Obituaries
Verna Hotvedt
Oct 5, 2016
Verna Viola Hotvedt of Hanover Park, IL, formerly of Hoffman, MN, passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-three years after a long battle with Alzheimer's at Hanover Park on October 5, 2016. Verna was born in Hoffman, Grant County, MN on December 21, 1922 to Cleve F. and Ellen B. (Finstad) Thorstad. Verna attended country school in rural Hoffman...
Herbert Becker
Oct 4, 2016
HERBERT BECKER Herbert William Becker was born May 24, 1938 in Parkers Prairie, MN, the son of Hubert and Louise (Roers) Becker. He grew up on the family farm in Leaf Mountain Township and attended school in Parkers Prairie. Following his graduation from high school in 1956, he worked with his father on the home farm. Herbert joined and served...
Dayton Williamson
Oct 4, 2016
Dayton Dale Williamson a kind, gentle man who was always a portrait of positivity, died on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Dayton was born a twin on March 20, 1925, to Ernest Harry and Fannie Grace (Kral) Williamson in Glenville, Minnesota. Growing up in the Great Depression era taught Dayton...
Russell Sund
Oct 2, 2016
Russell Bennett Sund was born April 21, 1924, to Henry and Lilly Sund. He was baptized on June 1, 1924, and confirmed on June 5, 1938, in the Lutheran faith. His childhood was spent on a farm near Wendell, Minnesota. Russell served his country in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged on August 17, 1946. After being discharged...
Louis Zinsli
Oct 1, 2016
Louis Francis Zinsli age 92 of Alexandria, died on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Knute Nelson under the care of hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 1:30 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria. A visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at the church. Interment will...
Donald Person Sr
Sep 30, 2016
Donald Nels Person Sr. age 82 of Kensington, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. A memorial service will take place at the Anderson Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with the Reverend Ben Jacobson Presiding. A visitation will take place for two hours prior to the service at...
Paul Erick
Sep 30, 2016
Paul William Erick was born on October 19, 1943 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the son of Bernie and Louzetta (Boomhower) Erick. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Sioux Falls and received his Bachelor's Degree from Sioux Falls College. Paul was united in marriage to Judy Rector on October 22, 1961 in Sioux Falls. After their marriage...
Carmen Sjoberg-Parmeter
Sep 29, 2016
Carmen Sjoberg-Parmeter passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2016 under the loving care of the Ecumen Bethany staff and Douglas County Hospice. She was 95 years old. Carmen was born on October 9, 1920 in Greene, ND to Louise (Stensrud) and Oscar Sjoberg, the second oldest of six children. She attended school in Moorhead, MN and graduated in 1938....
Linda Schoep
Sep 27, 2016
Linda Schoep age 68 of Alexandria died on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at her home. A memorial service will be held 2 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with visitation 1 hr prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to the family, which will be given to a charity in Linda's...
Gladys Vogt
Sep 26, 2016
Gladys Mae (Rohloff) Vogt was born on May 30, 1931 in Evansville Township to Julius and Alma (Braun) Rohloff. She graduated from Evansville High School and moved to Minneapolis where she met Rodney Vogt. On January 1, 1954, Gladys was united in marriage to Rodney Vogt at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Evansville. The couple moved to Willmar where the...
Wilbur Glaesemann
Sep 25, 2016
Wilbur "Buzz" Glaesemann, father of Richard Glaesemann died on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Galeon in Osakis, MN at the age of 88 years old. A private graveside service will be held on Enderlin, ND at a later date. Buzz, born to Otto F. and Daisy (Bartels) Glaesemann in Enderlin, ND, died peacefully at the Community Memorial Home in...
Matthew Kjelland
Sep 23, 2016
Matthew James Kjelland was born on September 8, 1985 in Alexandria, Minnesota the son of Michael and Susan (Kragnes) Kjelland. Matt had a wonderful childhood as he lived in an awesome neighborhood where the boys enjoyed playing basketball, baseball or playing in the treasure in the vacant lot. He attended Alexandria High School where he was on the football, basketball,...
Kathleen Haining
Sep 21, 2016
Kathleen Jeanette Lowe was born on March 5, 1921, in Milaca, Minnesota, the daughter of John & Frances (Anderson) Lowe. She graduated from high school in Motley, Minnesota in 1938 and from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English in 1942. In July 1942, Kathleen married Roscoe Haining. For the first two years of their...
Lester Blanshan
Sep 20, 2016
Lester James Blanshan passed away on Monday September 20th at Knute Nelson. He was born April 29, 1921, the middle child of a family of 13. Born to Victor and Stella (Pflughaupt) Blanshan in Bingham Lake, Minnesota. He received his schooling in Bingham Lake and at age 17, during the depression, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in Zumbrota, MN....
Harriet Staffanson
Sep 18, 2016
Harriet Ione Staffanson 2/6/1921 to 9/18/2016 Harriet was born February 6, 1921, in a cabin on Red Rock Lake north of Kensington. She was Postmaster in Farwell for nine years. She lived a quiet, unpretentious lifestyle and found joy in cooking homemade meals from scratch, baking the best apple pies, and growing beautiful African Violets. Family came first and was...
"Monty Hevern
Sep 18, 2016
"Monty" Francis Hevern was born in Hillsboro, ND on December 23, 1931 to Josephine Lund Hevern and Francis G. Hevern. His family moved to Osakis, MN when he was a young boy. As a young man he moved to Livingston, Montana and worked for a ranch for a number of years. Monty retired from school district 206 after a number...
LaVerne Oxendale
Sep 15, 2016
LaVerne "Bud" L. Oxendale (8/31/1934-9/15/2016) age 82 of Alexandria, MN formerly of Blaine, MN. Bud passed peacefully at his lake home in the afternoon on the 15th of September 2016. He is survived by and was the beloved father of Denise (Art Platt) Wishcop; grandfather, of Danielle (Matt) and Joseph (Krysta); great grandfather "Bumpa" to Skylar Noelle, Emersen Grace, Aiden...
Donald Engebretson
Sep 11, 2016
Donald Christian Engebretson passed away at home on September 11, 2016. He was 84 years of age. Don was born on December 18, 1931 in Kensington Minnesota to Agnes and Christian Engebretson. They moved to Alexandria where Don Graduated from Central High School in 1953. He was in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict stationed in Alabama. Upon returning...
Phyllis Schoenrock
Sep 10, 2016
Phyllis Louise Halvorson was born April 27, 1947 in Appleton, MN, the daughter of Hjalmar and Leona (Kashmark) Halvorson. She was raised in Appleton when she attended school. Following her graduation Phyllis moved to La Junta, CO for about two years where she was treated for asthma. While there, she began working at the National Jewish Hospital and was training...
Alanah Faber
Sep 10, 2016
Alanah Marie Faber, the daughter of David Faber and Sheila Barsness, was born on August 27, 1997 in Alexandria, MN. She grew up in Alexandria and enjoyed spending time with her family especially with her Grandma Kay and Grandma Diane. She attended Alexandria schools and was active in many activities and sports including, soccer, figure skating, dance and volleyball. Alanah...
