Obituaries
James Donald White
Jul 13, 2024
James Donald White was born on August 24, 1949, in Marshall, Minnesota the son of Donald and Dorothy (Sovell) White. He grew up in Marshall and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967. During his high school years he was quite the athlete excelling in football and baseball.
Jim continued his education at Alexandria Technical College receiving his associate degree....
Harper Lynn Pahl
Jul 11, 2024
Our little girl, Harper Lynn Pahl was born and died on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The daughter of Lincoln & Amanda (Weir) Pahl; granddaughter of Rick & Shari Weir; Shaun & Traci Pahl. A private family service to remember Harper is planned.
Sheila Rae Falk
Jul 10, 2024
Sheila Rae Falk, 65 of Eagle Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rose City Evangelical Free Church in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services.
Sheila Rae (Lennes) Falk was born in Browerville, Minnesota on October 19, 1958 to...
Verna Fae Ward
Jul 8, 2024
Verna Fae Ward, a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on July 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and generosity. Born on July 3, 1940, in Sisseton, SD, she spent her life spreading love and joy to those around her.
Verna grew up on a farm in Roberts County near Lake Traverse. She graduated from...
Kerby Don Lund
Jul 7, 2024
Kerby Don Lund, 56, of Brandon passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Chippewa Lutheran Church in Brandon, Minnesota at 2:00 PM. A public visitation will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, as well as one hour...
Linda LoAnn Johnston
Jul 7, 2024
Linda LoAnn (Reed) Johnston was born on April 18, 1942 to Mervel and Wava (Akin) Reed in Alexandria, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Osakis, MN and enjoyed participating in 4-H which included raising a milk cow and a little pig. She graduated from Osakis High School in 1960.
After graduation, Linda moved to Minneapolis where she started...
Tom Klemenhagen
Jul 7, 2024
Thomas A. Klemenhagen was born on August 15th, 1951 in Canby, Minnesota to Joseph L. and Neoma F. (Minke) Klemenhagen. He died on July 7th, 2024, with family by his side, at his home in Brandon, Minnesota due to natural causes.
Tom grew up in Crystal, Minnesota and graduated from E.J. Cooper Senior High School in New Hope, Minnesota. He met...
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...
