Obituaries
Nancy Lee Carroll
Jan 19, 2026
Nancy Lee Carroll, 85, died peacefully January 19, 2026, at Diamond Willow Memory Care in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Nancy was born June 29, 1940 to Franklyn and Ida Zierer in Bloomington, MN. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1958. After completing her schooling, Nancy met her future husband, John Carroll, while working at General Mills in Golden Valley, MN. The couple...
Roger Leo Josephson
May 17, 2026
Roger Leo Josephson was born December 23, 1939, to Walter and Hulda Josephson in Urness Township. He passed away on May 17, 2026. Roger was a man of quiet strength, steady hands, and a generous heart. He never sought attention, but the people who knew and loved him knew they could always count on him.
At just 17 years old, with...
Marty Norman Gulbrandson
May 17, 2026
Marty Gulbrandson, 66 of Hoffman, passed away at Knute Nelson in Alexandria on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Minnesota, beginning at 11:00 AM with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be immediately following the memorial service at the church and will take...
Gerald Howard Covel Sr.
May 16, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Covel Sr. was born on October 22, 1946, in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Howard and Agnes (Fraisl) Covel. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1964 and furthered his education at Alexandria Technical College and graduated in 1966. After graduation Jerry worked for World Aerospace in Minneapolis for 4 years before returning to Alexandria working at...
Margaret Helen Kirkey
May 13, 2026
Margaret Helen (Niederbaumer) Kirkey passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake. She was 86 years old. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 18th, 2026,...
Judy Irene Larsen
May 9, 2026
Judy Larsen, age 78, of Alexandria, died on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN. She was born on March 31, 1948, the daughter of Floyd and Mabel Anderson. A private family service will take place at Lake Leven Cemetery.
John P. Chan
May 6, 2026
John Peter Chan Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on April 30, 1939, to John Chan Sr. and Mary (Tvrdik) Chan, both of whom preceded him in death.He grew up on the farm his parents owned, and attended Country School District 14 at...
Mary Alice Huwe
May 4, 2026
Mary Alice (Christopherson) Huwe passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital. She was 79 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow the service at Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can...
David Howard Hvezda
May 3, 2026
David Howard Hvezda was born on August 22, 1938, in Starbuck, Minnesota the son of Howard and Helen (Hiebel) Hvezda. He grew up on a farm and attended country school. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1957. Dave met and married Florence Bettin on November 22, 1958. To this union four children were born.
As a teenager Dave started working...
James Joseph Patrick
May 3, 2026
James Joseph Patrick, 86 of Alexandria, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Memorial services will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria on Saturday, May 16, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM. Public visitation will take place two hours prior to services, from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Alexandria...
Arlou L. Schwendemann
May 2, 2026
Arlou LaMae Schwendemann was born on May 18, 1934 in Urness Township, the daughter of Andrew and Emma (Thorson) Urness. She attended country school, and later Kensington High School, before matriculating to Alexandria High School, where she graduated with the class of 1953.
After graduation, Arlou moved to the cities and married LaVerne Schwendemann in 1954. Together, they were blessed with...
Kenneth Albert Zeithamer Sr.
Apr 30, 2026
Kenneth Albert Zeithamer Sr.
February 10, 1937 – April 30, 2026
Kenneth Albert Zeithamer Sr. passed away on April 30, 2026, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Kenneth was born on February 10, 1937, in Lake Mary Township, Minnesota to Rudolph Sr. and Doris (Zilker) Zeithamer. He attended country school and helped on the family farm before joining the U.S. Army and serving two years...
Eugene John Burghardt
Apr 28, 2026
Eugene John Burghardt, known affectionately to many as Gene, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 28, 2026, in Alexandria, MN. Born on March 27, 1935, in Grand Island, NE, Gene’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, country, and career.
Gene’s early years were shaped by his fun-loving and adventurous spirit, optimism, and mischievousness. His...
Janice Ann Eiken
Apr 26, 2026
Janice Ann (Anderson) Eiken passed away on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at Covenant Living of Colorado at the age of 92. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Garfield, MN.
There will be no visitation prior to the service.
Douglas Duane Sherman
Apr 26, 2026
Douglas Duane Sherman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on April 26, 2026. Born on November 1, 1936, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Henry Burt and Mary Venette (White) Sherman, Douglas lived a life marked by dedication, creativity, and tireless service to others.
Doug graduated from Thomas Edison High School in...
Maggie Krohnfeldt
Apr 26, 2026
Magdalen Mildred (Suchy) Krohnfeldt was born on November 8, 1956, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota the daughter of Tony and Mary (Debilzen) Suchy. She grew up on a farm between Millerville and Urbank. Maggie loved farm life and the animals on the farm. As a young girl she even had a pet goat. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1975.
On...
Ronald Anthony Propeck
Apr 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Anthony Propeck—beloved husband, father, and grandfather—on April 20, 2026.
Born on October 30, 1956, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Mary Ann and John Propeck, Ron spent his early years in Sioux City before moving to Osakis. It was there, during his high school years, that he met the love...
Beverly Karen Nelson
Apr 19, 2026
Beverly Nelson, 91, of Alexandria passed away on Sunday, April 19.
Beverly was born on November 16, 1934, in Starbuck, MN to Alpha Caroline (Sodergren) Nelson and Emil William (Willie) Nelson. Bev grew up on a farm in rural Holmes City. Until eighth grade she attended a one-room schoolhouse, and her father took her by sleigh in the winter. She graduated...
Carolyn Marie Navratil
Apr 17, 2026
Carolyn Marie (Trevathan) Navratil, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 17, 2026, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1951, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and was one of four children born to Dwight and Marie (Hale) Trevathan. Early in her life, her family relocated to...
