Obituaries
Benora Deming
Jan 8, 2016
Benora (Benny) Elaine Deming, 83, of Glenwood, MN, formerly of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2016, at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will take place at Glenwood Lakeside, Glenwood, MN, on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. Burial for both Benny and her husband Robert (Bob) Deming will...
Suzanne Trumm
Jan 1, 2016
OBITUARY Suzanne Carol Trumm, the daughter of E.B. and Minna (Brix) Lindoo, was born on February 1, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Milltown, WI where she graduated from high school in 1948. Suzie pursued an art major at the University of Minnesota and competed on the Synchronized Swimming Team. While attending a Kappa Delta Sorority social with...
Evelyn Conrad
Jan 1, 2016
Evelyn R. Conrad Evie Conrad, 82, of Alexandria, MN, formally of Sleepy Eye, MN, died at peace, with her two daughters by her side, at Bethany Community Home in Alexandria, MN, on Friday, January 1, 2016, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Evie was born on May 17, 1933, in Claremont, MN. She was the youngest child of Albert...
LuVerne Bokinskie
Jan 1, 2016
LuVerne (Lu) Joan Bokinskie died at Knute Nelson Nursing Home in Alexandria on January, 1st, 2016 after suffering a stroke in her home on Tuesday, December 29th. LuVerne was born on March 13th, 1933 in Sauk Centre, MN to Pete and Dorris Jennissen. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1951 where she was homecoming queen. In December of...
Lawrence Kvitek
Dec 31, 2015
Lawrence John Kvitek, the son of Frank and Anna (Prchal) Kvitek, was born on September 1, 1927 in Reno Township, MN. The family then moved to Urness Township in Douglas County where Lawrence and his siblings helped out on the farm with daily chores and the farming. Lawrence continued to help his dad with the farming until he moved to...
Janet Swanson
Dec 26, 2015
Janet M. Swanson age 63 of Alexandria died on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Alexandria Covenant Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home and for one hour...
June Koch
Dec 26, 2015
June Dodds was born June 21, 1957 in New Rockford, ND, the daughter of David and Goldie (Landon) Dodds. She graduated from New Rockford High School in 1975, and attended Lake Region Community College, where she earned her degree in nursing in 1978. On November 17, 1978, June married John Koch in New Rockford, ND. To this union two children...
Helen Iversen
Dec 24, 2015
Helen Elizabeth Iversen was born on June 8, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Chester and Roselia (Scholass) Solsvig. She graduated from Robinsdale High School and then went to the University of Minnesota and received a Bachelor’s Degree and earned a nursing degree. She did her internship in Fergus Falls. Helen was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when she was 20. She...
L. Anderson
Dec 23, 2015
L. DeWayne “Duddy” Anderson was born on August 14, 1927, one of four children to Alden and Hildur (Hjelm) Anderson of rural Lowry, Minnesota. Duddy attended country school until 1938 when his family moved to Alexandria, where he continued his education and graduated from Alexandria High School in1945. While in high school, Duddy started what was to be a long...
Merton Roehler
Dec 22, 2015
Merton Henry Roehler was born on June 14, 1928 to John and Anna (Laue) Roehler. Merton attended grade school in Martin County, Minnesota until the eighth grade. He then started working odd jobs to help support the family. When he was old enough to enlist, he joined the United States Army, serving for three years during World War II. Merton...
Joseph Shimota
Dec 21, 2015
Joseph Shimota age 72 of Alexandria died on Monday, December 21, 2015 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, December 28, 2015 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and a rosary...
Orland Thompson
Dec 18, 2015
Orland Thompson, age 82, of Alexandria, died Friday, December 18, 2015. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Interment will be in Hendricks, MN. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM Tuesday at the church. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. OBITUARY Orland Jay “OT” Thompson was...
Margaret Waldemarsen
Dec 17, 2015
Margaret “Rita” was born on July 19, 1941, in Scotland. She graduated from High School in Scotland and furthered her education when she moved to the United States and received her Associates Degree. Rita was united in marriage to Robert F. Waldemarsen in Charleston, South Carolina on December 27th. The couple moved to the United States in the early 1970’s....
Joseph Schiele
Dec 16, 2015
Joseph Schiele, 94, of Brandon, MN, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born December 1, 1921 to Michael and Margaret (Bichler) Schiele in Linton, ND. He rode a pinto pony to attend country school there and later graduated from Linton High School. While studying Veterinary Science at North Dakota State...
Charles Torrens
Dec 15, 2015
Charles (Chuck) Dale Torrens was born on April 13, 1929, in Glenwood, Minnesota, the only child of Lester and Ogeth (Nelson) Torrens. He attended school in Glenwood, and graduated from the Glenwood High School on June 3, 1947. Chuck enlisted and served as a sergeant in the United States Army, post-WWII, in the South Pacific. He was honorably discharged on...
Rodney Felber
Dec 15, 2015
Rodney Felber, age 90, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Grace Church in Alexandria. Interment in Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be at a later date. Friends may call from 10 to 11 AM Saturday at the church. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. OBITUARY...
Gordon Molitor
Dec 14, 2015
OBITUARY Gordon James Molitor was born on May 10, 1936 in Milroy, MN, the son of John and Agnes (Jarveis) Molitor. Gordy attended grade school and helped on his parent’s farm near Milroy. Gordy met the love of his life Jenice Engesser while playing pool at a family business in Green Valley, MN. He asked Jenice to marry him and...
David Sorbel
Dec 13, 2015
Rev. David Luther Sorbel went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2015. Born in Tracy, Minnesota to Otto and Dolores Sorbel on February 16, 1943. David first lived in Walnut Grove with his mother, sister and maternal grandparents (Emma and Swen Swenson) while his father served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a B-17...
Laurel Johnson
Dec 12, 2015
Laurel Johnson was born on August 19, 1921 to John and Marion Johnson in rural Brandon, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at nearby St. Petri Lutheran Church. He graduated from country school district #32 in 1935, then completed one year at Brandon High School. In 1936 Laurel attended WCSA School in Morris, graduating 2 years later in 1938. In...
Nicholas Larson
Dec 11, 2015
Nicholas Evan Larson was born on February 19, 1991, in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Carrie Larson and Wayne Pfeffer. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Holmes City on May 26, 1991 and confirmed on Reformation Sunday October 2005 He attended school in Alexandria and graduated in 2009. After graduation he worked at various jobs. The one he enjoyed the...
