Obituaries
Wanda Dale Thun
Nov 23, 2025
Wanda was born to Herbert and Lina (Swor) Olson of Nelson, MN. She graduated from Central High School in 1958.
She worked at Investors Diversified in Minneapolis from 1958 to 1960. She then moved back to Alexandria and worked at KCMT-TV from 1960 to 1963. She started work at Our Lady of Mercy in November 1963 which then merged with Douglas...
David A. Navratil
Nov 22, 2025
David A. Navratil, beloved son, father, brother, and cherished friend, passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 23, 1949, in Alexandria, Minnesota, David lived a life marked by exploration, love for nature, and a deep commitment to his family and community.
He moved to California at age 16 to pursue his education and graduated...
Myrdene Ruth Borchert
Nov 21, 2025
Myrdene Ruth Borchert, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on August 15, 1933, in Brandon, Minnesota and she attended country school near Miltona, MN. She lived a full and vibrant life filled with love and dedication to those around her.
Myrdene’s career path reflected her...
Adeline Rose Hanson
Nov 21, 2025
Adeline Hanson was born on March 24, 1922 to Frank and Anne (Prchal) Kvitek. She lived with her parents on a farm near Holmes City and later moved to a farm North of Lowry. She entered the Reno School through the 6th grade and then moved to a place South of Brandon where she graduated from District 44. That Fall...
Gerald "Jerry" Sather
Nov 15, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Elmer Sather, age 92, of Nelson, died on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Galeon in Osakis. Jerry was born on September 23, 1933, to Lloyd Elmer Sather and Ada Myrtle Hansen at the family farm south of Nelson MN. He attended Nelson elementary school, then graduated from Alexandria high school in 1951. High school summers were spent...
Kenneth Vaughn Knauf
Nov 14, 2025
Kenneth Vaughn Knauf, 56 of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Alomere Healthcare Center in Alexandria. A public visitation for Ken will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota on Monday, December...
Dean Lloyd Biskey
Nov 14, 2025
Dean Lloyd Biskey passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home at the age of 60. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at Alexandria Covenant Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.
On December 19, 1964 in Waseca, MN, God blessed Roland and Linda Biskey with a beautiful...
Lorraine June Bedman
Nov 14, 2025
Lorraine June (Schoeneck) Bedman passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Vivie Knute Nelson Care Center at the age of 91. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Knute Nelson (Vivie) Chapel in Alexandria, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery.
In...
Dallas H. Triebenbach
Nov 12, 2025
Dallas Henry Triebenbach, a beloved member of the Osakis community, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 16, 1938, in Long Prairie, MN, Dallas dedicated both his life and career to service, family, and his passions.
Dallas's professional journey was defined by his long-standing commitment to others. For over 20 years, he served...
Donald J. Schlosser
Nov 12, 2025
Donald J. Schlosser, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 24, 1951, in Alexandria, MN, and grew up in the Belle River area, where his early years were spent...
Kathryn "Katie" Roselle Jahnke
Nov 11, 2025
Kathryn "Katie" Roselle (Thun) Jahnke of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 83. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:30 PM, Friday, November 21, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, with a prayer service and time of sharing at 6:30 PM. A funeral service will...
Jodi (Klug) Johnson
Nov 10, 2025
Jodi Anne Klug was born February 3, 1979 to Richard and Marilyn Klug in Wadena, MN and lived in Eagle Bend until moving with her family to Alexandria in 1982. She attended Garfield Elementary, Central High and graduated from Jefferson Senior High in 1997. She furthered her education at Brainerd Community College receiving a degree in Signs and Graphics. Later...
Ruth E. Mattson
Nov 10, 2025
Ruth Elva Mattson (Mittag) was born on July 29, 1926, the daughter of Paul & Ida Mittag on a farm near Leonard, Minnesota. She was baptized at Pinewood Lutheran Parsonage in Pinewood, MN and confirmed on November 1, 1942 at East Zion Church in Leonard, MN by Rev. Edward Livingston.
Ruth went to country school through the 8th grade and joined...
Arlene Mary Person
Nov 7, 2025
Arlene Mary Person passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on May 26, 1938, Arlene grew up in the Dalton and Fergus Falls area of Minnesota before graduating from Glenwood High School. After graduation, she moved with her parents to the Twin Cities, where she began her career with AT&T in Minneapolis.
Arlene married Donald N....
Charles Joseph Bollman
Nov 7, 2025
Chuck Bollman, 63, of Garfield passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Alomere Healthcare Center in Alexandria. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 5:00 PM, with a public visitation one hour prior. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service in the community room...
Dana M. Johnson
Nov 6, 2025
Dana M. Johnson, born on February 22, 1960, in Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away at his home on November 6, 2025 at the age of 65. Dana was a cherished son of Merlyn and Delores (Gerber) Johnson. His early years were spent on the family farm located on the west side of Lake Mary. There, he contributed to farm chores, developing...
Dorian "Dori" Erickson
Nov 5, 2025
Dorian “Dori” Rae Erickson, age 70, of Glenwood, Minnesota, died peacefully with her husband by her side on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home at 659 Voyager Drive NW in Alexandria, MN on Thursday, November 13th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on...
Patricia Anne Finnegan
Nov 3, 2025
Patricia "Trish" Finnegan, 66 of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, beginning at 2:00 PM. A public visitation will take place two hours prior to the service on Saturday, from noon - 2:00 PM.
Patrica Ann (Harvey) Finnegan passed away Monday, November 3rd...
Joan Petersen
Nov 3, 2025
Joan was born August 14, 1933 to Erwin and Judith (Windingstad) Bruss in Echo, Minnesota. She was the oldest of two daughters. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Wood Lake, Minnesota. She graduated from Lutheran Deaconess Nursing School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1955. She worked at hospitals in Missouri, Texas, and Illinois before working at...
Susanne "Sue" Wanda Nolan
Nov 2, 2025
Susanne "Sue" Wanda Nolan, 80 of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, with a funeral luncheon at the Holiday Inn to follow. A public visitation will take place on Thursday, November 13th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at...
