Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Iverson

Richard "Dick" Iverson

Dec 18, 2024

Richard "Dick" Iverson, age 81, of Alexandria, died on December 18, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM.  Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.  Full obituary to follow

Therese Ann Peterson

Therese Ann Peterson

Oct 8, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Brandon, MN.

A visitation will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5-7 PM with a 7 PM Rosary at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN.

A visitation will also be held one hour prior to the Mass...

Ann Elizabeth Och

Ann Elizabeth Och

Oct 8, 2025

Ann Schuh Och age 85, of Alexandria, MN passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2025.

A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Ann lived a faith-filled life centered on family, service and music. She will be remembered for her love of the Lord and her kindness that she so generously shared with others.

Ann was born on...

Sharon Marie Charboneau

Sharon Marie Charboneau

Oct 6, 2025

Sharon Marie Charboneau, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on April 14, 1948, to Robert and Audrey Young in Fergus Falls, Minnesota,

Sharon began her educational journey at Fergus Falls High School, later pursuing a career in nursing by attaining her LPN certification from Miller Hospital. She...

William "Bill" Harold Bolm

William "Bill" Harold Bolm

Oct 5, 2025

William "Bill" Harold Bolm, age 87, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 13th, 2025, at Mount Carmel Ministries in Alexandria, MN with visitation one hour prior to...

Phillip Oliver Midtvedt

Phillip Oliver Midtvedt

Oct 4, 2025

Phillip Oliver Midtvedt was born March 15, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN to Harold and Dolores (Gephart) Midtvedt. His death occurred on October 4, 2025.

Phil grew up in Lakeville, MN when it was just a small community south of Minneapolis. He was the second oldest of five boys, commonly called "the wrecking crew" by various relatives.

While attending Lakeville High School, where...

John Robert Ed

John Robert Ed

Oct 3, 2025

John Robert Ed, 78, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on October 3rd, 2025.

He was born on June 18th, 1947, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to his late parents Robert and Marian. John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Ed (Wiering), sister Kayleen, brother Jim (Julie), his daughters Paula, Nicole (Doug), and Morgan (Chris), and his son, Robert (Teresa),...

Sandra Jean Cooper

Sandra Jean Cooper

Oct 2, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Cooper passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00-4:00 PM, on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Alexandria in Banquet Room 4. Food and beverages will be provided.

There is a block of rooms under Sandy Cooper Celebration of Life...

Mark Lee Miller

Mark Lee Miller

Sep 26, 2025

Mark Lee Miller was born on June 2, 1957, in Alexandria, MN the son of Marlene (Baumann) and Wilford Miller. Mark grew up on County Rd. 78 and attended country school and then Osakis Public School where he graduated from in 1975.

In 1973, he met Dolly Paulzine—they became soul mates and married in 1976. They just celebrated their 49th Anniversary...

Juanita Mae Freier

Juanita Mae Freier

Sep 26, 2025

Juanita Mae Thorson, 83, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, with her children at her side. She was born to Einar and Gladys (Winge) Thorson in Madison, Minnesota, the 4th of 8 children.

She fell in love with and married Ferdelle Freier in November of 1959. Together they raised four children: Timothy, Todd, Lynnette and Faith. Theirs was a close-knit...

Douglas Anthony Karsky

Douglas Anthony Karsky

Sep 24, 2025

Douglas "Doug" Anthony Karsky passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 66. A Prayer Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Home with a visitation to follow until 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 2,...

John "Jack" Arendt

John "Jack" Arendt

Sep 24, 2025

John “Jack” Arendt passed away on September 24, 2025, age 68, at Bethany on the Lake, in Alexandria, MN under the care of Hospice of Douglas County.

Funeral Services for John will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 11:00 am at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN with Fr. Matthew Kuhn presiding. Visitation will be at 10-11 am. Interment...

Kathleen Margaret Keckeisen

Kathleen Margaret Keckeisen

Sep 19, 2025

Kathleen Margaret Keckeisen, known to all as Katie, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN. She was 91 years old.

Born on July 3, 1934, in Mankato, MN, Katie was the daughter of George and Margaret Kelly. She grew up attending Catholic schools, where she once learned a memorable rule: if you sat on...

John Henry Swanson

John Henry Swanson

Sep 16, 2025

John Henry Swanson, 93 of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria beginning at 1:00 PM, with a public visitation being held one hour prior. Interment will be at Kinkead Cemetery following the service. 

John was born...

Howard Dale Hanson

Howard Dale Hanson

Sep 16, 2025

Howard Dale Hanson was born to Conrad & Leila November 16th, 1948. He married Ardelle Peterson on June 10th,1972 and they settled in Moe Township soon after. He has worn many hats, figuratively and literally, throughout the years but the hat worn most proudly was that of being the patriarch of His family. Their union brought forth Chris and Karen...

Mary Ann Schmidt

Mary Ann Schmidt

Sep 15, 2025

Mary Ann (Kalbler) Schmidt passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Edgewood Senior Living at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in St....

Marguerite Lucy Lawler

Marguerite Lucy Lawler

Sep 14, 2025

Marguerite Lucy (Murphy) Lawler, 88 of Alexandria, passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota on Sunday, September 14, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria, Minnesota beginning at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 5:00...

Lauren Marie Feeken

Lauren Marie Feeken

Sep 10, 2025

In Memory of Lauren Marie Feeken

3/24/1955-9/10/2025

Lauren Feeken was born March 24th 1955 in Alexandria, MN, to Frank and Mary (Splittgerber) Swenson. She graduated in 1973 from Jefferson Sr High in Alexandria.

Lauren married Larry Feeken in 1976, and the couple was blessed with two sons, Jason and Lance. She stayed at home with the boys until they were in school. She...

Craig Steven Tvrdik

Craig Steven Tvrdik

Sep 6, 2025

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 19th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be at 1:30 PM at Bohemian Independent Cemetery. Those not attending the burial are welcome to gather at the American Legion in Lowry, MN starting at 1 PM for a Celebration of Life Reception and the family will...

Grant A. Torfin

Grant A. Torfin

Sep 5, 2025

Grant Allen Torfin, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 5, 2025 at the Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Born on May 27, 1952, in Glenwood, Minnesota, Grant grew up with a great love for the outdoors and a passion for learning. He was a graduate of Villard High School class of 1970 where he was...