Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Frances LaVon (Bennett) Rapp was born on November 14, 1926, the daughter of Ivy (Olson) and Morton Lane Bennett in Onida, South Dakota.  She was the third child and oldest daughter of six children.  Her family moved to Brandon, Minnesota when she was 8 years old.  LaVon graduated from Alexandria High School in 1944.  She was proud being 1st...

Nov 16, 2021

Britt, Darlene F. “Dar”

November 12, 1937 – November 16, 2021

Preceded in death by husband William Britt, brother Eugene Trute. Survived by children: Connie (Tom) Heuertz, Dan (Jean) Britt, Glori (Ken) Wagner, and Dean Britt; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lorene Johnson.

Memorials to: Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE or...

Nov 15, 2021

Jeffrey Carl Solum was born to Carl Anton and Dolores Pearl Solum on July 24, 1952. He grew up on Government Point Road on Lake Le'Homme Dieu in Alexandria, MN. He graduated from Jefferson Sr. High School in 1970.  Jeff enlisted and served in the Army from 1972 to 1974 in Alaska.

He is preceded in death...

Nov 12, 2021

Lorraine Delone Kiehne was born November 11, 1918, to Otto Kiehne and Myrtle (Hanson) Kiehne in Harmony Minnesota.  Born on Veterans Day, she was named after Lorraine, France the city where the armistice between Germany and the Allies was signed ending World War I.  She attended Oscar Lake School District 29 near Holmes City until 1930 when the family...

Nov 12, 2021

William (Bill) Kenneth Anderson, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on November 12, 2021, in Garfield, MN after bravely battling cancer for twelve years.

Bill was born to Frances Johnson Anderson and Kenneth (Ken) Anderson in Breckenridge, MN on July 20, 1944. Ken served in the U.S. Army and...

Nov 9, 2021

Stuart Tyler Saunders of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in Alexandria at the age of 40 years old.

A Celebration of Stuart's life will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 1 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria.

A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service...

Nov 7, 2021

Joanne Delores Spiegel died unexpectedly on November 7 at the age of 86.  A song always in her heart, she brought so much joy to her family and will be deeply missed.

Survived by her husband of 63 years, Sherwin “Steve” Spiegel, three daughters, Lorie (Ben), Linda (Rich) and Jennifer, two grandchildren, Steven (Kim) and Savanna (Ryan)....

Nov 6, 2021

Marion Jane Heaton’s early years were spent in Clearwater, MN, where she was born on October 11, 1932, to Mildred (Watts) and James Heaton.  She and her four siblings lost their father on October 13, 1939, leaving her mother to raise five young children and run the family farm.  Times were tough, especially for a girl who really hated...

Nov 5, 2021

Arleene Genevra Brakken was born May 6, 1928 in Alexandria, MN to Archie and Mabel (Forsberg) Brakken. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

She was raised and attended school in Alexandria. While attending Central High School she met the handsome, young John M. Hanson. Following their graduation from high school, John joined the military...

Nov 5, 2021

Jerry Edgar Zastrow was born the oldest of nine siblings on March 21, 1942, in Carlos Township, Douglas County Minnesota to Edgar and Agnes (Schulke) Zastrow.  He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Carlos and confirmed at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.  Jerry attended Zion Lutheran School and Washington School in Alexandria and Country School District 69 near Carlos...

Nov 3, 2021

Joyce (Peterson) Wibstad was born in Two Harbors, MN, on November 5, 1934, to Sigurd and Ida (Aagenson) Peterson. She went to country school through the eighth grade and then moved to the Hopkins area to find work. Her first job was waitressing at Larry’s Café, which is where she met her future husband, Gordon. She was then hired...

Nov 1, 2021

Bernita J. Darveaux died at the age of 88 on Monday, November 1, 2021, appropriately, All Saints Day. She was born in Pelican Rapids, MN, on October 14, 1933, daughter of Agatha (Bertha) Bertine (Erickson) and Edwin A. Toftely. She attended school in Pelican Rapids, graduating as class salutatorian in 1951.

Bernita met her music-loving high school...

Nov 1, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) Sacre was born July 28, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN to Franklin and Edna Sacre.  He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955 where he lettered in basketball and football.  He attended the University of Minnesota and was an active member in the Theta Chi fraternity.  In 1959, Jerry graduated from the U and was commissioned into the...

Nov 1, 2021

LaVerne Mae (Peterson) Pearson, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 1, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband: Dennis Pearson and her daughter: Sharon Dibrito. She is deeply loved and will be missed by her granddaughters: Kristin LaBreche, Kelly Benson and Kerry "Benson" (Jay) Kollodge; great-grandchildren: Jake Yaeger, Aubrey Kollodge and Lucas Kollodge; her sister:...

Oct 30, 2021

Bradley Alan Wilson, a Marine Veteran and retired Federal Meat Inspector for the USDA, resident of Alexandria, MN, died on October 30, 2021, at the age of 76 at the St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie, MN.

Brad is survived by his daughter Kimberly (Joel) Bloom of Alexandria, MN, son Brad Wilson of Eagan, MN, grandchildren,...

Oct 30, 2021

Frances (Fran) Marie Schultz of Alexandria, MN passed away on October 30, 2021, at Bethany on the Lake in Alexandria surrounded by her family.

Fran was born on April 13, 1941, in Minneapolis, MN.  She was the daughter of Edward and Marian (Roff) Hornig.  Fran was the third of seven children.  Fran graduated from the Academy of...

Oct 24, 2021

Linda was born in Canadian Texas and moved to Oregon as a child.  Later, she went to X-Ray school in Eugene, Oregon.  While working in Seattle, WA, she met her future sister-in-law who introduced her to the love of her life, Merv Mock.  After a long-distance courtship, Linda joined Merv in Minnesota.  After marriage, they moved to Virginia, MN.  ...

Oct 24, 2021

Leila Mae (Peterson) Hanson was born March 26,1926 in Brandon Township to Edwin and Emma (Hedeen) Peterson. She attended Brandon area schools for her education. On May 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to Conrad Hanson at the West Moe Parsonage. To this union five children were born: Ray, Howard, Dwayne, Charlie, and Anita. Leila was a...