Obituaries
Randy Scott Eken
Mar 22, 2026
Randy Eken, 69, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 31, 1956, to Carol and Stanley Eken, Randy was raised in Mayville, North Dakota, where he graduated high school in 1974. Following graduation, he attended Mayville State University, where he played football and earned a degree in business administration in...
Harold Wayne Slaughter
Feb 27, 2026
Harold Wayne Slaughter, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria, Minnesota. Born on February 17, 1940, in Tappen, North Dakota, Harold exemplified the values of hard work, kindness, and humor throughout his life.
After graduating from Tappen High School, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army. Following...
Mae Marie Baldwin
Mar 4, 2026
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at the Knute Nelson Chapel with visiting one hour prior to the service and lunch to follow. Burial will be at a later date at Big Bend Lutheran Cemetery in Milan, MN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Mae Marie (Molden) Baldwin, born on May 11, 1935,...
Joanne Sharon Loeffler
Jan 8, 2026
Joanne Sharon Eddy Loeffler May 21, 1946 – January 8, 2026
Joanne Sharon Eddy Loeffler passed away on January 8, 2026, in Navarre, Florida, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and friendships that stretched across the world. She was born on May 21, 1946, in Alexandria, Minnesota.
At the age of 20, she married Fritz Loeffler, her husband of nearly 60...
Sherri Lynn Field
Apr 15, 2026
Sherri Lynn (Biss) Field passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at the age of 59. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, May 8th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Full obituary to follow.
John Carl Stanz
Apr 14, 2026
John Carl Stanz passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake at the age of 72. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, at First Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to...
Charlie Hardie
Apr 14, 2026
Charlie "Chuck" Hardie, 82 of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria beginning at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will take place prior to services starting at 9:30 AM. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria following a funeral luncheon at the...
Philip "Phil" Chalmers
Apr 13, 2026
Philip "Phil" Chalmers, age 84, of Alexandria, died on Monday, April 13, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria with a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Full obituary to follow. Memorials are preferred to United Way Traveling...
Jerry Lee Anderson
Apr 13, 2026
Jerry Lee Anderson passed away at his home on April 13, 2026. Born on June 20, 1950, to Henrietta and Harvey Anderson, Jerry grew up locally on the family farm in Rural Barrett and graduated from Barrett High School.
On May 23, 1970, Jerry married Barb Hansen at the Lincoln Lutheran Church in rural Hoffman, Minnesota. Together with Barb they raised...
Judy Ann Kelly
Apr 13, 2026
Judith “Judy” Ann Kelly, age 80, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 (at home surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of Vivie Hospice). Judy lived her life filled with love, faith, and friendship.
Judy was born on March 18, 1946 to Leo and Mary Zacher.
She married the love of her life, Joe Kelly on August...
Beatrice Elizabeth Morrison
Apr 12, 2026
Beatrice Elizabeth Morrison, affectionately known as Bea, passed away on April 12, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and enthusiasm for life. Born on October 11, 1929, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Bea lived a full and inspiring life marked by her commitment to her family, her community, and her passions.
Bea’s early years included her education at St....
Richard Frink
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Hareid “Dick” Frink, 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. Dick was born on September 6, 1928, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of the late Ray Franklin Frink and Ruth Wilhelmina (Hareid) Frink. He lived a long life marked by courage, devotion, and love for his family, his country, and his community.
Dick...
Sandy Tubbs
Apr 8, 2026
Sandra Lynn Tubbs lived a life full of love, family, meaningful work, play, profound friendships, and a little mischief. She passed away in peace and faith on April 8, 2026 at the age of 72.
Born Dec. 27, 1953, the second of five daughters, to William and Lenore (Ole) Kaley in Chokio, MN, she grew up in the Midwestern farmlands among...
Donald Julian Kanten
Apr 6, 2026
Donald Julien Kanten was born on June 10, 1939, in Montevideo Hospital. He was raised on a farm by Milan, Minnesota. He graduated from Milan High School in the class of 1957. He served in the Minnesota National Guard for 9 years.
On May 21, 1960, Don married Mary Ann Carl in Appleton Congregational Church. They were married for 65 years.
Don...
Eileen Alvina Jacobson
Apr 6, 2026
Eileen Alvina Nelson Jacobson was born March 11, 1931 to Henry E. and Alvina Nelson in La Grande Township. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed at Svea (Calvary) Lutheran Church. Eileen graduated from Alexandria High School in 1948. She was first granted a teaching certificate after having completed a course at the Glenwood Teacher Training Department in 1949-1950....
Shirley Patricia Enstad
Apr 1, 2026
Shirley Patricia (Reed) Enstad passed away on April 1st, 2026, at Alomere Health at 91 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Kinkead Cemetery.
Shirley Patricia Enstad was born on October 16, 1934, in...
Kathleen Ellen Lillehaugen
Mar 30, 2026
Kathleen Ellen Lillehaugen (née Reitter) was born to Floyd and DeEtte Reitter on August 25, 1939 in New Ulm, MN. She grew up in Renville, MN and as a teenager moved to Fargo, ND, graduating from Shanley High School in 1957. Kathie went on to study social work at College of St. Benedict, and in 1961 she began teaching elementary...
Alana Marie Paavola
Mar 24, 2026
Alana Marie Paavola, born July 2, 1964, in Virginia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Alexandria on March 24, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend whose warm spirit and dedication to family left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Alana grew up in the Twin Cities, where she met...
Donna Mae Benson
Mar 23, 2026
Donna Mae Benson (Mithun), born March 26, 1939, in Cyrus, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. A devoted homemaker and cherished mother, Donna spent the majority of her adult life caring for her family, a role she embraced with profound love and dedication.
Donna’s early education took place in her hometown of Cyrus, where she attended school through the...
Robert "Bob" Meyers
Mar 23, 2026
Robert (Bob) A. Meyers went to the lord on March 23, 2026 at the age of 85. Bob was born at Our Lady of Mercy hospital in Alexandria, MN on July 21, 1940. His parents Alvin and Harriet (Richards) Meyers farmed North of Osakis until 1949. His family moved to Alexandria for one year and then moved out west to...
