Obituaries

Mar 17, 2024

Denny Schnell, 67, of Alexandria passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 17th 2024.  Dennis Donald Schnell was born August 11, 1956 in Mendota, Illinois to Donald and Virginia Schnell.  Growing up Denny enjoyed helping his Grandpa Schnell and Grandpa Hahn on their farms.   Denny moved to Villard, MN at 15 years old where he...

Mar 14, 2024

Richard (Rick) M. Petersen, age 64, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in St. Cloud, Minnesota due to complications from a traumatic brain injury after an accidental fall. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Robert and Ramona Petersen, who have both preceded him in death. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Carlson was born on November 12, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Gosta and Juliette (Dedrick) Carlson.  During his childhood, they moved to Southern California.

On January 16, 1949, Ron was married to Dorothy Cawelti.  The couple settled in the rural town of Lakeview Terrace, CA, where they lived for 48 years and raised five children.  They were married...

Mar 10, 2024

Willis Greeley, age 90 of Bertha, MN, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at CentreCare in Long Prairie, MN. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with the Reverend John Martinson officiating. Military Honor will be performed by the American Legion Post 87, Veterans of Foreign...

Mar 2, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Cheryl Lynn (Nelson) Capp, of Alexandria, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Maple Grove, MN at the age of 72 years old.  She was born in Ortonville to Wesley and Avis (Henningson) Nelson on August 25th, 1951.  She lived with her parents in their home on Artichoke Lake, MN.  When she was about...

Feb 28, 2024

Gloria Whittaker, 91, of Alexandria passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will take place after the funeral luncheon at Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria.

Gloria Gayle Lundgren was...

Feb 23, 2024

Reginald "Reggie" Hale, a beloved member of the community, died on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Nelson Gables. He was born on October 16, 1931, in Redwood Falls, MN.

Raised by his grandma and aunt Hazel, he attended school in Morton where he cherished spending time with friends by the river. On July 6, 1952, Reggie was united in marriage to...

Feb 20, 2024

Dr. John Edward Toft, Jr. 

July 17, 1952 – February 20, 2024

John Toft was born on July 17, 1952 in Alexandria, Minnesota, son of John Edward Toft, Sr. and Laura Mae Toft. He peacefully passed away in Alexandria on February 20, holding the hands of his children and surrounded by love. 

John graduated from Alexandria High School in 1970. He went on...

Feb 17, 2024

Marjorie L. Vogt, affectionately known as Margie, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria. She was born in Dixon, Illinois, on September 5, 1931, to Myron and Alice (Erickson) Willey.  She graduated from Dixon High School in 1949. She was the captain of her 8th grade softball team and was proud their team won...

Feb 17, 2024

Verona passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 91 surrounded by family in Minnesota. Family and friends knew her as Ronnie. One of 10 children, she was born May 14, 1932 to William and Ulinka Brede. It was a big and loving family rooted in faith, and the bond she shared with her five brothers and four...

Feb 16, 2024

Cathie Renell (Lovold) Glaeseman, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2024, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud, MN.  She was born on November 27, 1952, to Leslie Richard Lovold and Hazel Christine (Anderson) Lovold.

Cathie was baptized on January 18, 1953, and confirmed at Lake Park Lutheran Church.  She grew up with her older siblings Larry Lovold and Christie (Lovold)...

Feb 15, 2024

Charles Eugene Foslien, age 88, of Royse City, TX, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born July 16, 1935, in Brandon, MN, to Mildred (Sarsland) and Rueben Foslien. Charles graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. On June 4, 1960, he married Gwendolyn Clarke Foslien in Alexandria, MN. Charles was a veteran...

Feb 12, 2024

Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Carol Pearson, a beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 60. She was born on May 24, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN, to her loving parents ViAnn and Charles Pearson. Jenny leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering love that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.

Jenny's...

Feb 12, 2024

Kenneth Patrick Wood, age 58, of Alexandria Minnesota died in his home with his loving wife by his side, after fighting a courageous, hard, long, cancer battle on Monday, February 12, 2024. Kenneth “Woody” Patrick Wood was born on August 23rd, 1965 in Houston, Texas. He grew up in South Houston, Texas with his parents, and his five sisters with...

Feb 9, 2024

James Clarence Olson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this world on February 9, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on May 3, 1931, in Staples, MN, to his loving parents, Clarence and Anna (Reichel) Olson.  After graduating from Staples High School, James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...

Feb 6, 2024

Emil John Stoltz, a man of great strength and unwavering determination, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria, MN. Born on October 6, 1933, Faribault, MN, Emil was the beloved son of his late parents and the youngest of his 13 siblings.  Emil's journey began when he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his...

Feb 6, 2024

Alan (Perry) Wahlin, 87, of Alexandria, MN, died February 6, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital following a stroke.

Perry was born on October 19, 1936, in Lund Township, MN to Eleanor (Wahlin) and Alton Wahlin, and was baptized at Christina Lutheran Church. At a very young age Perry’s family moved to East Chicago, and later Walkerton, IN. In 1945 the family...

Jan 30, 2024

Donna Marie Stahl was born to Ruth and Fred Stahl on December 15, 1928, attended by a midwife in Ashton, SD.  She was welcomed by her sister, Doris and three years later they welcomed another sister, Karen to this farm family.  Donna attended a one room school in rural South Dakota.  When Donna was in high school, the family sold...

Jan 29, 2024

Bonnie R. Vendel, age 97, passed away on January 29, 2024, at Bethany on the Lake.  

Bonnie was born on July 26, 1926, on a farm near Garfield, Minnesota to Engvald and Agnes Helgeson.  On June 16, 1946, she married Robert Vendel and together raised four children: Barbara, Richard, Paul and Mary Jane.  Bonnie worked as the church secretary at...