Obituaries
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...
Florence McClintock
Mar 2, 1960
Florence McClintock was born on February 11, 1905 in Brandon, MN to Joseph J. & Mary (Butula) Lorsung. Florence passed away March 19, 2009 at Knute Nelson Home at the age of 104. Florence was the postmaster at the Brandon Post Office for nineteen years in the late 1930's and early 1940's. After moving to Seattle, WA she worked at...
Harold Stork
Jun 28, 1959
Harold Lavern Stork was born October 6, 1936 in Bertha, MN, the son of Oscar and Vera (Laust) Stork. He grew up near Bertha and was schooled in Eagle Bend, MN. Harold graduated from high school in 1954 and in 1955 he enlisted in the United States Army. Harold served his country for two years and was stationed in England....
Scott Schneiderhan
Jun 12, 1959
Scott William Schneiderhan was born on June 12, 1959 in Alexandria, the son of Robert and Kay (Rutten) Schneiderhan. He grew up in Alexandria where he attended Jefferson High School Scott traveled the United States settling in many different places. He always said, ?I did it my way?. Scott?s hobbies included fishing, hunting and trapping. He loved the outdoors. On...
Mark Thomas
Oct 9, 1958
Mark David Thomas, a/k/a ?Cowboy,? was born on October 9, 1958, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He joyously entered the gates of Heaven on December 29, 2011, welcomed by his dear grandmother, Ruth Walker and mother, Carol LeMieux. He was also preceded in death by grandfather LeRoy Thomas, step-grandfather Herb Walker, and maternal grandparents John and Minnie Deutsch. He is survived...
Gwendolynne Tvrdik
Jul 12, 1958
Gwendolynne Claudette Grosz was born December 21, 1936 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of William P. and Iona (Van Dyke) Grosz. In 1945 Gwen moved with her family to the Alexandria area. She completed elementary school in LaGrande Township and graduated from Alexandria (Central) High School in Alexandria in 1954. Gwen continued her education at the University of Minnesota....
Judith Nohre
Jun 30, 1958
Judith Carol Hareid was born December 2, 1940 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Roger and Gladys (Marquette) Hareid. She grew up in Alexandria and graduated from Jefferson High School. On June 30, 1958 Judith was united in marriage to James Nohre. The couple made there home on the Nohre home farm at Evansville, MN. They were blessed with three...
Walter Thoennes
May 20, 1958
Walter Steve Thoennes was born October 19, 1930 in Effington Township, MN, the son of Stephen and Agnes (Freske) Thoennes. He graduated from Brandon High School and began farming with his father. In 1953 Walter joined the United States Army. He served in Germany. In 1955 he was honorably discharged and he returned to the family farm. Walter drove a...
Brian Koenig
May 19, 1958
Brian Lee Koenig was born on May 19, 1958 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Melvin and Helen (Bode) Koenig. The family moved to Alexandria in 1970. Brian graduated in 1977 from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. He worked with his best friend Brian Anderson at Anderson Custom Processing in Little Falls for a time. He went to work as a...
Harland Dreger
Apr 8, 1958
Harland Ervin Dreger was born June 10, 1938 in Carlos Township, MN, the son of Ervin and Lily (Schulke) Dreger. He grew up and attended school in Carlos Township. Following his schooling, Harland began doing carpentry work. In October of 1956, Harland went to work for Local Gas as an LP serviceman. On April 8, 1958, Harland was united in...
Harlan Wendland
Mar 8, 1958
Harlan Paul Wendland was born October 2, 1938 in Tyler, MN, the son of Paul and Minnie (Ziemke) Wendland. He grew up in Balaton, MN where he first attended country school and later attended high school. He also attended Dr. Martin Luther School in New Ulm, MN. Following his schooling Harlan joined the United States Army Reserve and served his...
Joanne Callier
Feb 25, 1958
Joanne Gayle Syverson was born June 8, 1940 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Harold and Berney (Christianson) Syverson. She grew up in rural Kensington and attended school in Kensington and Morris. On February 25, 1958 Joanne was united in marriage to Arnold Wirtjes. The couple made their home in Herman, MN and was blessed with four children. In 1967...
Renola Wegner
Oct 10, 1957
Renola Myrtle Semerau was born June 8, 1937 in Hutchinson, MN to Howard and Elvira (Steljes) Semerau. She grew up in Hutchinson, graduating from high school in 1955 and was active in many activities. On October 10, 1957, Renola was united in marriage to Adrian Wegner at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. The couple lived in Mankato, MN and summered...
Kenneth Jeseritz
Aug 11, 1957
Kenneth Herman Jeseritz was born June 7, 1938 in Wood Lake, MN, the son of William and Caroline (Fillbrandt) Jeseritz. Kenneth grew up in Wood Lake where he graduated from high school. He continued his education attending college in Brookings, SD. On August 11, 1957, Kenneth was united in marriage to Beverly Timm at St. Luke?s Lutheran Church in Wood...
Ronald Haabala
Jun 8, 1957
Ronald (Ron) Haabala, loving Husband and Father, rose up and joined the Lord God at 2:43 p.m., Tuesday, May 29th 2012 Ronald was born to Ralph and Sylvia Haabala on June 8, 1957, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He grew up as a hard-working farm boy in Farwell, MN. He was united in marriage to Linda Sammons October 27, 1979. They lived...
