Obituaries
Gladys Vogt
Sep 26, 2016
Gladys Mae (Rohloff) Vogt was born on May 30, 1931 in Evansville Township to Julius and Alma (Braun) Rohloff. She graduated from Evansville High School and moved to Minneapolis where she met Rodney Vogt. On January 1, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Rodney Vogt at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Evansville. The couple moved to Willmar where the...
Wilbur Glaesemann
Sep 25, 2016
Wilbur "Buzz" Glaesemann, father of Richard Glaesemann died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN at the age of 88 years old. A private graveside service will be held on Enderlin, ND at a later date. Buzz, born to Otto F. and Daisy (Bartels) Glaesemann in Enderlin, ND, died peacefully at the Community Memorial Home in...
Matthew Kjelland
Sep 23, 2016
Matthew James Kjelland was born on September 8, 1985 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Michael and Susan (Kragnes) Kjelland. Matt had a wonderful childhood as he lived in an awesome neighborhood where the boys enjoyed playing basketball, baseball or playing in the treasure in the vacant lot. He attended Alexandria High School where he was on the football, basketball,...
Kathleen Haining
Sep 21, 2016
Kathleen Jeanette Lowe was born on March 5, 1921, in Milaca, Minnesota, the daughter of John & Frances (Anderson) Lowe. She graduated from high school in Motley, Minnesota in 1938 and from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English in 1942. In July 1942, Kathleen married Roscoe Haining. For the first two years of their...
Lester Blanshan
Sep 20, 2016
Lester James Blanshan passed away on Monday September 20th at Knute Nelson. He was born April 29, 1921, the middle child of a family of 13. Born to Victor and Stella (Pflughaupt) Blanshan in Bingham Lake, Minnesota. He received his schooling in Bingham Lake and at age 17, during the depression, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in Zumbrota, MN....
"Monty Hevern
Sep 18, 2016
"Monty" Francis Hevern was born in Hillsboro, ND on December 23, 1931 to Josephine Lund Hevern and Francis G. Hevern. His family moved to Osakis, MN when he was a young boy. As a young man he moved to Livingston, Montana and worked for a ranch for a number of years. Monty retired from school district 206 after a number...
Harriet Staffanson
Sep 18, 2016
Harriet Ione Staffanson 2/6/1921 to 9/18/2016 Harriet was born February 6, 1921, in a cabin on Red Rock Lake north of Kensington. She was Postmaster in Farwell for nine years. She lived a quiet, unpretentious lifestyle and found joy in cooking homemade meals from scratch, baking the best apple pies, and growing beautiful African Violets. Family came first and was...
LaVerne Oxendale
Sep 15, 2016
LaVerne "Bud" L. Oxendale (8/31/1934-9/15/2016) age 82 of Alexandria, MN formerly of Blaine, MN. Bud passed peacefully at his lake home in the afternoon on the 15th of September 2016. He is survived by and was the beloved father of Denise (Art Platt) Wishcop; grandfather, of Danielle (Matt) and Joseph (Krysta); great grandfather "Bumpa" to Skylar Noelle, Emersen Grace, Aiden...
Donald Engebretson
Sep 11, 2016
Donald Christian Engebretson passed away at home on September 11, 2016. He was 84 years of age. Don was born on December 18, 1931 in Kensington Minnesota to Agnes and Christian Engebretson. They moved to Alexandria where Don Graduated from Central High School in 1953. He was in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict stationed in Alabama. Upon returning...
Alanah Faber
Sep 10, 2016
Alanah Marie Faber, the daughter of David Faber and Sheila Barsness, was born on August 27, 1997 in Alexandria, MN. She grew up in Alexandria and enjoyed spending time with her family especially with her Grandma Kay and Grandma Diane. She attended Alexandria schools and was active in many activities and sports including, soccer, figure skating, dance and volleyball. Alanah...
Phyllis Schoenrock
Sep 10, 2016
Phyllis Louise Halvorson was born April 27, 1947 in Appleton, MN, the daughter of Hjalmar and Leona (Kashmark) Halvorson. She was raised in Appleton when she attended school. Following her graduation Phyllis moved to La Junta, CO for about two years where she was treated for asthma. While there, she began working at the National Jewish Hospital and was training...
Rosemary Grundei
Sep 7, 2016
ROSEMARY GRUNDEI Rosemary Miller was born August 9, 1920 in Belle River Township, MN, the daughter of John and Anna (Quinn) Miller. She was raised at Belle River and attended District 62 country school and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1938. Rosemary worked as a server at Miller's Cottage Inn and participated in hosting the Governor's Fishing Opener for...
Michael Samsel
Sep 5, 2016
Michael Francis Samsel was born on April 4, 1960, the son of Richard (Sam) and Marilyn Samsel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was married to Lanae Samsel on January 4, 1980. Mike enjoyed restoring classic cars, motorcycles, or anything with wheels. He was an excellent pool player, great story teller (king of the one liners) and enjoyed fishing. Most of all...
Kay Faber
Sep 3, 2016
OBITUARY Kay Ann Faber, the daughter of Harold and Audrey (Hines) Wussow, was born on July 1, 1943 in Mankato, MN. She lived in Austin, MN before moving to Fridley, MN where she graduated high school in 1961. Kay met Jerald Faber in Austin, MN and together they were united in marriage on February 2, 1963 at St. John's Lutheran...
Timothy Klein
Sep 2, 2016
OBITUARY Timothy Michael Klein was born in St. Paul, MN, the son of Mark Klein and Karen Salo, on June 29, 1987. Tim grew up in Alexandria and attended Jefferson High School there. Tim spent time at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge in Minneapolis and was a part of Life Right Outreach and the Fortress in Willmar. Most recently Tim...
Stephen Bartos
Sep 1, 2016
OBITUARY Stephen Walter Bartos was born in Alexandria, MN on July 19, 1953, the son of John and Clara (Klimek) Bartos. He grew up on his family's dairy farm and was proud to live there his entire life. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971. He continued his education at the Alexandria Technical College receiving a degree in Farm...
Ruth Sunde
Aug 31, 2016
Ruth Sunde age 96 of Alexandria, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Bethany Home. A memorial service will take place on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria. A visitation will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00 Pm to 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and...
William MD
Aug 28, 2016
Bill was a gentle man who found his calling as a small town doctor in rural Minnesota. There was a time, not so long ago, when there wasn't as much science as there is today. Back then medical advances and technology simply evolved at a slower pace. It was a time when instinct still ruled the day, when gut feelings...
Brandon Randt
Aug 27, 2016
Brandon Darryl Randt was born October 25, 1986 in Glencoe, MN, the son of Darryl and Christine Randt. He began school in Glencoe. Before starting third grade Brandon's family moved to Hutchinson, MN where he continued his schooling. Following his graduation from Hutchinson High School Brandon moved to Alexandria, MN and continued his education at Alexandria Technical College. He graduated...
Carlson Janes
Aug 27, 2016
Arlene (Lykken) Janes-Carlson, 75, of Alexandria, MN, passed away at home under Hospice care on Tuesday, August 27 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Arlene was born in Fargo, ND on February 13, 1938. She graduated from Kindred High School and continued on at State Teachers College in Valley City, ND. Arlene was married to Damian Janes on October 6,...
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