Obituaries

Oct 4, 2018

Sonny (Richard G.) Osterberg, the eighth of nine children of Richard and Tena (Hotvedt) Osterberg was born in Kensington, MN on December 5, 1923.  The family moved to Alexandria in 1927 because, according to Sonny’s father, “Eff-ry day in Alexandria is yust like the fort of Yuly in Kensington!”

At age 16 he began running the ice...

Oct 4, 2018

Richard Keith Guillette was born on July 20th, 1958, in St. Paul MN to Joseph Roland Guillette and Helen Elizabeth (Murray).

Richie was a drywall taper by trade most of his life and had recently started working at Fleet Farm. He had a great love for family, friends, fishing, camping, and his Church.

Richie was...

Oct 2, 2018

Gene R. Butler, age 67, died on Oct. 2, 2018 at the St. Cloud Veterans Administration hospital after years of struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He is survived by his wife, Susan, his daughters: Heidi (& Shawn) Vliem, Melissa (& Jason) Hensley, and Samantha (& Joe) Zwieg; his son, Adam (& Jennifer) Butler and his 12 grandchildren.

Gene...

Oct 2, 2018

Ruby E. Reisner age 78 of Alexandria died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Alomere Health in Alexandria.  A graveside service will be held 11:30 AM on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Evergreen Cemetery in Alexandria.

Oct 1, 2018

Irene Margaret Christine (Sumption) Larson was born to Ira “Howard” and Anna (Kroeger) Sumption on April 7, 1921 in Tyler, MN. She was baptized on May 12, 1921 and confirmed on June 9, 1935 at Aetna Lutheran Church in Ruthton, MN.  She was raised on farms within a two-mile radius of Ruthton, MN where she attended public school and...

Oct 1, 2018

Russell D. Osterberg was born on October 31, 1936, in rural Watkins, MN to Gerhard and Selma Osterberg. He was baptized and confirmed at Ostmark Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1953 and moved to Minneapolis to find a job.  He was not quite 17 when he worked in downtown office buildings doing jobs like mail...

Sep 30, 2018

Glen William “Bill” Skalisky was born June 3, 1946, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Nelson) Skalisky. Bill was raised in Sioux City where he attended school. Bill played football at Morningside High School. Following his graduation from Morningside he continued his education at Norfolk Junior College. He also played football for the college. Bill...

Sep 28, 2018

Paulvin Adolph Hertwig was born on July 17, 1932, in Miltona Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Paul and Bertha (Kalpin) Hertwig.  He attended country school in District 59 in Leaf Valley Township.  Paulvin helped his father farm and then was drafted into the U.S. Army.

Paulvin was united in marriage to Marie Meyer on October 19, 1957,...

Sep 28, 2018

PHILIP J ROERS

Philip Joseph Roers was born in Brandon Township on March 3, 1924 to Hubert and Emma (Kuhn) Roers.  He was baptized and confirmed at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville.  He attended country school for 8 years and graduated from Brandon High School in 1942.

Philip “Phil” was drafted into the US...

Sep 24, 2018

Mary Catherine (Appel) Fath was born on July 3, 1925, in Iona, Minnesota to Carl and Gertrude (Koob) Appel.  She graduated from Iona High School.

Mary was united in marriage to Celester “Tiny” Fath on March 7, 1945, in Lismore, MN while Tiny was on leave from the Navy.  The couple lived in Bremerton, WA, where they...

Sep 23, 2018

Ruth May Hanson was born on March 30, 1918 to Hans and Laura Hanson in Alexandria, Minnesota. Both of her parents loved music and singing. Papa played the guitar and Mama played the pump organ. They passed on this love of music to their daughter. Ruth’s papa died suddenly when she was only 13 years old. This was very...

Sep 12, 2018

Don completed his mission here on earth and is now continuing that mission in Heaven.  A man who always made you feel welcome, a very caring, compassionate person is now in a better place.  He is having a long-awaited reunion with family and friends.  He is in a safe place where he is socializing, enjoying coffee and reading to...

Sep 10, 2018

Margaret Mae (Fitch) Van Kempen was born May 1, 1925, in a farmhouse in Wood Lake, Minnesota to Gertrude (Sanders) and Seth Fitch.  Margaret grew up in Minneapolis graduating in 1943 from Central High School. Margaret and Jerome Van Kempen were married September 8, 1949 and moved to Alexandria shortly thereafter.

Margaret/Maggie wore many hats.  She was...

Sep 10, 2018

Helen Joyce Mosher was born on July 27, 1923 to Albert and Carrie Heidelberger at Ortonville, MN and was their only child.  Joyce was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dumont, MN.  She attended her early school years at District #55 near her home and later graduated from Wheaton High School in 1942.  Joyce’s mother passed...

Sep 9, 2018

Bernice “Bing” Vivian Wessel (nee Crosby) was born a twin with brother, Bruce Crosby, on July 10, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Roy and Bernice (Cooper) Crosby. She graduated from South Plainfield High School in 1959 and continued her education by taking typing and stenography courses in college.

Bing met Hank Wessel via the telephone in...

Sep 9, 2018

Norma Rebecca Klukken, the daughter of John O. and Helga (Vangstad) Klukken, was born in Gordon township of Todd County, Minnesota on September 27, 1925. Norma was raised on a family farm and assisted her father in record keeping for his insurance business. She attended District # 63, Osakis High School, class of 1943.  She went to Valley City...

Sep 3, 2018

Brenda Darlene Bollen (Van Camp) was born May 15, 1945 to Reo and Cleona (Miller) Van Camp in Addison, MI. Faith was very important throughout Brenda’s life, and this began with her baptism at Jerome United Methodist Church and continued on to her confirmation there as well. Brenda graduated from North Adams High School in 1963 and eventually found...

Sep 2, 2018

Avis Lorraine (Bredeson) Haug was born to Sanna and John Bredeson in Lawton, ND on April 25, 1933.  She attended grade and high school in Lawton, ND.  After high school she attended Mayville State College to become an elementary teacher.  She taught at various rural schools in Edinburg, Park River, ND and Langdon, ND.

Avis was married...

Sep 2, 2018

Claude Martin Euteneuer was born August 3, 1928 in Elmdale Township in Morrison County, MN. He was the son of Joseph and Caroline (Wenker) Euteneuer. Claude attended school in Upsala and Grey Eagle. He graduated from Grey Eagle High School.

Following high school Claude joined the United States Army. He was trained as a medical aidman and...

Sep 1, 2018

Myrtle Linda (Nack) Utley was born on October 9, 1933, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Walter and Sophia (Ziegelmann) Nack.  She grew up in rural Osakis and was baptized on November 5, 1933, and confirmed on May 18, 1947, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria.  Linda graduated from Osakis High School on June 1, 1951.  She attended beautician school in...