Obituaries
Kathlene June Buse
Jan 30, 2025
Kathlene June Buse, affectionately known as Kathy, born on June 8, 1983, in Alexandria, Minnesota, passed away on January 30, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Kathy was a remarkable individual whose warmth and compassion touched the lives of many. She found great fulfillment in her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where her dedication to caring for...
Arletta Mae Berneking
Jan 30, 2025
Arletta Mae (Siegel) Berneking
August 8, 1932 – 01/30/2025
Arletta Mae (Siegel) Berneking of Alexandria, Minnesota passed away on January 30, 2025 at Bethany on the Lake – Pelican Bay Memory Care. Visitation will be held from 1-3 pm followed by a Memorial Service at 3 pm on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, Minnesota. Lunch to follow...
Gloria Agnes Therkildsen
Jan 23, 2025
Gloria was born on September 25, 1931, in Spruce Hill Township, the daughter of Peter and Katherine (Schlosser) Becker. The family moved to a farm in Belle River Township where she was raised and attended grade school at District 66. She graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1949. Runestone Electric Association employed Gloria in 1950, where she worked...
Orlyn Elmer Greseth
Jan 22, 2025
Orlyn E. Greseth, 78 of Alexandria, originally of Dawson, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:00 AM, with a visitation one hour prior. A funeral luncheon will be served at the funeral home following the service.
Orlyn...
Robert Duane Johnson
Jan 20, 2025
Robert Duane Johnson, 90 of Alexandria, passed away at his home on Monday, January 20, 2025. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February, 1, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Holmes City, MN at 11:00 AM with a funeral luncheon to follow. Visitation will take place Friday, January 31, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 5:00 PM -...
Benny Guy Miller
Jan 15, 2025
Benny Guy Miller, a beloved father and friend, passed away on January 15, 2025, in his home, at the age of 74. Born on November 15, 1950, in Graceville, MN, Benny grew up in Chokio, where he graduated from Chokio/Alberta High School in 1968. Shortly after, he proudly enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard, serving his country for six years.
Benny...
Rhonda Rae Finke
Jan 15, 2025
Rhonda Rae Finke was born on January 22, 1977, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, the daughter of Willard and Harriet (Kramer) Finke. At the age of three Rhonda’s family moved to the Carlos, Miltona area where she attended school graduating from Alexandria Jefferson Senior High School in 1995.
Rhonda’s strength, kindness, and caring heart were just a few of the characteristics that made...
Cody Paul Purfeerst
Jan 13, 2025
Cody Paul Purfeerst, age 32, died on January 13, 2025, in Alexandria, MN.
Cody was born on February 23, 1992, the son of Paula Steinberg and Paul Purfeerst in Faribault, MN where he lived till moving to Hackensack, MN in 2007 with his mom and sisters.
Cody is survived by his mother, Paula Steinberg; brothers: Jesse, Zack, and Darren; sisters: Natalie and...
David Warren Scheil
Jan 13, 2025
David Warren Scheil, age 81, died at his home in Alexandria, MN on January 13, 2025.
Born in St. Cloud to Vernon and Bertha (Boos) Scheil the family moved to Morris, MN where he graduated with the class of 1961 from Morris High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and served in the Navy from...
Elizabeth (Betty) L Michel
Jan 13, 2025
Elizabeth L. Michel, affectionately known as Betty, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born on March 23, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Betty graduated from Good Counsel Academy in Mankato, Minnesota.
Her greatest pride came from her role as a loving wife and mother. She married Wesley (Wes) Michel and together they raised four...
Donald Borgman
Jan 12, 2025
Donald J. Borgman, age 91, formerly of Alexandria, Minn. died Sunday, Jan. 12, in Keystone Bluff Assisted Living in Duluth, MN.
There will be a gathering of friends and family to plant a tree in Don’s memory at 1:00 on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Michel’s Tree Memorial; 48668 400th Street; Sauk Centre, MN.
A picnic lunch will be provided following...
Wayne Charles Mosher
Jan 12, 2025
Wayne Mosher, 68 of Alexandria, passed away on January 12, 2025 at Alomere Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:30 AM, with a public visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.
Wayne Charles Mosher was born on August 19, 1956 to...
Mildred "Millie" Elaine Christopherson
Jan 11, 2025
Mildred "Millie" Elaine Christopherson passed away peacefully at Edgewood Memory Care on Saturday January 11th, 2025 at the age of 95 years. Millie was born to Lawrence and Elsie Hendrickson on September 30th, 1929 in Benson, Minnesota. She graduated from Benson High School. She was united in marriage to Robert Christopherson on August 22nd, 1948. They lived in Manitowoc, WI,...
Anne Falvey Riggs
Jan 8, 2025
Anne Falvey Riggs, age 85, formerly of Alexandria, MN, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, at the Cottage on Forest in Northfield, in the presence of her husband, William (Bill), and a small circle of family and friends.
Anne was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sept. 6, 1939, to Edward Falvey and Cecile Williams Falvey. She was the youngest of...
Roger Lee Dummer
Jan 8, 2025
Roger Dummer, 73 of Alexandria, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria at 11:00 AM. Visitation will start one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Camp Ripley – Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls on Tuesday, January 21,...
Myrna Dorothy Hunt
Jan 8, 2025
Myrna Dorothy Iglehart Hunt, of Alexandria, MN, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025 at age 84 with family and friends at her side after a long battle with lymphoma.
Myrna was born on November 14, 1940, to John and Eleanor Iglehart in Garrison, ND. She was raised on a dairy farm and attended country school. She was active in the...
Paulette Louise Bakeberg
Jan 7, 2025
Paulette Louise Bakeberg, lovingly known as "Paul," passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on December 11, 1946, in Clinton, Minnesota. Paulette touched the lives of many through her unwavering positivity and dedication to her family.
Paul was born on Dec. 11th, 1946, to Wendell (Bud) & Gladys Paulsen in Clinton, MN. Paul's early years were...
Verdell Lenora Krueger
Jan 5, 2025
Verdell Lenora Krueger was born October 9, 1931 to Walter and Adelia (Della) Freudenberg in Parkers Prairie, MN. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie. She was confirmed on June 10, 1945. Verdell attended Country School District 11 until the 8th grade. Verdell grew up on the family farm helping with daily chores until the age of...
Hadley Marie Nelson
Jan 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Hadley Marie Nelson, who left us too soon on January 5, 2025 at the tender age of 13. Born on April 6, 2011, in Fergus Falls, MN, Hadley brought joy and light into the lives of everyone she encountered.
Hadley’s family was welcomed into the Brandon – Evansville schools during her...
Richard "Dick" Andrew Johnson
Jan 4, 2025
A Celebration of Richard's life will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 2 PM with a visitation one hour prior at Mount Carmel Ministries, 800 Mount Carmel Drive NE, Alexandria, MN 56308.
Richard (“Dick”) Andrew Johnson, born on November 9, 1931, near Evansville, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at age 93. His father Joseph Hans Johnson...
