in the Navy....

Jan 12, 2019

Georgette Mary Vickstrom passed away January 12, 2019, after a brief illness.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m., at the Church of Saint Mary, 420 Irving Street, Alexandria, Minnesota. A visitation will take place at the Anderson Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 16, from 4-7 PM with a 3:45 PM Daughters of...

Jan 11, 2019

Bettie Louise was born on July 16, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin. The daughter of Garrett and Elizabeth (Betty) VanSwol.  Bettie graduated from Union Grove High School before moving to Minnesota to raise 5 children during her young adult life.

During the 1970’s Bettie was Co-founder of the Alexandria Listening Ear Crisis Center. During this time, she pursued...

Jan 4, 2019

Daniel John Siira was born October 3, 1959 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Wesley and Alice (Scott) Siira. Daniel grew up on the family farm in rural Brandon. He attended school at Barrett, Evansville, and graduated from high school in Alexandria.

Daniel participated in work programs through the Douglas County Developmental Achievement...

Jan 2, 2019

William (Bill) Charles Peabody was born on August 30, 1936 in Lincoln Park, MI.  He was the first of seven children born to Oscar and Margaret (Bohm) Peabody.

The family lived with grandparents, Paul and Otillie Bohm, for a brief period of time before acquiring a residence on Grosse Ile, MI.

Bill graduated from Grosse...

Jan 1, 2019

Alice Mae Juettner was born at home on June 13, 1933 on a farm in Osakis, Minnesota.  Her father served as State Representative for 18 years while her mother stayed at home to help manage the farm and raise Alice.  Alice attended the local one room school house and later attended St. Cloud State Teachers College.  After obtaining her...

Jan 1, 2019

Mark Alan Johnson, the son of Raymond and Jean (Olson) Johnson, was born on July 6, 1958, in Alexandria, MN.  He grew up on the family farm in Brandon Township, and loved farming with his Dad.  Mark was baptized and confirmed at East Moe Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Brandon High School.  Mark and his Dad, Ray had a...

Dec 31, 2018

Darold Hauer, age 80, of Miltona, died on Monday, December 31, 2018.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River.  Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4th, 4-7 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m.  Visitation will continue...

Dec 28, 2018

Frank was born February 14, 1933, in Reno Township - Pope County, the son of Henry and Antonia (Kuchynka) Chan.  He attended Lowry School through 8th grade.  As a child, teen and adult, Frank was known for pulling pranks and antics, inventions and being able to build anything.  His favorite invention stories included trying to fly out of the...

Dec 25, 2018

Wanda Darlene Arnold was born on December 27, 1933 in Eagle Bend, Minnesota the daughter of Roy and Esther (Hall) Weishair.

Wanda died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.  She is survived by her husband, Eugene Sr.; Son, Eugene Arnold Jr. (wife, Ann); daughter, Lori Smith (husband, Chuck); grandchildren: Justin Jones (wife, Christa), Brandon Jones, Allison Kuhlman (husband,...

Dec 22, 2018

Thomas John Osterberg was born on June 25, 1936, in Alexandria, MN to Athen “Tony” and Pauline (Anderson) Osterberg. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  In 1954, Tom graduated from Central High School in Alexandria. He attended the University of Minnesota where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. In 1958, Tom married Jane Hustad...

Dec 20, 2018

TRIPP, Donna Jean (Rosengren)

Donna Tripp age 86 died peacefully on December 20, 2018 surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by husband Samuel, parents Axel and Meda Rosengren, Siblings Marjorie (Don) Davidson and A. Dean Rosengren.

Donna was born in 1932 to Axel and Meda Rosengren in Minneapolis, MN. She was baptized, confirmed, and...

Dec 20, 2018

Due to weather concerns, the funeral for Robert Homan has been changed to Saturday, December 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria.

On February 28, 1928, Robert (Bob) Dale Homan was born in Montevideo, Minnesota. He was the son of J Lyle and Irene (Kriesel) Homan. He was baptized in...