Obituaries

Nov 4, 2020

Mildred Ann Kluver, the daughter of Andrew and Mathilda (Daas) Debilzen, was born on the family farm in Urbank, Minnesota on July 30, 1931.  She attended country school and then babysat for neighbors before moving to Alexandria.  Mildred worked at Traveler’s Inn and lived in an apartment above the restaurant.  It was there, she met the love of her...

Nov 3, 2020

Edward Charles Davidge Jr., the son of Edward Sr. and Betty (Muck) Davidge, was born on August 3, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN.  Ed grew up in Hopkins, MN where he graduated high school in 1962.  He continued his education at Mankato State University where he was a successful member of the Judo Martial Art team. He graduated from MSU...

Nov 2, 2020

Dorothy Anna Cihlar, the daughter of Edmund and Clara (Klimek) Roers, was born in Leaf Mountain, MN on December 2, 1925. Dorothy attended country school through the eighth grade and then helped her uncle at his store in Urbank, MN. She worked at a restaurant in Alexandria before she met Henry Cihlar one evening at a local dance. They...

Nov 2, 2020

Muriel Maxine Smith was born on April 24, 1942, in Bertha, Minnesota the daughter of Verlon and Doris (Miller) Noland.  She grew up in Clarissa and graduated from Clarissa High School, then furthered her education at Minneapolis School of Business.

On October 8, 1960 Muriel married Wesley Smith at the United Methodist Church in Clarissa.  After their...

Nov 2, 2020

Merle Elliott Johnson was born July 28, 1934 in Alexandria, MN and died November 02, 2020, at the age of 86.

After graduating from high school, Merle attended and graduated from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis with a degree in printing.  After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1956 and was honorably discharged in...

Nov 1, 2020

Emily Ray Parent was born on October 29, 1999, to David and Shannon (White) Parent in Fridley, Minnesota.  In 2004, the family moved from Blaine to Alexandria.  Emily enjoyed playing tennis and loved singing in the choir during high school.  She was very studious and graduated from Alexandria High School in 2018 with honors.

After high school,...

Nov 1, 2020

Wesley John Michel was born May 10, 1934, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Henry and Marie (Vollhaber) Michel.  He graduated from Monroe High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  Wes was employed by West Publishing Company for thirty-five years. He spent over thirty years in retirement in a cherished place on Lake Carlos...

Nov 1, 2020

Richard “Dick” Lancelot Zwieg passed away at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 75 years, 5 months, and 12 days.  He was born on May 20, 1945 to Alfred and Frances (Slade) Zwieg in Ida township, MN.  He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley.  He graduated...

Oct 31, 2020

Donna Mae Rengo

Donna Mae Rengo was born April 20, 1936 in Duluth, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of  Martha (Finell) and Evert Anderson.  Donna graduated from Cromwell High School 1954.

Following school she was united into marriage to Ray Rengo.  They lived in Tacoma, Washington 10 months while Ray was stationed at Fort Lewis....

Oct 30, 2020

Gordon Alton Swanson, “Gordy,” age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020 at home in Garfield, Minnesota.

Gordy was born on March 15, 1938 to Gustaf A. and Clara J. Swanson.  He grew up in Argyle, MN, enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from High School in 1956. He was honorably discharged in 1957...

Oct 30, 2020

Anthony Gene Bolgrean passed away on October the 30th of 2020 at the age of 8 years old due to complications of spinal muscular atrophy type two.

Anthony was born in Glenwood, MN on November 6th, 2011 to parents, Jeff and Sierra.   He was a bright and unique child who was always there to help in...

Oct 28, 2020

Edward “Eddie” Dummer ~ Born July 1, 1943 to Edward and Gertrude (Posl) Dummer in Bird Island, MN. Eddie graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Bird Island, MN  in 1961.

Eddie grew up on the family farm in Bird Island, MN which he purchased from his dad, and is now a Century Farm that has been...

Oct 28, 2020

Judith “Judy” Bous passed away in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, October 28th in her home in Alexandria. She was born to Lester and Barbara Jenkins in Little Falls, Minnesota.

She grew up with her brother Dean and her sisters Jeanne and Janet. She attended Long Prairie High School. This is where she met...

Oct 27, 2020

Mardell Carolyn (Olson) Suhr was born on March 31, 1940, in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota to Delphin and Annie (Petersen) Olson.  She attended and graduated from Dassel High School and was the salutatorian of her graduating class.

Mardi was united in marriage to Vernon Suhr in 1958 in Dassel, MN.  The couple moved to the Minneapolis area where...

Oct 26, 2020

Beverly Jean Maack was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on October 26th, 2020, and reunited with her darling 5-year-old Barbara Jean, whom she has missed for 64 years.

Beverly Jean Peterson was born on December 5th, 1927, in Litchfield MN. The cherished daughter of William Donnelly Peterson and Elva Mildred (Nelson) Peterson. She was baptized and...

Oct 25, 2020

Jane Ellen (Strommen) Busch

On Sunday, October 25, 2020, Jane went home to be with her husband, Merlin, to whom she has greatly missed since 2006. Along with Merlin, Jane was greeted by her numerous pets over the years.  Jane loved animals. Whenever, Merlin would ship livestock, Jane would go in the house and cry because they...

Oct 25, 2020

Margaret Irene Lehto, the daughter of Palmer and Ella (Christopherson) Hubred, was born in Urness Township, MN on May 17, 1933.  She attended country school through the eighth grade and then helped her parents on the farm.  Margaret married the love of her life, Hjalmer Lehto, on August 17, 1952, at the Justice of Peace in Alexandria, MN.  Two...

Oct 24, 2020

Morris R. “Morry” Wirth, age 87, of Alexandria, went to be with the Lord and Savior on October 24, 2020.

Born March 3, 1933, to Harold and Mildred (McQuisten) Wirth.  Morris grew up on a ranch near Richey, MT. After graduating high school, he furthered his education in Bozemont, MT and MacPhail school of Music in Minneapolis,...

Oct 23, 2020

Joseph F. “Joe” Thoennes was born on April 10, 1925, to John and Katherine (Terfher) Thoennes and grew up on a farm near Urbank.  Joe attended Thoennes District 85 School through the eighth grade and worked various jobs in the Urbank/Millerville area until being inducted in the United States Army.

On September 17, 1951, Joe was united...

Oct 23, 2020

Alisha Marie Pribble was born on April 30, 1982, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Alisha and her mother, Luana Pribble, soon after she was born, moved to Stillwater, MN to live closer to family.  In 1990, Brian Taylor became her Stepdad.  The family moved to Alexandria in 1995, and Alisha graduated from Jefferson High School in 2000.

In...