Obituaries
Cathy Engelby
Aug 3, 2010
CATHY JOANNE ENGELBY, AGE 56, DIED PEACEFULLY ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2010 WITH HER FAMILY: STEVE, KRISTEL, DARCIE, STEVE, & JUDY AT HER BEDSIDE AT THE GOOD SAMARITIAN CENTER, HOFFMAN, MN FOLLOWING A COURAGEOUS BATTLE OF CANCER. CATHY WAS BORN IN GRACEVILLE, MN ON AUGUST 24, 1953, THE DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM (BILL) AND LORNA (JURGENS) BOERNER. ONE OF FIVE CHILDREN,...
Clara Osterman
Aug 3, 2010
CLARA G. OSTERMAN Clara Gertrude Osterman was born on November 30, 1917 in LaMars, Iowa, the daughter of Gerd and Sophie (Weber) Lubben. She was baptized in January of 1918 in the Evangelical Lutheran faith by Reverend J.J. Valdmar at LaMars, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm and attended a country school near LaMars, IA. In 1933 she...
Harold Bartz
Aug 3, 2010
Harold William Bartz was born on July 30, 1915 in Alexandria to Reverend Albert and Bertha (Schuneman) Bartz. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Harold graduated from Central High School in 1934 and did a correspondence course in radio. Harold was united in marriage to Louina Steinhorst on December 15, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church...
Barbara Russell
Jul 27, 2010
Barbara Ann was born on October 27, 1950, in Sauk Centre, Minnesota the daughter of Merle and Evelyn Dowell. She graduated from Swanville High School in 1968. Barbara was united in marriage to Larry Russell at the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, Minnesota on August 15, 1970. After their marriage the couple moved to Wadena and in 1971 moved...
Tom Vickerman
Jul 23, 2010
Tom John Vickerman was born on April 21, 1949 in Alexandria to Thomas and Lucille (Johnson) Vickerman. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1967. Tom attended Concordia College in Moorhead where he played football for the Cobbers and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. From 1971 to 1976 he taught at Sacred Heart where...
Stanley Johnson
Jul 22, 2010
Stanley Laverne Johnson was born in Polk County, Oslo, MN on July 13, 1923. He resided with his parents Clara (Johnson) and Gullick Kollin attending school in Alvarado, MN. He was active in sports while in High School and worked at Sands Locker Plant before enlisting in the Marine Corp in 1943. Upon completion of his basic training in San...
Don Keith
Jul 17, 2010
OBITUARY Don Royden Keith was born February 20, 1923 in Benton, Iowa to Chester R. Keith and Neva (Ketch). The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa where he was raised and graduated from North Des Moines High School. Don was the second of ten children. After high school graduation in 1941, Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his...
Dorothy Barr
Jul 9, 2010
Dorothy Lois Hansen was born December 30, 1916 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Laura (Osterman) Hansen. She grew up and attended school and graduated from high school in Chicago. In 1938 Dorothy was united in marriage to Bernard J. Behrens at Windsor Park Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Chicago and was blessed with two...
Shannon Simonson
Jul 8, 2010
Shannon Marie Simonson was born on June 24, 1979, in Alexandria, Minnesota the youngest of three children to Randy and Dawn (Aslagson) Simonson. She attended Alexandria High School. Shannon always lived life to the fullest. She was a true caregiver which was shown in her love for her three children: Deiven, Alivia, and Amelia. She also loved taking care of...
Nancy Christenson
Jul 6, 2010
OBITUARY Nancy Lynn Busch was born on January 18, 1962 in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Donald and Bernadine (Klimek) Busch. Nancy grew up on a farm near Leaf Valley and while in high school she worked at Roger?s Steak Out in Alexandria. She graduated from Jefferson High School in the Class of 1980 and then continued her education at...
William Fredrickson
Jul 2, 2010
William Charles Fredrickson, was born on September 11, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Frances and Simira (Brooks) Fredrickson. He attended school through the 10th grade in Sioux City before joining the Navy. Bill served his country during the Korean War. After serving his country he returned to Sioux City where he met Delores Shadduck. They were united...
Wallace Gunderson
Jun 29, 2010
Wallace Lloyd Gunderson was born on August 19, 1926 on a farm near Kensington, MN to Walter and Mae Gunderson. He was baptized September 12, 1926 and confirmed at Lands Lutheran Church in Hoffman on June 1, 1941. Wally graduated from Hoffman Public School high school in 1944. Wally was united in marriage to Jeanne Strom on July 16, 1944....
Bernice Sethney
Jun 20, 2010
Bernice Mildred (Olson) Sethney was born on February 2, 1916 in Moe Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Narve and Signe (Anderson) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at East Moe Lutheran Church. Bernice attended District 88 in LaGrande Township. After her schooling she did some house cleaning. Bernice was united in marriage to Ivan Sethney in Sisston, SD on September...
Harriet Peters
Jun 17, 2010
Harriet Lenore (Niemala) Peters was born on August 15, 1924, in New York Mills, Minnesota the daughter of Philip and Alma Niemala. She attended school in New York Mills. After graduation Harriet moved to Seattle, Washington and worked to support the World War II effort. Harriet was united in marriage to Gerald Peters on March 29, 1945. To this union...
Betty Zagar
Jun 17, 2010
Zagar, Betty Jane (Fix) age 84, passed away peacefully under Hospice Care at Diamond Willow Advanced Care Assisted Living of Alexandria on Thursday, June 17, 2010. She was born October 1, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN to August and Helen (Kamiski) Fix. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in 1943. One of Betty?s first jobs was...
William Wolf
Jun 13, 2010
William Leo Wolf William was born in Antigo, WI on March 19,1934 the son of John and Iva Wolf. William grew up on a dairy farm in Lily. Farming was not for him and at age 20 he moved to Wausau where he met his wife, age 18. They were married on July 7, 1954. William was a very versatile...
James Howard
Jun 12, 2010
James R. Howard, age 64, of Forada, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 12, 2010, at his home. Jim was born July 6, 1945 in Aitkin, Minnesota to Francis and Margery (Davies) Howard. He attended Longfellow Elementary School and was a 1963 graduate of Aitkin High School. After graduation he served four years in the U.S. Air Force. After returning home from...
Arlington Peterson
Jun 10, 2010
Arlington Peterson, 92, of Alexandria, MN, died at home under the care of Hospice on June 10, 2010. Arlington Laurel Peterson was born on October 7, 1917 on his grandparents? farm in Elk Lake Township of Grant County, MN, the son of Martin and Ida (Hjelle) Peterson. He was baptized and confirmed at Zionsborg Lutheran Church of rural Evansville. Arlie...
Frederick Southerling
Jun 10, 2010
Frederick C. ?Fritz? Southerling Frederick Carl Southerling was born on June 18, 1936 in Rose Hill, MN the son of Frederick Sr. and Alta (Mudge) Southerling. Fritz graduated from the Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul, MN. He then enlisted into the United States Navy Reserve for 2 years and then the United States Marine Corp. for two years....
Sheryl Krick
Jun 7, 2010
SHERYL KRICK Sheryl Marie (Crowley) Krick was born on March 13, 1959, in Slayton, Minnesota the daughter of Joe and Ruth (Kirpes) Crowley. Sheryl grew up and graduated from Slayton High School in 1977. Sheryl was united in marriage to Darwin Krick in June of 1977 in Slayton. To this union two children were born: Trisha and Jesse. The family...
