Obituaries
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...
Dawn Marie Schneider
Jun 18, 2024
Dawn Marie Schneider was born on September 11, 1960, in St. Cloud, Minnesota the daughter of James and Patricia (Reynolds) Wagner. She lived in St. Cloud until kindergarten when her and her father moved to Brandon. As a teenager she moved in with a foster family to Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1978.
In 1979, Dawn was united...
Robert Iver Iverson
Jun 17, 2024
Robert ‘Bob’ Iver Iverson was born on March 14, 1942, to Norman and Winnifred (Bale) Iverson in Glendive, Montana.
Bob spent his childhood in Glendive and Fairview, MT, and Dickinson, ND. With the North Dakota badlands in his backyard, he enjoyed camping trips and time outdoors. He was an active Boy Scout, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Playing on his...
Vincent "Vinny" DeVita
Jun 16, 2024
Vincent "Vinny" DeVita, born on May 5, 2006, bid farewell to this world on June 16, 2024, in Osakis, MN. He leaves behind a legacy adorned with cherished memories and heartfelt connections that will forever be engraved in the lives of those who knew him.
Vinny's journey through life was marked by a deep-rooted passion for travel, instilled in him by...
Mildred Elizabeth Bitzan
Jun 15, 2024
Mildred Elizabeth Bitzan, a woman of remarkable strength and unwavering dedication, passed away on June 15, 2024. Born on July 19, 1931, at her family's home in Urbank Mildred's journey was defined by love, faith, and a deep-rooted commitment to her family.
Growing up, Millie graduated from Brandon High School with a thirst for knowledge and a strong foundation for the...
Marilyn Ruth Haak
Jun 11, 2024
Marilyn Ruth (Ysker) Haak was born on September 18, 1937, in Windom, Minnesota to George and Pauline (Schimnowski) Ysker. She grew up the youngest of six siblings and was confirmed in 1951. She attended public school in Windom and graduated with the class of 1955.
Marilyn met Duane Haak while he was working road construction. He quickly fell in love with...
Robert "Bob" Peterson
Jun 9, 2024
Robert Allen Peterson, more affectionally known as Bob or Coach, passed away at his home of 20 years in Conroe, Texas, on June 9, 2024. He was born to Jean Ogren Eastlund and Floyd Eastlund on June 24, 1947. He was raised by his parents Jean and Jim Peterson. He graduated from Benson High School in 1965 and furthered his...
Leland H. Zarbok
Jun 9, 2024
Leland Herman Zarbok passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday June 9th, 2024 at the age of 86.
The Son of Herman and Etta Zarbok, he graduated from high school in East St Paul, MN in 1956. Leland was married to the love of his life, Priscilla Zarbok, on June 29th, 1957. They celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage...
Deloris Jeanette Johnson
Jun 9, 2024
Deloris Jeanette was born in rural Echo, MN, on August 13, 1928 to Carl and Nellie Bergquist. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Echo. Deloris graduated from Echo High School in 1946 and worked as a telephone operator during her high school years.
In 1947, Deloris was united in marriage to Clair E. Johnson from Wabasso....
Charles "Chuck" Carlson
Jun 4, 2024
Charles Ellsworth Carlson
Chuck was born Feb.21, 1930 on a farm in Spruce Hill Township, Douglas Co. MN and died June 4, 2024 in Maplewood MN – at the age of 94. His family moved to Minneapolis when he was 5 years old. He attended schools in Minneapolis; graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1948 & then attended and graduated in...
Sonja Ann Loucks
Jun 3, 2024
Sonja Ann (Korup) Loucks, a dedicated educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on June 3, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital in Minnesota surrounded by her family. She was born on April 19, 1938, in Hunter, North Dakota, to her loving parents Carl C. and Nora A. Korup. Sonja's passion for enriching young minds led her to a fulfilling...
Douglas Lee Watson
May 27, 2024
Douglas Lee Watson, 69, of Alexandria passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 27, 2024. A public visitation will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home. Douglas was born on February 16, 1955 in Willmar, Minnesota to Ardell and Elaine Ortenblad. He graduated from Aviation High School, Redondo Beach California in...
Faith Elaine Soost
May 27, 2024
Faith Elaine was born on June 28, 1954, in Wells, Minnesota the daughter of Carl and Darlene (DePoppe) Schmidt. She grew up on a farm between Alden & Wells. At a young age Faith’s family took in four foster sisters who she cherished throughout the years. Faith graduated from Alden High School Class of 1972. She furthered her education at...
Leroy Roger Flaata
May 27, 2024
Leroy Roger Flaata, the son of Oscar and Adella (Knutson) Flaata, was born on August 11, 1936, in his home in Yellow Medicine Township. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in the class of 1955 in Sacred Heart, Minnesota.
Leroy met the love of his life, Janice Miller, on a blind date at a dance. They were married on...
