Obituaries
Elizabeth Carter
Apr 26, 1969
Elizabeth Louise (Zavadil) Carter was born on May 17, 1914 in Lake Reno Township, Pope County, Minnesota to Anton and Louisa (Kalina) Zavadil. She attended country school through the eighth grade. On April 29, 1940 Elizabeth married Leonard Carter at the St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Lake Reno Township. To this union the couple was blessed with three children....
James Klimek
Jan 31, 1969
James Anthony was born on January 31, 1969 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Erwin and Barbara (Karger) Klimek. Jim was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, but became a converted Catholic prior to marriage. He attended school in Alexandria District 206 from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1987. During his later years...
Edward Becker
Feb 24, 1968
Edward Allan Becker was born May 16, 1940, in Morris, MN, the son of Edward C. and Lulu (Beebe) Becker. He was raised and schooled in Morris. He attended the Agricultural School in Morris and later graduated high school at Kensington, MN. On February 24, 1968, Eddie was united in marriage to Nancy Lynn Olson at St. Luke?s Church in...
Violet Scott
Oct 27, 1967
Violet Lavonne Frandsen was born October 30, 1927 in Kennard, NE to Lars and Johanna (Cook) Frandsen. She was baptized at the Lutheran church in Kennard and confirmed at St. John?s Lutheran Church near Scribner, NE. Violet received all of her education in Nebraska and became a teacher. She taught for four years. Violet began a career at the Union...
Janet Guenther
Aug 5, 1967
Janet Mary Wolbeck was born July 21, 1945 in Paynesville, MN, the daughter of Bernard and Sophie (Straub) Wolbeck. She grew up in Paynesville and graduated from high school there. She moved to St. Cloud, MN and then to Alexandria, MN. Janet began working for Woolworth?s in Alexandria. On August 5 1967 Janet was united in marriage to Gerald Guenther...
Lawrence Knudson
Feb 11, 1967
Lawrence Odell Knudson was born October 17, 1939 in Corral, MN, the son of Ole and Ruth (Olson) Knudson. At the age of five years Larry and his family moved to Nelson, MN. He attended school in Nelson and later in Alexandria. At age seventeen Larry joined the United States Air Force. Larry served in the Air Force for three...
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...
