Obituaries
Michael B. Mosleth
Sep 12, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Bertram Mosleth of Alexandria, Minnesota, announces his passing on Thursday September 12 2024, at 73 years of age. Michael passed away unexpectedly yet surrounded by dear friends while on a spiritual pilgrimage in Ireland.
Michael was born April 15, 1951, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota as the youngest of three children...
James "Bud" Edward Quam
Sep 12, 2024
James E. (Bud) Quam of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Thursday September 12, 2024. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
James was born on July 17, 1938 in Mantorville, Minnesota to Melvin J. and Vivian (Robison) Quam. He was a birthday surprise for his father. Shortly after his birth he was nicknamed Buddy by his big...
Jerry Dean Kuhlman
Sep 10, 2024
Jerry was born July 9, 1945, in Alexandria to Walter (Jim) Kuhlman and Ruth (Gurley)Kuhlman and raised on the Osakis Farm. He went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024, after living in Bethany on the Lake.
Jerry attended Osakis High School before enlisting in the army in 1965. He served in Augsburg, Germany through 1967.
In 1968 Jerry...
Mildred V. Keck Olson
Sep 9, 2024
Mildred Keck Olson was born on October 25, 1920, to Anna (Steen) and Erick Keck in Doyon, North Dakota. She was the eldest of five daughters. They spent summers at the family farm at Keck’s Point on Lake Carlos near Alexandria, where her father and his siblings were born and raised. She graduated from Doyon High School and received her...
Wayne Ray Rediehs
Sep 9, 2024
Gone from our lives, but never absent from our hearts, our much loved husband, dad and grandpa passed away at his home, surrounded by love on September 9, 2024.
Wayne Ray Rediehs was born in Alexandria, Minnesota on June 25, 1943 to Raymond and Francis (Wachter) Rediehs. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos where he continued...
Ardine Elda Zimmer
Sep 9, 2024
Ardine Zimmer of Alexandria, formerly of Parkers Prairie, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria. She was born on May 16, 1931, the daughter of Fred and Mathilda (Diedrich) Schmidt in Leaf Valley Township. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.
Ardine was married to Virgil Zimmer on September 22, 1950. They farmed for...
Richard G. Hanson
Sep 4, 2024
Richard (Rick) G. Hanson, age 68 of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. at his home. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11 AM at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota. There will be a visitation held at the Anderson Funeral home in Alexandria, MN on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 4-7...
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.
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