Obituaries
James "Jim" Carl Helrigle
Feb 5, 2025
Helrigle, James Carl, age 75, passed peacefully from this life at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born February 26, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Stanley and Frances Helrigle. He married Melissa Ann Pomeroy on June 15, 2013 in Alexandria, MN.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Frances (McGill) Helrigle, and sister Linda Jarvis (Helrigle)....
Sheryl Joyce Listrom
Feb 3, 2025
Sheryl (Wrolson) Listrom was born on August 9, 1946 in Alexandria, MN; beloved daughter of Lawny and Florence Wrolson. She grew up on a farm outside of Garfield and spent her early years attending a small country school a little over a mile from her home. This is where she developed her life-long love of reading. She later attended Alexandria...
Maureen "Beanie" Geris
Feb 2, 2025
Maureen Loretta Geris, known affectionately as Beanie, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the age of 83, in the loving embrace of her family. Born on February 18, 1941, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Beanie was one of eight children. Her family then moved to Alexandria, Minnesota. It was in Alexandria where she attended high school and began...
Dennis Glen Lund
Feb 2, 2025
Dennis Glen Lund, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Dennis was born on September 9, 1937, to William and Clara (VanSickle) Lund in Alexandria. He graduated from Brandon High School in 1955. Dennis grew up attending the Calvary Covenant Church in Evansville.
Dennis was united in marriage to Colleen Rossum in 1958, and they...
Thomas Robert Hertzog
Jan 30, 2025
Thomas R. Hertzog
July 21, 1953 – January 30, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Robert Hertzog, age 71, of Alexandria, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, unexpectedly at his home after suffering a heart attack. Tom was born July 21, 1953, in Winsted, Minnesota to Paul and Florence (Krekelberg) Hertzog.
He graduated from Melrose High School in 1972 and went on to serve his country in...
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,...
