Obituaries
Helen Delores Glade
Jan 4, 2025
Helen Magnuson Glade was born on June 4, 1930 the daughter of Carl and Hulda (Johnson) Magnuson. She was born at home in LaGrande Township with a neighbor lady acting as midwife. Helen attended District 88 a one room country school through the 8th grade and then graduated from Alexandria High School.
Helen was united in marriage to Karl Glade Jr....
David William Dehnke
Jan 3, 2025
David William Dehnke, age 86, of Alexandria passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 with family by his side at the VA in St. Cloud, MN.
David was born on September 26, 1938, in Eau Claire, WI the son of Walter and Arlene (Strausberg) Dehnke, he was one of six boys. David graduated from High School in Fall Creek, WI and...
Gilbert John Marso
Jan 1, 2025
Gilbert John Marso, age 89, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with his family by his side. Gib was born in Taunton, MN, on March 14, 1935, the oldest of five children. As a child his family moved to Sleepy Eye, MN, and he graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Sleepy Eye in 1953.
He married Marjorie Anne Yetzer on...
William "Bill" Suchy
Jan 1, 2025
William Bernard Suchy was born on August 8, 1939 on the family farm in Millerville MN, the son of Paul and Mary (Revering) Suchy.
Bill met the love of his life, Lorraine Gergen at Schlief’s Little City Dance Hall. Bill and Lorraine were married in New Trier, Minnesota on September 28, 1963. The couple lived in South St. Paul for 36...
Robert R Keesling
Dec 31, 2024
Robert R. Keesling Sr. was born on August 16, 1937, the son of Donald and Bernice Keesling in Hennepin County.
Robert R Keesling Sr. grow up in Wayzata, MN with his parents and siblings. He married the live of his life Susan M. Keesling on September 19, 1957. They had two children together Robert R Keesling Jr. and Emilie Keesling and...
Harold William Carlstrom
Dec 30, 2024
Harold William Carlstrom, 90, of Alexandria passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Knute Nelson Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke's Church in Garfield on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM...
Richard "Dick" Greengo
Dec 29, 2024
Richard “Dick” Greengo of Alexandria passed away at age 91 on December 29, 2024. He was born May 17th 1933 to Mary Luella (Lair) and Wilton Greengo in Glenville, MN.
Dick attended Albert Lea High School and graduated in 1951. While in School Dick participated in Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field. He received a Football Scholarship from the University of...
Patricia Mary Westbrock
Dec 29, 2024
Patricia Mary Westbrock, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home, on December 29, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born on November 8, 1953, and grew up on a farm in Browns Valley, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul and Joan (Lewandowski) Serocki, where she spent her early years surrounded by the love...
Phyllis Elaine Ackerman
Dec 26, 2024
Phyllis Elaine Dieken was born on November 23, 1930 to Elmer and Gertrude Dieken. She was their first child and was a good sister to her four siblings.
Phyllis grew up helping on her parents' farm. She did chores, milked cows, collected eggs, and fed calves. She went to country school until 8th or 9th grade. After that, she stayed at...
Gordon 'Gordy' Elmer Jobe
Dec 25, 2024
Gordon “Gordy” Elmer Jobe, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the Galeon in Osakis, Minnesota. He was 88 years old.
Born on October 25, 1936, in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Elmer Leo Jobe and Agnes Marie (Personius) Jobe, Gordy grew up in this wonderful community, which he would call home throughout his life....
Evelyn Rozena Kurth
Dec 22, 2024
Evelyn Rozena Kurth, 95 of Alexandria, passed away at her residence at Bethany on the Lake on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Garfield, MN. A public visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will take...
Keith D. Berghuis
Dec 21, 2024
Keith Donald Berghuis, was born on November 3, 1947, in Willmar, MN, the son of Donald and Arvilla (Krepps) Berghuis. Keith graduated from high school in Brownton, MN, in 1965, before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1966. Keith married Arlys Block on April 13, 1968, in Hutchinson, MN, and together they raised two daughters, Sheila and Ann, who became...
Ramona Beata Ranstrom
Dec 19, 2024
A celebration of life for Ramona will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Andrew's Church in Mahtomedi, MN at 11:00 AM, with a funeral luncheon to follow.
Ramona Beata (Aronson) Ranstrom was born on January 24,1937 to Alfred and Hedwig “Hattie” (Pitka) Aronson in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. She was the eldest of two daughters born to the couple...
David Henry Schackel
Dec 16, 2024
David Henry Schackel was born on November 11, 1943 to Louie and Eileen (Larson) Schackel in Alexandria, Minnesota. In his early years he attended a country school near his home. David was active in 4-H and FFA. David was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Church in Carlos. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1961. Enrolled at the AlexTech for...
Carol Annette Bricker
Dec 12, 2024
Carol Annette (Anderley) Bricker was born on September 12, 1959, in New Prague, Minnesota the daughter of Marvin and Twila (Greene) Anderley. At a young age her family moved to Alexandria where she graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1977. She furthered her education at Alexandria Technical College receiving her Associates Degree. She worked as a Medical Secretary after...
James A. Peters
Dec 10, 2024
James Arlan Peters, lovingly known as Jim, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 83, at Knute Nelson in Alexandria, MN. Born in Springfield, MN, and raised in the close-knit town of Lucan, Jim made his mark on the world as a devoted family man and skilled mechanic.
Jim graduated from Milroy High School in 1959 and...
James "Jim" Barduson
Dec 9, 2024
James “Jim” Barduson
The nicest guy in the world, Jim Barduson, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on December 9, 2024.
James Allen Barduson was born in Appleton, Minnesota in Swift County to Truman and Maren (Crosby) Barduson on December 6, 1958. At the time of his birth the family resided near Danvers. He was baptized in the Big Bend Church and confirmed...
Scott Lee Suppes
Dec 7, 2024
Scott Lee Suppes, born on August 1, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away of natural causes at his home on December 7, 2024. He was 68 years old. Scott was lovingly adopted by Fred and Alice Suppes, who have both preceded him in death.
Scott spent his formative years in Schaumburg, Illinois, attended Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois, and then...
Mary Lou Thilges
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Lou Thilges, 79, of Alexandria passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of arrangements for Mary Lou.
Elisabeth Eva Ogrim
Dec 5, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce that Elisabeth Eva Ogrim of Alexandria, Minnesota has unexpectedly passed away at her home on December 5th, 2024, at age 73. Beth, as she was called by family and friends, was born in Uppsala, Sweden on July 30, 1951, to Sten and Signe Norrmo. She moved to the United States in 1976.
Beth is survived by...
