Obituaries

Jul 8, 2019

Robert E. Waldoch, 67 year old resident of Garfield, MN, passed away on Monday, July 8th, 2019 at Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN with Pastor Dan Baker officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12...

Jul 8, 2019

Michael Stanley Hagedorn was born June 3, 1959, in Alexandria, Minnesota, to Stanley and Marjorie (Steidl) Hagedorn, he grew up in Spring Valley, Minnesota, where he graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1977.

He attended Rochester Area Vocational Technical Institute, where he studied electronics technology. He went on to earn bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in...

Jun 30, 2019

Cynthia Yerkes was born on November 21, 1954, in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter of Patricia (Cooper) Bornholdt and Danny Bornholdt.  She grew up in the Hutchinson area and graduated from High School in 1972.  The family moved to St. James, Minnesota when her dad was transferred there for work.

While living in St. James Cindy worked for...

Jun 26, 2019

Edwina Magdalena was born on January 9, 1921 to Albert and Margaret Zimmel of Belle River, Minnesota.  Upon completion of 8TH grade, she continued her education attending night school for bookkeeping while being employed at 1st National Bank in Minneapolis, and later did bookkeeping for her husband’s businesses.

Edwina met her husband, Norbert, at a barn dance...

Jun 25, 2019

Verna “Peggy” Giese was born on July 28, 1920, to John and Emilia (Mettler) Huether in Ruff, Washington.  She graduated from Bismarck Hospital of Nursing in 1942, where she met her future husband, Cliff.  Their marriage was blessed with two children, Mark and Kathy.

Peggy was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck all of...

Jun 25, 2019

Cyril Richard Nelson was born February 9, 1926 to Frank and Anna (Lamberg) Nelson in Garfield, MN. He grew up in the Alexandria area before graduating from what was then known as Central High School in 1944. Following graduation, Cyril enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1944-1946, eventually achieving the rank of Seaman First Class.   After...

Jun 22, 2019

Gaylene Susan Grothe, daughter of Orville and Violet Klasse, was born on March 28, 1943. Susan attended school and graduated in Slayton, Minnesota and went off to Augustana Lutheran College for one year. During Susan's junior year, she met her husband Gary Grothe. They United in Marriage on November 10, 1962. The couple resided in Fulda, MN and were...

Jun 19, 2019

Gene Westphal, age 82, of Alexandria, MN, passed away at Grand Arbor Memory Care facility in Alexandria on June 19, 2019, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia.

His memorial services will be held at First Lutheran Church, 822 Douglas Street in Alexandria at 11 am Monday, June 24th, 2019. Visitation will be...

Jun 18, 2019

James Dwight Winger was born January 16, 1927, in Appleton, MN, the only child of Ole and Alma (Ogren) Winger. He grew up in Appleton where he attended school and excelled in sports. Following James’ graduation from high school in 1945 he enlisted in the United States Army. James served as a cook and was stationed in Germany where...

Jun 15, 2019

Craig Allen Thoennes was born on January 20, 1978, in Parkers Prairie to Charles and Kim (Johnson) Thoennes.  His was raised in Urbank with his sister, Alicia.  Growing up Craig loved playing with his toy farm machinery which he passed down to his nieces today.

Craig graduated from Brandon High School in 1996.  He loved going snowmobiling...

Jun 14, 2019

David Lawrence Fahlin was born on November 6, 1935 at the family farm in Solem Township.  He was the son of Herman and Gladys Fahlin.  He attended local grade school and graduated from Ag School in Morris.

He was united in marriage to Eleanor Turnquist on October 16, 1954 at the Farwell Lutheran Church.  He enlisted in...

Jun 2, 2019

Helen Orlyce (Angen) Viering was the second of six children born to her parents, May (Engen) and Joel Olaus Angen. She was born in Alexandria on Monday, December 15th, 1924.

Helen and Archie were married on Friday, November 30th, 1945. They had a dance band called The Melody Aces and played all over the region.

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Jun 2, 2019

Beverly (Buelow) Travis was born on November 31,1932 in Duluth Minnesota and died of natural causes and worn out body at 4:24AM on June 2nd, 2019 at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her father William, mother Helen, husband Dale, daughter Patricia and brother William. She is survived by her daughters, Vickie, and Cindy,...

May 31, 2019

Patricia Jean (Flynn) Petermeier was born to the union of James L. and Mary A. (Bowlin) Flynn in St. Paul, MN on August 11, 1938. Pat lived in St. Paul where she attended St. Mark’s Catholic School. When she was 10, her family moved to St. Cloud where she attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school and graduated from Cathedral...

May 28, 2019

Debra Kay Hjelm was born on October 13, 1956, in Alexandria, MN the daughter of Norman and Audrey (Syverson) Schuhmacher.  Debbie graduated from Glenwood High School in 1975 and continued her education at the Alexandria Technical School completing a clerical program.  She moved to Minneapolis and began working at Target in 1976.

Debbie met the...

May 27, 2019

JARED CORNE

Jared Ryan Corne was born February 22, 1999 in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of James Corne and Julie Kellerhuis. Jared grew up with his family in Brandon, MN. He attended school at the Runestone Regional Learning Center. Following his graduation Jared continued his education at Alexandria Technical College where he earned his certificate as...

May 24, 2019

Al “Skeets” Esterberg was born on December 5, 1945 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Claire B. and Estella Jeanne (McCorkell) Esterberg. Al passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 in the critical care unit at North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Al was recently diagnosed with cancer and everyone was so hopeful for a successful recovery, but...

May 23, 2019

Earle Wayne Grenson, age 84, of Alexandria, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019.

Earle was born on February 14, 1935 in Starbuck, MN.  He married Margaret Ellen Nali on March 12, 1955 in Starbuck. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before she passed away April 28th, 2019.  Earle loved visiting with family...

May 22, 2019

Mardelle Marion was born on March 7, 1924, in Carroll, Iowa the daughter of Martin and Catherine (Neppl) Ludwig.  She attended school in Milford, Iowa and graduated from Milford High School in 1942.

On September 25, 1948, Mardelle was united in marriage to Arthur Warren in Milford, Iowa.  The couple made their home in Spencer, Iowa where...

May 21, 2019

Marjorie was born October 15, 1932 in Grant County, SD, to Paul and Clara (Mongold) Rademacher. She attended St. Joseph Catholic school in Rosen, Minnesota and graduated in 1946. She met Gordon at Club 7-75 and was married on July 1st, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rosen, MN. They were blessed with three children, Terry, Gerry, and...