Obituaries

Jan 23, 2018

I, Ardella, passed away on January 23, 2018, in Alexandria, Minnesota.  I was born on November 26, 1924, to Paul and Louina (Schuhmacher) Neumann at the family farm in Leven Township near Villard.  I already had two sisters: Marjorie and Eula.

My school days were all in Villard, graduating from Villard High School in 1942.  I then...

Jan 22, 2018

Deloris Elaine Drexler was born February 16, 1924 in Belle River, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Susan (Beheng) Drexler. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Nicholas Church in Belle River.  Deloris attended school at rural District 26 and District 39. She graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1942.

She began work in the...

Jan 22, 2018

Maureen Marie was born on September 18, 1941, in Osakis, Minnesota the daughter of Al and Rosella (Rutten) Stoetzel.  She was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis, Minnesota.  She attended Osakis High School and graduated in 1959.

Maureen was united in marriage to Marvin Bruzik on May 8, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Church.  To...

Jan 22, 2018

Daniel Jerome Quinn was born in Alexandria, MN on October 11, 1955, to Virgil and Ethel (McNairn) Quinn.  He graduated from Brandon High School in 1973.  After graduation he worked for local farmers and Farmers Elevator of Kensington.

On October 7, 1978, Dan married Lisa Thoennes in Millerville, MN.  To this union the couple was blessed with...

Jan 20, 2018

Evelyn Jennie Mae (Wegener) LeSuer was born on May 17, 1916, in Woodside Township, Ottertail County, MN to Louis and Martha (Eheler) Wegener. She attended school around the Bertha area and at the age of 18 helped take care of her mother. Evelyn was united in marriage to Arthur A. LeSuer in 1933. The couple was blessed with four...

Jan 18, 2018

Shirley Mae Wagner, the daughter of George and Helma (Itella) Little, was born on October 8, 1936 in Glenwood, MN.  She attended grade school and helped her parents at home.  At the age of 16, Shirley met the love of her life, Roger Wagner.  They were united in marriage on November 24, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Jan 17, 2018

Eugen Kenneth “Doc” Karnis, the youngest 90-year-old you’ll ever meet, was the son of Michael and Helen (Bamsey) Karnis. He was born on September 13th, 1927 in Sioux Valley MN. During his school years, he was active in 4-H, winning many awards as well as a trip to Chicago to the National 4-H Congress. The 4 principals of 4-H...

Jan 16, 2018

Virginia (Ginger) Mae Nachtigal Bjurlin was born February 18, 1945, in Wheaton, MN, the oldest daughter of Carl & Leola Nachtigal. The family lived on a small farm six miles west of Wheaton and ten years later moved to a bigger house one mile east. In her early years she babysat, cleaned and waitressed at the Wheaton Café. After...

Jan 15, 2018

Larry Luverne Ludwig was born September 24, 1954 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Luverne and Shirley (Henshaw) Ludwig. At age three Larry and his family relocated to Alexandria Minnesota where he grew up and attended school. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1972.

Following school Larry worked on the family farm off County Road...

Jan 15, 2018

Shirley Ann Ingalls Moench, the daughter of Theobald and Frieda (Sailer) Finck, was born on March 24, 1951, in Richardton, ND at the Richardton Memorial Hospital.  She graduated from Hebron High School in 1969 and then furthered her education at the National College of Business with a degree in Business Administration in 1970. In October of 1973, Shirley married...

Jan 13, 2018

Malcolm was born in Madelia, MN on January 6, 1924.  He attended Madelia High School, and graduated in 1941.  He also attended the U of M, where he met, and married, Anita Tricker on March 10, 1945.

He served, in the army, at Camp Roberts in California.  Following his military service, he began farming near...

Jan 10, 2018

Orlowski, Mary Louise (Miller)

Our beautiful mother Mary (Mick) Orlowski, 83, of Alexandria, MN, formerly of Glenwood, MN, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 10th, 2018, after a variety of health complications.

Mary was born on November 5th, 1934, to Margaret and Clarence Miller, and attended Catholic school in St. Cloud before eventually graduating from Sauk...

Jan 9, 2018

Dale Arvid Dvorsak was born September 8, 1944 in Glenwood, MN, the son of Roy and Christine (Kalina) Dvorsak.  He grew up in Glenwood where he graduated from high school. Following his schooling Dale worked at various jobs.

In 1965 Dale entered the armed services. He served in the United States Army until 1967. Dale was trained...

Jan 8, 2018

Clark Christie Sherrett was born on April 14, 1936 in Herman, Minnesota, the son of Charles Christie and Reba (Findley) Sherrett.   He was baptized on October 10, 1937 at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Herman.  He grew up on a farm outside of Herman and attended Herman High School.

He was enlisted into the United States Army...

Jan 7, 2018

Charlene Ann Orler was born March 18, 1944 in Norway, MI, the daughter of Peter and Lucille (Raymore) Orler. She grew up in Norway where she attended school and graduated from Norway High School in 1962.

Shortly after Charlene’s graduation, she traveled to Anchorage and was united in marriage to Lynwood Hart on June 30, 1962, her...

Jan 6, 2018

Thomas Crouch Tollefson, the only child of Murald and Margaret (Crouch) Tollefson, was born on August 12, 1931, in Minneapolis, MN.  Tom graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in 1949.  He then enlisted into the United States Army from 1951 until 1953.  After his service in the Army, Tom obtained his Bachelor’s Degree of Arts from the University of Minnesota...

Jan 6, 2018

Roland John “Bud” Bruzek of Alexandria was born to John and Grace Bruzek May 22, 1947. Bud was raised on the family farm in “Bohunk Hills” until moving into town at age 6. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. Bud was a very smart man, upon graduating Jefferson High School Bud went on...

Jan 6, 2018

Donna M. Siegrist age 83 of Alexandria formerly of Minneapolis died on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Edgewood Vista in Alexandria.  A Memorial Service will be held 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Spirit Life Church; 912 State Hwy 29 N; Alexandria, MN.  Visitation will be held from 2 -2:30 PM prior to the service at the...

Jan 4, 2018

Helen Ann Paulson, daughter of Arthur and Dora L (Johnson) Paulson, was born on May 7, 1925 in Staples, MN.  She graduated from Staples High School in 1943 then entered into nurses training at Illinois Masonic Hospital School of Nursing and graduated on March 3, 1945.  She began her nursing career with Dr. D.K. Bacon in St. Paul for...

Jan 1, 2018

Palmer Gordon Bergner Jr. was born on March 17, 1939, in Starbuck, MN to Esther (Stahl) and Palmer Bergner Sr.  He was baptized at East Moe and confirmed at Carlos Lutheran Church.  Palmer graduated the class of 1957, from Central High School in Alexandria.  He spent four years in the U.S. Air Force.

On November 21, 1964,...