Obituaries

Shelly Larson

Nov 14, 2017

Shelly Marie Larson passed away at her home in Elbow Lake Mn on November 14th, 2017.

Shelly was born to Kenneth and Dora Shamp in Wadena Mn at the Wesley Hospital on December 29th, 1971.  She graduated from Brookings High School in Brookings ND in 1989.

Shelly was married and divorced and had three sons:...

Hyacinth Kuhn

Nov 11, 2017

Hyacinth “Hy” Emma Kuhn, was born on October 11, 1918 in Millerville, Minnesota to George and Anna (Bitzan) Kuhn.  She was baptized at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville.  Hy attended St. Mary’s Parochial School in Millerville and later went on to Dakota Business College in Fargo, North Dakota.

As a teenager, Hy went...

Daniel "Sam" Olson

Nov 10, 2017

A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria Minnesota at 2:00 PM with a visitation taking place one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will take place at the Mounds Grove Cemetery in Evansville later that afternoon.

Daniel “Sam” Charles Olson was born...

Lee Radil

Nov 9, 2017

Lee Radil age 58 of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly at the Douglas County Hospital on Thursday, November 9, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the St. John Nepomuk Church, with burial immediately following at Lake Mary Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 13, 2017 from...

Evelyn Jesnowski

Nov 8, 2017

Evelyn Grace Jesnowski, infant daughter of Adam and Katherine (Briard) Jesnowski, was stillborn on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

A Private Family funeral service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ottertail, MN.

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Carolyn Johnson

Nov 7, 2017

Carolyn “CJ” Johnson, Associate Professor Emeritus of Communications at Cal State Fullerton, died on November 7, 2017 at the age of 76.  She was born August 9, 1941 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota to Clarence and Edith Johnson.  She attended Parkers Prairie High School where she was active in drama and theater.  After high school she attended Augsburg College in...

Todd Young

Nov 7, 2017

Todd Young, age 48 of Brandon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. Visitation will take place Friday, November 10, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home and also one hour...

Susan Erickson

Nov 6, 2017

Susan Jean Erickson age 71 of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Knute Nelson Home. A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, with a visitation taking place one hour prior. Interment will take place at Kinkead Cemetery. Arrangements are with the...

Russell Henningsgaard

Nov 4, 2017

Russell Arden Henningsgaard was born May 14, 1922 in Little Sauk, MN, the son of Oscar and Sophie (Nelson) Henningsgaard.  He was baptized as an infant at Little Sauk Lutheran Church and also again at the age of eighty-eight. As a child Russell moved with his family to a farm southeast of Alexandria, MN when he was four. He...

Roger Cook

Nov 3, 2017

Roger William Cook was born February 12, 1930 in Moody County, SD, the son of Casper and Lila (Eastman) Cook.  He attended Blinsmon Country School in Moody County, SD and graduated from Trent High School in Trent, SD.

Roger served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Roger dedicated his life’s work to the field...

Gary Dynda

Nov 3, 2017

Gary Frank Dynda was born on February 23, 1944, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Frank and Sylvia (Kalina) Dynda.  He was raised on a farm in Lake Mary Township and was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Nepomuk Catholic Church.  He attended Maple Lake Country School and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1961.  In 1963, Gary was...

Eldon Langsev

Nov 2, 2017

Eldon Langsev was born on August 3, 1928, in Blue Earth Minnesota the son of Sievert and Fola (Amy) Evans.  As a young boy the family moved to South Dakota where he attended high school and played for the football team.  After graduation Eldon was enlisted into United States Army at the end of World War II and then...

Keith Krier

Nov 1, 2017

Keith N. Krier, age 95 of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.  Survived by his daughters: Katherine (Gary) Reagan, Nancy (Larry) Wazeter, Mary Ellen (Doug) Thompson; five grandchildren: Sally (Jesse) Reagan-Smith, Nick Reagan, Samatha Thompson, Laurel Thompson, Rachel Thompson; great granddaughter, Charlotte Smith; brother-in-law, Maurice (Mag) Weyhmiller; special niece Patricia Preller.

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Dolores Johnson

Nov 1, 2017

Dolores Evelyn Johnson was born on July 24, 1936, in Murray County, the daughter of Arvid and Florence Johnson.  The family moved to Alexandria when Dolores was a young girl.  She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1954.  After graduation she moved to the Twin Cities where she began her career in the hotel industry.  Dolores then moved to...

Roy Johansen

Oct 30, 2017

Roy Palmer Johansen, passed peacefully on Oct. 30, 2017 at the age of 88.  He is survived by five children: Barry (Martha) Johansen, Nancy (Brian) Wester, Karan Hillberg, Katie (Carl) Haggenson, George Johansen; grandchildren: Jake (Courtney), Erin, Heidi (Cassie), Kristen, Lauren (Jeff), Elizabeth (Trent).

He is preceded in death by his parents: Gustave & Agnes Johansen; wife,...

Steven Anderson

Oct 29, 2017

Steven James Anderson was born September 1, 1959 in Melrose, MN, the son of James and Angie (Van Heel) Anderson. He was raised in the Long Prairie and Grey Eagle area. Steven attended school in Long Prairie where he graduated from high school.

Steven continued his education at Alexandria Technical College where he earned a degree in...

Nona Erickson

Oct 28, 2017

Nona Gene (Davies) Erickson was born March 4, 1935, in Fosston, MN, the daughter of Clyde and Leila Davies.  After a short time in North Dakota, the family moved to Thief River Falls, MN.  Nona graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1953.  Following her graduation, she also attended Trinity Bible College in Chicago.

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Myron Brede

Oct 27, 2017

Myron John Brede age eighty-six of Nelson, passed away at the Douglas County Hospital, on Friday, October 27, 2017. A memorial service will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation taking place one hour prior at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Geneva Cemetery.

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Kennard Loveland

Oct 27, 2017

Kennard John Loveland, son of Robert and Audrey (Espeset) Loveland, was born on December 3, 1946 in Estherville, Iowa.  In 1964, Ken graduated from Kasson High School where he was an accomplished athlete in both football and track.  It is here that he also met his high school sweetheart, Sharon Erath, whom he later married on June 4, 1966....

Norman Nelson

Oct 25, 2017

Norman Eugene Nelson age 85 of rural Eagle Bend died on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 11AM at St. Williams Catholic Church in Parkers Prairie, MN.

A Visitation will take place on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 4-7 PM...