Obituaries
Maggie Krohnfeldt
Apr 26, 2026
Magdalen Mildred (Suchy) Krohnfeldt was born on November 8, 1956, in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota the daughter of Tony and Mary (Debilzen) Suchy. She grew up on a farm between Millerville and Urbank. Maggie loved farm life and the animals on the farm. As a young girl she even had a pet goat. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1975.
On...
Ronald Anthony Propeck
Apr 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Anthony Propeck—beloved husband, father, and grandfather—on April 20, 2026.
A Celebration of Ron's life will be held on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, from 12-4pm at The Church in the Pines, 3992 MN-27, Alexandria, MN 56308.
Born on October 30, 1956, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Mary Ann and John Propeck, Ron...
Beverly Karen Nelson
Apr 19, 2026
Beverly Nelson, 91, of Alexandria passed away on Sunday, April 19.
Beverly was born on November 16, 1934, in Starbuck, MN to Alpha Caroline (Sodergren) Nelson and Emil William (Willie) Nelson. Bev grew up on a farm in rural Holmes City. Until eighth grade she attended a one-room schoolhouse, and her father took her by sleigh in the winter. She graduated...
Carolyn Marie Navratil
Apr 17, 2026
Carolyn Marie (Trevathan) Navratil, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 17, 2026, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1951, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and was one of four children born to Dwight and Marie (Hale) Trevathan. Early in her life, her family relocated to...
Wayne Allen Lund
Apr 15, 2026
“Straight Shooter”
Wayne Allen Lund was born to Walter Bernard and Josie Helen (Halgrimson) Lund in the Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria MN on August 25, 1945. He passed away on April 15, 2026, in the Saint Cloud Hospital. He was 80 years old.
Wayne grew up with eight siblings on the family farm near Brandon MN. He attended grades 1-12 in the Brandon...
Sherri Lynn Field
Apr 15, 2026
Sherri Lynn (Biss) Field passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at the age of 59. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday, May 8th, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Sherri was born on February 8, 1967, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She spent many years building a life...
John Carl Stanz
Apr 14, 2026
John Carl Stanz passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at Bethany on the Lake at the age of 72. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, at First Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to...
Charlie Hardie
Apr 14, 2026
Charlie "Chuck" Hardie, 82 of Alexandria, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alexandria beginning at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will take place prior to services starting at 9:30 AM. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria following a funeral luncheon at the...
Philip "Phil" Chalmers
Apr 13, 2026
Philip Lawton Chalmers was born on May 13, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN the son of Rev. Robert and Shirley (Pladsen) Chalmers. The family moved a lot during Phil’s childhood as his father was a Pastor. He graduated from Claremont High School in Claremont, MN and furthered his education at Mankato Community College receiving his Accounting Degree.
Philip met Sharon at a...
Jerry Lee Anderson
Apr 13, 2026
Jerry Lee Anderson passed away at his home on April 13, 2026. Born on June 20, 1950, to Henrietta and Harvey Anderson, Jerry grew up locally on the family farm in Rural Barrett and graduated from Barrett High School.
On May 23, 1970, Jerry married Barb Hansen at the Lincoln Lutheran Church in rural Hoffman, Minnesota. Together with Barb they raised...
Judy Ann Kelly
Apr 13, 2026
Judith “Judy” Ann Kelly, age 80, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 (at home surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of Vivie Hospice). Judy lived her life filled with love, faith, and friendship.
Judy was born on March 18, 1946 to Leo and Mary Zacher.
She married the love of her life, Joe Kelly on August...
Beatrice Elizabeth Morrison
Apr 12, 2026
Beatrice Elizabeth Morrison, affectionately known as Bea, passed away on April 12, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, dedication, and enthusiasm for life. Born on October 11, 1929, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Bea lived a full and inspiring life marked by her commitment to her family, her community, and her passions.
Bea’s early years included her education at St....
Richard Frink
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Hareid “Dick” Frink, 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. Dick was born on September 6, 1928, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of the late Ray Franklin Frink and Ruth Wilhelmina (Hareid) Frink. He lived a long life marked by courage, devotion, and love for his family, his country, and his community.
Dick...
Sandy Tubbs
Apr 8, 2026
Sandra Lynn Tubbs lived a life full of love, family, meaningful work, play, profound friendships, and a little mischief. She passed away in peace and faith on April 8, 2026 at the age of 72.
Born Dec. 27, 1953, the second of five daughters, to William and Lenore (Ole) Kaley in Chokio, MN, she grew up in the Midwestern farmlands among...
Donald Julian Kanten
Apr 6, 2026
Donald Julien Kanten was born on June 10, 1939, in Montevideo Hospital. He was raised on a farm by Milan, Minnesota. He graduated from Milan High School in the class of 1957. He served in the Minnesota National Guard for 9 years.
On May 21, 1960, Don married Mary Ann Carl in Appleton Congregational Church. They were married for 65 years.
Don...
Eileen Alvina Jacobson
Apr 6, 2026
Eileen Alvina Nelson Jacobson was born March 11, 1931 to Henry E. and Alvina Nelson in La Grande Township. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed at Svea (Calvary) Lutheran Church. Eileen graduated from Alexandria High School in 1948. She was first granted a teaching certificate after having completed a course at the Glenwood Teacher Training Department in 1949-1950....
Shirley Patricia Enstad
Apr 1, 2026
Shirley Patricia (Reed) Enstad passed away on April 1st, 2026, at Alomere Health at 91 years old. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at Shalom Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Kinkead Cemetery.
Shirley Patricia Enstad was born on October 16, 1934, in...
Kathleen Ellen Lillehaugen
Mar 30, 2026
Kathleen Ellen Lillehaugen (née Reitter) was born to Floyd and DeEtte Reitter on August 25, 1939 in New Ulm, MN. She grew up in Renville, MN and as a teenager moved to Fargo, ND, graduating from Shanley High School in 1957. Kathie went on to study social work at College of St. Benedict, and in 1961 she began teaching elementary...
Alana Marie Paavola
Mar 24, 2026
Alana Marie Paavola, born July 2, 1964, in Virginia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Alexandria on March 24, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend whose warm spirit and dedication to family left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Alana grew up in the Twin Cities, where she met...
Donna Mae Benson
Mar 23, 2026
Donna Mae Benson (Mithun), born March 26, 1939, in Cyrus, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. A devoted homemaker and cherished mother, Donna spent the majority of her adult life caring for her family, a role she embraced with profound love and dedication.
Donna’s early education took place in her hometown of Cyrus, where she attended school through the...
