Obituaries

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...

Oct 21, 2020

Orin Charles Lundberg was born on March 13, 1930, in Revillo, SD, the son of Oris and Edna Lundberg.  He was a graduate in 1948 of Revillo High School.

On December 16, 1948, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.  After he completed basic training at Lackland Air Base, he was stationed at Chanute Air Base where...

Oct 19, 2020

Robert Thomas Lembke was born on July 29, 1936. He was raised by his parents, Floyd and Esther (Thomas) Lembke, in Appleton, MN. Bob attended high school in Appleton, graduating in 1954. Following his schooling, Bob entered the United States Army serving two years as a sergeant in military intelligence stationed in Seoul, Korea before being honorable discharged in...

Oct 18, 2020

Joseph (Joe) Dennis Geris passed away peacefully at Bethany on the Lake on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the age of 91.

Joe was born in Belle River Township to John (Jack) and Edith (Klobes) Geris on February 15, 1929. Joe attended country school and graduated from Alexandria High School.

Joe served in the military...

Oct 18, 2020

Paula Sue (Martin) Norby was born December 28, 1955, in St. Cloud to Chester and Fay (Davis) Martin.  She attended Glenwood High School, where she met the love of her life, Darrell Norby.  Paula worked at the A&W Restaurant as a cook and a carhop.

After graduation in 1974, Paula was united in marriage to Darrell and...

Oct 17, 2020

VISITATION ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND FROM 4:00 - 6:00 PM HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Doris “Dory” Alvina Bertha Rusk was born to Ira “Howard” and Anna [Kroeger] Sumption on November 30, 1929 in Ruthton, MN.  She was baptized and confirmed at Aetna Lutheran Church in Ruthton.  She was raised on farms within a two-mile radius of Ruthton, MN...

Oct 15, 2020

Beverly Jane was born on September 16, 1932 in Wheaton, Minnesota the daughter of Richard and Edna (Erbes) Gilberg.  She grew up in Wheaton with four brothers and one sister.  Bev graduated from Wheaton High School in 1950.

Beverly was united in marriage to Harold Schoenrock.  To this union two children were born: Kimberly and Kyle.  The...

Oct 14, 2020

Ralph Frank Theodore Ziegelman of Alexandria, Minnesota and formerly of Brandon died October 14, 2020, at the age of 93 at Alex Assisted Living, Alexandria, MN.

Ralph was born November 28, 1926, in Garfield, MN to Herbert and Clara (Bohn) Ziegelman. He grew up in Garfield and went to school in Garfield and Alexandria. He entered the Army...

Oct 11, 2020

Viola D. Woessner was born June 21, 1925, to Hattie Brede Leu and Robert Leu. She grew up on the family farm in Ida Township where she attended school in District 100. She was baptized and confirmed in Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Leaf Valley, MN.

Viola married Gerhard Woessner. They lived in Austin, MN, where they raised...

Oct 9, 2020

Alma Mary Louise Leuthner, the daughter of F. William and Freda (Schmackel) Dreher, was born in Long Prairie, MN on May 19, 1910.  Alma graduated from Long Prairie High School and then attended the St. Cloud College of Business during the late 1920’s.  In 1930, Alma moved to Alexandria and met John Leuthner.  Together they were united in marriage...

Oct 9, 2020

Karen Elizabeth Johnson was born on August 13, 1939, to Ruth (Fowlds) Johnson and Clifford Conrad Johnson in Alexandria, Minnesota. She was raised in Alexandria and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1957.

Karen attended Macalester College in St. Paul and the dental hygienist program at the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 1962, she began her...

Oct 8, 2020

Myron “Mike” Schoeneck was born March 2, 1937, in Leaf Valley Township, to parents, Herb and Esther (Zinter) Schoeneck. He was baptized and confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church.

In 1955, Mike enlisted in the United States Army and served on active duty for three years. He was stationed in Panama.  Following his service to his country, Mike...

Oct 6, 2020

Shane Anthony Jenzen was born on January 25, 1970, in Redwood Falls, Minnesota to Wayne and Linda (Erickson) Jenzen.

Shane married Bonita Northway in 1991 and lived in St. Cloud.  The couple was blessed with daughters, Amanda and Samantha.  He later met Jeanene Strum and was blessed with daughters, Allison and Alexandra.  Shane worked construction all his...