Obituaries

Wayne Gregory Becklund was born December 20, 1923 in Almont, ND, the son of Nels and Beatrice (Williamson) Becklund. He grew up in Almont where he graduated from high school. Wayne taught himself the art of watch making. He moved to Minneapolis, MN and in 1940 opened his own watch making business. This business became Becklund Jewelers and eventually grew...

Rudolph Charles Zeithamer, Jr. was born September 16, 1934 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Rudolph and Doris (Zilker) Zeithamer, Sr. Rudy grew up on the family farm in Lake Mary Township. He attended country school at District 74. Following his schooling Rudy worked on his parents? farm In 1955 Rudy enlisted in the United States Army. At that time...

Duane Carl Persson was born May 4, 1924 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Charles and Emma (Juola) Persson. He grew up on a farm near Lake Andrews in Alexandria and graduated from Alexandria High School. Duane entered the US Navy in October of 1944. He served on the Waco Victory Merchant ship transporting ammunition in the south Pacific at...

Richard (Dick) Ellsworth Leen was born April 6, 1936 in rural New Effington, South Dakota. He was raised on a farm by his parents, Ellsworth and Florence, along with two brothers and a sister. He developed his strong work ethic at a very young age from working on the farm and attending West Point Military Academy. He worked for Unisys...

Rev. Clifford M. Grindland, 87 Cliff was born April 25, 1922, to Chris and Mina Grindland near Bainville, Montana, where he was baptized and confirmed at First English Church. He graduated from high school in Bainville in 1940 and then completed one year at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, before returning home to work in his father?s business. He returned to...

Alfred Palmer Ellertson was born April 8, 1923 in Langhei Township south of Starbuck, MN the son of Otto and Alma (Nelson) Ellertson. He attended country school In Langhei though the fifth grade. Following his schooling Alfred worked with his father. He and his parents moved to Alexandria, MN where he continued to work for his father. Following his mother?s...

Zoe Mikaela Tostenson was born on September 27, 1999, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Brad and Kim (Adcock) Tostenson.  She grew up in Evansville and attended Ashby Elementary School.  The family moved to Wheaton where Zoe finished elementary and middle school.  After middle school they moved to Alexandria which has always been a community Zoe loved.  The area...

Leonard Jay Roemmich was born July 4th, 1964 in Bismarck, ND to Leonard & Leona (Fried) Roemmich. He grew up on the family farm northeast of Driscoll. He attended Sunday school and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Grace Lutheran Church. Driscoll. He attended Steele High School and went on to graduate from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, AZ...

Geraldine Kay Meyer was born July 24, 1950 in Alexandria, MN, the daughter of Alfred and Leila (Dokkebaken) Meyer. She attended school in Carlos and graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. Following her schooling Geraldine moved to the Twin Cities where she learned accounting and worked for many years as an accountant. Geraldine often returned home on weekends to...

Margaret Louella (Buhman) Meyer was born October 13, 1919 to John and Minnie (Kuehl) Buhman on the family farm in Carlos, MN. She went to school in Carlos and won a trip to the state fair to compete in the state spelling bee. She graduated from Alexandria High School and then completed the teacher?s training program. She taught grades 1-8...

Marvin Ervin Mielke was born May 29, 1930 in Delano, Minnesota, the son of Edward (d.1976) and Edna (d.2001) Mielke. He was raised on a farm with a younger sister and two younger brothers, until at the age of 19 he started working as a mechanic at a Chevrolet garage. He enlisted in the Navy in January 1951 and was...

Harlan Schuneman December 29,1928 Harlan was born December 29, 1928 and raised in the loving arms of Carl (Charlie) Schuneman and Clara (Roth) Schuneman on a farm in Belle River Twp., MN. He had three brothers and two sisters. He is preceded in death by George (Irene Tvrdik) Schuneman and Richard (Gloria) Schuneman. His remaining brother, Merle (Barbara) Schuneman, as...

Harvey Vincent Wiswell was born November 30, 1930 in Robbinsdale, MN, the son of Harry and Anna (Denk) Wiswell. He was raised and educated in St. Paul, MN. Harvey worked as a hired hand on Harold Hoppe?s farm north of Alexandria, MN for four years. In February of 1952 Harvey enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country...

John Joseph Lynch was born January 28, 1927 in Milltown, WI, the son of Joseph and Theresa (Hurley) Lynch. He grew up in Milltown where he graduated from high school. John served in the US Navy. Following his service to his country John began work in St. Paul, MN as a taxi driver. He also drove truck for the Coca...

Bryan Matthew Nanik was born July 14, 1978 in Alexandria, MN, the son of James and Pamela (Zwack) Nanik. He graduated from Jefferson High School in the class of 1997, and then attended Alexandria Technical College, where he majored in Computer Support Specialist. For the past 7 years Bryan was employed by Lakeland Management in Alexandria. With Bryan's expertise in...

Roger Lee Kovar was born December 4, 1942 in East Grand Forks, MN, the son of Joseph and Anna (Arnold) Kovar. He grew up in East Grand Forks where he graduated from Sacred Heart High School. Roger worked in East Grand Forks as the manager of the grain elevator until 1987. In 1977 Roger and his sister, Jeannie Braaten, bought...

Robert Krueger Jr. was born December 19, 1933 in Leaf Valley Township, MN, the son of Robert and Lydia (Zastrow) Krueger Sr. He attended several country schools, as his family moved around the Leaf Valley and Garfield areas, until he completed 8th grade at District 28 in Leaf Valley Township. He grew up working the farm for his dad and...

Cecelia Anna Trousil was born December 31, 1917 in Lake Mary Township, the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Benesh) Trousil. She was raised in Lake Mary Township where she attended school at District 14. Cecelia continued her education at Drews Business College in St. Cloud where she learned accounting. Cecelia began working for a local bank in Alexandria as a...