Obituaries

Lawrence Hedeen

Lawrence Hedeen

Jan 13, 2010

Lawrence Clifford ?Cliff? Hedeen Jr, born on May 14, 1922 in Carlos Township, MN, He was the only child of Lawrence Sr. and Esther (Johnson) Hedeen. At age 3 his family moved to St. Paul where he later attended Galtier Elementary and the Woodrow Wilson High School in St. Paul. Baptized at Svea Lutheran, St. Paul. Confirmed at Zion Lutheran,...

Lydia Sterriker

Lydia Sterriker

Jan 9, 2010

LYDIA ESTHER POTRATZ STERRIKER Lydia Sterriker, a resident at Waconia Good Samaritan Nursing Home, formerly a resident of West Miltona, Roseville, and Alexandria, Minnesota passed away on January 9, 2010. Lydia was born on August 11, 1916 in Niagara, ND, baptized at St. Andrews Church in Niagara, ND, and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie, MN. She married...

Boyd Berg

Boyd Berg

Jan 9, 2010

BOYD L. BERG Boyd Leroy Berg was born on July 27, 1926 in Hoffman, MN, the son of Conrad and Signe (Geisness) Berg. He grew up in Garfield, MN and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1944. Boyd enlisted into the United States Navy during WWII. He served in the Pacific Theater as a Gunner and Quartermaster on LST 953....

James Casper

James Casper

Jan 9, 2010

James Clifford Casper, Jim, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 29, 1929. After a long and courageous battle with leukemia, Jim died peacefully on January 9, 2010 surrounded by family and loved ones. Soon after graduating from high school, Jim joined the Air Force and served in Korea through 1950. After completing his military obligation, he graduated from UCLA...

Dale Anderson

Dale Anderson

Jan 6, 2010

DALE G. ANDERSON Dale Gilbert Anderson was born on December 9, 1937 in Windemere Township near Sturgeon Lake, MN, the son of Rudolph and Gladys (Gilbert) Anderson. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1955. Dale enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 and served in the Army National Guard until 1963. Dale worked at Honeywell in Minneapolis...

Glenn Springer

Glenn Springer

Dec 28, 2009

Glenn Robert Springer was born on December 19, 1918, in Ponsford, Minnesota, the son of Charles Springer and Gladys (Stowell) Springer. He attended school in Eagle Bend, MN through the 8th grade. On October 30, 1942, Glenn was united in marriage to Jean Hardy in Phoenix, AZ. At the end of World War II, followings Glenn?s discharge from the Army...

Bonnie Anderson

Bonnie Anderson

Dec 28, 2009

Bonnie Kay was born on December 21, 1945, in Hancock, Minnesota the daughter of Fremont and Myrna (Scott) Mero. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul?s Lutheran Church in Morris. Bonnie graduated from Morris High School Class of 1963. On February 22, 1964, Bonnie was united in marriage to Robert Henrichs. To this union two sons were born: Shane...

Larry Schulz

Larry Schulz

Dec 25, 2009

Larry James Schulz was born on October 5, 1945 in Spring Valley, MN; the son of Harold and Edna (Meyer) Schulz. He graduated from High School in Spring Valley, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country for 3 years. He attended Mason City, MN where he earned a degree in Computer Programming. In 1970 he...

Henry Novotny

Henry Novotny

Dec 25, 2009

Henry Chester Novotny Jr. was born on January 31, 1920 in Judson, ND on the family farm, the son of Henry and Josephine (Toman) Novotny. He attended country school in Grant County, ND. After his schooling he helped on the farm and helped as a mechanic at a Chevrolet dealer. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941 and served...

Mildred Aurdahl

Mildred Aurdahl

Dec 23, 2009

Mildred Lucille (Silverberg) Aurdahl was born on October 16, 1921 in Alexandria, MN; the daughter of Olaf and Gina (Dalen) Silverberg. Mildred L. Aurdahl died on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at her home in Alexandria at the age of 88 years old. She is survived by her children, Thomas P. Aurdahl, Melody Aurdahl, Ricky (Bob Anderson) Aurdahl, and Bradley (Penny)...

Peter Reque

Peter Reque

Dec 18, 2009

PETER REQUE Peter Reque, age 80, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on December 18, 2009 at the Saint Cloud Hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Peter Richard Reque was born February 21, 1929 in Graceville, Minnesota, to Reverend Paul S. and Amanda (Holvick) Reque. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran...

Edith Hamlin

Edith Hamlin

Dec 18, 2009

Edith J. Hamlin was born on December 9, 1934 in Logansport, IN; the daughter of John and Peggy (Stotler) Brock. She worked as a waitress in Kentucky before moving to Alexandria. Edith J. Hamlin died on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria at the age of 75 years old. She is survived by her four sons Robert...

Beverly Rooney

Beverly Rooney

Dec 15, 2009

Beverly Rooney passed away at home with her family surrounding her on December 15, 2009. Beverly was born on September 28, 1936, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota the daughter of Myrtle and Peter Larson. Her family moved to Thief River Falls and that is where she graduated from High School in 1954. Beverly moved to Alexandria in 1954, and began...

Jeff Bjoralt

Jeff Bjoralt

Dec 10, 2009

Jeffrey Aaron Bjoralt was born February 17, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Sherlin and Ardelle (Hanson) Bjoralt. Jeff was raised and schooled in Minneapolis where he attended Marshal High School. Jeff came to Alexandria for the summers as he was growing up. In 1986 He made Alexandria his home. Jeff began Pennywise Construction and operated the company for...

Milton Digre

Milton Digre

Dec 4, 2009

MILTON K. DIGRE Milt was born to Anton and Christie Digre on November 11th, 1925 in Hendricks MN. He attended First Lutheran Church in Hendricks and became a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 10. He graduated from Hendricks High School in May of 1943, and entered the military in January of 1944. He served in...

James Kuchera

James Kuchera

Dec 1, 2009

James Luverne Kuchera was born on June 5, 1925 in Glenville, MN to Victor and Eva (Hoverson) Kuchera. He attended School in Glenville and Albert Lea through the eleventh grade. James enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 7, 1942 and was honorably discharged on June 6, 1946. James was a flight engineer on a PBM Martin Mariner Bomber Sea...

Florian Lindner

Florian Lindner

Nov 28, 2009

FLORIAN E. LINDNER Florian Everette Lindner was born on June 27, 1927 in Carver County the son of Valentine and Lydia (Domras) Lindner. He attended grade school and helped out on the farm and also did cement work in the area. He married Dorothy Kucera on September 10, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake, MN. Three children...

George Meehl

George Meehl

Nov 26, 2009

George Edward Meehl passed peacefully on November 26, 2009. He was born on December 15, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN and a long time resident of Bloomington, MN. He was the son of John and Mary (Sheppard) Meehl. After graduating from high school he enlisted into the United States Army Air Corp 8th Air Force. He is survived by his son...

Joan Brundell

Joan Brundell

Nov 25, 2009

JOAN CAROL BRUNDELL Joan Carol (Hagstrom) Brundell was born in Glenwood, MN on October 24, 1944, (the oldest of twin girls) to Roy and Jane (Feigum) Hagstrom. She was baptized at Glenwood Lutheran Church on December 7, 1944 and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria on August 30, 1959. Joan attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN. She...

Jeffrey Nolan

Jeffrey Nolan

Nov 23, 2009

JEFFREY NOLAN Jeffrey Lee Nolan, age 38, of Kansas City, MO died Monday, November 23, 2009 in Kansas City. A memorial service was held on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Jeff was born March 14, 1971 in Alexandria to Timothy and Susanne (Ensign) Nolan. He grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson Senior...