Obituaries
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...
Cheryl LouAnn Boutain
Sep 5, 2023
Cheryl “Shari” LuAnn Boutain, 76, of Alexandria, MN, formerly Clontarf, MN died Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. The visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5 – 8 PM at Anderson Funeral in Alexandria, MN. Visitation will continue on September 9, 2023 at 2 PM with a memorial service at 3 PM, also at Anderson Funeral Home....
Gerald Ray Prettyman
Sep 4, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) Ray Prettyman, 87, of Alexandria, MN lost his battle with prostate cancer on September 4, 2023, at St Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, MN
Gerald (Jerry) Ray Prettyman was born November 10, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Jerome (Jerry) Hersch and Ella Alvina (Betty) (nee Beckman) Ward. He was adopted by Roy Prettyman. Jerry moved...
Rose C. Arendt
Sep 4, 2023
Funeral Services for Rose will be held at 11:00am on September 23rd at Anderson Funeral Home with Deacon Tony Pasko presiding. Visitation will be 10-11:00am with a luncheon following the funeral service. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Rose Cecilia Arendt, 102, of Alexandria, MN passed away with loving care on September 4, 2023, at Edgewood Assisted living in...
Shirley Ann Syvrud
Sep 2, 2023
Shirley Ann (Dawson) Syvrud passed away on September 2nd, 2023, at Bethany on Lake in Alexandria, MN. Shirley was born on October 3rd, 1935, in Parkers Prairie Minnesota, to Donald and Beatrice Dawson.
She met her lifetime partner Joe Syvrud in high school and later married him on June 22nd, 1958, at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Shirley worked...
Jerroll G. Fischer
Aug 31, 2023
It was a cool, cloudy, breezy day in August when our dad went to meet Jesus. Jerroll G. Fischer, 88, of Osakis, passed away on August 31, 2023, at the Galeon in Osakis, MN.
He was born on April 2, 1935, to Edwin and Lydia Fischer in Streeter, ND. Jerroll grew up and worked on his family's dairy farm....
William "Bill" Smith
Aug 28, 2023
William “Bill” Smith, 84, of Alexandria passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. A public visitation will take place a half hour prior to services on Friday with a light luncheon and opportunity to visit following the service. Burial will take place...
Marguerite A Bachman
Aug 27, 2023
Marguerite Bachman, age 94, of Alexandria, died on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, 1:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a visitation from 12:30 – 1:00 PM
William "Bill" Brewer
Aug 25, 2023
William Lloyd Brewer
William (Bill) Lloyd Brewer passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, while in Hospice Care at Knute Nelson, Alexandria, Minnesota.
Bill was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota, on June 8, 1949, to Louis and Ida (Peterson) Brewer. Bill graduated from Wahpeton (ND) High School and the North Dakota State School of Science. He continued his education...
Ardell Gould
Aug 24, 2023
Ardell C. Gould, age 89, of Virginia Beach, VA, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 1:30 PM at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Kathryn V. LeBrasseur
Aug 21, 2023
Kathryn Vinje LeBrasseur, a beloved member of the Alexandria community, passed away on August 21, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria. Born on March 10, 1930, in Alexandria, Minnesota, Kathryn was the daughter of James and Innis LeRoy. She grew up in this close-knit community and dedicated her life to serving others.Kathryn's journey of service began with her passion for...
E. Marie Maatta
Aug 20, 2023
Marie Maatta, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on October 15th, 1925, near Deer Creek Minnesota. Marie grew up on the family farm and after marrying Ralph, made their home and started their family in Bloomington. Years later they moved to Dilworth where Marie worked...
Mary Margaret Blake
Aug 19, 2023
Mary Margaret (Kleinhans) Blake died on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. Mary was born September 28th, 1938 to Carl and Kate (Hickman) Kleinhan of Morris, MN. Mary grew up around Brandon, Morris MN and graduated from Morris High School May 31st, 1956.
Mary was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. On December 31st, 1965 she was married to Donald Blake...
Ross Eric Anderson
Aug 18, 2023
Memorial services for Ross Eric Anderson will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery after the funeral luncheon.
Ross Eric Anderson was born on October 3, 1958 in Alexandria, Minnesota to Lillian (Harbig)...
