Obituaries

Jun 14, 2014

Marie Bettermann 92 Marie Anna Bettermann died Saturday June 14, 2014 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria with her family by her side. Marie was born January 1, 1922 in Effington Township to Herman and Hedwig (Wilke) Ruckheim. She was baptized and confirmed at St James Lutheran church. She attended School District #74. Following her education, she worked in the Twin...

Jun 13, 2014

Lee Dennis Fielder was born on September 23, 1939 in Aitkin, MN to Francis and Eleanor (Larson) Fielder. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Aitkin, MN. Lee graduated from Aitkin High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958 where he was stationed in M�nster, Germany. While stationed there he made time to...

Jun 11, 2014

Evelyn Mae Markette was born to George and Ida (Olson) Markette on September 15, 1919 in Todd County ? the Osakis area. She grew up in that area and worked at Idlewild Resort for some time. She met Donald H. Graham and married on October 1, 1940. They lived on the old Graham farm and farmed there for many years....

Jun 8, 2014

OBITUARY Anthony ?Tony? Michael Reyelts was born on July 15, 1961 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Vernon and Carolyn (Randall) Reyelts. He graduated from Moundsview High School in 1979 and continued his education at Concordia University and Minnesota Medical Institute in Minneapolis. Tony worked for CVS/Caremark as a Phlebotomist/Account Specialist for over 20 years. He also worked for...

Jun 7, 2014

Richard A. Ellingson Richard A. Ellingson, age 77, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died June 7, 2014, after a courageously short fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his, daughter Kristen (Richard) Panowicz of Omaha, NE and son Jorgen (Yumiko) Ellingson of Orono, MN. Also surviving are his grandchildren Emma Panowicz, Ethan Panowicz, Oscar Ellingson, and Max Ellingson; siblings Sonja (Thomas)...

Jun 6, 2014

OBITUARY Myrtle Catherine Trenne was born on July 22, 1917 near Underwood, MN, the daughter of Martin and Minnie (Lofthus) Larson. She was raised near Battle Lake, MN where she was confirmed at First Lutheran Church and graduated from high school in 1935. She married Vernard Trenne on May 30, 1936 and five children were born. Myrtle and her family...

Jun 5, 2014

OBITUARY Dan Edward Thompson, 78, of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 5, 2014, due to complications from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Dan was a kind and generous man who deeply loved his family, valued friendships, and lived a life filled with humor. Dan had a strong work ethic, was driven to help people, and...

Jun 4, 2014

OBITUARY Louella Elvira Myhr was born on August 11, 1912 in Moe Township, MN, the daughter of Frank and Julia Foslien. Louella was baptized and confirmed at West Moe Lutheran Church near Brandon, MN and attended District School #8. She worked in Minneapolis and Alexandria before marrying Harold Myhr on September 25, 1937 at the West Moe parsonage. Louella and...

Jun 4, 2014

Savina Nannette (Thorson) Casselberry was born on December 17, 1951, in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Einar and Gladys (Winge) Thorson. She was a graduate of Jefferson Senior High School in Alexandria and furthered her education in the Twin Cities and worked as a Nail Technician in St. Paul. She loved pampering people and making them feel beautiful. She would...

May 31, 2014

Marilyn Gail Olson was born on July 7, 1947, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Glenn and Beulah (Alberts) Olson. She graduated from Evansville High School and furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College. Marilyn died on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She is survived by her brothers: Bruce & wife, Yvonne Roger & wife, Jan, Mark & wife, Diane; several...

May 31, 2014

Marilyn Gail Olson was born on July 7, 1947, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Glenn and Beulah (Alberts) Olson. She graduated from Evansville High School and furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College. Marilyn died on Saturday, May 31, 2014. She is survived by her brothers: Bruce & wife, Yvonne Roger & wife, Jan, Mark & wife, Diane; several...

May 30, 2014

Arthur Willmar Olson was born the oldest of 7 siblings on July 26, 1921 in Parkers Prairie, MN to Edwin and Emma (Johnson) Olson. He attended school through the eighth grade in Parkers Prairie. In 1942 Art enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in WWII in Europe as a radio dispatcher. While in the Army, Art was united in...

May 29, 2014

Nicholas David Schlosser, age 83, died at Knute Nelson Home, on Thursday, May 29, 2014. His friends and family knew him as ?David?. David was born at home on December 14, 1930 to Nicholas and Emma (Feda) Schlosser. He grew up on the family farm in Carlos Township and graduated from Alexandria High School class of 1948. He served in...

May 29, 2014

Peter Joseph Schlosser was born in Belle River Township, Douglas County, Minnesota, on March 9, 1924, the son of Christian and Mary Therese (Pichler) Schlosser. Peter attended District #62 school and grew to manhood in the Belle River area. Peter was inducted into the United States Army in June 1944 and spent most of his active duty time in the...

May 28, 2014

Pearl Ione (Hughes) Dombovy was born on August 15, 1923 in Wayzata, Minnesota to William and Bertha (Heidelberger) Hughes. She grew up on a farm near Wayzata and attended school through the eighth grade. Her and her foster brother Leo enjoyed being daredevils and driving through the fields. Pearl was trained as a welder during the war but never perused...

May 26, 2014

Betty Skramstad was born on March 21, 1929, in Lake Reno Township the daughter of Joseph and Christine (Benesh) Zavadil. She grew up in Lake Reno Township and attended country grade school. Betty was united in marriage to Grant Skramstad on May 29, 1954. To this union three children were born. She worked at Woolworth, Tom Thumb, Fireside, Legion and...

May 24, 2014

Maynard E. Alsleben was born June 18, 1921 in Glencoe, MN the son of Albert and Emma Alsleben. He grew up in Glencoe where he graduated from high school. Maynard continued his education at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis School of Art where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1945 Maynard joined the United States Army....

May 24, 2014

May 24, 2014

Darrald Paul Grenier was born June 1, 1930 in Rolette , ND, the son of Simeon and Clara (Casavant) Grenier. He grew up in Rolette, ND where he graduated from Rolla high school. Darrald furthered his education at North Dakota State University in Fargo where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Darrald also learned to farm on the family...

May 23, 2014

Twyla (Busse) Karnis was born on August 22, 1934 in St. Cloud, MN to Harmon and Evalyn (Boyd) Busse. She was raised in St. Cloud where she graduated from St Cloud Tech. After school, she worked as a telephone operator and also at Busse?s Truck Stop in the restaurant. Twyla married Charles E. Marx in 1956 and they moved to...