Obituaries
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...
DeWayne Louis Rosell
Jul 28, 2024
DeWayne Louis Rosell, aged 97 years, of Rose City, Minnesota, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Alexandria.
Born on August 15, 1926, DeWayne was one of seven children born to the late Annie and Louis Rosell. He was born less than a mile from the farm where he lived for the past 71 years. DeWayne (or “Bud”, as he was...
Mary Lou Anderson
Jul 27, 2024
Mary Lou Anderson, the beloved wife of William J. "Rock" Anderson and proud mother of Carole, Nancy and Bill Anderson, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2024. Born on June 21, 1928, in Owatonna, MN, to her parents, Patrick and Margaret Fallon and grew up in St. Paul, MN.
After graduating from St. Joe's Academy and attended St. Catherine University for...
Ted Adelbert Lohrman
Jul 26, 2024
Theodore “Ted” Adelbert Lohrman was born to Herbert and Mary Lohrman on February 23, 1927 in Strasburg, Ohio where he joined his older brother, George, three years his senior. Ted passed away on Friday, July 26 in the loving arms of Marlien, his soulmate, and his canine companion, Bandit.
Ted had a very interesting and exciting childhood. Ted spent time with...
John Scott Hoff
Jul 26, 2024
John Hoff, age 60, of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Ocala, Florida.
John was born on October 1, 1963, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from KMS High School in 1982 and furthered his education at Wadena Tech. Graduating at the top of his class in Electrical.
John was united in marriage to...
Lilly Ann Marusak
Jul 22, 2024
Lilly Ann (Kalina) Marusak was born to Frank W. and Anna (Benesh) Kalina on October 10, 1932, at home, in Lake Mary Township Douglas County MN. She was the third of three daughters. She grew up on the home farm, working alongside her family. Lilly Ann attended District 19 Country School for 8 years. She met the love of her...
Cheryl Kay Haukos
Jul 22, 2024
Cheryl Kay Huakos, 77 of Alexandria, passed away peacefully at Alomere Healthcare Center on Monday, July 22, 2024. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria starting at 10:30 AM, with a visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at a later time at Lakeside Cemetery in Herman.
Cheryl Kay Haukos is...
Glenda G. Abel
Jul 19, 2024
Glenda Geraldine Eckel was born August 14, 1953, in Bertha, MN. Her parents were Gerald and Clarice (Johnson) Eckel. She attended country school and later attended Eagle Bend High School. She met her husband, Steven Abel, while working in St. Paul, MN. They went to the St. Clair Broiler for their first date. Dad first proposed at a Mickey’s Diner...
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...
