Obituaries
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...
Thomas Lynn Boesch
May 25, 2024
Thomas Lynn Boesch, born on May 30, 1947, in Winnebago, Minnesota, bid farewell to this world on May 25, 2024, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was a man of many talents and passions that colored his 76 years of life. Tom's journey was one of dedication and hard work. He embarked on a 34-year career at 3M, where he poured his efforts...
Caroll Ruth Bluhm
May 24, 2024
Caroll Ruth Hartung Bluhm, 92 years of age and longtime resident of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully on May 24th at Bethany on the Lake. She was born on April 2nd, 1932 in Bertha, MN to Ellsworth “Sonny” and Ruth Hartung. She married Donald Bluhm on Nov. 4, 1951. They moved to Wheaton, MN where they began their lives together...
LeRoy C. Anderson
May 21, 2024
LeRoy Clark Anderson, age 84, of Alexandria, MN passed away peacefully at home under the care of hospice with family by his side on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
LeRoy was born on October 28, 1939, in Graceville, MN to Clark and Clara Augusta Menge Anderson. He was raised in Wheaton, MN and attended school in Wheaton graduating in 1957.
LeRoy married Jo...
Lawrence Peter Cline
May 17, 2024
Lawrence Peter Cline was born on September 3, 1918, in Ward Township, Todd County at the family farm. He attended country school through the 8th grade and then helped on the family farm. Lawrence enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 serving his country until 1945. While in the Army he was stationed in Australia. Larry was a...
Sylvia Theresa Krason
May 15, 2024
Sylvia Theresa Krason, 95, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria at 11:00 AM, with a visitation taking place one hour prior to services at the church. A funeral luncheon will be held at the Alexandria Senior Center immediately following the service....
Renée LaVonne Dulski
May 15, 2024
Renée LaVonne Dulski, born Renée LaVonne Tessier on April 13, 1942, in Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 15, 2024, at Edgewood Vista, Alexandria, Minnesota surrounded by her family.
Renée's life was marked by her nurturing spirit, hardworking nature, and spunky positive attitude. She touched the lives of many as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend,...
Ervin Walter Emde
May 14, 2024
Ervin Walter Emde, the son of Fredrick Emde and Martha Buhrn, was born on July 5, 1927, on a farm north of Appleton, Minnesota. After graduating from Appleton High School, Ervin farmed in the Appleton area and developed a strong work ethic that would define his life.
At a party hosted by his sister in Kansas City, Missouri, Ervin met Mary...
Carol Vergeen Nienaber
May 13, 2024
Grandma Nienaber Obituary
November 8, 1943 – May 13th 2024
Carol Vergeen Nienaber was born on November 8th, 1943, in Chicago Illinois to the parents of Harold Quinton Graber and Helen Vergeen Burns (Graber). She was the oldest of 6. She grew up on a farm in rural Illinois. Her favorite dog was named Tippy.
She met John C Nienaber Sr in Libertyville...
Joyce Corrine Shea
May 10, 2024
Joyce Corrine Shea, 93 year old resident of Alexandria, MN passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Joyce was born in Alexandria, MN on June 1, 1930 to Lawrence and Dora Hanson. Joyce graduated from Alexandria High School in 1948.
Joyce’s shy and quiet personality was perfectly matched when she met the outgoing and fun-loving Hubert Shea at her parents' restaurant in...
Arlue Marieanne Beheng
May 9, 2024
Arlue Marieanne Beheng a third-generation resident of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the age of 94, at Grand Arbor by Knute Nelson.
Arlue was born at Tanquist Hospital in Alexandria to Chester and Annie (Nyquist) Olson on July 30, 1929. She was the oldest of the families two children and remained lifelong best friends with her brother,...
Randall William Schauer
May 7, 2024
Randall (Randy) William Schauer died May 7, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 60. Randy was born February 7, 1964, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Elaine (Patrick) Schauer and James Schauer. Randy has three older sisters and loved to remind them he was the “baby” of the family.
Randy was close to his mother his whole life. Randy...
Priscilla Irene Lamby
May 5, 2024
Priscilla came into this world on September 19th, 1926, she was the first child of Edwind & Irene Johnson.
Born in Minneapolis MN, at 9 months old the family purchased a farm and moved to Hoffman, MN and lived there for 15 years attending school district #1 near Hoffman and Elk Lake. Priscilla also attended country school District #45 in Moe...
Jack Jay Krull
May 4, 2024
Jack Jay Krull, 72, long time resident of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024.
Jack was born April 25, 1952, in the rural Hayfield, Minnesota area, and was the third child and second son of Clarence and Evelyn (Baker) Krull. Jack was baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith in the Dexter church and his unsatiable appetite for reading drew him ever closer to his God all throughout...
