Obituaries

Dec 14, 2017

Marian Jane Barr, age 98 of Marshall, MN formerly of Alexandria passed away on December 14, 2017 at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, MN.  A celebration of her life will be held on December 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church, 822 Douglas Street, Alexandria, MN.  Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM...

Dec 14, 2017

Luella “Lou” Barbara Geris, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Terfehr) Schmidt, was born on October 24, 1919 in Miltona Township, MN.  Lou attended District #93 through the eighth grade and helped her parents on the farm selling potatoes and cucumbers.  At a barn dance Lou met the love of her life, Ves Geris.  They were united in marriage...

Dec 14, 2017

Monica Baltes, age 89 of Sartell formerly of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Country Manor. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:00AM. Visitation will take place on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Parish Prayers at...

Dec 10, 2017

Kenneth “Fritz” Roy Dahlke, age 89, passed away on December 10, 2017. He was born to Louis and Clara (Braun) Dahlke on May 5th, 1928, in McCloud County.  Baptized, confirmed, and attended parochial school at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Brownton, MN. He then attended Brownton High School and graduated on May 28, 1946.  He drove milk truck for Brownton Creamery...

Dec 10, 2017

Elda Evelyn Lindquist age 90 of Alexandria, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. A funeral service will take place at Berea Lutheran Church in Alexandria at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.

Elda Evelyn (Freeberg) Lindquist entered...

Dec 10, 2017

Herbert Nicholas Botzet, the son of Henry and Anna (Roers) Botzet, was born on August 6, 1925 in Leaf Valley Township, MN.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Millerville through the eighth grade.  Herb worked on his family’s Century Dairy Farm for his entire life growing crops and raising livestock.

Herbert was united in marriage to...

Dec 9, 2017

John Anthony Gaspard was born on August 29, 1947, in Richmond, California.  He attended school in Richmond and worked several jobs in the area.

In 1980, John moved to Minnesota where he met and married Vickie Hallstrom on December 11, 1981 in Glenwood.  The couple lived in Glenwood for a short time and then moved to Alexandria...

Dec 7, 2017

Phyllis Clare Swenson was born on October 12, 1922 on Columbus Day to Peter and Lillian Swenson in Alexandria, Minnesota.   She grew up in Holmes City, MN and graduated from Alexandria High School.

Phyllis married Egner Zastrow in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 2, 1940.  They lived in many places; St. Paul,MN, New Germany,MN, Alexandria,MN, New Effington,...

Dec 6, 2017

Rosemary Esther Martin was born August 23, 1929, in Woodruff, WI, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Stuve) Martin. Her family moved to Humbird, WI, where she grew up and graduated from high school. Rosemary continued her education in nursing at Superior State College.

On August 26, 1948, Rosemary was united in marriage to Lyle C. Williams. ...

Dec 4, 2017

Fern Lucille (Paulson) Halstead, 99

Fern L. Halstead died  (December 4, 2017) at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, IL.

She was born September 20, 1918, in Forada, Minnesota.  The daughter of the late Hans and Ida (Roby) Paulson.  She attended Oscar Lake Schools.

Fern enjoyed her crafts and flowers, spending many hours...

Dec 4, 2017

Irene Rose Korkowski was born September 5, 1927 in Brandon, MN, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Freske) Korkowski. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon. Irene attended school in Brandon where she graduated from high school.

Irene started working at Runestone Electric Association where she met Bill Bundy. On November 28,...

Nov 30, 2017

Alger “Al” Iverson was born on February 20, 1928, in Lien Township, Grant County, Minnesota to Nicholai and Anna (Neitzel) Iverson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Barrett, MN.  Al attended school in Lien Township through the 7th grade.  He then helped on the family farm until he was 18, when he started helping farmers...

Nov 24, 2017

Ellen Marion Prchal was born July 11, 1930 in Hudson Township, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Vacek) Prchal. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Ellen attended School District 94 though the eighth grade.  As a young adult Ellen worked as a nanny and housekeeper for various people.

On September 26, 1949 Ellen...

Nov 21, 2017

OBITUARY

Coy Springer was born on February 17, 1958, in Minneapolis, MN to Elaine and William McCoy.  When Coy was a teenager, she moved to Alexandria with her mother and grandmother.  She helped her family run Broken Arrow Resort in Alexandria for a number of years.

Coy attended Central Jr. High and graduated from Jefferson...

Nov 21, 2017

Olaf “Ole” Nyland age 90 of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Bethany Home. A memorial service will take place at the Bethany Home Chapel on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM with a visitation taking place one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home of Alexandria, MN. www.andersonfuneral.net

Nov 21, 2017

Keith Darwin Lundsetter was born January 3, 1962 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Franklin and Shirley (Vold) Lundsetter. Keith grew up in Fergus Falls where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1980. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota, Morris, where he received degrees in Psychology and Human Services.

On August 23,...

Nov 21, 2017

Doris Louise Harry was born January 10, 1925 in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Asa and Edna (Zuehlsdorff) Harry. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.  She attended school in Fergus Falls where she graduated from Washington High School in 1942.

Doris was united in marriage to Verner Josephs on...

Nov 19, 2017

Laura Ann Mikkelson was born September 10, 1958 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Marvin and Maggie (Larson) Mikkelson. Laurie grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976.

On April 22, 1978 Laurie was united in marriage to Gary Oberg in Alexandria. The couple made their home in Alexandria and began raising a...

Nov 17, 2017

Orville Jacobson age 95 of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Glenwood Retirement Village. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:30 AM at the Glenwood Retirement Village- Chapel in Glenwood with a visitation taking place one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Arrangements are with the Anderson...

Nov 17, 2017

Robert Fredrick Forster was born on April 25, 1939, in Minneapolis, MN to Alfred and Doris (Hodge) Forster.  He attended school through the 8th grade in Minneapolis.  For 30 years, Robert worked setting up for banquets at the hotel in the IDS Center.

Robert was united in marriage to Victoria Tuey on April 24, 1967, in Minneapolis. ...