Obituaries
James LeRoy Bjerknes
May 29, 2025
James Bjerknes was born on July 7, 1934 to Henry and Josephine (Holte) Bjerknes in Gonvick, Minnesota, the youngest of nine children. From a young age, Jim displayed a natural gift for caregiving. He was drawn to the rhythm of the family grocery store, working alongside his eight siblings, where he cultivated a strong sense of responsibility, a passion for...
Charles "Chuck" Platt
May 25, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Malcom Platt died peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Chuck was born in Batavia, NY on March 26, 1937 to Mary (Walsh) Platt and Hugh Malcom Platt. Chuck graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications in 1959. In 1961, Chuck earned a Master of Science in Television-Radio, also from Syracuse University.
Chuck spent much of...
Gregory Lee Krusemark
May 24, 2025
Gregory Krusemark, age 74, of Henning, formerly of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was surrounded by his loving family after a month-long, hard-fought battle with newly diagnosed cancer.
Greg was born on August 26, 1950 to Clarence and Agnes (Getz) Krusemark in Alexandria, Minnesota and was baptized and confirmed...
Karen Ann Cook
May 23, 2025
Karen Ann Cook, the middle of 3 children born to Harold (Spike) and Clara (Vesledahl) Martin was born on November 6, 1940, at the Fosston hospital in Fosston, MN. She grew up on a farm near Gary, MN. She attended school in a one room schoolhouse, transferring to Gary schools following statewide school consolidation. She graduated from Gary High School,...
Lori Kay Gewerth
May 23, 2025
Lori Kay Gewerth, 63, of Alexandria, formerly Redwood Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.
Lori was born on July 26, 1961, in Redwood Falls, MN to Eldrich & Nancy (Garman) Robbins. She was the eldest of four children. She was baptized & confirmed in the St. John’s Lutheran Church. She attended school...
Linda C. Gooden
May 23, 2025
Linda Gooden, 76, of Alexandria, formerly of St. Anthony Village, passed away May 23, 2025, from complications of Parkinson's Disease at Bethany on the Lake. Born in St. Paul, MN April 26, 1949, to Robert & Lenore Crouse. She was a 1967 graduate of Alexandria High School and 1968 graduate of Alexandria Technical College. Linda was preceded in death by...
Michelle Linda Rhen
May 21, 2025
Michelle Rhen, 54, of Alexandria, MN died Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her home after a 13-year battle with cancer. Michelle Linda Medenwaldt was born on January 2, 1971, in Alexandria, MN to Roy and Constance (Garvin) Medenwaldt. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1989. In 1991 she...
Tommy Charles Lanes
May 19, 2025
Tommy Charles Lanes, 72, passed away on Monday, May 19th from cancer.
Tommy Charles Lanes was born November 8th, 1952 to Bob and lone Lanes in Montevideo MN. Не graduated from Montevideo High School in 1970. He proceeded to attend Moorhead State University for one year before joining the Army. Upon discharge from the Army, he returned to Moorhead State where...
Larry John Johnson
May 19, 2025
Larry John Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, with Claudia, Bryce, and Lori by his side at his home in Osakis, Minnesota. Larry was born on April 16, 1955, to Lewis and Jeanette (Folkert) Johnson in Rochester, Minnesota.
Larry attended grade school and high school through 11th grade in Rochester. He graduated from high school in Alexandria, Minnesota...
Marsha Jean Timmerman
May 17, 2025
Marsha Jean [Hoffman] Timmerman, 73 of Osakis, formerly of Hancock, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud surrounded by the love of her family. Memorial services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at noon, with a funeral luncheon to follow. A public visitation will be held at...
Raymond E. Hanson
May 17, 2025
Raymond Eugene Hanson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on June 7, 1947, the son of Conrad and Leila (Peterson) Hanson, in Alexandria, MN.
Ray graduated from Brandon High School in 1965, going on and attending Alexandria Technical College, where he earned his machinist certification...
Jayne Lorraine Schmidt
May 13, 2025
Jayne Lorraine Schmidt, born on May 31, 1951, in South Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2025, at the age of 73. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and those she loved.
After graduating from Roosevelt High School, Jayne pursued a career in nursing, completing a training...
Joel Bradley Blank
May 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joel Bradley Blank, who left us peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Joel was born on October 4, 1952, in Alexandria, Minnesota, and spent much of his life dedicated to his family, community, and passions.
A proud graduate of Osakis High School in 1970, Joel continued...
Sanford Allen Olson
May 10, 2025
Sanford Allen Olson (1943 - 2025)
Sanford Olson departed this life on May 10, 2025, at his home in Alexandria, MN, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Sanford was born on October 9, 1943, in Starbuck, MN, to Chester and Esther (Pederson) Olson. He married Clara Mehrhoff of Long Prairie on July 24, 1964, at Little Sauk Lutheran...
James George Schoeberl
May 6, 2025
James (Jim) Schoeberl of Alexandria, died on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
Jim was born on March 20, 1941 in Montrose, South Dakota, the son of Ben and Zella (Stephens) Schoeberl. Jim's family moved to a farm near Rush City MN when he was 6 months old and he graduated Rush City High...
Lee Everett Doering
May 6, 2025
Lee E. Doering was the fourth born child of Edwin Doering and Alma (Rischmiller) Doering at Gaylord, MN, born on February 14, 1928. Lee received his early education in Gaylord, and graduated with honors from Gaylord High School in 1946. He was active in school activities as well as athletics. During this period he became an Eagle Scout. After graduation...
Randy Scott Gutman
Apr 27, 2025
Randy Scott Gutman, 66, of Hoffman, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, with a public visitation beginning one hour prior.
Born May 14, 1958, in Minneapolis, Randy was the youngest of three children to Geraldine and Donald Gutman. From...
Arlene Ruth Johnson
Apr 27, 2025
Arlene Ruth Johnson was born on January 18, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Arnold and Signe (Hansen) Linde. Arlene was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She attended Van Buren grade school through the 8th grade and graduated from Harding High School in 1950. Her first job was at Waldorf Paper Company. She...
Jeanie Claire Pahan
Apr 25, 2025
Jeanie C. (Hanson) Pahan, 79 of Alexandria, passed away at her home at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living on Friday, April 25, 2025. Memorial services for Jeanie will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN, with a visitation one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be at Kinkead Cemetery following the service.
Jeanie...
Trina Marie Hubenette
Apr 25, 2025
Trina Marie Hubenette, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed at the age of 58 on April 25th , 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Trina was born September 24th, 1966, to Larry and Deanna Knudson, in Alexandria Minnesota. Trina attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN. She then met her husband Karl Hubenette and were married May...
