Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Huong Nguyen, age 62, of Alexandria, formerly of Vietnam, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 5 PM.  Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church with...

Mar 27, 2024

Gerald James Pitka, 76, of Alexandria passed away at his home at Bethany on the Lake on March 27, 2024. Memorial services will be held at the Bethany on the Lake Chapel on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation one hour prior to services.

Gerald Pitka was born to Clarence and Laura (Koeck) Pitka on June 14,...

Mar 26, 2024

Ruth Ann Molloy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in Alexandria Minnesota on Tuesday March 26, 2024. She was born December 13, 1960 in Mason City Iowa to parents Robert & Nancy Hunsaker. Ruth's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family, career, and many lives she touched through...

Mar 25, 2024

Alan Charles Ransom was born on June 26, 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Dr. H. Robert Ransom and Alberta Josephine (Hoenig) Ransom. He attended Osseo Schools and went on to obtain his Bachelors Degree from St. Cloud State University and his Masters Degree from the University of Minnesota. Al was an Elementary and Special Education teacher for 34 years in...

Mar 25, 2024

Judi Olson, born Judith Leona Klimek on a warm summer day in 1954 in Alexandria, MN, left this world on March 25, 2024, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Judi's journey in life was nothing short of remarkable. She embarked on a diverse career path that showcased her versatility and compassion. Starting as an Industrial Engineer at Fingerhut,...

Mar 20, 2024

Delores Dagmar Davidson was born on October 30, 1918 to David and Dagmar Davidson. She grew up on a farm in Evansville, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Evansville. Delores attended rural school district 26 for 8 years and graduated in 1936 from Evansville High School. In 1936 Delores went to Minneapolis where she...

Mar 17, 2024

Denny Schnell, 67, of Alexandria passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 17th 2024.  Dennis Donald Schnell was born August 11, 1956 in Mendota, Illinois to Donald and Virginia Schnell.  Growing up Denny enjoyed helping his Grandpa Schnell and Grandpa Hahn on their farms.   Denny moved to Villard, MN at 15 years old where he...

Mar 14, 2024

Richard (Rick) M. Petersen, age 64, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in St. Cloud, Minnesota due to complications from a traumatic brain injury after an accidental fall. He was born on October 2, 1959 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Robert and Ramona Petersen, who have both preceded him in death. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Carlson was born on November 12, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Gosta and Juliette (Dedrick) Carlson.  During his childhood, they moved to Southern California.

On January 16, 1949, Ron was married to Dorothy Cawelti.  The couple settled in the rural town of Lakeview Terrace, CA, where they lived for 48 years and raised five children.  They were married...

Mar 10, 2024

Willis Greeley, age 90 of Bertha, MN, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at CentreCare in Long Prairie, MN. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with the Reverend John Martinson officiating. Military Honor will be performed by the American Legion Post 87, Veterans of Foreign...

Mar 2, 2024

Feb 29, 2024

Cheryl Lynn (Nelson) Capp, of Alexandria, MN, died peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Maple Grove, MN at the age of 72 years old.  She was born in Ortonville to Wesley and Avis (Henningson) Nelson on August 25th, 1951.  She lived with her parents in their home on Artichoke Lake, MN.  When she was about...

Feb 28, 2024

Gloria Whittaker, 91, of Alexandria passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will take place after the funeral luncheon at Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria.

Gloria Gayle Lundgren was...

Feb 23, 2024

Reginald "Reggie" Hale, a beloved member of the community, died on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Nelson Gables. He was born on October 16, 1931, in Redwood Falls, MN.

Raised by his grandma and aunt Hazel, he attended school in Morton where he cherished spending time with friends by the river. On July 6, 1952, Reggie was united in marriage to...

Feb 20, 2024

Dr. John Edward Toft, Jr. 

July 17, 1952 – February 20, 2024

John Toft was born on July 17, 1952 in Alexandria, Minnesota, son of John Edward Toft, Sr. and Laura Mae Toft. He peacefully passed away in Alexandria on February 20, holding the hands of his children and surrounded by love. 

John graduated from Alexandria High School in 1970. He went on...

Feb 17, 2024

Marjorie L. Vogt, affectionately known as Margie, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria. She was born in Dixon, Illinois, on September 5, 1931, to Myron and Alice (Erickson) Willey.  She graduated from Dixon High School in 1949. She was the captain of her 8th grade softball team and was proud their team won...

Feb 17, 2024

Verona passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the age of 91 surrounded by family in Minnesota. Family and friends knew her as Ronnie. One of 10 children, she was born May 14, 1932 to William and Ulinka Brede. It was a big and loving family rooted in faith, and the bond she shared with her five brothers and four...

Feb 16, 2024

Cathie Renell (Lovold) Glaeseman, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2024, at Talamore Senior Living in St. Cloud, MN.  She was born on November 27, 1952, to Leslie Richard Lovold and Hazel Christine (Anderson) Lovold.

Cathie was baptized on January 18, 1953, and confirmed at Lake Park Lutheran Church.  She grew up with her older siblings Larry Lovold and Christie (Lovold)...

Feb 15, 2024

Charles Eugene Foslien, age 88, of Royse City, TX, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was born July 16, 1935, in Brandon, MN, to Mildred (Sarsland) and Rueben Foslien. Charles graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. On June 4, 1960, he married Gwendolyn Clarke Foslien in Alexandria, MN. Charles was a veteran...

Feb 12, 2024

Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Carol Pearson, a beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 60. She was born on May 24, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN, to her loving parents ViAnn and Charles Pearson. Jenny leaves behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and unwavering love that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.

Jenny's...