Obituaries
Garrett W. Visser
Aug 28, 2024
Garrett W. Visser, age 75, passed away on August 28, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Garrett was born on December 23, 1948, in Beaumont, TX. In 1960 the family moved their farm life to Brooten, MN. Garrett graduated from Brooten High School in 1967. One of...
Norma Shirley Scherrer
Aug 27, 2024
Norma Shirley (Wibstad,Strom) Scherrer was born September 25, 1933 in Brandon Township, the daughter of Simon and Nora (Gilbertson) Wibstad. Growing up on a small farm near Brandon, she loved the open outdoors. Some of her favorite memories were of fetching cattle from the pastures and milking the cows (before milkers). Norma graduated high school in 1951 and moved to...
Gloria Marlene Brock
Aug 24, 2024
Gloria Marlene Brock
March 24, 1931 — August 24, 2024
Gloria Marlene Bergland Brock was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on March 24, 1931, to Gunsten Soren Bergland and Alice Froseth Bergland. She enjoyed a happy childhood among friends and her many second-generation Norwegian relatives who had settled in the area. After high school she moved to Minneapolis, where she studied...
Lyle Francis Lanigan
Aug 24, 2024
Lyle Francis Lanigan of Alexandria passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Bethany on the Lakes. Lyle Lanigan (Slim) was born on May 20, 1942, to Michael and Marie (Doebber) Lanigan. Lyle graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1960. Soon after he enlisted in the Navy and served from 1960-1964. He was stationed on Midway Island. He worked...
Lorraine Jeanette Mrnak
Aug 24, 2024
Lorraine D. Mrnak a beloved wife, step-mother, aunt and friend passed away at Bethany on the Lake on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the age of 96.
She was born Lorraine Jeanette Linster on September 21, 1927, the daughter of John and Caroline Linster. She was raised in Millerville, Minnesota.
Lorraine was united in marriage to Edward Drahos on June 22, 1948....
Corrine Belle Persson
Aug 22, 2024
Corrine Belle (Evenson) Persson was born on January 13, 1927, to Oscar and Ruth (Knutson) Evenson near Winger, Minnesota, where she grew up on a farm with her five siblings. She was baptized on February 20, 1927, at a Norwegian Lutheran church near Winger, and was confirmed on June 15, 1941.
Corrine graduated from Mahnomen High School and moved to Chicago...
Michael Max Wagner
Aug 21, 2024
Michael Max Wagner, age 64, of Brandon, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at his home in August 2024. Mike was a loyal son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Mike was born on March 19, 1960 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Joseph Jr. and Marian (Hertwig) Wagner. He graduated from Brandon High School. Mike was a baptized and confirmed...
Linda Ann Akenson
Aug 20, 2024
Linda Ann Akenson, a beloved and memorable pillar of the Alexandria community, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2024, at the age of 74. Linda's profound impact on her community and well beyond will be remembered and celebrated by all who knew her.
Linda was born to Les and Thelma Engstrom in Alexandria where she spent her entire life except for...
Linda Marie Rakowski
Aug 17, 2024
Linda Marie Rakowski, age 66, of Alexandria, MN passed away with family by her side on August 17th, 2024 at Centracare hospital in St. Cloud MN. Linda was born August 14, 1958 to Robert S. and Gladys E (Engebretson) Rakowski in Worthington, MN. Linda was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Worthington. The family moved to Madison, MN where...
Joanne Merle Williams
Aug 16, 2024
Joanne Merle Williams, of Alexandria, Minnesota died August 16, 2024. She was born March 20, 1930 to Eric Blomberg and Martha Temanson Blomberg in Stewartville, Minnesota and was an only child.
Joanne was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Central High School. She married David Collis in 1949. They moved to California, raised two daughters, and shared their home with several...
Patricia Fay Mattson
Aug 15, 2024
Patricia Fay Mattson, age 80 of Farwell, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM with a funeral luncheon to follow. A public visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from...
Mike Wayne Larson
Aug 14, 2024
Mike Larson, age 59, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home. The visitation will continue on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM.
Michael Wayne Larson was born...
Jay Allen Iverson
Aug 12, 2024
Jay Allen Iverson, was born on April 11, 1968, the beloved son of Luallen and Anita Iverson. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1987, he embarked on various work experiences in his hometown before he pursued training at Wadena Technical College's Truck Driving School, ultimately becoming a skilled truck driver for road construction companies in the five-state area.
Known for...
Carol Ann Chorley
Aug 12, 2024
Carol Ann Sieling Chorley
Carol Chorley, 63, a 40 year Lutheran school teacher and resident of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on August 12, 2024, after an extended battle with cancer. Carol was born on Christmas Eve in 1960, and was welcomed home by her parents Arlin and Elaine Sieling and four older siblings. She was baptized in January of 1961, and...
Joanne Arlene Juola
Aug 11, 2024
Joanne was born on June 15, 1935, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Esther (Quast) and Henry Juola. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Joanne graduated from Alexandria High School and then worked for many years at Opal Martinson’s Preschool. Filling her heart and the hearts of many children with laughter and love. In her...
Lenore Marie Peterson
Aug 10, 2024
Lenore M. Peterson, age 92 formerly of Miltona, passed away at her residence at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:00 AM with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Camp Ripley National Cemetery in...
Randy Allen Mickelson
Aug 7, 2024
Funeral services for Randy will be held Friday, August 16, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria at 10:30 AM. A public visitation will take place Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, as well as one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. A time of sharing will take...
Judy Ann Ahrens
Jul 31, 2024
Judy Ann Ahrens, a fun, caring, feisty and loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, Mom and Nana passed away on July 31, 2024.
Born on September 6, 1948, in Burlington Memorial Hospital in Burlington, WI, the second of five children, she spent her early years nearby in Waterford enjoying child-led, loosely-organized sports and games, giving the neighborhood boys stiff competition in baseball,...
L. Brian Peterson
Jul 30, 2024
L. Brian Peterson, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories. He was born Lyall Brian Peterson on July 18, 1952, in Alexandria Minnesota to parents Lyall Elmo and Mary Elizabeth (Carey) Peterson.
He graduated from Alexandria High School and furthered his education at St. Cloud State University.
From his first marriage Brian had a...
Roland "Rolly" Kortlever
Jul 29, 2024
Roland Peter Kortlever was born on May 7, 1936, on the family farm in Leota Township the son of Peter and Margaret (Olivier) Kortlever. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then helped his dad farm. In 1956 he enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. During his tour he worked in motor pool...
