Obituaries
John (Jack) Wagner
Feb 24, 2025
Jack was born to John G. Wagner and Katherine P. (Loeffler) Wagner at home in Millerville, Minnesota. He was born with a number of disabilities due to lack of oxygen during his difficult birth. He was cared for and raised on the family farm. His faith and love grew with the help of a large extended family. All of his...
Dorothy E. Van Beck
Mar 17, 2025
Dorothy Eunice Van Beck, 92, formerly of Alexandria, MN, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Lilac Homes in Moorhead, MN.
Dorothy Eunice Lien was born on August 20, 1932, in rural Volin, SD. Dorothy was the daughter of Ole J. and Grace (Husby) Lien and the youngest of seven children. She was baptized and confirmed at Trondheim Lutheran Church in...
Larry John Johnson
May 19, 2025
Larry John Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, with Claudia, Bryce, and Lori by his side at his home in Osakis, Minnesota. Larry was born on April 16, 1955, to Lewis and Jeanette (Folkert) Johnson in Rochester, Minnesota.
Larry attended grade school and high school through 11th grade in Rochester. He graduated from high school in Alexandria, Minnesota...
Marsha Jean Timmerman
May 17, 2025
Marsha Jean [Hoffman] Timmerman, 73 of Osakis, formerly of Hancock, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud surrounded by the love of her family. Memorial services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at noon, with a funeral luncheon to follow. A public visitation will be held at...
Raymond E. Hanson
May 17, 2025
Raymond Eugene Hanson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on June 7, 1947, the son of Conrad and Leila (Peterson) Hanson, in Alexandria, MN.
Ray graduated from Brandon High School in 1965, going on and attending Alexandria Technical College, where he earned his machinist certification...
Jayne Lorraine Schmidt
May 13, 2025
Jayne Lorraine Schmidt, born on May 31, 1951, in South Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and those she loved.
After graduating from Roosevelt High School, Jayne pursued a career in nursing, completing a training...
Joel Bradley Blank
May 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel Bradley Blank, who left us peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Joel was born on October 4, 1952, in Alexandria, Minnesota, and spent much of his life dedicated to his family, community, and passions.
A proud graduate of Osakis High School in 1970, Joel continued...
Sanford Allen Olson
May 10, 2025
Sanford Allen Olson (1943 - 2025)
Sanford Olson departed this life on May 10, 2025, at his home in Alexandria, MN, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Sanford was born on October 9, 1943, in Starbuck, MN, to Chester and Esther (Pederson) Olson. He married Clara Mehrhoff of Long Prairie on July 24, 1964, at Little Sauk Lutheran...
James George Schoeberl
May 6, 2025
James (Jim) Schoeberl of Alexandria, died on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
Jim was born on March 20, 1941 in Montrose, South Dakota, the son of Ben and Zella (Stephens) Schoeberl. Jim's family moved to a farm near Rush City MN when he was 6 months old and he graduated Rush City High...
Lee Everett Doering
May 6, 2025
Lee E. Doering was the fourth born child of Edwin Doering and Alma (Rischmiller) Doering at Gaylord, MN, born on February 14, 1928. Lee received his early education in Gaylord, and graduated with honors from Gaylord High School in 1946. He was active in school activities as well as athletics. During this period he became an Eagle Scout. After graduation...
Randy Scott Gutman
Apr 27, 2025
Randy Scott Gutman, 66, of Hoffman, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, with a public visitation beginning one hour prior.
Born May 14, 1958, in Minneapolis, Randy was the youngest of three children to Geraldine and Donald Gutman. From...
Arlene Ruth Johnson
Apr 27, 2025
Arlene Ruth Johnson was born on January 18, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Arnold and Signe (Hansen) Linde. Arlene was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She attended Van Buren grade school through the 8th grade and graduated from Harding High School in 1950. Her first job was at Waldorf Paper Company. She...
Jeanie Claire Pahan
Apr 25, 2025
Jeanie C. (Hanson) Pahan, 79 of Alexandria, passed away at her home at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living on Friday, April 25, 2025. Memorial services for Jeanie will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN, with a visitation one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be at Kinkead Cemetery following the service.
Jeanie...
Trina Marie Hubenette
Apr 25, 2025
Trina Marie Hubenette, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed at the age of 58 on April 25th , 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Trina was born September 24th, 1966, to Larry and Deanna Knudson, in Alexandria Minnesota. Trina attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN. She then met her husband Karl Hubenette and were married May...
Edward "Ed" Buttweiler
Apr 25, 2025
Edward Lawrence Buttweiler passed away from kidney failure at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Venice, Florida.
Ed was born on December 3, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Florence (Douvier) Buttweiler. When Ed was a young boy the family moved to Avon, MN and when he was 9 years old his father died and Florence and her two sons moved to Albany,...
Stanley R. Pasche
Apr 20, 2025
Stanley Roger Pasche, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his home peacefully, on April 20, 2025, at the age of 76. Born the son of Reuben and Esther (Melchert) Pasche, on January 16, 1949, in Morris, Minnesota, Stan spent his early years in the Donnelly, MN area, where he graduated from Chokio-Alberta High School in 1969....
Bryan Carl Stoeck
Apr 18, 2025
Bryan Carl Stoeck was born on August 24,1959 in Alexandria, MN the son of Boris and Rose Marie (Johnson) Stoeck. He attended Jefferson Senior High School and graduated in 1977. After graduation he served his country in the United States Navy.
After serving his country Bryan returned to Alexandria where he worked for Rapp Construction, KIKV FM, Cass Clay, Mason Brothers,...
Elaine Marie Wencl
Apr 16, 2025
Elaine Wencl, 93 of Coon Rapids, formerly of Alexandria, passed away at her home at Epiphany Assisted Living on April 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria on Friday, April 25, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Carlos Prairie Cemetery in Carlos...
Mark Douglas Petersen
Apr 15, 2025
Mark Douglas Petersen, age 64, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Knute Nelson Care Center, surrounded by his loving wife and children, after a brave and hard-fought battle with cancer.
A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at Alexandria Covenant Church. Visitation will take place one hour...
LaJune Mercedes Hausken
Apr 15, 2025
LaJune Mercedes (Toft) Hausken was born on December 23rd, 1930, to Alvin and Marian (Zaviska) Toft in Ida Township. She was raised on the farm and helped on the farm. She was the oldest of 7 children. She attended Country School #68 about 3 miles down the road in Ida Township. She graduated 8th grade and then went on to...
