Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Apr 21, 2019

Nancy Norling, 63, passed away just before sunrise on easter morning, Sunday, April 21 in Osakis, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 4 at the Galeon chapel, 410 W. Main Street, Osakis with Rev. David Gran officiating. There be a time of visitation 4:00 - 6:00pm on Friday, May 3 at Anderson Funeral Home...

Apr 21, 2019

Marion Elizabeth Schierman was born May 28, 1930, near Kensington, MN. She resided in St. Louis Park, MN until her death on April 21, 2019. She went to Hennepin Technical College and earned her bachelor’s degree.  She became a medical transcriber for Park Nicollet Center, St. Louis Park. She was an avid reader and enjoyed drives through the country...

Apr 19, 2019

Janet Josephine Decko was born on June 25, 1933, she was the youngest of four daughters born to Joseph and Agnes Prchal.  She grew up a on a farm in Hudson and Lake Mary Township.  Janet graduated from Central High School in 1951.

She met the love of her life Richard Decko at the Garden Center and...

Apr 19, 2019

Ronald Harold Koehn was born on December 7, 1937 in Avoca, Minnesota. The first son of Harold and Elaine (Schafer) Koehn, he was raised in Avoca and at his grandfather’s farm. He graduated from Slayton High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked with his dad in the trucking and moving industry. He...

Apr 16, 2019

Sandie Anderson was born December 29, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Marv and Joyce (Schwader) Slama. She was confirmed at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Sandie attended Delano High School and University of Minnesota for college and graduate school.

Sandie was most proud of her family. She married Dan Anderson at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church on June 9,...

Apr 16, 2019

Scott Thomas Taveirne was born June 12, 1955 in Marshall, Minnesota to Donna (Blanchette) and Lawrence Taveirne, Sr. He spent most of his young life in the Marshall area before the family moved to Villard, MN in 1965. He graduated from Villard High School in 1974 where he played basketball and found his first love, cars.

Scott...

Apr 13, 2019

Shirley Marie Radke Altermatt was born December 19, 1932 to Robert and Meta Radke in New Ulm, Minnesota. She met her true love, Jerry Altermatt, on a Moonlight Skate at age 15, and married him at age 16. They had three children, Rhonda (Ronni), Terry, and Jill (Bean). They made their home in New Ulm until the fall of...

Apr 13, 2019

Lloyd Elmo Eblen known to most as “Radar” died on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  He was born on January 26, 1961 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Marvin and Lillian (Albee) Eblen.  Radar grew up in the Forada area and attended country school in Forada and went to Alexandria High School.

As a young man he worked...