Obituaries

Nov 24, 2014

Mary Theresa (Stein) Lempka was born on February 25, 1915 in Chokio, MN to Martin and Mary (Ruba) Stein. She graduated from Chokio High School. Mary then worked out in area homes babysitting, baking and cleaning. On October 15, 1941 Mary was united in marriage to Roman Lempka at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chokio in a double wedding with...

Nov 22, 2014

Paul James Lauthen was born April 21, 1947 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of James and Mary (Peterson) Lauthen. He was baptized and confirmed at East Moe Lutheran Church of Garfield, MN. Paul grew up on a dairy farm. Following his graduation from Brandon High School Paul attended two years of college at Fergus Falls and two years at...

Nov 21, 2014

Carole Lois (Flake) Snobeck was born on November 13, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN to Leo and Corinne (Carlson) Flake. She attended Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis through the eleventh grade. Carole was united in marriage to Donald Snobeck on November 13, 1942 in Golden, CO. After their marriage Carole lived with Donald’s parents for a couple of years as Donald...

Nov 21, 2014

Fredrick Charles Lindstrom was born the youngest of four children on February 20, 1925 in Carlos Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Fred “Dick” and Eleanor (Hainzel) Lindstrom. He walked the railroad tracks for 8 years to go to school at District 77 in the 1930’s. Fred graduated high school in Alexandria in 1944 and then went to Dunwoody in the...

Nov 21, 2014

Mary Veronica Maudal, second eldest daughter of Nicholas and Kathryn (Pletschett) Zimmer, died at the age of 95 in her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born, baptized, confirmed, and attended school in Belgrade, MN. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, in 1941 and then accepted employment as a civil service clerk typist...

Nov 15, 2014

Dorene Jeanette “Madden” Jerzak, the daughter of Abraham and Iola (Weidauer) Madden was born on October 7, 1934, in Lynd, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Gerald Jerzak during a blizzard on January 22, 1953 at Immaculate Conception Church in Minneapolis at 11:00 a.m. in the rectory. After several moves the couple settled in Morris where they raised their...

Nov 14, 2014

John Wallace Westphal was born on August 12, 1932, in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of Edward and Opal (Kieslar) Westphal. He attended school in Hillsboro and Berwyn Schools and graduated from Glenbard High School. On June 27, 1953, John was united in marriage to Shirley Sherman. To this union two children were born, Michael and Cynthia. The family lived in...

Nov 12, 2014

Raymond Richard Barta was born on January 21, 1926, in Spruce Hill Township, the son of Anton and Christine (Zavadil) Barta. He was baptized, received his first communion and was confirmed at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River. Ray attended District 64 Country School in Spruce Hill Township through the 8th grade. He farmed the family farm all his...

Nov 11, 2014

Nov 9, 2014

OBITUARY Thomas “Tom” Arthur Skuza, formerly of Becker, passed away at home in Alexandria, MN on November 9, 2014 at the age of 72. He was born December 6, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Emma Skuza. Tom grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and graduated from Vocational High School in 1959. He joined the Navy on April 1, 1962...

Nov 9, 2014

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Shinabarger was born on May 11, 1948 in Alexandria to Roger and Clara (Aslagson) Sharp. She attended school in Carlos, MN and Alexandria, MN graduating from Jefferson Senior High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Theodore “Ted” Shinabarger in 1966. The marriage was blessed with two children; Brian Lee Shinabarger and Julie Ann Shinabarger. Ted and...

Nov 6, 2014

Delores Anna (Falk) Davison passed away on November 6, 2014, at the age of 88. She died peacefully at her home in Windmill Ponds, Alexandria, with her husband and family at her side. Delores was born October 27, 1926 to Gust and Clara (Schneider) Falk at her home in rural Rosholt, SD. She attended country school and graduated from Wheaton...

Nov 5, 2014

OBITUARY Lois (Leseman) Stanger Dillon Lois Lesesman was born on September 21, 1935, the 2nd of ten children in the Arthur and Hazel (Good) Leseman family from International Falls, MN. She married Dean Stanger in St. Cloud, MN. They moved to Alexandria where they raised two daughters Terri and Deanna. In 1978, Lois married Robert Dillon and then moved to...

Nov 2, 2014

OBITUARY Dr. Sheila Marie Froemming, MD was born on July 30, 1975 in Alexandria to Steven and Sandra (Uhde) Froemming. She graduated in 1993 from Jefferson High School and furthered her education at the University of Minnesota, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish. Sheila met John Makosky in the courtyard of Lind Hall on the U...

Nov 1, 2014

Marian Edith (Johnson) Elness was born December 13, 1927 to parents Gustav and Amy (Johnson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Lake Chippewa Covenant Church in rural Garfield. Marian graduated from Alexandria in 1944 and was Valedictorian of her class. After high school she attended North Park College in Chicago, IL with a friend, Pearla, who later became her...

Nov 1, 2014

Clara was born on July 31, 1923, in Millerville Township, the daughter of August and Anna (Turchin) Danelke. She attended country grade school. Clara was united in marriage to Frank Tvrdik on August 13, 1945 in Millerville. After their marriage the couple moved to Alexandria where they raised their four children. Clara will be remembered as a truthful, honest person....

Oct 29, 2014

Mavis Beyer was born September 16, 1934 in Appleton, MN, the daughter of Ed and Amanda (Brusten) Beyer. She grew up in Elbow Lake where she attended school. On December 6, 1950, Mavis married Duane Olson at Elbow Lake, MN. The couple made their home on the family farm. The family also lived in the Milan and Willmar areas. The...

Oct 29, 2014

Marcella “Marcy” Ann Melby was born on May 20, 1926 in Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota to Theodore and Minnie (Prottengeier) Neumann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Villard. Marcy graduated from Villard High School in 1944. After graduation she moved to the cities and lived with her sister and cousin. They went into defense...

Oct 29, 2014

Kathleen Ann was born on December 11, 1934, in Brainerd, Minnesota the daughter of George and Gladys (Kimball) Thesing Jr. As a young girl the family moved to the Little Falls area where they farmed near Camp Ripley. She attended country grade school and graduated from Pillager High School. After graduation Kathleen moved to the Twin Cities area where she...

Oct 27, 2014

OBITUARY Adolph “Bud” Tillman Erickson was born on February 24, 1923 in Starbuck, MN to Hilmer and Josie (Thorson) Erickson. Bud grew up on a farm near Starbuck and attended grade school until the eighth grade. Bud was united in marriage to Alice Johnson on April 8, 1950 in Big Fork, MN. Together they had one son, Wayne, and made...