Obituaries
Kenny Joseph Klein
Jul 21, 2023
Kenneth Joseph Klein, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on July 21, 2023, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.
Kenny was born on September 18, 1985 in Hastings, Minnesota, the son of Mark Klein and Karen (Urman) Salo.
When he was young the family moved to Alexandria where he attended Jefferson High School.
Kenny was the proud father...
Tessmer Wayne Johnson
Jul 19, 2023
Tessmer Johnson, age 86, of Miltona, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Osakis Community Hall.
Doris Eileen Larson
Jul 19, 2023
Doris Eileen Larson was born December 8, 1926, in Sheldon, Iowa, the middle child and only daughter of parents Dennis and Gladys (Noack) Dyke. After moving to Robbinsdale, MN, for a few years, her family then moved to Alexandria, MN, in 1939, where she graduated from high school in 1945. On November 11, 1949, she married Quentin L. Larson...
Norman and Ladona Mattila
2023
In Loving Memory of Norman and Ladona Mattila. Norman Douglas Mattila passed away on January 23, 2020, at McAllen Hospital in Texas with his wife and daughter by his side. Ladona Rae Mattila passed away on July 18, 2023, at her home in Alexandria surrounded by her daughter, 3 grandchildren and family.
God saw you getting tired, And a cure was...
Bernice Norma Kluver
Jul 18, 2023
Memorial services for Bernice Kluver will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Don Wilke officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the church from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Burial will take place after the service at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Bernice Norma Kluver was born...
Timothy Earl Malmgren
Jul 16, 2023
Timothy Earl Malmgren passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, surrounded by loving family at the age of 73 years. He was under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice since March, 2022.
Timothy was born March, 18, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was chosen by his parents Rueben and Viola Malmgren of Parkers Prairie. Tim was baptized on May 7,...
Tammy Lynn Lamm
Jul 12, 2023
Tammy Lynn Lamm was born on November 30, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Albert and Bonita (Johnson) Nolan. When she was young the family moved to Evansville where she graduated from High School in 1984. While in high school she was on the school softball team and a cheerleader.
After high school Tammy worked at Rainbow Court...
DeWain Tyrone Everett
Jul 9, 2023
DeWain Tyrone Everett passed away at his home in Osakis, MN, July 9, 2023. He was 82.
DeWain was born to Bernice Kellen Everett & Christian Reginald Everett in Madison, MN, September 18, 1940.
DeWain’s early years were in Madison, where his father owned gas stations. When DeWain was 12, the family moved to Hawthorne, CA, where his...
Eldon Roger Shelstad
Jul 7, 2023
Eldon Roger Shelstad, age 85, of Alexandria passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Alomere Healthcare Center in Alexandria. Visitation will take place Monday, July 10, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 4:30-6:30 PM. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria, with a visitation to...
Kermit Lawrence Hohnwaldt
Jul 6, 2023
Kermit Lawrence Hohnwaldt was born on March 14, 1935, to Lambert and Josephine (Schmidt) Hohnwaldt. He was baptized at St John’s Lutheran Church in Garfield, attended parochial school at St John’s and was confirmed there in May, 1949. Following his education, he stayed home to help on the farm.
Kermit was united in marriage to Elnora Pflugradt on Sept 4,...
Shanna Jean Hubenette
Jun 28, 2023
Shanna Jean Hubenette “Nanners”, 35, of Alexandria Minnesota, passed away on June 28th, 2023, in her home unexpectedly.
Shanna was born December 21st, 1987, to Karl and Trina Hubenette, in Alexandria Minnesota.
Shanna graduated from Jefferson High School in 2006, she then got her CNA and started at Bethany Home as a Nurse Assistant.
In 2010, Shanna started at...
Dale Roger Braunschweig
Jun 27, 2023
Dale Roger Braunschweig, 85, of Osakis, MN was born June 1, 1938 at St. Luke's Hospital in Alexandria, MN to parents Edward and Olive (Botner) Braunschweig. Dale was baptized at St. Luke's Swedish Lutheran Church in Garfield, MN on July 24, 1938. He graduated from South High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1956. Dale served in the U.S. Army...
Steven O. Schjei
Jun 17, 2023
Steven Orris Schjei, son of Orris and Judy (Klimek) Schjei, was born on May 4, 1962, in Alexandria, MN. Steve grew up in Alexandria and graduated in 1980 from Jefferson High School. He attended Alexandria Technical College studying Machine Tool Technology, graduating in 1982. Steve worked at ITW Heartland prior to starting a business, Caliber Manufacturing, with friends, Troy Rediehs,...
Marvin Franz Kangas
Jun 12, 2023
Marvin Franz Kangas of Brandon, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 11:00 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with Pastor Ed Borchardt officiating. A public visitation will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.
Marvin Kangas was born on...
Irene Mildred Parduhn
Jun 9, 2023
Memorial services for Irene Parduhn of Alexandria will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, with a visitation one hour prior to services.
Irene Mildred Parduhn, age 95, passed away at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria on June 9, 2023. She was a breast cancer survivor and also lived with Alzheimer’s...
Cletus Mathias Bitzan
Jun 9, 2023
Cletus Mathias Bitzan was born in Millerville, Minnesota, on May 3, 1936, to Joseph and Barbara (Hockert) Bitzan.
Cletus grew up on his family’s farm in Millerville. He was baptized and confirmed at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville. He attended parochial school in Millerville through sixth grade and finished his education at Brandon High School...
Leroy John Lanoue
Jun 9, 2023
Leroy Lanoue was born on June 23, 1932, in Marshall, Minnesota, the son of Eldred and Jeanette (Boudreau) Lanoue. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1951. Leroy was united in marriage to Donna Ausen on April 12, 1951 at St. Clotilde Catholic Church in Green Valley. Together they had six children: Michael, Patricia, Timothy, Terry, Todd, and Luann....
Blanche M. Dorn
Jun 7, 2023
Blanche Mathilda (Fruth) Dorn, the daughter of Simon and Mathilda “Tillie” Roers, was born in Urbank, Minnesota on March 24, 1935. She was the youngest of 4 children. Most of her childhood and young adult life was spent in Urbank where she helped out in her family’s businesses: a beer joint and meat locker. Her family was very active...
Pauleen Evon Garmon
Jun 5, 2023
Pauleen was born on September 4, 1931, the daughter of Alfred and Elsie (Olson) Lemke in Wadena, Minnesota. She graduated in 1949 from Alexandria High School. After graduation she left for Los Angeles, California with friends and this is where she met Alfred Garmon.
Pauleen and Alfred were united in marriage on May 17, 1953 in Alexandria. To this...
Vernon Robert Maack
Jun 4, 2023
Vernon Robert Maack was born on February 5, 1926, to John and Ruby (Johnson) Maack. Vern’s mom passed away when he was a young boy. His father later married Ida Seelye. Vern was raised with love, kindness and a very strong work ethic on his family farm near Foxhome, MN.
In 1943, Vernon began his service to this nation when...
