Obituaries
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...
Henry "Hank" Wessel
Dec 7, 2023
Henry "Hank" Wessel, 79, of Alexandria passed away at his residence in Florence, Arizona on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Funeral services for Hank will take place on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with a prayer...
Donna May Kalpin
Dec 6, 2023
Donna May Kalpin, a beloved member of the Alexandria community, passed away on December 6, 2023. Donna's passing marks the end of an era for her family and friends who will forever cherish the memories they created with her.
Donna was born on May 19, 1940, in Belle River Township the daughter of Raymond & Frances (Wachter) Rediehs. She...
Shirley Dropik Kluver
Dec 6, 2023
Shirley Ann (Dropik) Kluver, 89, of Alexandria passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria at 11:00 AM with entombment at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with a...
Patricia Ann Pederson
Dec 5, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Pederson, 92 of Alexandria entered God’s kingdom on Monday, December 5, 2023. Born in Clarissa, MN, graduated Long Prairie High School, and Minneapolis Business School Preceded in death by her sister Mary Jane, father Robert, mother Helen, brother Bob and former spouse, Richard (Dick).
Pat was part of the "Silent Generation." She lived through WW2 and the...
Ruth Eleanore Nelson
Dec 5, 2023
Ruth Nelson, 87, of Alexandria passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:00 AM. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery after the funeral luncheon.
Ruth Eleanore (Weisel) Nelson was born on the first day...
Warren Earl Julseth
Dec 4, 2023
Warren Earl Julseth, 74, of Alexandria, MN, passed away on December 4, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 7, 1949, in Alexandria, MN, to Gordon and Sylvia Julseth. Warren grew up in the area and attended Evansville High School, where he graduated with the class of 1967.After completing his education, Warren answered the call to serve...
Gregory Torgerson
Dec 2, 2023
Greg (Torgie) Torgerson was born on March 8, 1947, the son of Arvid & Audrey (Anderson) Torgerson. He graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1965. In 1969, Greg graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College where he was a member of the college fraternity, the Reds. He bartended for many years, worked for Lappin Electric in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Wisconsin....
Julie Ann Hovel
Dec 2, 2023
Julie Ann Hovel, age 52, passed away on December 2, 2023 in Alexandria Minnesota. She was born on April 16, 1971 to Steve and Sue (Hanse) Leitte. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Julie was a loving daughter, wife, and mother. Everyone knew her as an outgoing, funny, detailed, and caring person. You couldn’t ask anyone else in the world to...
Dennis M Flick
Dec 1, 2023
Dennis M. Flick
On December 1, 2023, Dennis Flick went to meet the Lord. Dennis was born April 21, 1941, in Cooperstown, ND to Archie M. and Verna O. (Olson) Flick. He was later joined by twin sisters Loal and Lola and youngest sister Vicki Jo. He graduated from Cooperstown High School in 1959 and soon after joined the U.S....
Donald Tischer
Nov 28, 2023
Donald Dean Tischer, known to his loved ones as "Don," passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born on December 29, 1942, in Sheldon, Iowa, Don was the beloved son of Walter and Evelyn Tischer. Don's family moved to Mankato, Minnesota, where he attended and graduated from high school. Following in his father's footsteps, he started...
Bobby Joseph Blanski
Nov 27, 2023
Bobby Joseph BlanskiBobby Joseph Blanski, aged 39, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was born on July 9, 1984, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Bobby was a free-spirited and adventurous individual from an early age. Growing up in the Twin Cities, he embraced life with boundless energy and enthusiasm. He attended Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, where...
Estella Mary Zavadil
Nov 27, 2023
Estella (Brosh) Zavadil was born on January 31, 1944 in Glenwood, Minnesota to Mike and Myrtle (Hippe) Brosh. She grew up on the farm and went to grade school in Lowry, Minnesota before attending high school in Glenwood and graduating in 1962.
Estella was united in marriage to Gaylen Zavadil on September 5, 1966 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic...
Thomas William Saiko
Nov 26, 2023
Thomas Saiko, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 26, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN at the age of 80. He was born on July 31, 1943, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in the Frogtown neighborhood. Thomas began his education at St. Agnes and later graduated from Wilson High School. He joined the...
