Obituaries
Karen Ruth Noetzelman
Oct 28, 2023
Karen Ruth Noetzelman, of Miltona, MN, passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on August 9, 1945, in Alexandria, MN, to parents Loren and Ruth (Wussow) Hass.
Growing up in the Garfield area, Karen had a joyful childhood. She was baptized on September 2, 1945, and later confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church...
Donald Duane Bitzan
Oct 28, 2023
Donald Duane Bitzan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota.
Born in Minneapolis on May 24, 1928, Don was the son of John and Josephine (Plettl) Bitzan. Graduating from Brandon High School in 1946, Don discovered his passion for music,...
John Owen McKenzie
Oct 25, 2023
John Owen McKenzie passed away, surrounded by his immediate family, on October 25, 2023.
John was born in Minneapolis, MN to Kenneth E. McKenzie and Ellen (Oakes) McKenzie on March 31, 1939. He graduated from DeLaSalle High School in 1957 and from Dunwoody College of Technology in 1963 with a degree in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. He was enlisted...
Charles William Wardrip
Oct 22, 2023
Funeral services for Charles Wardrip will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Spirit Life Church in Alexandria, MN. A public visitation will take place one hour prior to services. Burial will be at West Evergreen Cemetery in Osakis following the funeral luncheon on Saturday.
Charles William Wardrip was born on December 8, 1927 to Pearl...
Mark Allan Anderson
Oct 15, 2023
Mark A. Anderson passed away on Oct. 15th2023 unexpectedly at Sanford Hospital in Fargo N.D.at the age of 70.
Mark was born June 9, 1953 in Sioux City, Iowa. Mark grew up in Vermillion SD where he graduated from high school, after graduation he moved to Chicago where he worked with commodities for about 9 years. Then he moved...
Lois Mae Johnson
Oct 12, 2023
Lois Mae Johnson, 87, of Miltona passed away on October 12, 2023. A private family burial will take place at Camp Ripley Veteran's Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Lois Mae Kaelke was born on July 4, 1936 to Katie (Vanderham) and Leo Kaelke in Westfield, Iowa. She was one of two children born to the couple who would be raised...
Lyle J. Nelson
Oct 11, 2023
After a valiant 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Lyle J. Nelson passed away peacefully at home on October 11 at the age of 84 in Alexandria, Minnesota.
As an only child, he cherished time spent with his cousins, church friends and on the farm. After graduation from Starbuck High School in 1957, Lyle joined the Air National Guard...
Stephanie "Stevie" Serleth
Oct 10, 2023
Stephanie Ann Serleth (“Stevie”) left this life after an extended battle with cancer on October 10, 2023. She was surrounded by her husband and children. She was born August 7, 1947, in Brookings, SD. She was the oldest of 6 children of Margaret “Peggy” and Denis Pieschel. The family moved to Blue Earth, MN where Stevie attended Catholic school through...
Betty Mae Hvezda
Oct 7, 2023
Betty Mae Hvezda, beloved mother and grandmother, died Oct. 7 at age 87. She relished family gatherings and would love nothing more than spending time with people to reminisce, while also insisting they take a second or third helping of spaghetti hot dish or potato salad. Betty was born March 6, 1936, to Ellsworth and Agnes Bentley, and grew...
Gregory Allen Akervik
Oct 6, 2023
Gregory Allen Akervik, born on January 10, 1960, in Alexandria, MN, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother.
Greg, the oldest of four siblings, grew up in rural Osakis, MN. He attended Osakis High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Following his...
Edith Mathilda Larson
Oct 6, 2023
Edith Mathilda Larson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Bethany on the Lake, at the age of 91 1/2. Born on March 14, 1932, in Millerville, MN, Edith was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Korkowski) Webskowski.
Edith's life was defined by her unwavering love and dedication to her family....
James Robert Thompson
Oct 5, 2023
Funeral services for James Thompson will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Marilee Bergeson officiating. A public visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Burial will be at East Moe Cemetery after the funeral...
Dean Russell Jorgensen
Oct 5, 2023
Dean Russell Jorgensen was born to Nina Joyce (Halling) Jorgensen and Carl Jorgensen on April 10, 1941 and completed his life journey October 5, 2023. He leaves the legacy as a selfless and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was always up for adventure and enjoyed quiet moments, finding solace in crossword puzzles.
Dean grew up on a...
Kathleen Frances Pohlig
Oct 4, 2023
Kathleen F. Pohlig
A Life Well-Lived
Kathleen Frances (Haining) Pohlig, age 75, of Alexandria lived a full life. She demonstrated courage and deep gratitude for those supporting her during her battle with cancer that emerged in the spring and brought her passing in the autumn on October 4, 2023.
Kathleen was born January 22, 1948, in Margarita, Panama, where...
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...
