Obituaries
Kara Lee Kliewer
Feb 7, 2026
Kara Kliewer was born on October 16, 1972, in Mankato, Minnesota the daughter of Douglas and Theresa (Lyons) Kliewer. The family lived in Mankato until Kara was in the 8th grade and then they moved to Mason City, IA. In the early 1990’s she moved to Alexandria where she graduated from Alexandria Technical College with honors.
For several years Kara worked...
Arthur Ray Ross
Feb 5, 2026
Arthur Ross passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake at the age of 69 years old.
Arthur was known and loved by countless Target shoppers, where he proudly served as a greeter for more than 25 years. His friendly smile and kind presence left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
He...
Marlene Thordis Nelson
Feb 2, 2026
Marlene Nelson, 93 of Alexandria, passed away at her home at Grand Arbor in Alexandria on Monday, February 2, 2026. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Hoffman beginning at 11:00 AM, with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Solem Cemetery in Kensington following a funeral...
Collin M. Nelson
Feb 1, 2026
Collin Nelson, age 46, of Alexandria, passed away on February 1st.
Collin was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend whose heart was as big as his passions. He worked as a painter by trade, but his true love was photography—especially within the dirt track car racing community.
Family meant everything to Collin. He loved fiercely and wholeheartedly, and that love was...
Vergene Yvonne Hartfiel
Feb 1, 2026
Vergene Yvonne Hartfiel passed away on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie at the age of 89. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Megan Preston of First Lutheran Church officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....
Sherwin "Steve" Spiegel
Jan 29, 2026
A beautiful voice fell silent when Sherwin “Steve” Spiegel passed away peacefully on January 29. Born in St. Paul, Steve settled in Alexandria with his young family when he joined KXRA in 1963. His deep, baritone voice echoed over the radio waves for 40 years
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Joanne. He will be...
Avis Marie Fagerlund
Jan 26, 2026
Avis Fagerlund, 99 of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at The Galeon in Osakis. Services in Thief River Falls, Minnesota are currently pending.
Katherine Joanne Lee
Jan 24, 2026
Katherine Joanne (Skrove) Lee passed away on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake. She was 89 years old. A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield, MN...
Sarah Kaczrowski
Jan 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Sarah Ann Kaczrowski, following a brief and courageous journey with cancer. Sarah, age 46, was born on August 14, 1979, and entered eternal rest on January 23, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by the love of her family.
A...
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen
Jan 21, 2026
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Woodcrest Assisted Living at the age of 74. A Graveside Service will be held at Geneva Cemetery in the Spring.
Harry "Ed" Edward Colen was born on March 2, 1951, in Mankato, Minnesota to Harry and Shirley (Jensen) Colen. Ed's early years were spent in St. Louis Park and...
Denver Ray Feeken
Jan 20, 2026
In Loving Memory
5/16/1998- 1/20/2026
An Outstanding Son, Fantastic Brother, and Terrific Father; Denver Ray Feeken was born on May 16, 1998, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was raised by his loving parents, Lance and Amy Feeken. The family lived in Alexandria for a few years, during which time he attended Head Start preschool and Kindergarten at Washington Elementary....
Nancy Lee Carroll
Jan 19, 2026
Nancy Lee Carroll, 85 of Alexandria, passed away at her home at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Nancy's service details and obituary are forthcoming.
Eileen Haskins
Jan 19, 2026
Eileen Birdella Haskins was born in Morris, Minnesota on March 31, 1930, to Bernard and Stella (Meyers) Handorff. She was the oldest of five children. She had one sister, Mary and three brothers, Neil, Gerald, and Wayne.
They lived on a farm near Morris until Eileen was 3 years old. After their farm was burned down by a lightning strike, their...
Paul Clifford Strom
Jan 19, 2026
Paul Clifford Strom was born on October 8, 1951, in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Clifford and Viola (née Johnson) Strom. He grew up in the Brandon area and graduated from Brandon High School in 1970. Some of his happiest childhood memories were family time on Lake Chippewa, taking cattle to the Twin Cities with his Uncle Roy, and working with his...
Florence Stanz
Jan 16, 2026
Florence Stanz was born September 14, 1925, to her parents August and Minnie (Zuehlsdorf) Kraemer near Redwood Falls, MN and passed away January 16, 2026, at 100 years old.
Florence was their fourth child following brothers Clarence and Victor, and sister, Myrtle. She graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1943 and worked for her dad's oil business as a bookkeeper....
Richard E. Knutson
Jan 15, 2026
Richard Erling Knutson was born on June 14, 1930, in Kensett, Iowa. He was the second of four sons born to S.R. (Sever) Knutson and Esther (Rogness) Knutson. The Knutson Family moved to Le Sueur, Minnesota in 1937 and then to Hutchinson, Minnesota in 1940. Richard graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1948.
After attending Luther College in Decorah, Iowa for...
Raymond J. Steinbach
Jan 15, 2026
Raymond J. Steinbach, 88, Alexandria, MN, died Thursday, Jan. 15, in Windmill Ponds. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Entombment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu...
Lorna Esther Hedstrom
Jan 15, 2026
Lorna Esther Hedstrom was born on November 4, 1930 in Hewitt, Minnesota the daughter of Otto and Mable (Johnson) Jahnke.
Lorna was united in marriage to Quinton Hedstrom on September 11, 1948. To this union two sons were born Rocky O. and Michael. Family was important to Lorna and she will be remembered as a wonderful mom and grandma.
Lorna died on...
Albert William Bennewitz
Jan 14, 2026
Albert William Bennewitz, 83 of Alexandria, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Burial will take place at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota the following day.
Albert Bennewitz was born on October 12, 1942...
Edmund "Eddie" B. Petermeier
Jan 14, 2026
Edmund "Eddie" B. Petermeier passed away on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, surrounded by his family at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. He was 90 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, MN. There will not be a visitation prior to...
