Obituaries
James Warren Keckeisen
Jan 5, 2026
James Warren Keckeisen passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Autumn Cottages in Alexandria, MN. He was 93 years old.
Jim was born on February 5, 1932, in New Ulm, MN, to Edward and Margaret Keckeisen. In high school, he lettered in football at New Ulm High School, earning the nickname “Zula.” After games, the team would head to Schell’s...
Joycelyn "Joyce" Thompson
Jan 4, 2026
Joycelyn Arlene Thompson, 91, of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 4, 2026. Joyce was a people person. She was warm, kind, and friendly to everyone she met. She was known for her great sense of humor and wit, and she loved to laugh. Joyce deeply and unconditionally loved her family and cherished...
Audrey Ione Lerum
Jan 3, 2026
Audrey Ione Lerum, aged 95, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2026. Born on July 6, 1930, in Bagley, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Paul and Laura (Gunderson) Christianson. Audrey's journey through life was characterized by her warmth, generosity, and dedication to her family and community.
Audrey graduated from Bagley High School in 1948 and went on...
Veronica M Schaffer
Jan 3, 2026
Veronica Schaffer was born on January 16, 1928, in Iona, Minnesota the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Koob) Arens. She was baptized and confirmed at Ave Maria Catholic Church in Wheaton and graduated Wheaton High School. After high school she worked at the Department Store in Wheaton as a bookkeeper.
On June 15, 1948 Veronica was united in marriage to Eugene...
Bruce Ellsworth Wicklund
Jan 3, 2026
Bruce E. Wicklund passed away on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 79. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at Oscar Lake Lutheran Church in Farwell, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Bruce E. Wicklund was born on Feb. 22, 1946, to Ernest Wicklund...
Vernon Eugene Wevley
Jan 3, 2026
A dedicated public servant, proud veteran, and devoted family man, Vernon Eugene Wevley passed away on January 3, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at his Alexandria home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known for his warmth and his belief that “strangers are friends you just haven’t met yet,” Vern lived a life defined by service, faith, and an unwavering...
Stephanie Ann Maloney
Dec 30, 2025
Stephanie Ann Maloney was born on June 4, 1946, in Alexandria, Minnesota the daughter of Marian Maloney & Harvey Muzik. She grew up on a farm near Lowry and was raised by her aunt and uncle Olaf and Elizabeth Olson. They raised her like their own and she created many wonderful memories there with her cousins and their families. Stephanie...
Glen Carl Klimek
Dec 25, 2025
Glen Carl Klimek, devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, & Friend, passed away on December 25, 2025. Born on September 5, 1957, in Alexandria, Minnesota to Carl and Helen (Thoennes) Klimek. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1975. He married the love of his life Mary Lou Trousil on June 6, 1977.
Glen was raised on a Dairy Farm and...
Kenneth C. Colgrove
Dec 23, 2025
Kenneth C. Colgrove, age 80, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, with his loving wife, Kathy, by his side after a long and courageous battle with ongoing health challenges and is now free of pain. A Funeral Service and Military Honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home...
Rollen M. Halvorson
Dec 22, 2025
The Rev Dr Rollen Martin Halvorson was born to Albert and Elizabeth Halvorson on August 15, 1936 in Bismarck, ND. The family moved to Peoria, IL shortly after Rollen was born where he spent the rest of his formative years as a member of Salem Lutheran Church. After graduating from Manual High School in 1954 he attended St. Olaf College...
Ralph Edward Losee
Dec 21, 2025
Ralph Edward Losee, a devoted husband, father, teacher, and friend, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Grand Arbor. Born on March 5, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, Ralph was the beloved son of Lester and Martha (Bennett) Losee and grew up in a family of five children.
Ralph's early years were marked by a steadfast commitment to education and athletics....
Kimberly Jeanne Rose
Dec 21, 2025
Kimberly Jeanne Rose was born on November 18, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of William and Jeanne (Riedel) Rose. She grew up in Crystal and graduated from Totino-Grace High School. While in high school she was on the cross-country team which she loved and always reminded people that she was a CC RUNNER. She attended St. Ben’s and UMD,...
Jay Patrick Trebelhorn
Dec 20, 2025
Jay Patrick Trebelhorn, age 39, a resident of Idaho Springs, Colorado, passed away on December 20, 2025. Jay was born on April 17, 1986 in Alexandria, Minnesota to Colleen (O’Brien) and Mark Trebelhorn. He was the oldest of three children.
Jay graduated with the class of 2005 from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. Jay attended and graduated from Western State Colorado...
JaNaye Ebert
Dec 19, 2025
JaNaye Charlotte Ebert, 66 of Alexandria, was called home on Friday, December 19, 2025 peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. A public visitation will be held from 10:30AM – 12:00PM on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Minnesota, followed by a private family service.
JaNaye was born on November 11, 1959 to Walter and Cleo...
Brent H Wussow
Dec 18, 2025
Brent H. Wussow
Brent Henry Wussow was born November 27, 1963 in Alexandria, MN to Norman and Eilene (Meyer) Wussow. Brent was called home on December 18, 2025 after a short, but hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
Brent was a baptized and confirmed member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Leaf Valley, MN. He farmed with his Dad and brother Stuart on the...
Steven Donald Engebretson
Dec 17, 2025
Steven Donald Engebretson, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on December 17th, 2025, surrounded in love by his wife and kids after a courageous decade-long battle with cancer… all while listening to his favorite songs from days gone by. A visitation and celebration of life will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 1:30-3:30 PM on Saturday,...
Dean Edward Beneke
Dec 16, 2025
Dean Edward Beneke, a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather passed away at his home on December 16, 2025 at the age of 62.
Dean was born on March 14, 1963, in Waconia, Minnesota the son of Noel and Carolyn (Zellman) Beneke. He was baptized at Fairview Lutheran Church in Hopkins, MN. When he was young the family moved to Little...
Alice Jean Marie Quernemoen
Dec 14, 2025
Alice Jean Marie Quernemoen, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2025, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria, MN, at the age of 98.
Born on September 19, 1927, on a farm in Salem Township near Kensington, MN, Alice was a lifelong resident of Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed at Kensington Lutheran...
Irene Joyce Johnson
Dec 10, 2025
Irene Joyce (Berglund) Johnson passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Alomere Health at 94 years old. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Cornerstone Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Irene's family and can...
Charles "Chuck" Wiener
Dec 6, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Leroy Wiener
May 27, 1953 – December 6, 2025
Chuck Wiener, age 72, of Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on December 6, 2025 at the Alomere Hospital in Alexandria. Chuck was born on May 27, 1953, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Melvin and Irene Wiener. He grew up in St. Cloud and attended Cathedral High School, graduating with the Class of...
