Obituaries
Christine Madison
Aug 4, 1966
Christine Anderson was born July 9, 1933 in her parents home in Alexandria, the daughter of Richard and Nina (Fritz) Anderson. Christine grew up and attended school in Alexandria. She began work as a waitress at Osterberg?s Caf� and the American Legion. Christine went in search of the big city and found herself with some friends in Rochester, MN. She...
Richard Hamen
Jul 23, 1966
Richard Allen Hamen was born July 27, 1943 in Morris, MN, the son of Lawrence and Florence (Fahlin) Hamen. He was raised in Kensington, MN where he graduated from high school. Richard continued his education at Alexandria Technical College where he learned about farm machinery and mechanics. Following his schooling Richard went to work for Moody Implement in Herman, MN....
Andrew Gill
May 4, 1966
Andrew Eugene Gill was born on May 4, 1966, the son of Donald and Veronica (Schwegel) Gill. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Leo?s Catholic Church in Casselton, ND. Andy graduated from Central Cass Public School in Casselton, ND. During and after school Andy worked for many local farmers, including SB&B Farms of Casselton. After graduation he attended one...
Carol Goodin
Feb 22, 1966
Carol Ann Johnson was born January 18, 1942 in Milaca, MN, the daughter of Andrew and Bernice (Bakken) Johnson. She lived in Milaca until age twelve and then moved with her family to Minneapolis. Following her graduation from high school she worked for Hennepin County. On February 22, 1966 Carol was united in marriage to Robert Goodin. The couple made...
Marie Bock
Jul 1, 1965
Marie Elizabeth Bock passed away March 13, 2011 at Knute Nelson Home in Alexandria. Marie was born March 31, 1923 to Hans and Minda (Balke) Sordahl in Willmar, MN. Marie attended school in Willmar and Pennock, MN. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Pennock. Marie married Robert Nelson in May of 1954 in Beresford, SD. Robert died in...
Paul Tschample
Jul 4, 1964
Paul David Tschample was born on July 4, 1964 in Eyota, MN, the son of Alfred and Edith (Sizer) Tschample. He is survived by his brother Dan Moen of Detroit Lakes, MN; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his good friends Kathy and David Parish of Dexter, GA. Paul liked fishing, reading, and working...
Richard Felch
Jun 13, 1964
Richard Paul Felch was born December 27, 1940 in Aberdeen, SD, the son of Ansel and Christine (Burchard) Felch. Richard grew up in Aberdeen where he attended school. Following his schooling he joined the United States Army. Richard served his country from 1959 to 1963. He was stationed primarily in Italy. Following his service Richard returned to South Dakota where...
Eldorene Ellertson
Apr 4, 1964
Eldorene Majel Freitag was born December 3, 1929 in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Otto and Emma (Jobe) Freitag. Eldorene grew up and attended school near Miltona, MN. In February 1949 Eldorene was united in marriage to Virgil Zastrow. The couple made their home in Alexandria and was blessed with three children, Marjorie, Roger and Ronald. In 1962 Virgil died...
Denise Lahn
Jul 17, 1963
Denise Elizabeth (Savageau) Lahn was born on July 17, 1963 in Moorhead, Minnesota to Richard ?Dick? and Mary Ann (Steidl) Savageau. She graduated from Shanley High School in Fargo. Denise attended the College of St. Benedict and received a degree in elementary education. Denise returned back to Fargo where she taught for 3 years in the Fargo Catholic School Diocese....
Michael Murphy
Jul 11, 1963
Michael James Murphy was born on July 11, 1963 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Ron and Sandra (Gottwalt) Murphy. He was raised and educated in Alexandria, MN. Michael graduated from Jefferson High School. In high school He excelled in the wrestling program and competed as the school?s star heavy weight wrestler. Michael loved the outdoors. After graduating he moved...
Thomas Engfer
Mar 16, 1963
Thomas Albert Engfer was born February 13, 1941 in Carlos, MN, the son of Albert and Myrtle (McCommas) Engfer. Tom and his family moved to Osakis, MN where he attended school. Tom enjoyed sports and participated in football, basketball and track. Following his high school graduation Tom moved to Fargo, ND and began working for Dale Tile. This began a...
Steven Hull
May 31, 1962
Steven John Hull was born on May 31, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Benjamin and Mary (Bickler) Hull. In 1966, the Hull family moved to Alexandria where he was a graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1981. During his life Steven worked as a mechanic for several different companies in the Alexandria area. He loved his work....
Ralph Ostlund
Feb 10, 1962
Ralph Victor Alfred Ostlund was born September 17, 1927 in Evansville, MN, the son of Victor and Esther (Olson) Ostlund. He was raised and schooled in Evansville. He graduated from high school in 1945. Ralph began working in his father?s hardware store, Ostlund Hardware, at an early age. Following his graduation he joined the US Navy and served as an...
Ronald Lade
Nov 6, 1961
Ronald Edward Lade was born January 1, 1938 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Edward and Erna Lade. He was raised and schooled in Alexandria. Ron began working in the plumbing business for CL Michaelson and later for Jerry Tilleskjor. On November 6, 1961 Ron was united in marriage to Vivian Blehr at the Douglas County Courthouse. The couple made...
Richard Loewel
Sep 24, 1961
Richard Dean Loewel was born July 8, 1940 in Blue Earth, MN, the son of Herbert Price Loewel and Evon Mary Whalen. Richard grew up in Newell, SD where he later graduated in 1959, but not before being named All State during his junior and senior year, and leading the Newell High football team to a state title as a...
Julia Plagman
Jun 11, 1961
Julia Bertha Nightengale was born February 16, 1918 in Orton Township near Nimrod, MN, the daughter of Julius George and Frieda (Madlung) Nightengale. She attended the country school near her home. Julia was united in marriage to Otto Plagman on January 25, 1941. They made their home in Alexandria, MN. Otto died June 11, 1961 in Alexandria, MN. Julia and...
John Strommer
Nov 30, 1960
John Paul Strommer, Jr. was born on November 30, 1960, in Montevideo, Minnesota the son of John and Marlys (Krenz) Strommer Sr. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul?s Lutheran Church in Montevideo. John attended Montevideo High School and graduated in 1979. He attended Canby Area Vocational Technical Institute and studied auto mechanics. John started working at a young...
Mervwyn Mock
Nov 24, 1960
Mervwyn (Merv) Mock was born April 28, 1935 to Max and Veronica (Maehren) Mock in Holdingford Township, MN. He attended Holdingford High School graduating in 1953. Merv joined the U.S. Navy in 1954 and attended basic training at the Great Lakes Naval training center and was accepted into the U.S. Naval Hospital Corpsman school at the same training center. Merv...
Loretta Williams
Jul 22, 1960
Loretta Evelyn Kangas was born November 10, 1938 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Henry and Stella (Heikkinen) Kangas. She was raised and schooled in Moe Township, MN. Following her high school graduation in 1957 Lori attended St. Cloud State University where she earned her degree in Education in 1960. Lori was united in marriage to Lester Williams on July...
Lillian Eblen
May 19, 1960
Lillian Mary Albee was born November 4, 1939 in Marshall, MN, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Lanoye) Albee. Lillian grew up in several communities throughout Minnesota before moving to Marshall, MN. She graduated from high school at Marshall. On May 19, 1960 Lillian was united in marriage to Marvin ?Bill? Eblen at Osakis Presbyterian Church. The couple made their...
