Obituaries

Dec 14, 2018

Willie Eston Norton was born on July 17, 1921, to Joseph and Sarah (Hair) Norton near Red Springs, North Carolina. He grew up in Raeford, NC on a cotton farm with four brothers and one sister. On September 16, 1940, Willie entered active duty in the Seventh Army of the United States during World War II. Willie’s time in...

Dec 12, 2018

Robert Irving Bordeaux was born July 14, 1931, in Springfield, MA, the son of Louis and Jenny (Votava) Bordeaux. He was raised in Springfield where he graduated high school.

Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served at a weather station in Iceland. He was later transferred to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska....

Dec 11, 2018

Keith Gordon Redfield was born March 10, 1938 in Clinton, MN.  He was the son of David and Shirley (Morrill) Redfield.  He grew up in Clinton and graduated from high school in 1956.  After graduation he enrolled in the Institute of Technology program at the University of Minnesota – Morris.  He soon realized this wasn’t the program for him...

Dec 10, 2018

George Gary Rehovsky was born on February 27, 1941, in Oakes, North Dakota.  He graduated from Oakes High School.  Gary enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Gary was united in marriage to Rosemary McCann on September 1, 1962, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Verona, North Dakota.  To...

Dec 8, 2018

Karen Ronning Minzel, age 79, formally of Carlos, Minnesota passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She was born on April 20, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Clarence and Eunice (MIller) Ronning. Karen met Orrin Minzel on a blind date in 1956.  The couple married on September 5, 1957 in...

Dec 6, 2018

Margie Florella Sherstad died December 6, 2018, at Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, MN at the age of 88 years. Margie was the third of nine children born to Julius and Grace (Harstad) Gilbertson of Rendsville Township, Stevens County MN. Margie was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Margie had many happy memories of growing up on the...

Dec 5, 2018

Terry Lynn Dillon was born on January 15, 1950 to Kenneth and Lois (Addams) Dillon in Algona, Iowa. Due to the nature of his father’s work, Terry lived in and saw a variety of places when he was growing up. After graduating from Gowrie High School, Terry spent ample time in his band, WEST MINIST’R, showcasing his talents as...

Dec 5, 2018

Lowell Orlin Berg was born June 25, 1927, in Elbow Lake Township, Grant County, Minnesota to Clifford and Cora Berg. He worked and helped his father farm. From 1951-1953, Lowell served in the U.S. Army.  On August 7, 1955, Lowell was united in marriage to Doris Lindblom. The couple made their home in Roseville, MN. Lowell worked at Waldorf...

Dec 3, 2018

Harlan Wilson Strand was born on July 14, 1927, in Montevideo, MN to Wilson and Myrtle (Barsness) Strand.  He grew up in Montevideo and was very active in the Boy Scouts earning his Eagle Scout in 1944.  Harlan graduated from Montevideo High School in 1945.  He attended  college and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting.  Harlan worked at Swift...

Dec 2, 2018

Jan Kalka Stanlake, age 57, of Parkers Prairie, MN died Sunday, December 2nd at Alomere Hospital in Alexandria, MN following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Visitation being held December 10th, 4pm - 7pm at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. Mass of Christian burial held December 11th, 1PM at St Mary's Catholic Church with a viewing held there...

Nov 30, 2018

Stanley Harris Max was born December 4th, 1924 in Farwell, Minnesota. The son of Henry and Minnie (Buckem) Max.

His family moved to Alexandria when he was four. Stan was confirmed at First English Lutheran church in Alexandria in August, 1939.

Stan graduated from Central High School in 1943. He enjoyed playing baseball, football, and...

Nov 29, 2018

Archie Eugene Zeithamer, the son of Joseph and Anna (Chan) Zeithamer, was born on August 17, 1932 near Lowry, MN. He graduated from grade school. In February 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army and served two years in the First Armor Division at Fort Hood, TX. He was Honorably discharged as Technical Sergeant in February of 1955....

Nov 21, 2018

Kathleen Avalon (Grosz) Ferson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, surrounded by family at her home, after a courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer.

“Kitty” was born January 30, 1938, in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of William P. and Iona S. (Van Dyke) Grosz. She, her parents and three siblings, Ben, Gwen, and...

Nov 21, 2018

Mary Louise Lund was born July 7, 1948 in Alexandria, MN, the seventh, and baby, child of Engvald and Vendla (Aslagson) Lund. She was raised in Alexandria where she graduated high school. Mary continued her education and received an associate degree in hotel and restaurant management.

Mary was blessed with two son, Cody and Brandon. She worked...

Nov 20, 2018

Glenda Rae Nelson was born in Madison, Minnesota, the daughter of Lloyd and Doris (Milbrandt) McLagan.  She was raised and attended school in Bellingham, MN.  She then married the “Love of her Life”, Tyler Nelson on July 23, 1960.  Glenda stayed at home and raised two wonderful daughters Cheryl and Sandra.  Tyler’s work brought his family to many cities...

Nov 17, 2018

Donald LeRoy Heckman was born March 22, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Daniel and Mable (Hanson) Heckman. He was raised in the Twin Cities where he graduated from high school.

In 1942, Donald was united in marriage to Joyce (Sheldon). The couple made their home in Minneapolis and were blessed with three sons, Gary, John...

Nov 17, 2018

Joyce Kathleen was the youngest child born to Wilfred and Jeanette Barklind on March 14, 1942 in Minneapolis.  The little sister who tailed her big sisters wherever they went and got away with everything.  As she grew up the sisters became close friends that worked together at the resort, played together on the same bowling team and enjoyed fishing...

Nov 15, 2018

Paul George Remarcik, the son of Joseph and Agnes (Leonard) Remarcki, was born on January 18, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN.

Paul graduated from high school and then enlisted into the United States armed forces.  He moved to Alexandria worked for Alex Glass and Glazing for many years.  He liked fishing and visiting with his friends and neighbors. ...

Nov 10, 2018

Robert Edward Richardson, son of Robert Earl and Marion Rose (Schmidt) RIchardson, was born on November 19, 1958 in St. Paul, MN.  Bob attended St. Paul Johnson High School and graduated class of 1976.  Shortly thereafter, Bob made his way up to the Alexandria area where he has been ever since.  Bob has been involved in auto mechanics and...

Nov 7, 2018

Linda (Baltes) Klobes was born to LaVerne and Jeanette (Uphus) Baltes on October 17, 1951 in St. Paul, MN.

On this day November 7, 2018, Jesus came to wrap her in His loving embrace and take her hand to walk her home to his Heavenly realm, rejoicing in her home coming.

Linda loved her family...