Obituaries
Thomas "Tom" George Kraemer
Jan 6, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Kraemer, a.k.a. Tommy Tree, age 73 of Alexandria, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 6, 2024 in the St. Cloud Hospital.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 44 years, DeeAnn Kraemer; children: Jeff Kraemer, Greg (Shannon Hill) Kraemer, grandson Tyler Kraemer, all of Ft. Worth, TX. Brothers; John (Doris) Kraemer,...
Darlene Ann Larson
Jan 6, 2024
Darlene Ann Larson, 87, of Alexandria passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home at Grand Arbor in Alexandria. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 15, 2024, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria at 11:00 AM with a funeral luncheon to follow. A public visitation will be held Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 PM at...
Tammy S. Zarbok
Jan 6, 2024
Tammy Sue Zarbok, a beloved member of the Alexandria community, passed away on January 6, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, smiles and laughter. She was born on June 23, 1966, in St. Paul, MN.
Tammy's life was filled with various career endeavors, but it was her time spent at the Alexandria Opportunities Center that truly made a difference....
Katherine Elizabeth (Walsh) Bruzek
Jan 3, 2024
Katherine Elizabeth (Walsh) Bruzek has passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord after a lengthy illness. Though her body faltered several years ago, her spirit and boundless love endured until January 3, 2024.
Born in Armour, S.D. August 15, 1929 to Ellen and Adrian Walsh, Kay was the fourth child in a family of nine. After several moves, the Walsh...
Yvonne Dorothy Rader
Jan 3, 2024
Yvonne (Vonnie) was born October 7th, 1931, in St Cloud, MN, and was one of eight children of her parents, George and Marie Egerman. Having grown up in St. Cloud, she graduated from Cathedral High School where she played violin in the orchestra. She was a member of the all-girls' drum and bugle corps. Vonnie enjoyed singing and traveling with...
Dudley Frederick Gerber
Jan 1, 2024
Dudley Frederick Gerber; born August 12th, 1945, completed all his projects on January 1st, 2024.
Dudley spent his life as an educator, not only as a teacher in schools but as a guide and confidant to his family and friends. Dudley surrounded himself with life-long friends. Whether it was the farm house in Silver Lake, attending St. Cloud State...
Rita Theresa Plaster
Jan 1, 2024
Rita Theresa (Simons) Plaster was born January 10th, 1927 in Stewart, MN to Arthur and Cecelia (Krippner) Simons. She was baptized on January 16th, 1927.She attended school until the 8th grade, when she was needed by her family on the farm. At the age of 17 she traveled to Minneapolis/ St. Paul to find work. She held a few...
Susan L. Christensen (Seibert)
Dec 23, 2023
Susan Lynn Christensen was born April 23, 1947, to Robert and Lila Christensen in Grand Rapids, MN. Susan graduated from Grand Rapids high school in 1965. Susan married Richard Seibert in 1967 and later divorced. Together they had two daughters Roberta (Bobbi) and Stacee. They moved to Alexandria in 1971. Susan later remarried to David Sletten.
Susan was in food...
Larry Dallas Holverson
Dec 21, 2023
Larry Dallas Holverson, 74, of Alexandria rounded third base and sprinted home on December 21, 2023, crossing home plate at 3:45 p.m. with the final and winning run in the game of his life from complications of Parkinson's disease, which was diagnosed in 2007.
Larry was born January 1, 1949 at St. Luke's Hospital in Alexandria, the first baby...
Catherine "Cathy" Kirkeby
Dec 19, 2023
Catherine Mary (Silver) Kirkeby was born in Clarkfield, MN on October 18, 1940, to George and Rose Silver. She graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1958.
On September 9, 1961, Cathy was united in marriage to Delas Kirkeby. To this union they were blessed with three children, Kyle, Kristin, and Kim. Cathy and Del began their married life in...
Edna Marie Larson
Dec 19, 2023
Edna Marie (Miliander) Larson was born on May 22, 1921, to Victor and Ida (Wahlin) Miliander at home with a midwife assisting in rural Goodridge, MN. In 1927, the family moved to a farm near Winger, MN. Edna attended a one room rural school there through the 8th grade. Edna made her choice to serve the Lord as a young...
Patricia Rose Carroll
Dec 18, 2023
Patricia Rose Carroll was born on November 27, 1932, in the country outside of Evansville. She was the daughter of William Webb and Annie Pehan. Pat went to school in Brandon, Minnesota and graduated from St. Cloud Beauty School. She moved to Granite Falls, Minnesota and opened the Granite Falls Beauty Shop.
On November 25, 1957, Pat married Palmer Peterson...
Diane "Dee Dee" Lloyd
Dec 17, 2023
Diane Louise (Blocher) Lloyd “DeeDee” 67, of Kensington sadly passed away December 17th at the Alexandria hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Diane was born on May 22nd, 1956 to Charles and Irene Blocher in Morris, MN. Diane graduated from Starbuck high school in 1974. While attending high school she won the “Betty Crocker Award” for baking, which she loved...
Marlys Joy Bungum
Dec 14, 2023
Marlys (Stueven) Bungum, age 85, from Alexandria, MN died peacefully on December 14 after suffering from dementia for several years. Born in Pipestone, Marlys graduated from Pipestone Highschool in 1955. She then attended Luther College where she met her husband “Chuck” Bungum, presumably on band tour where she wowed him with her card playing skills. They moved to Saint Paul...
Jerry W. Jensen
Dec 14, 2023
Jerry Wallace Jensen, age 93, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Community Memorial Home in Osakis, MN.
Jerry Wallace Jensen was born March 19, 1930, the only child, to Wallace and Hazel (Peterson) Jensen of Nelson, MN. He spent his young years in Nelson, then graduated from high school in Alexandria, MN. He served four years in the...
Terry Lee Swanstrom
Dec 12, 2023
Terry Lee Swanstrom, a beloved husband, father, and respected member of the Alexandria community, peacefully passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 70. He was born in Breckinridge, MN, to George and Helen (Petzke) Swanstrom.Terry's journey began in Dwight, ND, where he spent his childhood before moving to Alexandria, MN, in 1971. He graduated from Jefferson High...
Ronald David Northington
Dec 11, 2023
Ronald David Northington, born on November 12, 1939, in Kansas City, MO, peacefully passed away on December 11, 2023, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria, MN. He was 84 years old.Ronald was a beloved husband, father, and friend to many. He was baptized and confirmed from Central Christian Church in Kansas City, MO. Ronald cherished his education, graduating...
Melvin Grundei
Dec 11, 2023
Melvin L. Grundei was born on October 27, 1929 the son of John and Christine (Carlquist) Grundei in Belle River Township. He graduated from high school in 1947 in Alexandria. From there, he went onto farming with his father.
In June of 1953, Melvin married Adella Feda. To this union five children were born: Janet (Alan) Cleve of Prescott, AZ, Jim...
Frances B. Didier
Dec 10, 2023
Frances “Fran” B. (Kauffmann) Didier joined the Lord on Sunday, December 10th, 2023, at the age of 65.
Fran was born & raised in Minneapolis on October 4th, 1958, to Marinus & Maurea (Pearce) Kauffmann. She grew up with her two sisters, Rita and Teresa. In 1976, Fran moved to Alexandria and attended Alex Tech. On February 14th, 1987, Fran...
Liliane G. McKay
Dec 8, 2023
Liliane Georgette McKay; 89; stepped into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 2023 in Alexandria, MN where she made her home with her son Sam and his family for the past 5 ½ years.
Born on August 26, 1934, in Paris, France, Liliane was the daughter of Roger Achille Leroy and Georgette-Josephine (Remy) Leroy. She grew up amidst...
