Obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Sether of Alexandria passed away on February 22, 2018.

Jerry was born on March 8, 1942 to Edwin and Minnie (Hansen) Sether. He was raised in Underwood, MN and graduated from Underwood High School in 1960. Jerry was very active in sports and made all conference in both football and basketball. In 1961, he was...

Feb 21, 2018

Lillian “Lill” Mary Martinek was born October 6, 1919 in New Effington, SD, the daughter of Paul and Mayme (Benesh) Martinek.  Lillian moved to Pope County, MN at a young age where her family operated a farm. She attended school in Pope County. Following her schooling Lill helped her parents on the farm.

Lillian was united in...

Feb 20, 2018

Carl Vincent (Butch) Anderson was born April 25, 1952 in Alexandria, MN, the son of Karl J. and Ruth E. (Hanson) Anderson. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Butch worked at Herb Schildt Transmissions and Alex Marine as a mechanic for many years and also at Johnson Furs. He spent time taking care of his parents and their property as...

Feb 19, 2018

Rollie Berglund, age 90, died on Monday, February 19 in St. Cloud, MN.  WW II Veteran serving in the US Navy, Seabees.

He is preceded in death by wife Carol, son Tim Berglund, grandson Jeffrey Small, parents Roy Berglund and Clarice (Forsgren) Yerigan.

Rollie is survived by his children; Karen (Rick) Small of Sauk Centre,...

Feb 18, 2018

Jamie Michael Lund was born on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis to his loving parents, Aaron Lund and Katherine Hill.  Jamie came into this world at 2:16 PM as a precious 6 pound 5.5 ounce; 18 inch baby boy with dark curly hair.

Jamie was diagnosed at 20 weeks with Pulmonary atresia, Heterotaxy...

Feb 17, 2018

DiAnn E. Bakke age 73 of Alexandria died on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Douglas County Hospital.  A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.  Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018, at the Anderson Funeral Home and for one hour...

Feb 16, 2018

Dorothy Marian Hauer was born February 6, 1935 in Carlos, MN, the daughter of Francis and Marian (Botzet) Hauer. She was baptized and confirmed at St William’s Church in Parkers Prairie.  Dorothy attended country school. Following her schooling she helped her parents on the family farm.

On April 20, 1954 Dorothy was united in marriage to Harvey...

Feb 14, 2018

Edward Kenneth Grussing

March 8, 1943 – February 14, 2018

Ed passed away peacefully on the morning of February 14, 2018 at St. Williams Living Center in Parkers Prairie, surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born in Montevideo, Minnesota the son of William and Jennie Grussing.  He joined the Army in October...

Feb 13, 2018

Howard Warren Christensen was born on October 5th, 1922, near Wanda, MN to Walter and Mary Christensen. He attended primary school in Wanda and graduated from Lamberton HS in 1939.   At the age of 22, Howard met LuCille Lohre and married a year later (1946).  Their marriage was blessed with 4 adventurous boys and 1 amazing little girl.

Feb 12, 2018

Arlene Louise Zavadil was born on October 9, 1945, in Long Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of Louis and Helena (Irsfeld) Strack.  She grew up in Long Prairie and graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1963.

On October 17, 1966, Arlene was united in marriage to Warren “Harvey” Zavadil at St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel Catholic Church...

Feb 11, 2018

Carol Shirley Lindblom, the only child of Selmer and Clara (Tollefson) Thompson, was born September 5, 1930 in Starbuck, MN.

During her childhood years the family moved to Elbow Lake. A big part of Carol’s life was socializing and working. Her first job was delivering newspapers. Carol often talked about pulling her red wagon around Elbow Lake...

Feb 10, 2018

Alice “Marmer” Akenson was born at home on January 31, 1924 in a small, close-knit village of Norwegian families called Jericho located 17 miles west of Willmar, Minnesota.  She was the second of 11 children born to Harry and Luella Skaalrud.

Alice grew up in a community where the Vinje Lutheran Church was the center of activity...

Feb 9, 2018

John (Jack) Wayne Juettner was born on August 14, 1930.  He grew up in South Minneapolis and attended Holy Name Catholic Elementary School and De La Salle High School.  After high school he attended the University of Minnesota.  While attending the university Jack signed up for, and served, seventeen months in the Air National Guard.

On June...

Feb 8, 2018

Silas McCormack was born on August 24, 1929, in Morris, Minnesota, the son of Silas Sherman and Mary (Tschudi) McCormack.  He was a graduate of Morris High School.  While working at Max’s Bakery he met Betty Max. They started dating and on September 23, 1950, Silas and Betty were married at First Lutheran Church in Morris.

The...

Feb 7, 2018

Louise Mae Haley was born to Anthony and Julia Schelmeske on July 23, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from University High School in 1946.

From Louise’s first marriage were born four children, Sara, Marcia, Paul and David.

Louise was an avid gardener, a wonderful cook and had a gift for hospitality. She enjoyed bowling,...

Feb 6, 2018

Marjorie “Marge” Pitcher was born on March 14, 1941, in Bertha, Minnesota the daughter of Wayne and Azalia (King) McIntire.  She grew up in Bertha and graduated from Bertha High School in 1959.

Marge married Kenneth Pitcher on December 24, 1959 at the Church of God in Bertha.  To this union four children were born.  The Pitcher...

Feb 6, 2018

Judith Ann Janke

May 31, 1941- February 6, 2017

Judy Janke has gone to join her husband Bob who left us last year. Judy was born On May 31, 1941, in Hudson, New York, she graduated from Hudson high school in 1959 then graduated from Becker junior college in 1961 as a medical secretary. She...

Feb 5, 2018

Jan was born on January 25, 1942, in Slayton, Minnesota, to the late John “Jack” and Harriet (Hansen) Carsten.  In love, her parents brought her to the waters of holy baptism on March 1.  In 1955, she made her confirmation vows of lifelong faithfulness to her Savior, Jesus.  God graciously watched over and blessed His child all of her...

Feb 5, 2018

Martha Theresa Gerthe passed away February 5th, 2018, at age 95 at the Grand Arbor assisted living facility in Alexandria, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, the late Pastor Wolfgang Gerthe. She is survived by her daughter Susan Butler and husband Gene, and son John Gerthe and wife Elsie.

Martha was...

Feb 3, 2018

Marjorie Ann Miller, 90, of Alexandria passed away on February 3, 2018, at Knute Nelson Nursing Home under hospice care with her son Dave at her side. Marj, the oldest of three girls, was born on March 12, 1927, in Delhi Township to Hubert and Bernice Bunting. She attended high school in Redwood Falls and graduated in 1945.

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