Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Ruth Kalpin age 80 of Alexandria, MN unexpectedly passed away on November 10, 2019. On that day heaven gained a beautiful woman who lived an incredibly rich life anchored in her deep faith. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Ruth Elaine (Stenson) Kalpin was born in Fargo, ND on June 6, 1939, to...

Nov 8, 2019

Ramona (Mona) Elaine (Myran) Petersen was born on January 19, 1932 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Richard N Myran and Augusta O. (Hanson) Myran. She was baptized and confirmed at West Freeborn Church in Manchester, Minnesota. Mona graduated from Albert Lea High School in the class of 1949. Following graduation she worked as a medical secretary in...

Nov 8, 2019

Edward “Ed” Bernard Buysse was born to Charles and Mary (Bot) Buysse on March 27, 1934 on the family farm in Westerheim Township, MN. He attended country school before graduating from Minneota High School in 1951 and continued his education by attending St. John’s University.  He enlisted into the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 before being honorably...

Nov 7, 2019

Lesley “Les” Kevin Linn was born on February 14, 1958 in Crookston, Minnesota. Les never truly went by Lesley and no one, except his mom, was allowed to call him that. Les moved back and forth from Arizona to Minnesota for many years until one day, he decided to stay put in Minnesota for the rest of his life....

Nov 6, 2019

It is with a shattered heart that the family of Kevin McCormick wishes to announce his passing on November 6th, 2019, due to an automobile accident. Kevin was born on August 15th, 1961 to Ken and Joanne (Proulx) McCormick in St. Paul, Minnesota. They lived in Forest Lake until moving to Hinckley, MN in 1975. He graduated from Hinckley...

Nov 6, 2019

Quentin L. Larson (Bud) was born February 5, 1926, in Alexandria, MN, the middle son of parents Clarence N. Larson and Minnie Sanstead Larson. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School Class of 1944. He entered the Army in 1945 and served aboard the troop carrier U.S.A.T. Goucher Victory as part of the medical personnel. On November 11,...

Nov 2, 2019

Rose Marie Jensen was born March 25, 1936 in Holmes City, MN, the daughter of Carl and Lydia (Schoewe) Jensen. She moved to the Leaf Valley, MN area where her parents operated a farm and she attended country school. Following her graduation from high school Rose continued her education, graduating from teacher’s training in Fergus Falls, MN.

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Nov 1, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Kent Thomson, 77, of Alexandria wishes to announce his passing on Friday, November 1, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.  Kent was born to  Walter and Florence (Kyhl) Thomson in Devils Lake, ND on December 19, 1941.   He attended Southam and Devils Lake schools through 1959.  Following graduation,...

Oct 31, 2019

Randy Kent Thoen passed away on October 31, 2019, while vacationing in Kauai. He was born on March 31, 1958, to Arnold (Bud) and Patricia Thoen in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the second of two children.  He had an older sister Candy, whom he loved and nicknamed "Beak".  In 1964, the Thoen family moved to Alexandria, Minnesota.  Randy graduated from Jefferson...

Oct 31, 2019

Eugene William Arnold Sr. was born on January 11, 1931, in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Frank and Frances (Spieker) Arnold.  He attended school in Long Prairie and helped his father farm.  He enlisted in the United States Army in January of 1953 until December of 1954.  He served overseas and was stationed in France.  He returned home and attended...

Oct 28, 2019

Barbara Jean (Luka) Hein was born on February 1, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN to John and Eleanor (Keegel) Luka.  She completed 10th grade in Minneapolis.

Barbara was united in marriage to Frederic Hein on June 22, 1963, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Anoka.  The couple lived in the suburbs of Minneapolis and were blessed with 2...

Oct 28, 2019

Margaret Evelyn was born on June 3, 1923, in Nelson, Minnesota, the daughter of Peter and Jennie (Peterson) Johnson.  She attended Liberty Country School in rural Nelson and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1941.

Margaret met George Anderson while working at a grocery store in Alexandria, and the rest is history – the couple was married...

Oct 28, 2019

As a little girl Jennalee was energetic and determined! When she made up her mind to do something she did it wholeheartedly. Jennalee adored her big brother—if he was doing it so was she! From the beginning Jennalee was fast and furious! When she rode bike, she raced! She learned to build ramps and jumps with her forever friends,...

Oct 27, 2019

Gary Ignowski, age 81, resident of Alexandria, Minnesota, died Sunday, October 27, 2019. Visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 4 – 7 p.m. with a Prayer Service beginning at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service on Friday, November 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in...

Oct 27, 2019

Esther Johanna Rose Sandau, age eighty-eight, resident of Alexandria, MN, entered into eternal rest on October 27, 2019 at Grand Arbor. Esther was born May 31, 1931, in Krain Township, Stearns County on the family farm near Holdingford, MN, to John and Bertha (Hollenbach) Stern. She received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism June 21, 1931 and later affirmed her...

Oct 26, 2019

Timothy Glenn Radil was born to Donald and Carol (Johnson) Radil on July 27, 1961, at the Douglas County Hospital. He grew up in Alexandria with his family and graduated from Jefferson Sr High in 1980.  Throughout the years he worked as a truck driver for H Boyd Nelson, 3M in Alexandria, and Srock Construction.  On the side he...

Oct 24, 2019

Norman (Norm) Johnson was born on January 20, 1934, in Milroy, Minnesota, to Hans Christian Johnson and Leona Friederike (Bliese) Johnson.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Irma.  They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary earlier this year.   Norm’s pride and joy were his family that he cared for and loved with all his heart.  He will be dearly missed...

Oct 22, 2019

Veronica Ann Langner was born April 1, 1922 in Holdingford, MN, the daughter of John and Frances (Herman) Langner. She attended school in Holdingford. Following high school Veronica worked as a medical secretary for a doctor in Holdingford. She moved to the Twin Cities where she worked for Dr. Kamp as a housekeeper and nanny. She also worked at...

Oct 18, 2019

Glenn Eugene Kasten died peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on December 26, 2019 following a difficult but brief battle with throat cancer.

Services will be held in Parker at a later date with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, SD.  Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home.

Glenn was born December 17,...

Oct 18, 2019

Kirk Latz was born December 18, 1957 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Leonard and Darlene (Kirk) Latz. When Kirk was just a young child his Father, Leonard, died. His mother was united in marriage to James Smith. Kirk took the Smith name and was raised by James and Darlene.

After graduating from high school in Waukegan,...