Obituaries

Jun 30, 2018

Thomas (Tom) Lynn Warren passed away on June 30, 2018 from complications of heart failure, surrounded by his family. Tom was born on August 30, 1943 in Slayton, MN to parents Winthrop and Loretta (McKenny) Warren. He was raised on their family farm outside of Chandler, MN with his younger brother, Tim. During his junior year of high school,...

Jun 24, 2018

Carla Marie Wheeler, 32, of Alexandria, MN, died on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Alomere/Douglas County Hospital with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on June 11, 1986, in Staples, Minnesota and was adopted on January 8, 1990 by Charles and Deborah Tangeman of Nevis, MN.  Carla was united...

Jun 24, 2018

Charles Donnelly Jacobson, the only child of Arthur and Ruth Emblom Jacobson, was born December 3, 1928, at the Sauk Centre Hospital. He grew up on the Jacobson’s “Arch Grove” farm in Little Sauk, Minnesota. He attended grades one through eight at Kandota Township District 49 and graduated from Sauk Centre High school in 1946. Charles attended Gustavus Adolphus...

Jun 22, 2018

Joy Naree (Bliss) Guenther died peacefully on June 22, 2018 at the age of 84.

Joy Guenther was born February 13, 1934 to John J. and Janie G. (Perry) Bliss of Milaca MN.  She attended District 25 Rural Country School in Hayland Township in Mille Lacs County and graduated from Milaca High School in 1951.  Joy played...

Jun 20, 2018

James Michael Rutten was born on May 30, 1940, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of William John and Gladys M. (Trisco) Rutten.  In 1949, the family moved to Nelson, MN, where they owned Bill’s Café.  Jim attended Nelson school through the eighth grade and then graduated from Central High School in Alexandria in 1958.  Jim’s class was the...

Jun 20, 2018

HARLAN JOHNSON

Harlan Lloyd Johnson was born June 25, 1939 in Lakota, ND, the son of Harold and Frances (Lloyd) Johnson. Harlan and his family moved to Greenville, IA where Harlan attended school. Following his graduation from high school Harlan joined the United States Air Force.

While serving in the Air Force, Harlan was trained...

Jun 19, 2018

Shirley Grace (nee Johnson) Botzet was born in Burleene Township, Todd County, MN on September 15, 1922, to Alfred and Harriet (nee Stoeckel) Johnson. Shirley attended a country school near Clotho, MN through the eighth grade. At age 14, she started working as a nanny and her love of caring for others began to show. On June 23, 1941,...

Jun 15, 2018

Delores “Dice” Ganje

June 17, 1932 – June 15, 2018  (85)

Delores “Dice” Ganje was the youngest of nine children born to John and Ann Starkey Maloney.  Dice was born on a farm outside of Forada.  She grew up in Alexandria, graduating from Alexandria High School in 1950.  Dice furthered her education by earning her...

Jun 13, 2018

Virginia (Ginny) Rae Summer, age 74, of Alexandria went home to Jesus on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Alexandria Covenant Church. Ginny was born on October 2, 1943 in Minneapolis to Harold and Elizabeth (Betty) Blume. She grew up on a farm near Herman, MN and graduated from...

Jun 7, 2018

Alan was born on April 23, 1955 in Alexandria, the first child of Clifford and Joy Guenther of Leaf Valley.

He grew up on the farm, attending Pleasant Grove Country School District #28 through the 8th grade. Alan showed an early aptitude for things mechanical and drove his own stock car at the Viking Speedway during his...

Jun 6, 2018

Florence Madeline Yokom Fellows Bergquist, 77, of Kensington MN passed Wednesday, June 6,2018 in Alexandria MN after a long illness.  She was born December 9, 1940 in Detroit MI to Victor and Mary (Lees) Yokom.  She married Samuel Barton Fellows in 1959 in Mount Clemens MI and Denis Joseph Bergquist in 1982 in Miami FL.  Florence graduated from Mt....

Jun 5, 2018

Shirley (Palmer) Whitten was born on August 11, 1922, to Kenneth and Lillian (Miller) Palmer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School and the University of Minnesota. She enjoyed swimming, tennis, cross-country skiing, sailing, sewing, gardening, reading, traveling, and bridge. In the time left over from her busy life, she gave back...

Jun 4, 2018

Joyce Lucille Loween the daughter of George and Maude (Westra) Eierman, was born on a farm near Nimrod, MN on January 25, 1926.  Joyce attended country school and Sebeka High School until the 11th grade.

Joyce was united in marriage to Harold Loween on October 20, 1943 in Nimrod Lutheran Church.  Together three sons were born to...

May 30, 2018

Chuck Brown was a strong family man who was devoted to his family. Though he was a quiet man his thoughts ran deep. He was gifted with Faith In Christ in 1974.  He never wavered in his beliefs and he loved the Lord Jesus. Chuck was a member of Word Alone Fellowship.  He was passionate about golf and spending...

May 28, 2018

Patricia Helen Travis was born February 21, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Dale and Beverly (Buelow) Travis. She grew up in northeast Minneapolis and graduated from Thomas Edison High School.

Patty briefly worked for the Minneapolis Water Department as a clerk. She was blessed with one child, Candace. Patty moved to Alexandria, MN to be...

May 26, 2018

Alice Marion (Westrom) Ellis was born on November 18, 1918 on a farm in Holmes City Township, MN, to Adolph and Margaret (Erickson) Westrom.

Alice was baptized and confirmed in the Wennersborg Lutheran Church and attended grade school in Holmes City.  She was united in marriage to Art Ellis on May 27, 1939 and made their home...

May 24, 2018

Don Kuhn, March 3, 1925 – May 24, 2018

Devoted to family, dedicated to education, math and memory genius, crossword puzzle whiz, prolific reader of mystery novels, dependable and generous are just some of the many ways to describe Don Kuhn. On May 24, following a sudden illness, Don passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Don is...

May 24, 2018

On February 11, 1927, Laura Mae Toft was born in Alexandria, MN to Eddie and Marie (Engebretson) Ormseth.   Laura graduated from Central High School in 1944 and continued her education at Fairview College receiving her RN degree.

Laura Mae and Dr. John Toft were united in marriage at First Lutheran Church of Alexandria on May 28, 1950. The couple settled in Alexandria where they raised their five children; Kathy, John, Lee, Randi...

May 22, 2018

Marjorie Anne (Yetzer) Marso, age 84, of Parkers Prairie, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, with her family by her side.  Marge was born in Minneapolis on Sept. 29, l933, the second of nine children.  She lived in Richfield, MN, and Minneapolis for the first thirty years of her life.  She attended Assumption Grade School in Richfield and graduated from...

May 22, 2018

Wanda Marie Barsness was born July 26, 1938 in Starbuck, MN, the daughter of Ervin and Neva (Pennie) Barsness. She lived in Starbuck and Evansville before her family moved to Alexandria. She attended school in Alexandria where she graduated from high school. Following school Wanda worked as a waitress and doing babysitting.

In 1958 Wanda was united...