Obituaries
Terry Dillon
Dec 5, 2018
Terry Lynn Dillon was born on January 15, 1950 to Kenneth and Lois (Addams) Dillon in Algona, Iowa. Due to the nature of his father’s work, Terry lived in and saw a variety of places when he was growing up. After graduating from Gowrie High School, Terry spent ample time in his band, WEST MINIST’R, showcasing his talents as...
Lowell Berg
Dec 5, 2018
Lowell Orlin Berg was born June 25, 1927, in Elbow Lake Township, Grant County, Minnesota to Clifford and Cora Berg. He worked and helped his father farm. From 1951-1953, Lowell served in the U.S. Army. On August 7, 1955, Lowell was united in marriage to Doris Lindblom. The couple made their home in Roseville, MN. Lowell worked at Waldorf...
Harlan Strand
Dec 3, 2018
Harlan Wilson Strand was born on July 14, 1927, in Montevideo, MN to Wilson and Myrtle (Barsness) Strand. He grew up in Montevideo and was very active in the Boy Scouts earning his Eagle Scout in 1944. Harlan graduated from Montevideo High School in 1945. He attended college and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting. Harlan worked at Swift...
Jan Stanlake
Dec 2, 2018
Jan Kalka Stanlake, age 57, of Parkers Prairie, MN died Sunday, December 2nd at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria, MN following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Visitation being held December 10th, 4pm - 7pm at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. Mass of Christian burial held December 11th, 1PM at St Mary's Catholic Church with a viewing held there...
Stanley Max
Nov 30, 2018
Stanley Harris Max was born December 4th, 1924 in Farwell, Minnesota. The son of Henry and Minnie (Buckem) Max.
His family moved to Alexandria when he was four. Stan was confirmed at First English Lutheran church in Alexandria in August, 1939.
Stan graduated from Central High School in 1943. He enjoyed playing baseball, football, and...
Archie Zeithamer
Nov 29, 2018
Archie Eugene Zeithamer, the son of Joseph and Anna (Chan) Zeithamer, was born on August 17, 1932 near Lowry, MN. He graduated from grade school. In February 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army and served two years in the First Armor Division at Fort Hood, TX. He was Honorably discharged as Technical Sergeant in February of 1955....
Kathleen Ferson
Nov 21, 2018
Kathleen Avalon (Grosz) Ferson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by family at her home, after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer.
“Kitty” was born January 30, 1938, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of William P. and Iona S. (Van Dyke) Grosz. She, her parents and three siblings, Ben, Gwen, and...
Mary Pajari
Nov 21, 2018
Mary Louise Lund was born July 7, 1948 in Alexandria, MN, the seventh, and baby, child of Engvald and Vendla (Aslagson) Lund. She was raised in Alexandria where she graduated high school. Mary continued her education and received an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management.
Mary was blessed with two son, Cody and Brandon. She worked...
Glenda Nelson
Nov 20, 2018
Glenda Rae Nelson was born in Madison, Minnesota, the daughter of Lloyd and Doris (Milbrandt) McLagan. She was raised and attended school in Bellingham, MN. She then married the “Love of her Life”, Tyler Nelson on July 23, 1960. Glenda stayed at home and raised two wonderful daughters Cheryl and Sandra. Tyler’s work brought his family to many cities...
Donald Heckman
Nov 17, 2018
Donald LeRoy Heckman was born March 22, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Daniel and Mable (Hanson) Heckman. He was raised in the Twin Cities where he graduated from high school.
In 1942, Donald was united in marriage to Joyce (Sheldon). The couple made their home in Minneapolis and were blessed with three sons, Gary, John...
Joyce Van Kempen
Nov 17, 2018
Joyce Kathleen was the youngest child born to Wilfred and Jeanette Barklind on March 14, 1942 in Minneapolis. The little sister who tailed her big sisters wherever they went and got away with everything. As she grew up the sisters became close friends that worked together at the resort, played together on the same bowling team and enjoyed fishing...
Paul Remarcik
Nov 15, 2018
Paul George Remarcik, the son of Joseph and Agnes (Leonard) Remarcki, was born on January 18, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN.
Paul graduated from high school and then enlisted into the United States armed forces. He moved to Alexandria worked for Alex Glass and Glazing for many years. He liked fishing and visiting with his friends and neighbors. ...
Robert Richardson
Nov 10, 2018
Robert Edward Richardson, son of Robert Earl and Marion Rose (Schmidt) RIchardson, was born on November 19, 1958 in St. Paul, MN. Bob attended St. Paul Johnson High School and graduated class of 1976. Shortly thereafter, Bob made his way up to the Alexandria area where he has been ever since. Bob has been involved in auto mechanics and...
Linda Klobes
Nov 7, 2018
Linda (Baltes) Klobes was born to LaVerne and Jeanette (Uphus) Baltes on October 17, 1951 in St. Paul, MN.
On this day November 7, 2018, Jesus came to wrap her in His loving embrace and take her hand to walk her home to his Heavenly realm, rejoicing in her home coming.
Linda loved her family...
Curtis McDermond
Nov 5, 2018
Curtis McDermond, age 69, died on Monday, November 5, 2018. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Trinity Cemetery in Brooten. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Full obituary to follow
Dale Serum
Nov 4, 2018
Dale Gordon Serum was born in Halstad, MN on June 23, 1934. His parents were the beloved Anna and Orlando Serum.
Growing up in Halstad, a small farming community, Dale played sports year-round with the same group of neighborhood friends who then graduated together in 1952. It was that year, that the Halstad Pirates so captivated this...
Debora Sullivan
Nov 1, 2018
Debora Lee (Fredrickson) Sullivan was born January 18, 1955 in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of William and Delores (Shadduck) Fredrickson. She was raised in Sioux City, where she attended school. Following her graduation from high school, she continued her education in Pella at Central College. Her studies took her to Germany and France, where she completed her Bachelor...
Randy Gertner
Oct 29, 2018
Randy Lee Gertner was born on January 11, 1957, the son of Rodney and Janice (Hubert) Gertner in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. He attended school at Walnut Grove and graduated from High School in 1975. Randy then moved to Alexandria where he attended Alexandria Technical College and received his degree in Marine & Small Engine. He received his Master Mechanics...
Otis Rainey Jr.
Oct 29, 2018
Otis Olen Rainey, Jr. was born on October 2, 1951 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Otis Olen Rainey, Sr. and Fanny Katherine Calahan Rainey. He grew up all over Oklahoma moving nearly every three months to a new town. His father and uncles worked for his grandfather’s company, Rainey Construction, and they built bridges all over Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas....
LeRoy Honebrink
Oct 26, 2018
LeRoy Fredrick Honebrink was born on January 1, 1927, in Delano, Minnesota to Emil and Holdina (Telthoester) Honebrink. He attended country school through 8th grade and took over the family farm after his father’s passing with the neighbors help.
LeRoy was united in marriage to Audrey Grunklee on July 11, 1953, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in...
