Obituaries
Daniel Borchert
Dec 18, 2021
Daniel Scott Borchert was born November 7, 1952 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Alexandria, MN to Donald and Myrdene (Froemming) Borchert. Daniel attended and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1971. Following his schooling, Daniel enlisted in the United States Airforce. He served as a security specialist for 3 years spending his time overseas guarding the Berlin Wall in...
Charles "Chuck" Purdy Jr.
Dec 17, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Purdy Jr. of Alexandria, died as the result of COVID-19 on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND at the age of 72 years old.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 10 AM at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria.
A visitation will take...
John Conard
Dec 17, 2021
John William Conard, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Alexandria, Minnesota on December 17, 2021. John was born August 27, 1930 in Minnetonka Township, Minnesota to George and Muriel Conard. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from West High School. After graduating from high school, he worked in California and on a ranch near Aberdeen,...
Myron Johnson
Dec 14, 2021
Myron (Mike) Henry Johnson age 86, of Alexandria, went to be with the lord on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Sanford Hospital Fargo, ND surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Visitation will continue on Saturday, December 18, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 AM at...
Raymond Olson
Dec 13, 2021
Raymond “Ray” Earl Olson was born on January 16th, 1955 to Ardis “Schjei” and Earl Christ Olson at St. Lukes Hospital in Alexandria Minnesota.
He went to elementary school in Brandon and finished in Alexandria.
Ray chased the love of his life that he met at the local truck stop in 1994. Ray and Nancy...
Wilma Triebenbach
Dec 9, 2021
Wilma Mary (Ritchie) Triebenbach was born on February 15, 1938, in Des Moines, Iowa to William “Bill” and Vivian (Erickson) Ritchie. She grew up in Blairsburg, IA, where she graduated from high school in 1956. Wilma’s family vacationed summers in Osakis, where she had family living. Wilma moved to California with a friend and worked as a bank teller....
Floyd Scott
Dec 9, 2021
Floyd Michael Scott, 72, of Glenwood, formerly of Moore, Montana, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 9, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Floyd was born on March 10, 1949, in Lewistown, Montana to Howard and Katherine (Aldrich) Scott. He attended Warm Springs Country School and graduated from Fergus High School in 1967. He was active in 4H, horse club,...
Sallye Baumann
Dec 7, 2021
Sallye Clare (Pagenkemper) Baumann was born October 22, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Arthur and Doris (Braun) Pagenkemper. She graduated from Marple Newtown High School. She married the love of her life, Burnie Baumann, on September 25, 1965. They raised four children, Barbara, Edward, Christopher, and Deborah.
In 1975, Burnie and Sallye moved to Minnesota to take...
James "Jim" Grundei
Dec 7, 2021
James “Jim” Melvin Grundei was born September 23, 1955 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Melvin and Adella (Feda) Grundei. He attended Carlos elementary school and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973. Jim started working during high school at the Carlos Grain Elevator. Following graduation, he worked at Deluxe Auto for a couple of years before he began...
Thomas "Tom" Herzog
Dec 7, 2021
Thomas Carroll Herzog, age 95 of Alexandria, MN died peacefully on December 7, 2021 at Alomere Health Hospital in Alexandria surrounded by family after complications due to fall.
Thomas was born on September 28, 1926 in New Ulm, MN to Henry and Dale (Kopetziki) Herzog. He graduated high school from Holy Trinity in New Ulm, MN. He...
Norbert Rusch
Dec 5, 2021
In Loving memory of Norbert James Rusch.
He passed away at home among family early Sunday morning.
Interment will take place with family and friends at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, SD at a later date.
Donald Baustian
Dec 4, 2021
Donald Dean Baustian was born on July 27, 1924, in Luverne, MN to Hans and Maymie (Nitteberg) Baustian. He graduated High School from Lake Benton, MN and attended the University of Minnesota where he earned a teaching degree in Agriculture Education.
Don was united in marriage to Patricia Bergen on August 6, 1949, at the Presbyterian Church...
Joanne Olson
Dec 3, 2021
Joanne was born on February 10, 1932 in Land Township the daughter of Leonard and Luella (Strom) Rudell. She grew up in the West Central area and attended country school and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1950.
Joanne was united in marriage to Donald Olson on June 14, 1953, at the Farwell Lutheran Church. After their...
Vernon Olson
Dec 2, 2021
Vernon Arnold Olson was born on October 16, 1926, in LaGrande Township to Edwin and Mabel (Severson) Olson.
He graduated from Barrett High School in 1945 and attended the Hanson Body School in Fargo, ND.
He served in the United States Army from June 1945 to January 1947: he was a Corporal stationed at lwo...
Parker Montgomery
Nov 30, 2021
Parker James Montgomery, son of Jeffrey and Bobbi (Hill) Montgomery, was born on March 4, 1999, in Detroit Lakes, MN. Parker grew up in Alexandria and attended First Lutheran Church. He played soccer and hockey throughout his elementary, junior, and much of high school years. Always one to try new things, he joined the swim team as a Junior...
MaryEllen Schiffman
Nov 30, 2021
MaryEllen (Willson) Schiffman, age 96, of Alexandria died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Bethany On The Lake. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.
Nicole Apodaca
Nov 29, 2021
Nicole Elizabeth (Woods) Apodaca was born on December 11, 1967, the daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Woods in Cambridge, Minnesota. The family moved to Mendota Heights when Nicole was young. She enjoyed participating in youth sports which her dad helped coach. In addition, she participated in a Father Daughter group through the YMCA. Nicole loved the outdoors and camping...
Karolynn Doherty
Nov 28, 2021
Karolynn Mae was born on December 16, 1940, the daughter of Reuben and Elsie (Erickson) Hvezda. She grew up on a farm in Lake Mary Township and attended a small country school one mile south of the farm. Karolynn graduated from Alexandria High School. After graduation she attended Beauty School in New Brighton. While living in New Brighton she...
Gladys Busch
Nov 27, 2021
Gladys Elsie Busch also known as “Shorty”, the daughter of Walter and Elsie (Raymo) Jobe, was born on January 18, 1935, in Alexandria, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm in Hudson Township with her four sisters and one brother. Gladys married William Busch on September 9, 1950, and together they raised five children, James, Jerry, Jean, Judy, and...
Crispin "Cris" Reece
Nov 26, 2021
Crispin Todd Reece, age 58, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at his home in Alexandria, MN. Cris was born December 7, 1962 in Wadena, MN to Charles and Delories Reece.
He graduated from Wadena Senior High in 1981 and shortly thereafter joined the United States Coast Guard. His first duty station was the Coast Guard...
