Obituaries
David Westergren
Sep 23, 2021
David Phillip Westergren, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 94 at Bethany on the Lake Care Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. David is now reunited with his late wife Betty (Caldis) Westergren, to whom he was happily married for 72 years. He is survived...
Rose Ann Maloney
Sep 21, 2021
Rose Ann Mary (Lee) Maloney was born on January 2, 1932, in Evansville Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Halver and Gertrude (McCollor) Lee. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Brandon. Rose Ann graduated from Evansville High School and went on to Nursing School doing her studies at St. Gabriel’s in Little Falls and St....
Todd Mrnak
Sep 19, 2021
Todd Gary Mrnak was born March 21, 1973 in Parkers Prairie, MN, the son of Gary and Beverly (Zuehlke) Mrnak. He was raised on the family farm near Miltona, MN. In 1991, Todd graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. He continued his education at the Alexandria Technical College where he learned tool & die making.
While...
Darrel Beheng
Sep 18, 2021
Darrel John Beheng, the son of John and Olga (Arvidson) Beheng, was born on August 23, 1933, in Spruce Hill Township, MN. Darrel attended school through the eighth grade and then helped out at home. He married Evangeline Brede on March 10, 1953, in Garfield, MN. Together they raised 5 children: Carol, Karen, Terri, Tammy, and Chad. Evangeline passed...
Catherine Frink
Sep 17, 2021
C. “Jane” Frink, age 90, Carthage, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Joplin, Missouri. She was born December 24, 1930, in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of late Jasper Newton Rachels and Maude Louise (Fisher) Rachels. She was a 1948 graduate of North Little Rock High School, and then graduated from St Anthony’s Nursing School in...
Andrew Johnson
Sep 16, 2021
Andrew David Johnson ended his own life at the age of 23, after years of struggling with depression. He is survived by his best friend and brother: Ashur Nelson, his parents: Lisa Boots and David (Debbie) Johnson, all of Alexandria. Andrew is preceded in death by his uncle: Byron; great-aunt: Sandy; and his great-grandparents.
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Gladys Schmidt
Sep 14, 2021
Gladys Erminnie (Youngdahl) Schmidt was born to Gunard Gustaf Youngdahl and May Erminnie (Messenger) Youngdahl on May 19, 1924 in Austin, MN. Gladys graduated from Austin High School in 1942.
As a young woman, Gladys served as a youth counselor in the summers at a number of Methodist youth camps throughout the United States. She volunteered with...
Audrey Roth
Sep 8, 2021
Audrey Louvaine (Pederson) Roth was born April 19, 1927, in Bird Island, MN, to William and Anna (Zupke) Pederson and had an older sister, Elaine. Audrey was baptized and confirmed at Elim Moravian Church east of Bird Island. She graduated from high school in Bird Island in June of 1945 and was very interested in music and business classes. Her...
Eleanor Langhoff
Sep 6, 2021
Eleanor Lee Schulz was born July 22, 1926 in Woodworth, ND, the daughter of Albert and Wanda (Goter) Schulz. She was raised in Woodworth where she attended school. Following her graduation Eleanor moved to St. Paul, MN. She worked as a waitress and later as a cashier at a grocery store.
While working in St. Paul Eleanor...
Frederick "Fred" Jahner
Sep 2, 2021
Frederick Frank “Fred” Jahner, was born on September 9, 1942, in Richardton, ND to Frank and Eva (Sticka) Jahner. He grew up on a farm in Rural Mott, ND and was the oldest of 11 children. Fred attended country school and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School in New England, ND. He continued his education at Dakota Business...
George Schouweiler
Aug 31, 2021
George Eldon Schouweiler, age 88, died August 31, 2021 at home surrounded by family.
George was born at Rural Morris MN on October 15, 1932 to Joseph and Hannah (Peterson) Schouweiler. He was the second of three sons. The family lived near Morris until 1939 when they came to Douglas county. He attended school at District #3...
Phyllis Hullett
Aug 29, 2021
Phyllis Hullett was born on December 18, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN to Phillip and Myrtle (Olson) Hullett. Phyllis graduated from high school and attended the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to earn her master’s degree in education. Following her schooling, she moved to Bakersfield, CA where she worked the higher education field for 39 years. She was a fierce...
Michael "Mike" Shelander
Aug 28, 2021
Michael Winston Shelander was born on March 17, 1945 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Warren and Arlys (Houfer) Shelander. He grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota where he attended school and enjoyed working on cars. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he served for 13 months.
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Marvin Edblom
Aug 26, 2021
Marvin Leslie Edblom was born on November 9, 1934 to Sigfrid and Ethna (Edman) Edblom on the family farm in rural Beresford, SD. He was dedicated and confirmed at Brooklyn Evangelical Church. Marvin attended country school and later graduated from Beresford High School.
On June 29, 1951, Marvin was united in marriage to Roxanne June Hinkle. As...
Sharon Bergstresser
Aug 24, 2021
Sharon Mae Bergstresser was born March 14, 1940 to Glenn and Lila (Johnson) Hanson in Albert Lea, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Sharon graduated from high school in 1958 and continued her education at Mankato State University. She worked at Wallace’s Department Store while earning her degree in Early Childhood Education....
Barbara Higgins
Aug 23, 2021
Barbara Ann Higgins was born on February 25, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to James and Ruth (Bengston) Higgins. Barb attended Fergus Falls High School and earned her GED. She worked for different stores cashiering and waitressing around the Fergus Falls area. Barb moved to Alexandria in 1985 where she opened up a craft shop called the Tourist Trap.
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Russell Larson
Aug 23, 2021
Russell Orvin Larson was born on October 7, 1943, in Fergus Falls, MN to Orvin and Melvie (Westrom) Larson. He grew up on the family farm near Elbow Lake and graduated from high school in 1961. Russ attended Concordia College in Moorhead and was a member of the NAIA National Champion Football Team and received Little All-American Honorable mention...
Deane Nelson
Aug 22, 2021
Deane Dale Nelson was born on June 20th, 1937 to Dale and Myrtle Nelson in Brooten, MN. He grew up in Mound, MN, and he was the oldest of three boys. As a child and teenager living near Lake Minnetonka, Deane developed a love of swimming, boating, fishing, and simply being near the water. He spent many days at...
Rick Gawthrop
Aug 19, 2021
Rickey “Rick” Lynn Gawthrop was born on September 9, 1948, in Alexandria, MN to Dudley and Thelma (Davis) Gawthrop. Rick attended Alexandria Area Schools and graduated in 1966. He furthered his education at the Brown Institute in the Twin Cities for radio broadcasting. Following his schooling, Rick lived with his brother, Bill, and worked for a couple of years...
Kenneth Patrick
Aug 19, 2021
Kenneth James Patrick, age 63, formerly of Alexandria, MN, passed away on August 19, 2021, at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He will be lovingly remembered by his three children, five grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Kenneth was a talented artist, adoring father and grandfather, and loyal friend. He will be greatly...
