Obituaries
Kay Rhodes
Apr 22, 2020
Kay Frances (Anderson) Rhodes was born August 30, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Arvie and Louise (Buechler) Anderson. Kay was the youngest of three sisters which included Jeanie Anderson and Betty Jo (Bj) Neumann. She attended and later graduated from Bellaire High School.
After high school she attended Texas Lutheran College receiving her undergraduate degree in social...
Pastor Andrew Hanson
Apr 22, 2020
Andrew Ansel Hanson
Born September 16, 1920 at home, to parents Anthony and Mabel Hanson, (a.k.a. “Grandpa & Grandma Tony”). Andrew’s father, Tony, worked at Buick for over 43 years. Mabel only had a fourth grade education. Andrew was named after his grandfather Andrew Hanson, and his uncle Ansel Anderson. His grandfather insisted that his name should...
Dwayne Paquin
Apr 21, 2020
Dwayne “Louie” Francis Paquin was born on May 22, 1933, in Long Prairie, MN the eldest child of Keith and Ann Paquin. They moved to Herman, MN when he was a teenager and attended Herman High School. Shortly after Dwayne went out to Western North Dakota and worked on a ranch and his dream of being a cowboy was...
Edward Niblett
Apr 20, 2020
Edward “fast Eddy” George Niblett was born on May 11, 1964 in Alexandria to George and Ellen (Hoaglund) Niblett. He was raised around the racetrack with his three brothers, Greg, Ted “Teddy” and Brian. Eddy held his first job at the age of 13, cleaning at the Coffee Pot restaurant; he also farmed with Roger Mart throughout his high...
Roger Koehn
Apr 19, 2020
Roger H. Koehn, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 19, 2020.
A Mass Of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 2 PM with interment and Military Honors to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Mausoleum. Due to COVID-19 all attendees should...
Janet Voorhees
Apr 16, 2020
Janet Jossart was born January 1, 1932, in Benson, MN, the daughter of Richard and Agnes (Sather) Jossart. She was raised on the family farm south of Benson. And attended country school through the eighth grade.
Janet was united in marriage to Jerry Voorhees on January 13, 1951. When Jerry entered the United States Army and was...
Carol Sonsteby
Apr 14, 2020
Carol Joanne (Nelson) Sonsteby, 88, of Alexandria died April 14, 2020, following complications from a hip fracture. Carol was born January 9, 1932, in rural Atwater, MN, the youngest child of Olaus and Christina (Erickson) Nelson. She grew up on the family farm. Carol was baptized and confirmed at Arndahl Lutheran Church. She graduated from Atwater High School with...
Eileen Zabel
Apr 12, 2020
Eileen Louise Zabel (Steinberg) passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 12, 2020 after a long battle with heart and kidney disease. Eileen was born on February 11, 1944 to Herman and Malinda Steinberg in Owatonna, MN. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Owatonna and confirmed in her faith...
Joann Boushek
Apr 11, 2020
Joann (Gramma Bo) was born on January 5, 1935 in Vesta, MN to Herbert and Evelyn (Hall) Gronholz. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vesta. She attended a rural Vesta country school and then Echo High School. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Harlan Boushek in 1952. They farmed until Harlan...
Grace Iverson
Apr 10, 2020
Grace V. (Gylsen) Iverson, wife of the late Clifford Iverson, died on Friday, April 10th, 2020, at the age of 95 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria.
A private family graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Holmes City.
Audrey Pagano
Apr 9, 2020
Audrey Mary Pagano, age 68 of Alexandria died on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Alomere Health in Alexandria.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled after the Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions are lifted.
Bonnie Zinke
Apr 8, 2020
Bonnie May (Hoeper) Zinke was born July 17, 1935 to Walter Henry Conrad Hoeper & Lorena Augusta (Muller) Hoeper at the Madelia Hospital in Watonwan County, MN. Bonnie was the oldest of 4 children. Bonnie was baptized at the Zion Lutheran church in Madelia, MN in 1935. Bonnie lived in Madelia, MN and then they moved to the 10...
Judy Erick
Apr 6, 2020
Judy Ann (Rector) Erick was born on August 12, 1943, in Grass Valley, California to Thomas and Matilda (Van Beek) Rector. She graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Judy was united in marriage to Paul Erick on October 22, 1961, in Sioux Falls. The next year they were blessed with a son, Jeffrey. ...
Steven Gardner
Apr 5, 2020
Steven Gerald Gardner, the son of Gerald and Kathleen (Kattre) Gardner, was born on December 10, 1962 in Baldwin, WI. Steve grew up in Richmond, WI, until the 8th grade when his family moved to Hoffman, MN. Steve graduated from Herman High School in 1981. He had enlisted into the United States Army Reserve when he was sixteen and...
Shirley Whitley
Apr 3, 2020
Shirley Whitley, age 86, of Alexandria, died on Friday, April 3, 2020. A private graveside service will take place at Hudson Cemetery.
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Pastor Giles Ekola
Mar 27, 2020
Pastor Giles Ekola passed away March 27, 2020 at the Evansville Care Center. Giles was born March 27-28, 1927 to August and Hilja Ekola in Crystal Falls, MI.
Giles and Sally Ann Soderberg were married August 2, 1952. Five wonderful children were born to them: Susan (Eugene) Boltjes, Guy (Mary) Ekola, Lindy Ekola (David Jungst), Lindberg (Tracy)...
Roger Hockert
Mar 22, 2020
Roger John Hockert of Millerville, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. The son of Ferdinand and Louise (Revering) Hockert. Roger was born on November 20, 1931 and raised on their family farm. As a young man, he enjoyed farming with his Dad and helped his parents build the Shady Creek Resort in the late 1940’s.
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Dale Kittelson Sr.
Mar 21, 2020
Dale Grant Kittelson Sr. was born on October 14, 1955, to Darrel and Claryce (Stedje) Kittelson in Alexandria, Minnesota. Dale grew up in Carlos and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1973. He attended Alexandria Technical College for Tool and Die.
Dale was married to Wendy King in November of 1977. The couple was blessed with two...
Kay Olson
Mar 12, 2020
Rest in peace Kay Olson, who read the obituaries and listened to the funeral announcements every day. Kay Darlene (Grayson) Olson passed away peacefully in Alexandria, MN on Thursday, March 12th, from a brain aneurysm. She was 79 years old. Kay was born in Erdahl Township on January 4th, 1941 to (Robert) Dale and Engeline Ida (Wiebel) Grayson. She...
Kay Olson
Mar 12, 2020
Kay Olson, age 79, of Alexandria, died on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at Alomere Health in Alexandria. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time, please check back.
