Obituaries
Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus
Jul 18, 2024
Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus
Our precious baby boy, Conan Lee Bitzan-Maus, blessed our lives for the last fifteen weeks. Born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND to parents Rachel Bitzan and Jeffrey Maus. He passed away peacefully in his sleep without a whimper or cry, on the early morning of July 18, 2024.
Conan’s life radiated joy...
Margery Helen Jensen
Jul 18, 2024
Margery Jensen, age 90 of Alexandria passed away at her home at Grand Arbor in Alexandria on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Memorial services will be held at Grand Arbor on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Margery Helen (Bisgaard) Jensen was born January....
Gloria Ruth Myrin
Jul 16, 2024
Gloria Ruth Myrin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who left a profound impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Gloria passed away on July 16, 2024 in Maple Grove, Minnesota. She left behind a lot of love and kindness which will forever be cherished.
Gloria was born August 7, 1935, in Minneapolis to...
Marlys I. Dehnke
Jul 16, 2024
Marlys Irene Dehnke, born September 2, 1942, to Henry Frey and Stena (Groniga) Frey, joined her Heavenly Father July 16, 2024, she was 81 years old. Marlys was born in Wheaton, MN, her family later moved to Villard, MN where her family owned the restaurant. She graduated from Villard High School in 1960. She married Norman Bork on June 16,...
Presley Eloise Nesvik
Jul 15, 2024
Presley Eloise Nesvik was still born at 38 weeks gestation on Monday July 15, 2024 to parents Jazmine and Tyler Nesvik. She weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 20.5 inches long.
For two days following her birth, Presley was able to spend time with her parents and sister and meet several loved ones, moments that will be cherished forever.
She is survived by...
Jeffrey Russell Wadsworth
Jul 15, 2024
Jeffrey Wadsworth was born on October 19, 1959 in Alexandria Minnesota, son of Edward & Evadne (Ziegelman) Wadsworth. He grew up in Alexandria, was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church. Jeff enjoyed his church family and attended Zion Lutheran School. He participated in various sports and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1978.
He was united in marriage to Vicki...
James Donald White
Jul 13, 2024
James Donald White was born on August 24, 1949, in Marshall, Minnesota the son of Donald and Dorothy (Sovell) White. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967. During his high school years he was quite the athlete excelling in football and baseball.
Jim continued his education at Alexandria Technical College receiving his associate degree....
Harper Lynn Pahl
Jul 11, 2024
Our little girl, Harper Lynn Pahl was born and died on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The daughter of Lincoln & Amanda (Weir) Pahl; granddaughter of Rick & Shari Weir; Shaun & Traci Pahl. A private family service to remember Harper is planned.
Sheila Rae Falk
Jul 10, 2024
Sheila Rae Falk, 65 of Eagle Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rose City Evangelical Free Church in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services.
Sheila Rae (Lennes) Falk was born in Browerville, Minnesota on October 19, 1958 to...
Verna Fae Ward
Jul 8, 2024
Verna Fae Ward, a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on July 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. Born on July 3, 1940, in Sisseton, SD, she spent her life spreading love and joy to those around her.
Verna grew up on a farm in Roberts County near Lake Traverse. She graduated from...
Kerby Don Lund
Jul 7, 2024
Kerby Don Lund, 56, of Brandon passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Chippewa Lutheran Church in Brandon, Minnesota at 2:00 PM. A public visitation will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, as well as one hour...
Linda LoAnn Johnston
Jul 7, 2024
Linda LoAnn (Reed) Johnston was born on April 18, 1942 to Mervel and Wava (Akin) Reed in Alexandria, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Osakis, MN and enjoyed participating in 4-H which included raising a milk cow and a little pig. She graduated from Osakis High School in 1960.
After graduation, Linda moved to Minneapolis where she started...
Tom Klemenhagen
Jul 7, 2024
Thomas A. Klemenhagen was born on August 15th, 1951 in Canby, Minnesota to Joseph L. and Neoma F. (Minke) Klemenhagen. He died on July 7th, 2024, with family by his side, at his home in Brandon, Minnesota due to natural causes.
Tom grew up in Crystal, Minnesota and graduated from E.J. Cooper Senior High School in New Hope, Minnesota. He met...
Jane Lange
Jul 7, 2024
Mary Jane Lange was born on October 31, 1940, in Montevideo, Minnesota to Helen (Martin) Larson and Marshall Larson. In 1945, the family moved to Alexandria and bought a farm. It was here where Jane’s love for the outdoors grew. Jane began her horse-riding career at the age of 10. Jane rode horse for 60 years participating in many horse...
Donna Mae Lundstrom
Jul 3, 2024
Donna Mae Lundstrom, 92, passed away on July 3, 2024 at Knute Nelson Care Center. She was born in Omaha, NE, on July 14, 1931, to Ernst and Martha (Arnold) Loseke as the youngest of four children. She moved with her parents to Alexandria in 1943 and graduated from Central High School in 1949. After attending business college in Omaha,...
Carolyn Jean Ahlquist
Jul 2, 2024
Carolyn Jean Jarvinen Ahlquist, 93 yrs, passed peacefully July 2, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving husband, Paul, and four children.
Carolyn was born April 7, 1931 in Eveleth, MN to Arnold and Sadie Jarvinen. She was raised in Virginia, MN graduating from Roosevelt High School and attending Vermillion Community College. At the University of Minnesota Minneapolis, she completed...
Lowell Franklin Stanek
Jul 2, 2024
Lowell Stanek, 90, of Alexandria passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Alomere Health Care Center in Alexandria. A public visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Lowell.
Lowell Franklin Stanek was born on April 8, 1934 in...
Richard Steven Johnson
Jul 1, 2024
In loving memory of Richard Steven Johnson, who passed away at his home on July 1, 2024. Rick was born on July 6, 1969 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Charles "Chas" and Shirley "Shirls" Johnson.
Rick grew up in Little Canada, Minnesota and graduated from Roseville High School in 1987. He later settled in Woodbury, Minnesota before eventually moving to Alexandria,...
Orville Elmer Ackerman
Jun 26, 2024
Orville Elmer Ackerman was born to Henrietta (Hayung) and Edward Ackerman on November 29, 1923 in Clara City, Minnesota. At a young age, he was bedridden with polio and taught himself how to play the harmonica. Orville was a hard worker and was employed at many different farms. When we worked in Clara City, he saw a beautiful young woman...
Robert "Bob" Milton Petersen
Jun 21, 2024
Robert Milton Petersen, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on June 21, 2024 in Alexandria, Minnesota. Born on June 20, 1939, in Arlington, South Dakota to parents Milton and Eleanora Petersen, Bob led a remarkable life.
A proud graduate of Arlington High School in South Dakota, Bob continued his academic journey by studying Microbiology at South Dakota State University. He obtained...
