Obituaries
Michael Paradee
Jan 2, 2015
OBITUARY Michael Allen Paradee was born on March 12, 1955 in Springfield, MN, the son of Donald and MaryAnn (Bishop) Paradee. By the time he was six, the family had settled in the New London/Spicer area. He wrestled and played football for New London Spicer High School, graduating in 1973. Mike met Janine Olson at Willmar Community College. They were...
Allan Altnow
Jan 2, 2015
Allan (Al) Altnow was born October 12, 1927 to Herbert and Edna (Lind) Altnow. Allan was baptized into the Lutheran faith on November 13, 1927 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Gaylord, MN. He was confirmed in his faith on March 29, 1942 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Arlington, MN On November 15, 1958 he and Stella Mae Voehl...
Rodney Bakke
Jan 2, 2015
Rodney Dale Bakke was born March 30, 1939 in Alexandria, MN the son of Clifford and Frances (Loch) Bakke. He was raised in Alexandria where he graduated from Central High school in 1958. Rodney went to technical school for two more years to become a mechanic. In 1960 Rodney was married to Martha and the couple was blessed with three...
Daniel DeVolder
Jan 2, 2015
Daniel Octave DeVolder was born Dec. 27, 1933 in Pomeroy, Iowa to Octave and Marie DeVolder. After graduation from Pomeroy High School, Dan married Jean Eike in 1956. They had three sons: David, Rick, Steven. A tragic car accident, took Jean’s life in 1967. Dan worked for the railroad as an agent operator from 1952 to 1966 and a bookkeeper...
RIchard Reichmann
Jan 1, 2015
Richard Jerome Reichmann was born on December 25, 1941, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Henry and Mavis Reichmann. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Villard, Minnesota. Richard graduated from Villard High School in 1959 and continued operating the family farm with his parents. On September 28, 1963, Richard was united in marriage to Bonnie Oeltjen at...
John Benesh
Jan 1, 2015
John Martin Benesh was born November 9, 1923 in Alida, MN, the son of Fred and Anna (Rosicka) Benesh. He grew up on his parents’ farm near Alida, where he attended school thru the 8th grade. At age 17, he moved to Thompson, ND where he worked as a hired hand on a farm. John joined the United States Army...
Kevin Eddy
Dec 29, 2014
Kevin Lyle Eddy was born January 24, 1957 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Lyle and Violet (Johnson) Eddy. Kevin grew up in the Brandon/Garfield area. He graduated from Brandon High school and continued his education at Detroit Lakes Technical College where he received a degree in diesel mechanics. While still in school Kevin began working for Paul Steinke Enterprise...
Sherlock Olson
Dec 28, 2014
Sherlock “Ole” Olson was born February27, 1925 in Cambridge, MN, the son of William and Florence (Olson) Olson. Ole grew up in Cambridge where he graduated from high school. Following his schooling Ole served in the United States Army for two years. After being discharged from the army Ole took the train home. On the train he met Loretta Vitale...
Donald Ogren
Dec 28, 2014
Donald Arthur Ogren was born on January 28, 1927 in Nelson, Minnesota to Arthur and Lydia (Hanson) Ogren. He was baptized and confirmed at Fahlun Lutheran Church in Nelson. Donald attended school in Nelson until the eighth grade, when he was needed to help on his family farm. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in February of 1946 and served...
Evelyn Branch
Dec 27, 2014
Evelyn Charlotte (Grenson) Branch was born on May 17, 1923 in Starbuck, Minnesota to Edwin and Clara (Brenden) Grenson. She was baptized and confirmed at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. Evelyn graduated from Starbuck High School in 1942. She moved to Minneapolis and worked at Munsingwear. Evelyn was united in marriage to Chester Branch on October 26, 1945 in Starbuck....
John Beem
Dec 26, 2014
John Craig Beem was born on February 3, 1935, in Waterloo, IA, to Seth and Ella (Linius) Beem. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo, IA. John graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1953. He graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, in 1957. John was united in marriage to Carla Karsten on August 4,...
Donald Sletto
Dec 26, 2014
OBITUARY Donald DuWayne Sletto was born on March 4, 1941 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Tomford and Martha Sletto. He attended grade school in Evansville, MN. After 2nd grade Donald moved to Alexandria and lived with his grandmother. He later lived in Owatonna, Faribault, Cambridge, Fergus Falls and then moved to Elbow Lake, where he lived the last 17...
Joan Wagner
Dec 25, 2014
Joan E. Wagner (June 8, 1933 - December 25, 2014) Joan E. Wagner age 81 of Alexandria passed away peacefully on December 25, 2014. Her sharp wit, twinkling eyes, generous nature and unfailing competence will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Joan was born on June 8, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the beloved daughter and only child of...
Judith Lovrien
Dec 24, 2014
Judith June (Goreham) Lovrien was born June 12, 1959, in Carroll, IA, to Raymond and Alice (Roth) Goreham. She grew up in Carroll, IA, graduating from Kuemper Catholic High School in 1977. Judy attended Iowa State University in Ames, IA, from 1977 until 1979, when she transferred to the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. She graduated in December...
Christopher Cronquist
Dec 18, 2014
Christopher Lee Cronquist passed away December 18, 2014 in his home after a long struggle with depression. Christopher was born November 16, 1991 to Christine Cronquist and Jaime Grossnickle in Fargo ND. When he was young he enjoyed playing in sports such as baseball, basketball, wrestling, and football. He loved reading books, playing video games, skateboarding, hanging out with his...
Carl Kremer
Dec 17, 2014
Carl Henry Kremer was born on March 18, 1947 in Monticello, MN, the son of Victor and Margie (McNeely) Kremer. Carl graduated from St. Michael Catholic High School in 1965. He then enlisted into the United States Army for two years and was stationed at Fort Shafter in Honolulu, HI. Carl met Claris Aubart in St. Michael, MN at a...
Reanie Mrnak
Dec 15, 2014
OBITUARY Reanie Mae Mrnak was born on December 18, 1926 on the family farm in Lake Mary Township, MN to Anton and Rose (Benesh) Kalina. Reanie went to country school at District 19 in Lake Mary Township through the eighth grade. She helped out on the farm cooking, gardening, and helping with the daily chores. Reanie was united in marriage...
Elza Manning
Dec 14, 2014
Elza Rocha was born January 31, 1952 in Uvalde, TX, the daughter of Louis and Irene (Clark) Rocha. She grew up in Texas and lived for a short time in Michigan. After graduating high school Elza received training through the job corps. Most of her adult life was spent in Minneapolis, MN where she did factory work and worked as...
