Obituaries
Jane Marie Close
Oct 3, 2023
Jane Marie Close, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, at the age of 73. Born on January 13, 1950, in Alexandria, MN, she was the daughter of George and Ann (Horst) Lund.
Jane's early years were filled with joy and love, growing up in Brandon, MN, alongside her 10 siblings. She attended Brandon...
Kathleen Ann Bruder
Oct 2, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Entombment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley at a later date.
Kathleen Ann Loeffler was born to...
Lucy A. Krueger
Oct 1, 2023
Lucy Anna Amelia Zarn was born to Albert and Lydia (nee Ost) Zarn on May 14, 1931 in Leaf Valley Township, Douglas County, MN. She was brought into the family of Christ at her baptism on June 2, 1931 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church. She confirmed her faith on June 4, 1946 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Miltona, MN. She...
Paulette D. Johnson
Sep 28, 2023
Paulette Dee Johnson was born July 17, 1944 to Charles and Grace (Winrow) Livermore in Canby, Minnesota. She attended Canby High School and graduated in 1962. She attended Moorhead State University where she earned her Secretarial Associates Degree. Paulette married Paul Johnson on July 11, 1965 at United Presbyterian Church in Canby. The couple moved to Roseau, MN in...
Russell T. Pedersen
Sep 27, 2023
Russell Trygve Pedersen
At the age of 89 passed away peacefully September 27th, 2023, with family members with him. Born in Jamaica Iowa, August 1st, 1934, where he lived until the age of one. Moved to Minnesota in the Camby area where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1952. Moved to Long Prairie, MN later that year...
Rick R. Rosenfield
Sep 25, 2023
Richard R. Rosenfield, affectionately known as Rick, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria. He was born on April 19, 1947, in Junction City, Kansas. Rick lived a fulfilling life marked by significant achievements and dedication to his passions.Throughout his career, Rick excelled at Douglas Machine Inc., where he devoted over 30 years...
Robert "Rob" William Austin
Sep 24, 2023
Robert "Rob" William Austin, was born on November 19, 1984, in Minnesota. He sadly passed away on September 24, 2023, at St. Cloud Hospital. Rob grew up throughout Minnesota before settling down in Fargo, where he attended Fargo High School. During his time in high school, he excelled as a member of the wrestling and football teams. His dedication to...
Rose Marie Berglin
Sep 24, 2023
Rose Marie (Chan) Berglin was born December 7, 1931 to Louis Sr and Mary (Brosh) Chan. She was one of six children. She passed away September 24, 2023, surrounded by family and love.
Rose Marie and Myron Berglin were married June 9, 1953. Together they had three sons: Randy (Lori), Roger (Vicki), and Ronnie (Char). Their family grew to include...
Lanny D. Krohnfeldt
Sep 23, 2023
Lanny Dale Krohnfeldt, age 58, of Alexandria, passed away September 23, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Alexandria. A visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery.
He was born December 6, 1964, to Clifford...
Lorine Lucille Vipond
Sep 23, 2023
Lorine Lucille Vipond was born on February 1st, 1924 in Marshall, MN to Henry and Elizabeth (Nothem) Lanners. Lorine graduated from Brandon High School and went on to Nursing School at St. Francis School of Nursing in Breckenridge, MN.
Lorine was united in marriage to Clarence “Kiddo” Vipond on June 19, 1947. To this union, they were blessed with...
Elliot Paul Christensen
Sep 23, 2023
Elliot Paul Christensen, a beloved figure and a pillar of the community, has passed away at the age of 74. Elliot was born on February 3, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI to his loving parents Elliot and Betty Christensen. He was a caring husband, devoted father, and doting grandfather. Throughout his life, Elliot's remarkable journey led him to leave an indelible mark...
Marian Theresa Pappenfus
Sep 22, 2023
MARIAN THERESA PAPPENFUS
September 23, 1929 – September, 22, 2023
Marian Theresa Pappenfus was born September 23, 1929 to Nickolas and Rose Bromenshenkel. Marian was born and raised in rural Stearns County, Minnesota, Southwest of Sauk Centre. Marian was the youngest of nine children born to Nick and Rose. Marian had six older brothers and two older sisters....
Douglas "Doug" Joseph Korkowski
Sep 21, 2023
Korkowski, Douglas J. of Garrison, Minnesota passed away on September 21, 2023. Doug was born on September 8th, 1956, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Walter and Wilma (Zierman) Korkowski. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1974. Following high school Doug went to Alexandria Technical Institute studying Finance. Doug started his career at Cenex in Alexandria, Minnesota. ...
Vonna Jane DeLong
Sep 15, 2023
Vonna Jane Koser DeLong was born to Chester A. Koser and Clara Haack Koser of rural Hoffman, MN on Nov 14, 1935. She was the youngest of eight children. In 1941 her family purchased a farm near Herman, MN where Vonna went to Country School District 19 until 7th grade and graduated from Herman High School in 1952 at...
Elton Harry Fritz
Sep 12, 2023
Elton Fritz was born on May 3, 1949, in Parkers Prairie, MN to Ben and Frieda (Diedrich) Fritz.
Elton was a sweet soul that touched countless lives. He was a very active member in his community and would get greeted out in public whether it was on public transit or the numerous stores he visited. Elton enjoyed living...
Lowell Dean Ziesemer Sr.
Sep 12, 2023
Lowell Dean Ziesemer Sr. was born at home in Miltona to his parents Ervin and Ellen (Blake) on June 23rd, 1945. Lowell went to school in Miltona through first grade, then his family moved to South St. Paul in 1952. He then attended South St. Paul Elementary, Junior High, and High School. He graduated in 1964.
He was drafted in November 1965 and honorably discharged in 1967 from the...
Dale Fredrick Kalpin
Sep 9, 2023
Dale Fredrick Kalpin was born on June 21, 1937, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota the son of John and Lorna (Brockopp) Kalpin. He was baptized (July 18, 1937) and confirmed (May 20, 1951) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie.
In October of 1961 Dale was united in marriage to Donna Rediehs in Carlos, Minnesota. After their marriage the couple...
Myrna Fae Moen
Sep 6, 2023
Myrna Fae Moen, age 75, of Alexandria, MN, passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands September 6, 2023.
Born March 7, 1948, to George Terhark and Freda Terhark (Dickey) in Pipestone, MN. Myrna moved with her family to Alexandria at age ten and then to Carlos, MN as a teenager, graduating from high school in Alexandria. She was third of...
Dolores "Dolly" Brown
Sep 6, 2023
Dolores (Dolly) Brown, age 90, died peacefully on Sept. 6, 2023 under the care of Douglas County Hospice, at Bethany on the Lake on Alexandria, MN.
She was born Sept. 18, 1932 to Edward and Virginia Roy in Belcourt, ND.
Dolly married Bruce Brown in Stevens Point, WI, in 1951 they were together until his death in 2021. Together...
Beverly Jean Larson
Sep 5, 2023
Beverly Jean Larson, 90, of Alexandria passed away on September 5, 2023 at her residence at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Nora Lutheran Church in Kensington at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bev McNeill officiating. A public visitation will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at...
