Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

Lola Marie Anderson, 80, died on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND from critical injuries sustained in a car accident on Monday, June 28.

Born in Alexandria, MN on May 27, 1941 to Carl W & Anna Anderson, she never lived more than a mile from Echo Lake on which she was raised....

Jul 1, 2021

Jason Lucas Hubbard was born February 13, 1976 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Charles and Cindy (Jones) Hubbard. He attended school and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1995.  Ivan Pazdernik became Jason’s step-father in 1990 and was an active role model in his life.

Jason enjoyed cooking and worked in several restaurant kitchens in Alexandria...

Jun 27, 2021

Donna Marion Karlsgodt was born on June 4, 1929, in Austin, Minnesota the daughter of Harold and Lillian (Baker) Pike.  At the age of 7 she moved to Park Rapids with her twin sister, Delma to live with her Aunt Martha and Uncle John Hemphill after her mothers death.  She graduated from Park Rapids High School and attended the...

Jun 26, 2021

Marjorie (Marge) Ann Hockert of Millerville, 79, passed away on June 26, 2021. The daughter of Clifford and Evelyn Nelson, Marjorie was born on July 4, 1941 and raised in Minneapolis. As a youth she attended 9 different schools. Some of her favorite activities included riding bike and roller skating with her siblings and friends. While attending High School...

Jun 26, 2021

Kathryn Hermine (Faber) Norum was born on November 30, 1940 in Middletown, New York to Nick and Tillie (Jellema) Faber. Kathy and her family moved to Minnesota in 1950 where she graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Augsburg University in Minneapolis for two years. This is where she met her future husband, Arden Norum,...

Jun 25, 2021

Warren Ray Stefanski was born September 4th, 1942 to Peter and Edna Stefanski at the family farm in East Chain Township Minnesota. He grew up in the farm life, tending to the crops and animals.  These early years gave him an appreciation of hard work and the importance of nature.

In 1960 he graduated from Fairmont High...

Jun 19, 2021

Rachel D. (Shipman) Fremling was born on February 14, 1932, in Little Falls to Charles and Esther (Larson) Shipman.  Shortly after Rachel was born, the family moved to Brainerd.  She was raised in the Brainerd area where she met her husband, Howard in 1946.  They were married in 1949.

The couple lived in Brainerd where Rachel and...

Jun 19, 2021

Gayle Kathryn (Star) Larson was born on May 7, 1938 in Starbuck, MN to Frank and Agnes (Pfeffer) Star. Gayle attended country school and later graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956. Following her education, she wanted to move away from the farm, so she moved down to Minneapolis, MN with her girlfriends. This is where she met the...

Jun 13, 2021

Jamison Andrew Hamre was born on June 25, 1983, in Granite Falls, Minnesota to Jerry and Cheryl (Iverson) Hamre.  Jamison was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Belview, Minnesota.  He attended school in Belview and Renville.  Jamison’s father passed away when he was 12 years old.

Jamison lived in many different communities which included Redwood Falls,...

Jun 11, 2021

Sherry (Muecke) Olson was born on October 21, 1953 in Alexandria, MN.  Sherry attended school in Brandon, MN and graduated from Brandon High School.  She furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College.  In 1973, She married LeRoy Thompson where they had 2 sons, Craig and Cory.

Sherry’s greatest passion in life was her family especially her children...

Jun 9, 2021

Gregory Dean Schneider, the son of Gerald and Bonnie (Berg) Schneider, was born on April 18, 1966, in Breckenridge, MN.  Greg graduated from Breckenridge High School in the class of 1984.  He then attended Alexandria Technical College and enrolled in the Restaurant and Hospitality program.  While working at a Perkins in St. Louis Park, MN, Greg met the love...

Jun 9, 2021

Hans Metzger was born to Theodor and Lilli (Radies) Metzger on July 15, 1943 in Czechoslovakia. He and his family lived in a refugee camp for 11 years in Germany. The family immigrated to America in July 1956. As a young man, he worked for farmers and did many misc. jobs. He was drafted into the Army in 1965....

Jun 8, 2021

Ruth Irene Roers was born June 8, 1927 in Lake Mary Township to Frank and Lillian (Muzik) Radil.   Ruth started attending District 19 grade school at 5 years of age, graduating at age 13.

After graduation, Ruth's dad asked her if she wanted to be involved with farming, in which case he would rent another farm, or...

Jun 1, 2021

Evald (Curly) Carlson was born on March 21, 1945, in Glenwood, Minnesota the son of Kenneth and Mabel Carlson.  He graduated from Graceville High School in 1963.  After graduation Curly enlisted in the Marine Corp.  He served his country during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in August of 1967.

On October 25, 1966, Curly was...

May 31, 2021

Mary “Lou” Starke

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22

Lou Starke, age 86, entered her heavenly home on May 31, 2021, after a long struggle with osteoporosis.

Mary Lou Pearsall was born August 1, 1934, in Minneapolis, MN.  She lived many years in Minneapolis, moved to Pine River, MN and graduated...

May 23, 2021

Fern Clarice Zinniel, the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Hippe) Stroman, was born on March 1, 1934, on a farm near Swanville in Morrison County, MN.  Fern graduated from high school on May 28, 1952, in Upsala, MN.  At a dance, she met the love of her life, Elmer Zinniel.  Together they were united in marriage on June 2,...

May 21, 2021

Jerry Robert Voorhees was born on May 3, 1930, in Benson, Minnesota the son of Henry and Ethel (Huston) Voorhees.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Benson, Minnesota.  He attended school through the 8th grade and then worked on the family farm until he was enlisted in the United States Army.

Jerry was...

May 17, 2021

Audrey I. Tessmer

Audrey "Tolly" Tessmer passed away peacefully in her home in Scottsdale, AZ on May 17, 2021 at the age of 93.

Tolly was born at home in Kensington, MN to Elmer and Hazel Tollefson and attended a one-room schoolhouse before moving to Alexandria from the family farm.  Her adventures began on the...

May 16, 2021

Elma Clara "Terri" (Tollefsrud) Sonstegard was born on February 17, 1924, at Branton Hospital, in Willmar, Minnesota.  She has a twin sister, Ella Mae.

She was baptized at West Norway Lake Church and later confirmed on May 1, 1938 at the West Norway Lake Church, Sunburg, Minnesota.

Terri attended grade school at Sunburg, MN and...

May 14, 2021

David Thomas Greiner was born on April 25, 1976, to Dan Forsberg and Noni (Stern) Greiner in Beatrice, Nebraska. The family moved to the Brooten/Belgrade/Elrosa area where Dave attended and graduated high school in 1995. Dave continued his education at Alexandria Technical College earning his AAS degree in Diesel Mechanics. Following his schooling, Dave started working in construction and...