Obituaries
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...
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...
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.
Sherri was born on February 8, 1967, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She spent many years building a life...
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...
David Howard Hvezda
May 3, 2026
David Hvezda, age 87, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria with a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:30 PM. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Full obituary to follow.
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...
Wayne Allen Lund
Apr 15, 2026
“Straight Shooter”
Wayne Allen Lund was born to Walter Bernard and Josie Helen (Halgrimson) Lund in the Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria MN on August 25, 1945. He passed away on April 15, 2026, in the Saint Cloud Hospital. He was 80 years old.
Wayne grew up with eight siblings on the family farm near Brandon MN. He attended grades 1-12 in the Brandon...
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 Lawton Chalmers was born on May 13, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN the son of Rev. Robert and Shirley (Pladsen) Chalmers. The family moved a lot during Phil’s childhood as his father was a Pastor. He graduated from Claremont High School in Claremont, MN and furthered his education at Mankato Community College receiving his Accounting Degree.
Philip met Sharon at a...
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...
